price：$17.49
Funimation Prod
Usually ships in 2 to 3 days Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Best Series Ever...With The Worst English Dub Ever) 『First off, the English dub, of my favorite anime, is so far beyond bad that it defies all logical description!
Now that you have switched the menu to Japanese audio with English sub, you have a whole new ball game. The innocent, yet amazingly powerful magical girlfriend, Belldandy, her voluptuous and seductive half-stsre, Urd...and one of the most aggravating, yet lovable characters in all of anime/manga, her little sister, Skuld. Skuld is the girl who single-handedly invented the "onee-sama complex," hopelessly idolizing and worshipping Belldandy, while hating Urd in a humorous and futile way. And then, the most clueless of all anime boyfriends, Morisato Keiichi (K-1). It seems that only Bell can see the wonder in K-1. The supporting cast is also delightful, especially a very small minion, named Senbi. In short, and in Japanese with English subs, this is one of the truly epic anime series. The brilliant theme singing of no less than anime goddesses Ishida Yoko and Takahashi Youko serve to top off this delight. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did...season 1&2, the movie, the OVA, and Fighting Wings. Then, I believe the manga is now up to Volume 35...and Keiichi is starting to rival St. Joseph for the title of "most chaste (not yet) spouse."
Compare the Belldandy of the reigning Queen of Japanese seiyu, Inoue Kikuko, with the lame US voice of Brigette Hoffman. Oops, I'm sorry, you can't, because there simply is NO comparison.
Season 2 develops the plot even more...and you have the delightful Episode 3..."...is that an engagement ring, or not?"』
(Hard to match the first, but a solid compliment here) 『While the first season of Ah My Goddess! introduced you to the all the characters and their motivations, Flights of Fancy does a very good job to further flesh out these characters and introduces two new ones. However, while the first season generally saw no direct interference with the main protaganists' relationship, the second season directly goes that route to forcefully develop said relationship. While this works as a plot device, it does conflict with some of the clean charm and innocence that made the first season so refreshing. Still much of the fare remains, while all the characters are further developed. A very good follow-up to the first season.』
(Ah! A Continuation?) 『This review is for the continuation of the Ah! My Goddess (AMG) TV series, Sorezore no Tsubasa. It can be be watched without watching the previous series but it's probably best not to because all the major character introductions were handled in the first series.
AMG is your standard romantic comedy (rom-com), complete with a rather pathetic male lead and a huge amount of large breasted females around him. It has its quirks, such as supernatural elements in the way of Goddesses and demons, as well as some robots, but the main focus is on the comedy side, with the supernatural stuff often used as a means of getting more laughs out of viewers.
Keiichi, the pathetic male lead mentioned above, lives with no less than three Goddesses: Belldandy, a doormat who has no evil in her heart and would do anything for Keiichi; Urd, Belldandy's half Goddess, half demon big sister who likes wearing revealing clothes and attempting to push the lead couple closer together and Skuld, Belldandy's younger sister who wants all of her big sister to herself and is an expert at building machines. The four different personalites work well together, with Urd being my favourite by far because she comes across as the most real character and has had the most development in AMG to date.
A few weeks after finishing the first season (S1), I typed up a very short review. I commenting that, although the plot didn't really advance after the start, instead going around in a seemingly endless circle, people would walk away glad that AMG is a 'circular' series because it's so heart-warming and charming.
After finishing season 2 (S2), I'm starting to think I was incorrect. The fact that the relationship between Keiichi and Belldandy didn't advance beyond them 'sort of' confessing their love for each other wasn't a bothersome issue in S1 because it dealt with the start of the story, including the introduction of all the key characters. It also ended fairly strongly for the start of a lengthy rom-com saga, with the last few episodes being about Belldandy stopping the Lord of Terror from destroying the world.
In S2, however, there was only the introduction of mostly unimportant characters to draw the viewers attention away from Keiichi and Belldandy 's relationship. And there was no Lord of Terror type of story this time around to the end the series purposefully. Apart from one or two episodes that continued on from where the previous episode ended, the entire series was episodic. Even the final episode that aired on TV (22) was random, with little to no build-up. Even though I'm not doubting that all the content included in the series was taken from the manga, it wouldn't be unfair to label most of what was included as filler designed to stretch the story beyond reasonable limits. The manga is still on-going after something like 20 years, and I read that Keiichi and Belldandy STILL haven't kissed even in the manga, so I'm sure it'll only get worse in the future TV series. I'm hoping not but I can't see any way for the story to have lasted for 20 volumes without 90% of the chapters not adding anything constructive.
Watching S2 actually made me start to dislike both Keiichi and Belldandy. Keiichi's a complete loser, lacking any backbone, and his inability to even openly admit his love for Belldandy after living in the same house for over a year made him look really, really pathetic. It's normal for the lead character in a rom-com to be like that but the endless length of AMG makes it much more of an annoyance. And as for Belldandy, her carefree and 'love everyone, no matter what' attitude became bothersome as the series went on. You'd expect a woman to get a little sexually frustrated with a guy who can't even bring himself to kiss her, despite his obvious feelings, yet she seems more than happy to go her entire life without so much as kissing...unless cooking gives her orgasmic pleasure, which isn't out of the question going on how much she cares about what Keiichi thinks of it, her passive personality is as fake as you can get -- it'd only work well in an erotic game.
The only episodes I truly enjoyed, aside from a few that made me laugh, such as the one involving the plum spirit singing about how he loved Urd, were those that attempted to add character development, and those were few and far between. There was one episode near the start that presented Tamiya, the comical senior who bosses around wimpy Keiichi, as a real person who could fall in love, and there were another two that attempted to develop Skuld, the kid Goddess who wants Belldandy (her 'big sister') all to herself, into a more mature character by bringing a young male into the picture...but that was it really in terms of character development. Near enough everything else could be discarded without it damaging the series.
