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Freezing Returns with a New Breed of Warriors
by FUNimation (Paid Advertisement),
Humanity's future hangs in the balance as the powerful and voluptuous Pandora of Chevalier do battle with Earth's ultimate threat: the alien invaders known as Nova. Backed by their loyal male Limiters, the pairs fight for the survival of mankind, and sometimes fighting their feelings for each other. There's no time to worry about how tattered your clothes are on the battlefield, and the gorgeous Pandora in Freezing Vibration seem to always find a way to make the most gruesome fights still look sexy.
The lovely ladies who are chosen to become Pandora must be genetically compatible, and are few in number. As the war against the Nova rages on and the frequency of attacks increases, the need for more Pandora grows, forcing Chevalier to begin genetically modifying girls with lower Stigmata compatibility. Evolution Pandora, or E-Pandora, may be just the weapon needed to turn the tide—or are they just imitations of the real thing? Something is amiss with the experiments on the E-Pandora, and as Kazuya and Satellizer get closer to the truth, they also get closer to more danger. Let's meet some of East and West Genetics' most promising warriors.
The Untouchable Queen may seem cold and distant on the outside, but she's actually quite shy and sensitive. Satellizer's Volt Weapon is the Blood Nova—a large, mid-handled blade—capable of slashing through even the most powerful Nova.
This lighthearted girl from Tibet carries herself as if she doesn't have a care in the world—except catching the eye of Limiter Kazuya Aoi. She relies on melee attacks, as her Volt Weapon is a pair of mighty boots and gloves.
The Executor of Ingenious Schemes is a natural leader, always minding the school rules and dispensing punishment to anyone foolish enough to not respect them in her presence. Elizabeth's high-tech Volt Weapon is the Stigma Satellite System, a remote-controlled beam weapon.
As likely to use words as fists when in a conflict, the Unparalleled Monster is true to her name as the top-ranked, third-year student. Chiffon is the keeper of the original Volt Weapon—Anti-Nova—an immensely powerful gauntlet passed to her from Maria Lancelot.
The head of E-Pandora doesn't hide her disdain for those born with a silver spoon in their mouths, however that doesn't stop her from forming a relationship with Elizabeth Mably. The former waitress steps up to protecting mankind.
After being sold by her parents and constantly seen as inferior to true Pandora, Jina's always walked around with a chip on her shoulder. She's unable to produce a Volt Weapon, but perhaps with the help of the Mark IV drug, that may all change.
Rattle seems to have a bottomless pit for a stomach—understandable since she signed up to be an E-Pandora to escape poverty and hunger. Like Jina, she is unable to summon a Volt Weapon, but Chevalier hopes that the Mark IV drug will improve her abilities.
Will the differences between the Pandora cause a rift between Earth's Last Hope, or will they be able to unite against Nova? Is their biggest threat the alien invasion, or something a bit closer to home? Make sure to pre-order Freezing Vibration now, available April 21 2015, including the FUNimation.com Exclusive Edition. This exclusive edition Blu-Ray and DVD includes a gorgeous wall calendar, featuring the lovely and buxom beauties of Freezing, including some “naughty” U.S.-exclusive art. If you pre-order directly at FUNimation.com, you'll also receive a custom digital wallpaper, which is only available to customers in the United States.
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