MELBOURNE, Tuesday, 22 November 2005 - Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal bandits. They were once Samurai, who during the war integrated their living cells with machines to become dangerous weapons now appearing more machine than man. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and their reign of terror is increasing its hold on the countryside.

But one group of villagers has had enough, deciding to hire samurai to protect their village. Kirara is a young priestess who travels to the city seeking out protection. One by one, she encounters brave samurai that the war has left behind. These men of skill and valour are each unique and not without their quirks. But can they come together as one to defend the helpless village?

SAMURAI 7 is based on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, SEVEN SAMURAI, and is officially approved by Akira Kurosawa's estate. This is volume one of seven of SAMURAI 7 on DVD. With its futuristic but rustic atmosphere, well-developed characters and incredible CG animation and high production values from Studio Gonzo (HELLSING, PEACEMAKER, FULL METAL PANIC!, LAST EXILE), SAMURAI 7 is poised to be an instant classic!

For character bios, trailer, gallery and heaps of information about SAMURAI 7 check out the new website at http://www.samurai7.com.au/ !

RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: Wednesday 23 November 2005
Website: http://www.samurai7.com.au/

DVD EXTRAS

• 32 page booklet
• Anime previews

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

"SAMURAI 7 exudes high production values and is a worthy retelling of Kurosawa's original story... it's like steampunk meets space opera meets medieval Japan." -ANIME NEWS NETWORK

"Like the masterpiece it reinterprets, SAMURAI 7 is a wildly entertaining, instant classic." -ANIME INSIDER

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