Another issue I have is how the supernatural (the Goddess and demon stuff) was handled. I'm well aware that, first and foremost, AMG is a rom-com and that the viewer isn't supposed to take anything seriously. However, I can't deny that it bugged me how Urd, a Goddess and one of Keiichi's harem, casually revealed her mother to be the leader of demon kind, and the same goes for seeing the leader of demon kind become just another member of Keiichi's harem. Goddesses are supposed to stop demon kind from doing demonic stuff, yet the three Goddesses at Keiichi's house see no problem with talking to them and being friendly... Shouldn't they attack demons on sight; not befriend them? It's all a bit too silly, even for a rom-com.
As for the visual and sound side, AMG (both seasons) is the most visually pleasing rom-com anime I've seen. The range of colours used is impressive, the art is very consistent, the anmation is good when it needs to be and the computer graphics blend well. The new music used in S2 isn't as good as the music from S1 but that isn't a big issue when S1 music gets used as well. In short, there are no problems.
Even though I've spent a lot of time complaining in the above paragraphs, I did actually enjoy watching it quite a bit. Not as much as S1 but that's to be expected -- after all, the start is always stronger than the middle, and stories usually only ever come close to matching the start near the end. It was very easy to watch because of its episodic nature and, despite a few characters coming across as fake, AMG isn't short of likeable characters. I rate S1 8-9/10, giving it 8/10 on MAL, and I rate S2 7-8/10, also giving it 8/10 on MAL. If I could I'd rate S1 8.5/10 and S2 7.5/10, but MAL doesn't allow me to give 0.5 ratings and makes it look like I view the two series as equal in terms of quality.
If there's to be a third season I hope Sayako, the posh chick and 'queen' of Keiichi's college, appears more. She only appeared during the early episodes of S2, which is a shame when she was probably my favourite character in S1. I also hope Megumi, Keiichi's tomboy of a younger sister, appears for more than a few seconds in any future AMG offerings. I can understand why most of the S1 supporting cast didn't get much time in S2 - they'd already had their own episodes in S1 - but they are far better characters than the likes of Peroth; the Goddess who acts like a hooker (I got the impression she only 'helps' humans sexually). I'd hate to see more poor characters thrown in and less time being given to the more likeable characters.
Anyway, enough. I rate the series 7.5/10 and, despite its flaws, hope a third season will be created. If there's still no progress after that then I'll consider dropping everything AMG, but until then I'll stay interested in seeing more of Belldandy.
Rating: 7.5/10』
(Ah My Goddess Season 2) 『It got here quickly, nothing wrong no scratches, and the cases for the dvd's are pretty different but still cool. Quite possibly the best anime ever!!!!!』
(One of my top anime favs) 『I heard about Ah! My Goddess when I was in junior high from a classmate. When I accidentally discovered season 1 at Best Buy, I decided that I had to get it. I immediately fell in love with Belldandy's optimistic confidence and caring heart. I also enjoyed Keiichi's shyness and determination. It reminded me of myself. I couldn't wait for season 2. The voice acting for both Japanese and English dubbed are both rather decently equal in my opinion. The opening theme catches me from the start. The romance between Belldandy and Keiichi finds difficulty and perserverance. With difficulties from Urd's love potions, Skuld's inventions, Marller's evil wits, Megumi's nosiness, and the autoclub's crazy ideas, it proves quite challenging for Keiichi and Belldandy. Season 2 also introduces a few new interesting characters. By far, this series of "Ah! My Goddess" has become my absolute #1 favorite anime of all time. It is well worth getting both seasons. I really hope season 3 makes it soon.』 『It's been almost a year since the Goddess Belldandy came to live with college student Keiichi Morisato, and he's almost gotten up the nerve to kiss her. Unfortunately, the encounter with the Lord of Terror damaged some of Yggdrasil's systems, and the contract binding Belldandy and Keiichi is among the lost data.
The lovebirds can only hope the information can be retrieved before the Almighty One orders Belldandy back to Heaven. Naturally Skuld and Urd try to help, but it might be better if they didn't. Then, with Christmas at hand, Keiichi works himself to the bone to buy a present, and the rivalry with Sayoko may have driven Belldandy to drink?!
What happens when a Goddess is (literally) drunk with power? Find out what happens next in Ah! My Goddess, Season Two.
』 『The second season of the harem comedyAh! My Goddessunleashes an emotional rollercoaster as Norse goddess Belldandy experiences confusion, jealousy, impotence, despair and, of course, devotion to (and from) good-hearted nerd Keiichi Morisato. When she sealed away the Lord of Terror at the end of Season 1, some data was deleted in Heaven--including the contract linking her to Keiichi. To restore the missing file, he must remember theexactwording of the wish that brought them together. Once that problems gets sorted out, a succession of girls--natural and supernatural--pursue Keiichi. Shiho, a pretty freshman at Nekomi Tech, flummoxes him by writing a love note. The voluptuous goddess Peorth decides she's going to replace Belldandy by granting his most heartfelt wish. Mariler, the demon who caused so many problems in the first season, reappears. She's as incompetent as ever, so Hild, the formidable ruler of Demonkind, steps in to complicate matters further. In between these adventures, Skuld experiences puppy love and Urd goes beyondThe Three Faces of Evewhen Mariler physically splilts the demonic and divine sides of her personality. Things end happily when Peorth's training, Chihiro's hints and a potion of Urd's finally get Keiichi to tell Belldandy he loves her. In short, the filmmakers deliver the special mixture of syrupy sentimentality and broad slapstick comedy thatAh! My Goddessfans expect. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 12 and older: alcohol use, minor risqué humor, comic violence, brief nudity)-- Charles Solomon
(1. Ah! I Wish…Once More! 2. Ah! The Beleaguered Queen of Vengeance, 3. Ah! I Offer these Feelings on Christmas Eve, 4. Ah! I Want to Fill the World with Happiness! 5. Ah! Well-Matched Vibes of Love! 6. Ah! Is that Jealousy?! 7. Ah! Shall I Grant Your Wish?! 8. Ah! I Want to be of Use to You! 9. Ah! The Goddesses Go Head to Head on a Date! 10. Ah! I Just Can't Say It! 11. Ah! Grasp Your Dream with Your Own Hands! 12. Ah! A Goddess's Tears and his Dream! 13. Ah! Let Those Feelings Awaken! 14. Ah! My Darling Cupid! 15. Ah! I'm Half Goddess, Half Demon! 16. Ah! Shimmer Without Fear of the Darkness!17. Ah! TheChair of Demonkind Descends! 18. Ah! Do Demons Have Any Dignity? 19. Ah! the Love of a Goddess Saves! 20. Ah! It Doesn't Matter Where, So Long as We're Together! 21. Would It Be Okay If I Were a Demon? 22. Ah! The Goddess's Confession! 23. "Ah! Everyone Has a Destiny! 24. Ah! TheSong of Love that Shakes the Heart!?』
price：$2.00
VCI Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (From childhood) 『Nice space-western. Brings back many childhood memories, especially for those of us who were watching anime long before Pokemon.』
(Marvellous) 『Good Quality. The cartoon is good in action,series and triller.I give two thumbs up. Bring back my childhood day』
(At last Saber Rider the Complete Collection) 『Yes I grew up Saber Rider, loved it from day one when the first volume one collection came i bought and watch and waited for the rest to come and its here (except now I must give away my volume one cause there is only the complete availible).
