price：$15.00
Right Stuf
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Love this as kid, now my kids get to love it, too.) 『This is the box set to get. All the shows, including the pilot, which launched the show, in a gorgeous box set, with a small footprint, achieved by putting two discs in each super slim dvd box, and cramming five shows into each dvd.
My only criticism, and many may not notice, is that the dark black areas look dark grey to me on my Pioneer plasma. To compensate, I simply turn down the brightness, until those areas turn true black and voila, you can remaster it to match current TV technology.
The sound is well balanced, the images clear, aside from a few artifacts, here and there, easily masked by turning down sharpness on your TV. There's even a bonus DVD featuring interviews with the creator of Kimba and shots of the drawing boards, etc., a must for true anime or Kimba fans.
For those unfamiliar with Kimba, this is the original Simba story that we all know as the Lion King. In this version, his father's fate is not at the hands of an evil uncle, but I will leave it to you to discover the rest, as the story is inspired by, but not a complete copy of this one.
As you watch the first episode, and then the rest, you discover and so will your kids, a remarkable show that features great music, great animation (for its time) and multiple layers of meaning. Each story teaches a lesson, but over all the morality and intelligence behind them all shines through. Violence should only be used as a last resort, team work wins the day, protect those that are weak from bullies, forgive, be strong, those that we lose are always with us in spirit, size is unimportant, fight for what is right, and courage in the face of fear is the mark of a true hero. All these universal lessons and more are adeptly taught in the context of all animal kingdom led by one of the cutest white lions you'll ever meet.
Enjoy.』
(Kimba the White Lion) 『I have been looking for this my whole life. One of my fondest memories from my childhood was watching Kimba the White Lion. I've not made it through all of the episodes yet, but the memories... Ahhhh the memories.』
(Great Series) 『My DVD's arived on time and in perfect condition. They work great too. The original 1966 version is truly a sight to behold! I recomend this DVD to all Kimba fans! What I was most satisfied with the extra disk. Being able to watch at least one Kimba episode in Japanese is truly a once in a life time opertunity!』
(So bad it doesn't even have camp value) 『I am absolutely stunned at the one-sidedness of the reviews here. As of my writing this, all 5 stars except for one 4. Perhaps you fell in love with it as children and further romanticize the memory of it because you haven't seen it since then. Such may be deserved for some things, but least of all this. It's as if you've all been brainwashed. Now it deserves a LITTLE credit considering it came from the era of the 1960s and maybe all the stuff about equality of the animals may have been an allegory for the civil rights movement, but it went beyond absurd. It is more absurd than the most tongue-in-cheek satire the South Park guys have ever been capable of creating, and it doesn't even do it deliberately.
First of all, let me get this straight. His father, Caesar, the white lion king, believed so strongly that all animals should be free and live happily that he took livestock from farms. Oh no, he didn't eat them. He FREED them. Yes, you heard me. Awww, doesn't that just warm the cockles of your heart? The image of a LION freeing domesticated livestock so that they can prance around in the jungle, or the Okavango or wherever in Africa it was supposed to be? (they wouldn't survive a week, by the way) It makes me wonder. Just WHAT did he EAT? What exactly did the just and mighty Caesar live off of? Love? It may be possible for their bodies to tolerate soy protein or something - though it has never been done in captivity, and I don't think he had crops growing, but otherwise an adult lion needs to eat 5 or 10 pounds of meat a day on average or he'll wither away and DIE! And there is nothing bad about it. They don't eat meat out of maliciousness or evil, they eat it because they need it. There is no equality of the animals, and it is a lousy allegory to racial issues among humans. That's the mistake Hitler made in his Mein Kampf, equating interracial relations to interspecies relations.
