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Anime "Reloaded"

May is an exciting month for Matrix fans.  With the growing anticipation of the May 15th release of Matrix Reloaded at the theaters, you can ease your anxiety by checking out Part 4 of The Animatrix, the final free download to this animated version of Matrix history.  If you haven't seen parts 1 through 3, you can download them free as well.  Canadian viewers will also get a grand viewing of the final episode by tuning into Teletoon on May 26th.

Anime Sightings Bandai Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming release of s-CRY-ed – The Lost Ground as part of its Platinum DVD Series on July 15.  From a recent press release: “With the current popularity of super hero mutant action, we are excited about the launch of the s-CRY-ed series in North America and anticipate that fans will follow this adventurous SciFi story as closely as they have done in Japan since it was first introduced in 2001,” said Jerry Chu, Marketing Manager, Bandai Entertainment.

"Directed by Goro Taniguchi (Gasaraki, Infinite Ryvius) and screenplay by Yosuke Kuroda (Trigun, Excel Saga), with its English adaptation produced by Taku Otsuka (Trigun, Vandread), s-CRY-ed: The Lost Ground (Vol. 1) features the aftermath of a mysterious environmental catastrophe that has left the land in complete desolation. While mankind has been able to rebuild the city, the catastrophe has caused some humans to undergo genetic mutations that provide them with special powers and abilities – these genetically enhanced humans are known as Alter Users.  When the ‘Holy’ organization threatens to take away Kazuma’s freedom, he’s given two choices: join or die. Seeking to find the truth behind ‘Holy’ Kazuma’s will rage and consume humanity and Alter Users alike!"  

Those who can't wait until the 15th can grab this new Anime a little earlier by grabbing the s-CRY-ed Limited Edition Box that features a variety of collectibles.

Also from Bandai is the release of Geneshaft, a new sci-fi animation from Escaflowne director Kazuki Akane and due to hit the stores on May 20th.  You can get the full scoop on this "next generation" anime feature by visiting the newly launched website at http://geneshaft.bandai-ent.com.