I would have given the collection 5 stars and i realy want too but it seems the audio sync problem from the first volume one collection on episode "What did you do on your summer vacation" was however not fixed on the complete collection. I have not yet watch all of them but this is for me a small disapointment.
As a true supporter of the series i will overlook this and hope that there are no other issued on the rest of the episodes so.』
("Saber Rider&the Star Sheriffs ... Complete Series (1987) ... VCI Ent. (2009)") 『VCI Entertainment presents "SABER RIDER&THE STAR SHERIFFS:COMPLETE SERIES" (14 September 1987) (30 min - 52 episodes on Six DVD's) ) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- In the late 21st Century (or early 22nd Century), humankind has reached the stars --- Many outposts and settlements have been made for several planets, and the modern space-age has merged with the legacy of Old West --- There are villans, outlaws, bounty hunters...and sheriffs --- The Star Sheriffs are the special operatives of Cavalry Command, Earth's law enforcement and defense patrol out in space, and along the New Frontier --- They are also ambassadors of good will to other planets in space --- But the main assignment of the Star Sheriffs is to protect the Galaxy from the growing threat of the Outriders.
This is the long awaited classic Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was an animated TV series, aired from 1986 to 1989 --- During it's 52 episodes, it introduced us to another possible future for mankind --- Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs explore the new frontier, the wide-open ranges of outer space, where the legendary honor and virtue of the Wild West combine with vibrant extraterrestrial adventure --- Saber Rider is the dashing leader of the Star Sheriffs --- Their mission is to establish peace and unity against the Outriders, mysterious vapor beings led by the powerful Nemesis --- Joined by assorted rustlers and desperadoes, the Outriders challenge the Star Sheriffs to action-packed attacks --- Independently, the Star Sheriffs' efforts to maintain justice are admirable -- but when united, they are invincible.
The cast of characters include Saber Rider, Colt, Fireball, Jesse Blue, April, Nemesis, Vanquo, Gattler, Commander Eagle, General Whitehawk, Steed, Nova, Outriders, Outrider Spies, Cavalry Command Troop.
SABER RIDER DVD EPISODES: DISC ONE (1) 1. Star Sheriff Round Up 2. Cavalry Command 3. Jesse's Revenge 4. Iguana Get to Know You 5. Little Hombre 6. Greatest Show on the New Frontier 7. Little Pardner 8. Brawlin' Is My Callin'
SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC ONE (1) 1. Photo Gallery 2. Saber Rider Commercials
DISC TWO (2) 9. Wild Horse's Couldn't Drag Me Away 10.The Castle of the Mountain Haze 11. Oh Boy! Dinosaurs! 12 Four Leaf Clover 13 Highlanders 14 What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation? 15 Jessie Blue 16 Show Down at Cimarron Pass 17 The Saber and the Tomahawk
SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC TWO (2) 1. Cowboy Chase (Ramrod's Theme) 2. Saber's Battle Cue 3. Colt's Action Cue 4. Fireball 5. April
DISC THREE (3) Disc #3 18 All That Glitters 19 Sole Survivor 20 Legends of the Santa Express 21 Snakes Eyes 22 Famous Last Words 23 Sharpshooter 24 The Monarch Supreme 25 Gattler's Last Stand 26 Dooley
DISC FOUR (4) 27 The Hole in the Wall Gang 28 The All Galaxy Grand Prix 29 Snowblind 30 Tranquility 31 Bad Day at Dry Gulch 32 Snowcone 33 Sneaky Spies 34 Stampede
SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC FOUR (4) 1. Sei Jushi Bismarck Clips 2. Dale Schaker Audio Interview
DISC FIVE (5) 35 The Challenge 36 The Challenge II 37 Born on the Bayou 38 April Rides 39 The Walls of Red Wing 40 Jesse's Girl 41 The Amazing Lazardo 42 I Forgot! 43 Lend Me Your Ears
DISC SIX (6) 44 Born to Run 45 The Legend of the Lost World 46 The Rescue 47 Eagle Has Landed 48 Cease Fire! 49 Alamo Moon 50 The Nth Degree 51 Who Is Nemisis? 52 Happy Trails
SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES (Check out the proper disc for features) 1. Photo Gallery 2. Saber Rider Commercials 3. Character Bios&Theme Songs 4. Sei Jushi Bismarck Clips 5. Interview with Musical Composer Dale Schacker (audio only)
This collection has a clean, crisp and bright video in clarity, plus the sound quality is outstanding. The behind the scenes and interview is of collectible status, sure to please the avid collector in all of us.
