New York, NY (November 14, 2003) - Central Park Media announced the release of twelve anime DVDs at reduced prices: Ayane's High Kick, Genocyber: The Collection, Labyrinth of Flames, Legend of Lemnear, Photon: The Idiot Adventures, and Sprite: Between Two Worlds will be priced at $19.99 srp. Harmagedon, RG Veda, Cybernetics Guardian, Garaga, Grappler Baki, and Judge will be priced at $9.99 srp. This collection of titles scheduled for release on January 27, 2004 feature a variety of genres from some of the best-known names in Japanese animation including Rintaro, Katsuhiro Otomo, and CLAMP.
"At CPM, we pride ourselves in keeping our ear to the ground. We've listened to our fans and have delivered a dozen releases at $19.99 or less, re-affirming our commitment to our fans," stated Peter Castro, Director of Sales.
All 12 DVDs have a pre-order date of December 15, 2003, a street date of January 27, 2004, and will be in English & Japanese with English subtitles.
DVDs at $19.99 - SRP
Ayane's High Kick
From the screenwriter of Cutey Honey. Ayane is a high school student that dreams of becoming a pro kick boxer! "loads of fun" � Protoculture Addicts
Running time: 60 minutes
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: 3UP
Catalog#: USMD 2420
Genocyber: The Collection
From the director of Cybernetics Guardian and the screenwriter of Wrath of the Ninja. The Genocyber is the ultimate weapon. A super-being created by scientists tampering in God's domain. "A gutsy series in more ways than one" - Science Fiction Weekly
Running time: 156 minutes
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: 16UP
Catalog#: USMD 2421
Labyrinth of Flames
From the creator of Project A-ko and Agent Aika. Galan a spastic geek who would do anything to be a real live samurai, but that's just an impossible dream or is it? "great original extras" � AnimeonDVD.com
Running time: 60 minutes
Genre: Comedy Action/Adventure
Rating: 16UP
Catalog#: USMD 2422
Legend of Lemnear
From the director of Plastic Little. In an age of darkness, sorcery, and heroes, A prophesied warrior Lemnear emerges to battle the monstrous legions of the Dark Lord. "Get this movie as soon as you get the chance" � Video Focus
Running time: 45 minutes
Genre: Fantasy Action/Adventure
Rating: 16UP
Catalog#: USMD 2424
Photon: The Idiot Adventures
From the creative team behind Tenchi Muyo! and the screenwriter of Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight. Photon, a young man with a kind heart and superhuman strength, leaves his village in search of a runaway friend.
Running time: 180 minutes
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: 13UP
Catalog#: USMD 2423
Sprite: Between Two Worlds
Manami has been flirting outrageously and sparking vicious catfights! Afterwards, she remembers nothing. "The Anime equivalent of Sybil" � Askew Reviews
Running time: 80 minutes
Genre: Erotic Action/Adventure
Rating: 16UP
Catalog#: USMD 2425
DVDs at $9.99 � SRP
Harmagedon
From legendary anime creators Rintaro (Astroboy, Kimba the White Lion, X: The Movie) and Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Perfect Blue and Spriggan). Genma is ancient beyond understanding has immeasurable power and has destroyed half the universe. Now he is on his way here. "Breakthrough work... stunning visuals" -The Complete Anime Guide
Running time: 132 minutes
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: 3UP
Catalog#: USMD 2209
RG Veda
Features character designs by the fan-favorite art studio, CLAMP. A brutal tyrant enslaves a dying race. Prophecy says that six warriors will end his despotic rule. Five mystical fighters search the land for the last of their kind, living by their wits and battle skills.
Running time: 90 minutes
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 13UP
Catalog#: USMD 2065
Cybernetics Guardian
From the director of M.D. Geist & Genocyber. The Central Guard Company is hired to clean up the city's hellish, ultra-violent slums. Two scientists, Leyla and Adler compete to find an effective solution. "...fluid, dynamic animation..." �Animerica
Running time: 45 minutes
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: 13UP
Catalog#: USMD 1774
Garaga
From the animator of The Hobbit and Return of the King. When the spaceship Xebec crashes on a bizarre alien world, its crew must use all their wits and skills to survive. "A fun way to spend an hour and a half" -AnimeonDVD.com
Running time: 100 minutes
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: 13UP
Catalog#: USMD 2063
Grappler Baki
From the director of Queen Emeraldas. In the world of karate, Baki Hanma-Grappler Baki- is a mystery. No one knows where he came from or where he learned his unique fighting style. "entertaining martial art anime" � Animerica
Running time: 45 minutes
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: 16UP
Catalog#: USMD 1733
Judge
From the director of Burn Up W. Most criminals are only concerned with earthly justice, but there is another law. Deep within the spirit world, the dead seek retribution for the crimes committed against them by the living. "a near-masterpiece of camp and black humor" - Animejump.com
Running time: 50 minutes
Genre: Supernatural Action/Adventure
Rating: 16UP
Catalog#: USMD 1773
Central Park Media has been a leading supplier of anime in the United States since 1990. The company currently manufactures and distributes three home entertainment lines, each offering anime product for a distinct and discriminating audience: U.S. Manga Corps, Central Park Media and Software Sculptors. In addition, Central Park Media also distributes a broad array of live action Japanese feature films under its Asia Pulp Cinema label.