Then there's the part where Kimba's teaching the other animals to talk. Now this part was worthy of George Orwell, though again, not deliberately! What with their goal to talk like a human, to WALK like a human. I couldn't help thinking 'four legs baaaaaaaaaaad, two legs gooooooodddddd!'. If Kimba learned to talk that's one thing, that's all fine and dandy. Ok, one lion that has learned to talk. Good for him. Nice for him to know that if he ever needs to he could put on a suit and a tie and maybe make it in the human world, make millions selling his biography maybe. But what came next was just... really, really annoying.
And then Kimba is just so tirelessly moralistic it's disgusting. Fighting is wrong, fighting is wrong, fighting is wrong, he repeats. Yeah, animals in the jungle should never HURT each other! That would be WRONG! Those bad old villainous hyenas, 'bullying' that poor deer. They should just go and eat some soybeans or something. Get some fast food. And be nice to each other. Yeah! Oh, and don't worry about where that meat the guy hands you actually came from, but object to the practices that procure it just the same (we actually see Kimba get fed meat by the first 'good' guy in episode 2).
Kimba first escaped the boat in episode 1 with the help of the rats who were being oppressed by those 'awful' cats, who were also given cliche sinister attributes. All they were missing were top-hats and handlebar mustaches. Maybe a damsel, a bunch of rope, and a train. It reminded me of a Tom and Jerry cartoon. And then why exactly is it he jumps into the ocean again? Because it's SAFER than being on the boat which is headed for a storm? Yes, kids, remember now! If you're on large ocean-liner and a storm is approaching, you should definitely jump overboard because it is much safer without a boat in the middle of the ocean in a storm than with one, because it just might sink! I think it would be far healthier to imitate Beavis and Butthead, don't you?
Of course, in Kimba's deals with humans, I've noticed that all the 'bad' ones are ugly while the 'good' ones are rather dashing. So trite. But of course it doesn't end there. The first bad one isn't just a poacher or something, he's a freaking A-bomb dealer! I mean, come ON! And then the first 'good' one (back to episode 2), who can talk to Kimba (this is before Kimba learns to 'speak' - of course they talk all the time and all non-human species can communicate amongst each other with COMPLETE ease - and we hear English - or Japanese if it was AVAILABLE as an audio track - but like in Garfield we're just supposed to imagine that's what the animal's saying in some sort of animal language that all animals but humans understand) because he's just so close to animals or something, and they escape together and journey across - what was that, the Sahara desert? He has a beautiful death leaving Kimba with the lesson that not all humans are 'bad'. Well, I've got news for you little leo. The good humans' garbage smells just as bad, and their cars' exhaust does too! The 'few bad ones' aren't the human threat you have to worry about. They don't have a monopoly on making your ecosystem vanish. I don't want to wipe out nature, nor am I using traditional Chinese medicine (i.e. body parts from endangered species) but I sit here writing this in my air-conditioned room on a planet with twice as many humans as it had when I was born and still more born-again believers in the manifest destiny thinking it's god's will to have large families, and you can't tell me that we won't wipe 'em out no matter how well-meaning some of us may wish to be.
Well, that's enough. In conclusion, I'd have to say, something earns camp status if it's bad enough. But this is just so bad, so NAIVE, I feel it loses it again. It's like Star Trek to the 10th power with its endless shallow morals! And it REALLY deserves an opinion to offset the crazy string of 5-star reviews by its patron brainwashees. I wish I wasn't suckered into trying this sucker out by its unanimous praise. Hopefully I can save a few other saps from the same with this warning. I started watching it thinking Disney was the shameless bad guy for not giving credit where credit was due, but you know what, I think I get them now: referring to this as an influence would be something to be embarrassed about!』
(Kimba, the White Lion, is the One!) 『Picked this DVD box set a few months back for my 6 year old daughter for Xmas. I had always loved Kimba as a child, and was Sure my little girl would, too. I was right. Although, there are few reminders of Kimba nowadays (except for Disney's The Lion King rip-off), the stories and Japanese anime last the test of time.