Hats off and thanks to Robert Blair and his staff at VCI Entertainment --- VCI was named in Variety and Hollywood Reporter as the first company to produce and release motion pictures directly to the home marketplace --- order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment where there are plenty of copies available on DVD, stay tuned once again for top notch releases --- VCI are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector -- looking forward to more Nostalgic Collections.
Total Time: 1200 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment ~ (10/20/2009)』 『The Original Outer Space Western Anime is back! From the creators of Voltron come Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs! Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was a 1980's animated space western following a similar theme of The Galaxy Rangers and Bravestarr. Originally a 1984 Japanese anime series known as Star Musketeer Bismarck created by Studio Pierrot. The series is set in the future, where the Star Sheriffs are duly-deputized special operatives of Cavalry Command, Earth's space-going law enforcement arm and defense patrol organization out in space, and along the New Frontier. Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs main assignment is to protect the Galaxy from the growing threat of the Outriders. With the help of April Eagle and RAMROD (voiced by Peter Cullen who voiced Optimus Prime in the 80s cartoon series Transformers), a battleship that can transform into a giant robot. When RAMROD undergoes the "Challenge Phase" transformation it calls out its rallying cry in a heavy Western drawl, "Head 'em up, move 'em out. Power stride and ready to ride!" Other than their wits, their courage, and their standard issue equipment, such as their blaster pistols, and RAMROD's array of electronics, they have no superpowers, just each other. When they do battle with the Outriders, it's a futuristic version of the code of the Old West. Volume Two consist of episodes 18-33 from the hit TV series, as well as never before seen extras and production art. Don t miss the chance to add an exclusive piece of animation history to your collection.Bonus Features:Audio interview with musical composer Dale Schacker, Original Japanese Opening, Ending and Transformation Sequence from Star Musketeer Bismarck, Image Gallery, Saber Rider Commercials, Bios.Product Specs:6-DVD9s; Dolby Digital; 1200 minutes; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA-G; Year - 1984; SRP - $39.99.』
price：$12.99
Funimation
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Awesome film) 『This season 1 set was every bit as fubby as it's season 2 alternate story line. I'm glad I got it.』
(Welcome to the Mahora Girls Academy!) 『It is easy to call "Negima!" the anime equivalent of Harry Potter, but it just isn't so. You have two young boys who can do magic, and there the similarities end. Harry Potter was never chased around romantically by thirty-one junior high school girls each trying to steal a kiss. With Love Hina creator Ken Akamatsu at the helm you know you are in for a good time.
You have to accept this basic premise of "Negima!" before you can enjoy the series. Negi Springfield is a ten-year-old wizard-in-training from Wales, with dreams of becoming the Magister Magi (Master Mage). In the meantime, he has been hired as an English teacher for the Mahora Girls Academy in Japan, as well as being the homeroom teacher for class 2-A. The Mahora Girls Academy is not all it seems at first, as its students include vampires, ghosts and robots, although all the normal students never seem to notice this. Of course, all the girls develop crushes on the cute 10-year old, and hijinks ensue.
The "Negima!" animated series follows the first volumes of the comic for the most part, and then suddenly veers away. The reason for this is that the anime eventually out-paced the comic, and so a new storyline was invented. This storyline, showing up around episode 19 or so, is quite different from the comic and might come as a shock to some. However, it is very well-handled, and I appreciate having two versions of the story.
This "Negima!: The Complete Series Box Set (Viridian Collection)" is the third 26-episode complete boxset release from Funimation. The set was previously released as Negima! Box Set and as Negima!: Complete Collection (Viridian Collection). This third boxset is essentially a re-release of the original "Viridian Collection," and is a stripped down and less expensive version of the series, presented in slim cases and without extra features. I personally really appreciate the thin cases, as it takes up less space in my ever-increasing DVD collection. The only real difference between this Viridian release and the previous one is the cover art, and an additional five minutes of running time, 630 minutes instead of 625 minutes. And it is cheaper!
All three box sets have revised and re-drawn animation, as the animation from the original TV release in Japan was notoriously terrible. The animated series is also much more "family-friendly" than the comic. Most of the fan-service is implied rather than directly shown, so if you only read "Negima!" for the panties you might be a little disappointed. The English-language script takes the "family friendly" approach even further, and is slightly different from the Japanese. Many of the "double entendres" and sexual humor has been removed.
And while I am not usually a fan of dubbing, a special shout out needs to be done here for Funimation's English-language cast. They have done a great job, even going so far as to give Negi a Welsh accent. This is one case where they might be better than the Japanese original cast. Listening to the "Native Speaking" Negi doing English dictation during his English classes is pretty funny.』
(Awsome Show one above many) 『The series started out a bit awkward, but as th story started to develop the show got so interesting i went to bed at 5am every day so i could view more and ore episodes. i love it how the story developed; the character that mostly caught my eye was Asuna Kagurazaka. I love the way she acts, the way she handles everything. to me the most important character in the whole story was her more than any other character. saying these it means that i rate these show a 5 star show out of all the shows i own. as soon as i saw it i had to buy it.
Now i have seen these show over 3 times and it hasn't arrived yet. i can wait until it gets here. LOve it.』
(It's only magic!) 『Negi Springfield is often touted as Japan's answer to Harry Potter, although in personality he's a bit more like Hermione.
And while the wizard prodigy isn't quite shown to his full potential in the anime adaptation "Negima," where stretches of fluffy harem comedy are speckled with serious magic and action. While it starts slowly and relies too heavily on semi-nudity and slapsticky antics, the more wizardly adventures end up keeping it worth watching.
Middle-school student Asuna is desperately hoping that her crush, Professor Takahata, will be teaching homeroom at Mahora Academy this year... and her mood is further soured by a preteen boy who tells her, "Not everyone can be lucky in love."
Turns out the boy, a Welsh prodigy named Negi Springfield, IS the new teacher. Most of the girls immediately love him, but Asuna is enraged by Negi's "weirdness" -- when she glimpses him magically saving a student, his secret comes out: Negi is a wizard, and if Asuna reveals his secret he'll be turned into an ermine. Fortunately, Asuna agrees to keep his secret... if he makes a love potion for her, with predictably chaotic results.
