ADV ANNOUNCES AN APRIL 10 RELEASE FOR KURAU PHANTOM MEMORY

“Engrossing Interplay Between Vastly Different Beings In A Fantastic World The Likes Of Which You’ve Never Seen.” – NewtypeUSA

HOUSTON, December 11, 2006 —ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the first volume of Kurau Phantom Memory. Fans of the long-awaited series get ready to sink your teeth into this sci-fi thriller. The first volume is scheduled to arrive April 10!

From Studio BONES (Eureka 7, Fullmetal Alchemist, RahXephon), with Character Designs by Tomomi Ozaki (Le Chevalier D’Eon) Kurau Phantom Memory is a captivating story filled with intrigue, secrets, conspiracies and revelations. Fans of Ghost in the Shell and Noir will feel right at home. Great animation, a solid story, and plenty of action make Kurau: Phantom Memory the perfect title for any fan.

Synopsis: It’s the year 2100, and the moon is now home to a colony of scientists and pioneers. It’s also host to dangerous experiments into strange new forms of energy, and it isn’t long before one of them goes terribly wrong. In a freak accident young Kurau, the daughter of chief scientist Amami So, is struck by mysterious twin bolts of light. Rather then taking her life, the accident leaves her playing host to two mysterious entities that give her fantastic powers…and little love for the human race. Ten years have passed since the incident, and Kurau has grown into a top-notch agent of action. Don’t miss out on this sci-fi tour de force!

Kurau Phantom Memory (SRP $29.98 DVD) is a DVD-only release, presented in both English and Japanese with English subtitles. At this time, extras have yet to be determined.