Section23 Films

SXION 23 LLC
FormerlyADV Films (1992–2009)
Company typeLimited liability company
IndustryAnime
Japanese films
PredecessorA.D. Vision
FoundedSeptember 1, 2009; 15 years ago (2009-09-01)
FounderJohn Ledford
Headquarters,
Area served
United States, Canada
ProductsTV series
Theatrical films

SXION 23 LLC,[1] doing business as Section23 Films, is an American multimedia distributor based in Houston, Texas specializing in releasing anime and Japanese films. Established in 2009, Section23 is one of five successors to ADV Films; alongside Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, Maiden Japan, and AEsir Holdings. The company is named after a Texas tax code.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Office of Harris County District Clerk - Chris Daniel | Case (Cause) Details 201167220-7". Hcdistrictclerk.com. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "ADV Films Shuts Down, Parent Transfers Assets to Other Companies." Anime News Network. Retrieved on February 18, 2010.
  3. ^ "Section23 Films Ships 1st DVDs Since Public Unveiling" Anime News Network
  4. ^ Tribbey, Chris. "ADV Films Sells Assets Archived 2012-09-06 at archive.today." Home Media Magazine. September 1, 2009. Retrieved on September 14, 2009.