And soon Negi is faced by a creature from his family past -- a vampiric student who is determined to drain his blood. And he has to deal with myriad other troubles -- web idols, vicious volleyball teams, kiss contests, spying cheerleaders, a timid ghost, and a scheming ermine. And when Negi's job hangs on his class's bottom-of-the-barrel test scores, Asuna organizes a trip to the mysterious Library Island to get a magical book that can make even the Dummy Force smart!
But things take a dark turn near the end of the series -- a trip to Kyoto goes awry when Konoka is threatened, and the mysterious sword-wielding Setsuna reveals her true identity. And upon returning, Asuna becomes increasingly ill -- leading Negi to discover a horrifying secret in her past, which links the doomed girl to his vanished father.
Ken Akamatsu's original manga is pretty much balanced out -- part of it is slam-bang magic'n'action, while the other part is kooky romantic comedy and crazy slapstick. And for the anime, "Negima" serves up an incredibly heavy dose of the kooky comedy/crazy slapstick, with an emphasis on busts, robots, superpowered kicks, ninjas and the occasional skyscraper-sized demon.
In fact many episodes are nothing but poor Negi getting swamped by his high-spirited students and the devious ermine Chamo's manipulations (which involve awkward kissing). Lots of skimpy clothes, confessions of love, bear panties and kooky dialogue ("Side effects may include dry mouth, nausea and loss of about a million brain cells..."). It's like an amped-up romantic sitcom with some magical trappings.
While the comedic stories are fun in a disposable way, what makes the series truly watchable is the magic-oriented episodes -- aerial battles with tiny blonde vampires and playing chase with a giant stone golem amongst them. The end of the series is when the magical adventures really take front-and-center: though the whole trip to Kyoto rushes by way too fast, the final bittersweet arc is nothing short of brilliant.
It's icky to see teenage girls pursuing a ten-year-old, but Negi is a likable little hero -- he's earnest, unselfish, and completely devoted to his students even if they're insane. Asuna is his opposite -- brash, temperamental, unexpectedly warmhearted -- and serves as a mildly violent big-sister type, although their roles unexpectedly switch near the finale.
Surprisingly the rest of the cast plenty of fleshing-out as well -- sweet Konoka, mysterious Setsuna, the antisocial web idol Chisame ("This is CHIU's world and all you bimbos are mere tenants!"), serene ninja Kaede, and the loopy princess Ayaka (who has a surprisingly tragic past). Most memorable is the prepubescent vampire-mage Evangeline ("It's enough to make ANYONE CRAZY!"), and her cat-loving robot Chachamaru.
The complete "Negima" season is a bit too heavy on the fluffy comedy, and too light on the magical adventures. But it's still worth watching for those who need a bit more Magorum magic.』
(Wish FUNimation had put more effort into this set) 『Negima! The Complete Collection is a four-disc DVD set that includes all twenty-six episodes of the original Negima! series. The set is packaged in two thinpack DVD boxes, and each thinpack box includes two DVDs. The first two discs include seven episodes, while the third disc contains six episodes, and the final disc includes six episodes and the special features. For special features, there is a textless version of the opening, textless versions of both endings, as well as trailers.
When you start watching the set, Negima! comes off as a rather light-hearted show. But as you progress through the series, the tone starts changing. The tonal change becomes a bit more noticeable on disc three, and the tonal shift is completed on disc four. By the end of disc four, expect to see some pathos, and you might need a handkerchief while watching a couple of the episodes.
In some respects, I'm disappointed at the relative lack of effort FUNimation put into this set. While it was nice they could fit an impressive number of episodes on each disc, this seem to come at the cost of a lack of special features. I'm also a little disappointed with the fact that the "Episodes" menu is not a "scene selection" menu. Even with its flaws, this set is still a worthwhile addition to your anime DVD library if you're a fan of the original Negima! series.』 『Vampires, robots, sorcery... and that's all before gym class! Welcome to Mahora Academy, an all-girls school where the impossible and the enchanting are a part of the curriculum. It's the start of the new school year and emotions run rampant as the girls of Class 2-A meet the newest staff addition: Negi Springfield. A ten-year-old Welsh born prodigy, Negi has more problems than he has students. As a wizard-in-training, this academic appointment is the final requirement in his quest to become a Magister Magorum. But if he messes things up and the girls find out, existence as an exotic ermine will be his fate!』
price：$15.49
Funimation
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (how could they go so wrong?) 『when i bought this i had way higher expectations... there was barley a plot, most of it made no sense.. it was like watching all filler episodes, you can tell they made this crap just to market the name and make money off it. it is not well thought out. i just wonder how can you go so wrong with this series? i watched the first episode in horror and with hope watched the rest, wasting hours of my life in the process.. do yourself a favor go get basilisk or something with more depth, story line and better fight scenes.. i wouldn't even waist 5 dollars on it』
(AWESOME) 『This DVD was a gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it.Thank You for putting that huge smile on my husbands face.』
(Devil May Cry: The Complete Animated Series) 『I bought this for my son on his 18th birthday and he loved it. He is very much into the video games of the same title and this tied in well with those video games. He loves it.』
(Great idea bad exection) 『I had big hopes for this show even after the first couple episodes, but it never did deliver and it just all fell flat on its face. none of the story ever really makes sense and barely even tries to explain itself. its all just a discombobulated crap fest, and should not be viewed by fans of anime, or the video games. spend your money on better series not this one.』
(A Fluffy Let Down) 『If you think 23 dollars is a good deal: the show is only 13 episodes in length. I knew by the second episode when Dante had recruited a little girl for a side kick that it was going to be terrible, and yet for some reason i watched the rest of this show. I really wish i didn't.』 『Studio: Funimation Prod Inc Release Date: 08/25/2009 Run time: 300 minutes』 『The violent fantasy-adventureDevil May Cry(2007) is based on the popular Playstation 2 game. Dante, the taciturn, perenially broke anti-hero of the program, lives on pizza, beer, and strawberry sundaes. He spends his time slouched on a couch reading trashy magazines. But when someone brings a case to the Devil May Cry Detective Agency, he goes into action--he needs the money. Everyone's problems can be traced back to the demons that infest wherever it is the show takes place. Using pistols and a broadsword, Dante swiftly reduces his foes to so much demon tartare. Rounding out the cast are Lightning and Lady, two allied demon fighters, and blonde orphan Patty. When the originalDevil May Crygame was released, critics complained that the characters were underdeveloped, a problem that carries over to the series. Dante may be murderously competent, but he's so understated, he leaves a vaccuum at the center of the show. He lacks the complexity and appeal of his obvious models, Spike Speigel inCowboy Bebopand Vash the Stampede inTrigun. Lightning and Lady exist only to provide fan service shots, and Patty's obnoxious fussing seems to be someone's notion of comic relief.Devil May Crywill appeal to hormonal adolescent boys and hardcore fans of the game; viewers in search of a stylish, engaging anime series should look elsewhere. (Rated TV MA: suitable for ages 16 and older: considerable violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, profanity, potentially offensive religious and sexual content, alcohol and tobacco use)--Charles Solomon
