In the civil war-torn nation of Gazth-Sonika, a legendary mercenary named Madlax operates with supernatural grace and lethal efficiency. Across the world in a peaceful European country, Margaret Burton lives a sheltered life, haunted by fragmented memories of a childhood tragedy and a mysterious book written in an indecipherable language. As their two disparate worlds begin to collide, a shadowy organization known as Enfant moves to protect a secret that connects the girls to a truth that could reshape reality itself. Bound by a shared past they cannot fully remember, the two women must navigate a web of betrayal, mysticism, and high-stakes espionage to find the door to the truth. Madlax is a sleek, atmospheric "girls-with-guns" noir and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Noir. Produced by the visionary Studio Bee Train, the series is renowned for its deliberate pacing, stylish action choreography, and a haunting, accordion-heavy soundtrack by Yuki Kajiura. Between the explosive tactical skirmishes and the surreal, dreamlike sequences, the story offers a profound exploration of identity, the duality of the human soul, and the psychological scars left by conflict. It remains a definitive example of the "Bee Train aesthetic," inviting viewers into a world where the line between myth and modernity is as blurred as the smoke from a barrel. This complete collection from ADV Films brings together all 26 episodes of the gripping saga in its original North American release format. It is a series that rewards those who look beneath the surface of the action, proving that the most powerful weapons are often the secrets we keep from ourselves. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Koichi Mashimo (.hack//Sign, Noir) Series Composition: Yosuke Kuroda (Gundam 00, My Hero Academia) Studio: Bee Train Music: Yuki Kajiura (Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero) Cast: • Sanae Kobayashi as Madlax • Houko Kuwashima as Margaret Burton • Aya Hisakawa as Rimelda • Kotono Mitsuishi as Vanessa Rene • Masumi Asano as Elinor Needham DVD Features • "The Madlax Conversations" Cast Interviews • Clean Opening & Ending • Original Japanese Promos & Trailers • Production Art Gallery • ADV Films Previews Spoken Languages: Japanese & English Audio, English Subtitles Edition Details Japanese Title: マドラックス (Madorakkusu) Runtime: ~650 Minutes Director: Koichi Mashimo DVD Release Year: 2007 (Complete Collection Box Set) Original Air Date (Japan): 2004 Publisher: ADV Films Rating: 15+ Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada) Genre: Action, Noir, Supernatural Themes: Memory, Duality, Civil War, Conspiracy Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
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