Bandai Entertainment Launches WitchHunterOnline.com Website

Cypress, CA (August 18, 2003) – Bandai Entertainment announced today the launch of www.witchhunteronline.com in conjunction with its upcoming DVD home video release of Shukou Murase's, suspenseful anime series, Witch Hunter Robin. The website will provide an in-depth look into the world of Witch Hunter Robin, its characters, story settings, and production. Fans of Japanese animation will also be treated to the latest news, background information, DVD home video information, and trailers. An interactive Witch Hunting “Experience” is also planned for launch through the website later this month.


Directed by anime veteran Shukou Murase (Character Designer for Gundam Wing, Argento Soma) – This new gothic series is best described as a cross between ‘La Femme Nikita’ and ‘X-Files’ with its story setting in present-day Japan. In a world where witches abuse their supernatural powers, a special team is tasked with hunting this new threat to society. The STN is a shadowy international organization combating the Witches with a blend of technology, forensic science, and other supernaturally powered team members of their own. Their most powerful craft user is a young lady named Robin. Her mysterious gift to summon deadly flames will determine the fates of her colleagues and lead her into a dark world of mystique and witchcraft!


With its North American premiere at this year's Anime Expo 2003 and speaking on the upcoming DVD release, Chris Beveridge of AnimeonDVD.com states, “[Witch Hunter Robin] reminds us why we love anime so much. Style and substance all wrapped up in an attractive package. This is a winner in my eyes.” Anime Insider Editor, Rob Bricken proclaims, “Incredible action, engrossing mysteries, and a gothic tone to die for – Witch Hunter Robin will keep you riveted to the edge of your seat!” The Witch Hunter Robin DVD release is scheduled to hit the streets beginning October 2003 making this Halloween season one of the most thrilling ones ever for fans of anime across the country.


Witch Hunter Robin - Arrival
Street Date: 10.7.2003
Rated 13UP
TRT: 125 min.
SRP: $29.98

Witch Hunter Robin – Arrival (Limited Edition)
Street Date: 10.7.2003
Rated 13UP
TRT: 125 min.
SRP: $59.98



Witch Hunter Robin - Arrival

DVD Features and Extras include: Interactive Animated Menus, Dolby Digital Audio, English/Japanese Language, English Subtitles Option, Textless Opening, Textless Ending, STNJ Personnel Files, Liner Notes (‘Maelifica Compendium’), Reversible Cover, and trailers.



Witch Hunter Robin – Arrival (Limited Edition)

The Limited Edition will also include a Witch Hunter Robin collector's art box, exclusive WHR t-shirt, the original Witch Hunter Robin CD soundtrack, a collector's beverage glass, and two collectable animation cels.





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Bandai Entertainment, INC. is the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD home video in North America. The company has distributed notable titles like Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop, and s-CRY-ed. Bandai Entertainment, INC. is a subsidiary of Bandai America Inc., who makes the toys for the hit television series, Power Rangers, Digimon, and Mobile Suit Gundam. All U.S. operations are headquartered in a large, ultra-modern facility in Cypress, Calif. Bandai Co., Ltd. is the third largest toy company in the world comprising 53 subsidiaries in 18 countries. In addition to toys and children's entertainment, Bandai Co.'s global interests include video game software, multimedia, music and full-length feature films, vending machines, trading cards, candies, and licensed apparel. Bandai Entertainment is headquartered in Cypress, California and additional company and product information is available through our website at www.bandai-ent.com.