(1. Devil May Cry, 2. Highway Star, 3. Not Love, 4. Rolling Thunder, 5. In Private, 6. Rock Queen, 7. Wishes Come True, 8. Once Upon A Time, 9. Death Poker, 10. The Last Promise, 11. Showtime! 12. Stylish!)』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Witch Hunter Robin is Excellent!) 『Witch hunter robin is a great series. It is very interesting, and has lots of action. It is a little slow to start on the main plot, and I wish they had explained more about it, but aside from that I think it was totally worth buying, and I have enjoyed watching it many times.』
(Slow at first but makes you want more) 『Witch Hunter Robin: Complete Collection
I have come to learn that most Anime series's start off with a simple story nothing real plot wise happening and then right around the 7 to 10th episode the whole thing changes. The whole plot changes, and your left wondering what is going to happen next. The graphics is good. I love the music, and am grateful that my oldest son introduced me to Anime and Manga. I wish and hope that our kids today will learn the lessons that are being taught in most Anime shows today. Good ones anyway. So kick back and watch a good show.』
(Anime Fanatic Review - Decently Made, But Very Dull) 『I usually give an anime about 5-10 episodes. This anime had some potential and I was hoping it would've lived up to it but unfortunately not.
The one major flaw that this anime has is that, well, it's just plain boring. It doesn't put you over the edge, it doesn't make you wonder much, and the fight scenes are just plain lacking and downright predictable. They just go in, do a little bit of fighting, but the bad guys just get caught many times in the most boring of methods...getting shot by their specialized which gun which acts just like a regular gun.
It is extremely dull and I'm on episode 10, I'm going to watch one more episode before I completely trash the series. Not worth it. Your typical anime themes and plots, but they really didn't try to go the extra mile to make it special. Sad.』
(Robin) 『This is a really interesting series with complicated characters. It pulls you in to the mysteries and keeps you until the end.』
(The Product you see is not what you get from Amazon.) 『The picture (of Witch Hunter Robin) you see above is not what you get. Mine was a hard shell with individual disc holders inside. Nothing else...so to start with I was disappointed. I have only seen the 1st two disc but thought I would put up something to let people know about the mis-representation. The 1st disc starts out well enough and the anime is solid but it did not take long figure out that there is no underlying plot. Unless things change in the discs to come then each 20 minute episode is a story to itself. No working up to the Boss...nothing leads into the next story for the most part. For instance...50 evil little dolls... they only find 49..but the next episode has nothing to do with the missing doll. One bad guy gets away...but he is not in the next episode. I hope things get better the more I watch. At this point it is not very good. I will finish this when I finish the series. In discs 3-4-5-6 the story line is connected and progresses well and plays like one long story. That was a major plus compared to discs 1&2 yet because the first two discs are mostly a waste of time I could only give it 3 stars. While I did like it...it is hard to recommend due to the lack of action in most of it.』 『Studio: Infinity Resources Inc Release Date: 10/24/2006』 『Raised in an Italian convent, 16-year-old Robin Sana returns to her native Japan to join the STNJ, a secret organization that captures, rather than kills, witches of both sexes. The typically mismatched crew includes hacker Michael Lee, rookie Haruto Sakaki, psychic Miho Karasuma, Yurika Dojima, the spoiled daughter of a prominent family, and icily aloof Amon, the de facto leader of the team. As a "craft user," Robin can conjure fire as a weapon, but has some trouble with her aim.Witch Huntercombines the subdued palette ofBlood: The Last Vampirewith the alienated tone of theVampire Princess MiyuOVAs. The elegantly designed settings and skillful use of color are more interesting than the flat stories about pursuing the supernatural murderers. All six volumes and a pin collection are included in this set. (Rated 13 and older: violence, alcohol and tobacco use)--Charles Solomon』
price：$3.96
Classic Media
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Harvey Toons Complete Collection) 『These are not the original cartoons. It would be fine for kids under 6. The discs, however are double sided, and I think they would scratch easily. If you are a geek like me and wanted the cartoons... what this appears to me is a Saturday Morning Cartoons show that just used the old harvey cartoons. The original credits are cut, and worse the cartoons are cut up. There are no menus as well. Avoid this set till a better one rolls along.』
(52x4=208 Harveytoons) 『I have never seen or heard of most of The Harvetoons except for Casper before. Some of them I already own and saw from the 2 less popular 150 Cartoon Classics distributed by Millcreek,(but are complete with the full musical themes),I bought about two years ago. Harveytoon series is more rewarding and considering how old they are... I guess Sony Wonders salvaged what they could. The quality of the dvds themselves are outstandingly brilliant. Very impressed! What a nice surprise - worth having despite any shortcomings. The DVDs are organized like this: Each track is grouped in a 4 cartoon composite or Episode 1ABCD 2ABCD 3ABCD 4ABCD etc. 52 tracks equals a total of 208 cartoon shorts on 4 double-sided and color-coded discs. I wondered how can 312 cartoons fit onto 4 dvds nicely? They Can't. Something had to be sacrificed. The first four seasons, without a menu is what you get and no special features; however, a menu list is provided by a The Harveytoon Wikipedia Website outline and correspond with the episode disc order, last on the main menu press SHOWS for individual episodes. This should make things easier. As the label on the back says "19 Hours" is far from a dissapointment for me. I hope Sony Wonders is not finnished. With any luck Seasons 5 and 6 will be released some time soon. Then it will be complete(so to speak). Removing the discs from the book is risky, be careful not to break them in half. Anyway the Harveytoons are Wonderful! 』
(Get Your Menu Here) 『By far, the biggest drawback to this set is the lack of useful menus, along with the fact that there is no included list of the cartoon shorts found on each of the 8 blank sides of the discs included in the set. This information can be found on the web, but it is awkward to refer to with every viewing. I have created an easily downloadable file which, when printed and carefully trimmed, will fit neatly within this set. Add my small booklet, and this collection that many would rate as only 2 or 3 stars becomes 4.5 or 5! I took the time to format the page, so all you need to do is log in, download it and print it out. It is my gift to all who love classic animation.
