BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER RELEASES 2000
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Escaflowne Vol. 1
Dragons & Destiny

Hitomi Kanzaki is a typical high school girl, with typical high
school problems. But when a vision of a young man battling a dragon
becomes a reality, her life changes forever. Drawn into a strange
vortex with the swordsman, Van, Hitomi is thrust into the strange
world of Gaea. Entangled in a struggle over life and death, Van
must learn to master the suit of armor, Escaflowne. Chased by the
Empire of Zaibach, Van and Hitomi will encounter both allies and
enemies in an effort to unlock the secrets within Escaflowne.
Hitomi's heart, stirred by love and adventure, but at times
aches with sorrow. But why was she sent to this world? Her
journey as just begun.

HIGHLIGHTS:
· National Broadcast on Fox Kids Network
· Created by Shoji Kawamori ("Macross Plus")
· Character Designs by Nobuteru Yuuki ("Record of Lodoss Wars", "X")
· Music by Yoko Kanno ("Macross Plus", "Cowboy Bebop", "Brain Powered")
· "An Amazing Show!" - Animerica
· "A total MUST for all anime fans!" - Protoculture Addicts

STREET DATE: 10/3/2000
RATING: 13UP
VHS DUB (FOX VERSION) SRP: $14.98
VHS DUB (UNEDITED) SRP: $19.98
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $29.98

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Blue Submarine No. 6 Vol. 4
Minasoko - The Ocean Floor

The poles are shifting and most of the Earth¹s land is now underwater!
The scientist Zorndyke has seemingly turned his back on humanity,
creating a race of beast people to challenge the humans for global
supremacy. Mankind¹s last hope is the Blue Fleet and its state-of-the-art
flagship, the Blue Submarine No. 6. With the final battle at hand, Hayami
and Kino must confront Zorndyke and stop his plans for destruction.
But who is the real enemy - Zorndyke and his undersea army, or humanity
itself? The climatic end to one of the biggest anime releases of the year!

HIGHLIGHTS:
· Broadcast on Cartoon Network
· Directed by Mahiro Maeda
· Utilizes the latest in 2D/3D CG Animation
· Voted BEST U.S. Release - SPJA: Society for the Promotion of Japanese
Animation
· "There's nothing quite like it!" - Gamers Republic

STREET DATE: 10/3/2000
RATING: 13UP
VHS DUB SRP: $14.98
VHS SUB SRP: $19.98
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $19.98

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Outlaw Star Vol. 1
DVD Collection 1

Gene Starwind is a man with a past. Working as a
part time mercenary, bounty hunter, and bodyguard, Gene
works within the law and sometimes he works...around the
law. Piloting an experimental ship, Gene and his crew must
uncover the secret behind the Outlaw Star and their mysterious
crew member, Melfina, before the Pirates Guild and the mystic
Tao priests catch up to them.

Roaming the galaxy with a with an inexperienced crew, chased
by ferocious felines, and cut-throat outlaws...No matter
how fast they go, danger always manages to catch up to them.

HIGHLIGHTS:
· Created by Takehito Ito ("Angel Links")
· Original Story by Hajime Yadate ("Gundam Wing", "Escaflowne")
· Special Premium DVD 9 Episodes on a 2-disc set!
· "Outlaw Star is cool. Very Cool!" - EX: Anime & Manga Online
· "A good mix of lighthearted comedy, adventure, and action." - Animerica

STREET DATE: 10/3/2000
RATING: 13UP
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $44.98

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Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch Vol. 2
Basic Ninja Training

The Legend of Yagyu Jubei continues as the reluctant Jiyu Nanohana comes to
terms with her dual identity as a normal junior high student and the
reincarnation of legendary warrior Yagyu Jubei. Now, Jubei must fight even
more deadly assassins, including on who bears more than a passing
resemblance to her late mother! Action and comedy collide in this
outrageous series!

HIGHLIGHTS:
· Created by Akitaroh Daichi
· Character designs are by Takahiro Yoshimatsu ("Slayers", "Trigun")
· Produced by MADHOUSE Studio ("Ninja Scroll", "Trigun")
· "Hilarious!" - Anime Jump!

STREET DATE: 10/3/2000
RATING: 13UP
VHS DUB SRP: $19.98
DVD BILINGUAL SRP: $29.98

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Silent Mobius Vol. 7
The Final Battle

The final volume of this stunning science fiction series! How will the saga
of Human vs. Lucifer Hawk end? Will the women of the AMPD be victorious, or
will Earth fall to these demons from another dimension? Based upon Kia
Asamiya's hit comic, the final battle is at hand!

HIGHLIGHTS:
· Based on the hit Manga series by Kia Asamiya ("Dark Angel", "Steam
Detectives")
· EXPANDED FORMAT 6 Episodes on One VHS!
· The Silent Mobius Manga/Comic is currently being serialized by Viz
Communications
· "Spectacular!" - Animerica

STREET DATE: 10/3/2000
RATING: 13UP
EXPANDED VHS SUB SRP: $29.98