Anim� Series Bleach and Trinity Blood to Join Adult Swim Sept. 9

Adult Swim will add two new series to its anim� portfolio beginning in early fall. Anim� series Trinity Blood, based on the epic serial novels of Sunao Yoshida, and Bleach, the story of Ichigo and his abilities to see the afterlife, join the late-night animation line-up on Saturdays, beginning Sept. 9.

Trinity Blood is set in the future in a world rebuilt from the Armageddon that destroyed civilization 500 years prior. Now, new cities have been built in gothic styles, elaborate airships patrol the sky and it seems that peace and harmony reign. But underneath the surface, the threat of the war-seeking order of Rosen Kreuz looms. The vampires, once believed to be extinct, have risen again and brave defenders of humanity, now armed with advanced weaponry, hunt them at every turn. Trinity Blood will air on Saturday nights at 12 midnight (ET, PT), beginning Sept. 9.

Born with the ability to see spirits, Kurosaki Ichigo is far from the average 15-year-old boy. But Ichigo�s life becomes even more unusual when he and his family are attacked by a Hollow, a malevolent lost soul. They are aided by a Shinigami (Death God) named Kuchiki Rukia, who was sent to rid the world of tormented Hollows. But when Rukia is attacked by the Hollow, she is forced to transfer her powers to Ichigo. With these new powers, Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicated to maintaining the peace between the living world and the afterlife. Ichigo�s life takes a drastic turn as he begins his training to protect the innocent and help tortured spirits find peace. Bleach will follow Trinity Blood on Saturday nights at 12:30 a.m. (ET, PT), beginning Sept. 9.

Adult Swim�s lineup includes top-rated original comedies such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Boondocks, Robot Chicken and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; acquired series Family Guy, Futurama, Pee-wee�s Playhouse and American Dad; and action/anim� series like InuYasha, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Samurai Champloo. Adult Swim remains the #1 ad-supported basic cable network among young adult viewers, ranking in July 2006 as the top cable network in delivery of its target demos, adults 18-34, adults 18-24, men 18-34 and men 18-24, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.

Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.�s network offering original and acquired animated comedy and action series for young adults. Airing overnights six days a week for a total of 45 hours weekly, Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, classic and acquired programming for children and families, and is seen in 89 million U.S. homes.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.