Go to www.wimpy.biz/harveytoons to download the file, and add it to your set. If you are contemplating buying the set and its lack of content description is making you think twice, by all means go ahead and buy it, then print the menu out when you receive it. I believe you will find it to be an invaluable addition to an otherwise frustrating package. You won't be disappointed.
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(What More Could You Ask For?) 『This DVD of Harvey Cartoons is fantastic! It seems it contains all or at least many of the episodes of the Harvey cartoons that were shown on TV in the 60s. Each episode was a 1/2 hour's worth of the marvelous cartoons made by Harvey in the 50s and early 60s, maybe even the 40s. Each cartoon is clear as a bell and feature Casper the Ghost, Baby Huey, Little Audrey, Herman and Katnip and other cartoons, some of which I had never seen before, and I am a big Havery cartoon fan. It contains four discs, each of which contains cartoons on both sides of the disc. I think this DVD collection is a great bargain and I am very happy I purchased it.』
(WONDERFUL TO HAVE, BUT.....HALF BAKED) 『I grew up with Harveytoons. I've just turned 50 myself and remember many a childhood day was spent with these good friends on my TV. I've not seen 97% of them in color, as we had b&w television until 1972. By then, they were gone or very hard to find, and I was in high school.
However, I am so glad to have many great memories come back, especially a couple of my all-time favorites, La Petite Parade (Episode 40 on Disc 4, Side 1) and Out Of This Whirl (Episode 1 on Disc 1, Side 1). Revisiting with Casper, Little Audrey, Herman&Katnip, Buzzy, Baby Huey and some I forgotten were a big treat.
My one regret is no bonus features, editing down most of the the opening themes to these cartoons, no complete Screen Song cartoons (only pieces tagged on to a 3-cartoon show). A major bonus feature could have been the complete Casper, Little Audrey and Herman&Katnip themes, even if just the audio portion, as these Harveytoon Shows are creations from 1998. All the credits are at the end vs. being with each short created digitally for the packaging. I find the theme used for this new packaging a bit annoying compared to the original music from the cartoons. Depeinding on how many cartoons of each series, would have been better to have a Casper disc, an Audrey disc, a Herman&Katnip disc, etc. The Screen Songs and other miscellaneous could have been the final disc. When they created these Harveytoon shows, it appears each has a theme of some kind. One of the shows has all Boy Scout related cartoons, one has a Space theme, one Christmas, one Thanksgiving, etc. It would have been better to present the cartoons as originally presented in full in order of release, be it made for the theatre or made for TV.
I am grateful that for what is presented, the color, picture and sound quality is excellent. Some other public domain copies of some of these cartoons are horrible. This is the major saving grace.
If you want to see these cartoons again, this is the only way. I only wish it was a little bit better.』 『Finally! The complete series of Harveytoons is available for the first time on DVD! This is a great addition to any animation collector's library.Casper Wendy Hot Stuff Herman and Katnip are among the well known properties in the Harveytoon CollectionsTargeted online campaignUnique Collector's packaging to house the 4-disc set with 200 minutes of contentFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 828768567791 Manufacturer No: LVD685677』
price：$31.99
Adv Films
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (anime lover) 『well i have to say that this is a very good anime... a bit slow at times, like some reviewers say... but all in all its a good anime... a bit frustrating also for the simple fact that it is true that the characters do engage in meaningless debates instead of taking action against the aliens sons of bird bi@$%&like its said in an episode lol... the whole series is great but the end is inconclusive as of to what in the world the Gantz is? why is it doing this to them? and where the hell does it go at the end?... these are probably the questions that u will be asking at the end... if you go to wikipedia the character explanation there leaves you even more confused then the anime itself... i dont know if it was the anime or the manga that they tried to explain but i guess if u want some type of answer then read the manga they seem to always be more detailed... but all in all it was a great anime and i really enjoyed it until the last episode... i do recommend it to avid anime watchers... not for ppl that detest gore, violence, sex and not for kids... other than that this is a great series to watch... i have seen many anime and the drawing and animation is great and colorful... i recommend to get the anime its worth a watch...』
(Mybe it's just me?) 『I'm gonna have to give this the lowest rating. Maybe because I read Gantz comicbook first, maybe because it stretched what's worth 2 comicbooks into a 6-DVD series.
