“This is the anime to seek out and find this year.”—DVD Verdict

ADV continues to redefine anime April 25 with Gilgamesh: In the Soul Eclipse, the sixth volume in the innovative DVD series with a cool Goth edge. “Dark, cool and fast paced… Gilgamesh is one of our favorite contemporary anime series on the market” (Cinegeek.com).

Gilgamesh is the sci-fi masterpiece from Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider). Ishinomori has created a dark, post-apocalyptic world where the sky has been turned into a psychedelic mirror, and civilization is only a shadow of its former self. Where beautiful assassins transform into terrifying winged creatures. Where children are born with amazing powers. And where a brother and sister are hunted by organizations with shadowy agendas. Gorgeous animation, breakthrough character designs, and stunning visuals make this suspenseful, addictive tale of mystery, magic, and espionage the first gothic masterpiece of the new millennium!

Synopsis: While Tatsuya and his Orga brethren deal with a devastating loss, the ice-cold Countess boldly attempts to make a kill of her own. This pushes Tatsuya to shut her out at last, in a violent, spectacular rage. Isamu, in turn, gets even closer to the secretive widow, at an intimate dinner with just the two of them, where he demands to know how this sick war began—and what part he and the Countess are truly playing in the battle. Thus, the truth of Heaven’s Gate is revealed. Elsewhere, a key Heaven’s Gate player is murdered by the least likely soldier in this shadowy combat. And as the hidden Gilgamesh regroups and restores their power, the devious Kazmatsuri strenghthens his own force to confront the red- and black-leathered warriors, at last showing to what depths he has descended in effort to end the conflict. Is he really destroying the world? Or doing whatever he can to save it? And for you…Time is running out. The choice must be made. Whose side are you on?

Gilgamesh:In the Soul Eclipse (SRP $29.98 DVD) is a DVD-only anamorphic release including episodes 21 through 23, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles. Video extras include “Revelations: In the Studio with the New Gilgamesh,” “Revelations: Heaven & Hell,” “Revelations: In the Studio with the Mitleid Corp.,” production sketches, and a glossary of terms, plus clean opening animation, clean closing animation, and previews of upcoming ADV Films releases.

Collectors Edition Still Available!

Limited supplies of the Gilgamesh Collectors Box are still available. This special collectors edition contains the first volume of Gilgamesh in a stunning custom series art box with full color artwork sized to hold the entire seven volume series (SRP $39.98).

DVD Product Details

Volume: 6 of 7

Running Time: 75 minutes
Age Rating: TV 14 (V)

CAT: DGLM/006
UPC: 702727122521

Pre-Book Date: 3/28/2006
Street Date: 4/25/2006

Format: DVD

SRP: $29.98

Product specifications and content configuration subject to change.