Excuse my English, I'll try to do my best. Story line is 99% same as the book. nothing new or indepth story line. Some of the still shots are exactly the same as the manga. But it contains so much empty stares and still moments (reminds me of Dragon Ball series) it is really annoying. Even the characters movement sometimes is unrealistically slow (ie, standing up from a chair or reaching for something) When it "finally" gets to action sequences, movements gets little better, but not much. And again, empty stares while groaning and yelling, (charaters just stands there and groans and makes mean faces when they should move on to the next sequence) It really cuts the flow of the movie and makes me yell "What the fvck are they doing!!!!!" Like I said before, 2 books worth of storyline stretched into freaking SIX DVDs..
Next complaint is the Illustration Quality. It just SUCKS. Not much effort went into the drawing of this animation. Characters sometimes appear cross-eyed and out of proportion. Their shapes constantly change. Eventhough some CG's were used for background, they aren't that good. This animation reminds me of poorly funded TV anime series from 90's.
Oh, by the way, Comicbook Season 1 (which is known as Phase 1) does not correspond with Animation Season 1. Animation Season 1 and 2 contains about 2/3 of the Phase 1 storyline. Again, not much effot went into this anime. or the producer decided not to spent much effort on this project. I guess they figured that the name "Gantz" was enough to return the revenue.
For such an amazingly original manga, this anime was a huge disapointment. If Evangelion scored 8/10 in my book, Gantz would score 3/10. 』
(Very Pleased) 『This Dvd set came on time and in exactly the condition stated. It was also a good price. Thanks seller!!』
(Are People Blind?!?!) 『Let me start by saying I have not even finished this anime, nor will I. I stopped around episode 16, with the giant statues. I also won't go into further detail on plot because I do not want to give anything away to those poor souls who are actually looking forward to this garbage. I heard great things about this series in my scouting of new shows to watch so I decided to give this one a shot. Boy was I wrong to even consider this. It's not the asinine plot that goes nowhere episode after episode that disappoints me. Or the "state of the art" animation which blends CG and hand drawn about as well as scat and ice cream. Its the ridiculously slow pacing. In some cases, the character spend half the episode (no joke) debating whether or not to shoot an alien that is threating their lives. In the show, the characters are granted these amazing weapons that appear to have unlimited ammo, no recoil, really no faults. So what do our awesome heroes do? Nothing. Thats right, nothing! The creators are obviously trying to build suspense, but ultimately fail and, instead, create a very boring and uninteresting cartoon. Despite what most say, the animation is horrible. The CG is primarily used for scrolling backgrounds when the characters run. Its more of a lazy trick than an actual attempt to do something worthwhile. If you have morals or a weak stomach (both of which I lack) than steer clear of this train wreck regardless. It has everything from rape, to gory deaths, to very questionable ethics. If these things disturb you, don't say I did not warn you. It doesn't bother more so than infuriate me with the way they use these shock tools. An example is the main character. All he thinks about is getting laid. Its entertaining once or twice to throw that in there. Its funny! But the protagonist literally eats sleeps and breaths this obsession. Its sad to watch. No one, I mean no one acts like that. Nice try to spice it up team Gantz. I'm not buying it. Speaking of which, neither should you. I give this the lowest rating I have ever given anything. At least the opening song is catchy...』
(Better than the manga, IMO) 『I really liked this anime. As mentioned, there's a huge difference between this short anime series and the manga. I've read up to volume 22 of the manga and while they toss in a lot of cool new weapons and bad guys and details that aren't in the anime... they direction is totally opposite after (SPOILER ALERT) everyone but kurono dies. In the manga he pretty much forgets about everyone until he get his hundred points 6 months later, at which point he ditches them immediately anyway... which I found pretty lame. The manga is just too busy for the character development and attachments you make in the anime. All in all, both an awesome series and an awesome manga. Very disturbing, however, at points, I'd only rank it second to Berserk.』 『Gantz was the most notorious Anime series of 2005 but it s the second season where they really upped the ante! With more blood guts and alien gore than any other series the Gantz Season Two thin-pack is guaranteed to fly off your shelves!System Requirements:Running Time 325 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 702727146824 Manufacturer No: DGZ/BX200』
price：$7.49
Bandai
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (classic) 『The Big O ranks as one of the great classics of anime in my opinion. I'm a Cowboy Bebop/Samurai Champloo flavored anime fan and this one is right down my alley. If you like stylish anime without too much drama, yet nice, deep storylines The Big O is for you.』
(The Big O) 『This DVD, obviously, is the final season of Big O. The shipping did a really good job of getting it to my place which is important. It was packaged nice, unlike others I have purchased, and all the DVDs arrived in new condition. This series features the secret of Mr. Rogers as well as the Big O. I would also like to point out that Cartoon Network helped finance this final season because of its popularity. There are also some new characters who make their appearance in it as well as some old characters who get their own Mega Deuces. I would recommend this to anyone who likes anime and giant robot mechs. I would also recommend this to anyone who likes a serious but interesting plot.』
(Anime) 『What more can you say BIG O !!!!!! Check it the intro them is best in a while.』
(AWESOME) 『I have loved this show ever sense it was played on tv back in the 90's and when channel surfing one day saw it again and I new I had to buy it. Definitely pick it up if your a big anime lover.』
(Bravo!! No one who enjoys anime should miss) 『This is the second part of the complete story of Big O. It is as amazing as collection I. The story becomes more mysterious and a little frightening too. The conversation and the expression of the characters leave something more clearly about the ending of this story and the truth everyone wants to know all along. I kept watching the story until the end on one day. Of course, surprise is included...』 『He's back and he's bigger than ever! Due to popular demand, the second series of Big O is back and in one complete set! When we last saw Roger Smith, he was about to defend his home of Paradigm City against three invading robots. The battle is over and Roger Smith is now plagued by doubts about who he is and the world he lives in. However as Roger nears the truth behind Paradigm City and everybody’s lost past, he will discover the secrets that lay behind The Big O, and the other Megadeus’ hidden within Paradigm City. New mysteries demand to be unraveled, old enemies threaten to wreak havoc once again, and more clues to the cataclysmic event that happened forty years ago…Big O It’s showtime! Genre: Action/ Mecha/ Sci-Fi. From director Kazuyoshi Katayama.』
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