Kimba combined both high-spirited adventures, charming stories, and a touch of sadness (in some of the stories). Episodes often deal with problems larger than a child could really grasp, but not in a heavy-handed manner. There are some sad story lines, like the first, when Kimba is orphaned, but the sadness is tempered with Kimba learning to be aGreat Leader as his father, Caesar, was.』 『Now Kimba's enchanting adventures of friendship, jungle survival and harmony return once again in this beautifully restored complete DVD collection ready to be introduced to a whole new generation of fans. Join Kimba along with his pals Pauly the Parrot, Daniel Baboon, and a charming assortment of other loveable characters, as he follows in the footsteps of his late father, the great lion king, making the jungle a safer, better place for everyone to live. This DVD Box Set collects all 52 color episodes masterfully restored on 10 DVDs plus an additional bonus DVD packed with tons of extras. Each episode is presented in order according to Osamu Tezuka's original storyline. Also includes a special "How Kimba Came to Be" booklet written by Fred Patten and Robin Leyden. From Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy, comes Kimba, one of the "first-generation anime classics" to reach American TV - the very first Japanese animation to be broadcast in color, in 1965. Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular designs, pioneering animation techniques and gentle stories. Includes a special "How Kimba Came to Be" booklet written by Fred Patten and Robin Leyden. DVD Features: All original 52 Kimba Episodes masterfully restored, a special "How Kimba Came to Be" booklet written by Fred Patten and Robin Leyden, Original Japanese Episode 1 (with English subtitles), Interview with Fred Ladd, Deleted Scenes, Textless English Opening, Original English Closing, Original Character Art Gallery, Merchandise Gallery, and Character Profiles. Spoken Languages: English』 『Osamu Tezuka basedKimba the White Lionon his long-running mangaJungle Taitei("Jungle Emperor"). Because it was partially funded by NBC Enterprises, the show remained episodic, with no sustained story arcs. Tezuka had wanted to adapt the storyline of the manga, which traced the main character's childhood, adult years, and eventual death, followed by his son's succession. WhenKimbadebuted in syndication in 1966, it was the first color Japanese series to air in the U.S.
Born on the ship transporting his mother to a European zoo, Kimba escapes and swims back to Africa, where he's hailed as the successor to his father, Caesar. With the assistance of wise old Dan'l Baboon, bigmouth parrot Pauley Cracker, and kindly human Roger, Kimba protects all the animals in the jungle. He insists on good sportsmanship, honesty, and friendship, sometimes to the point of priggishness.
The unabashed moralizing, cute designs, and very limited animation makeKimbafeel like a throwback to the mid-1950s, when cartoon series were pitched to very young children. By the time the series aired, American kids were watching much more sophisticated shows:The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle,Beany and Cecil, andThe Flintstones. The stories have some distinctly odd aspects: Kimba insists all the carnivores switch to a vegetable diet, and, in some episodes, he sleeps with the rug made from his father's hide.
The extras include the original Japanese version of episode 1, scenes that were deleted from five episodes, and a 32-page booklet "How Kimba Came to Be" by Robin Leyden and Fred Patten (published in Fanta's Zine in 1991).Kimbahas been remade several times over the decades. (Not rated, suitable for ages 5 and older: cartoon violence)--Charles Solomon』
price：$3.00
Anime Works
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Hapless Chihiro Enomoto's luck changes for the better (or worse, depending on how you look at it) when he is randomly chosen as a candidate for the next student council president. Unfortunately, that means he must undergo a year-long apprenticeship with the current ruling body, accomplishing one impossible, punishing task after another. With its nonstop, side-splitting, world-within-a-world hilarity, it's no wonder Kujibiki Unbalance is a favorite among the Genshiken crew. And speaking of Genshiken, each volume includes a new episode of Genshiken as a special bonus feature!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great!!) 『I bought this for my husband since he kept telling me about this really awesome show he used to watch years back. We started watching the series together, and boy do I like the show now too! I am really glad I bought this, and anyone who is interested in Anime should like it too. It is a 7 disc set, and everything came correctly. You should definitely buy this show!』
(Great fun!) 『I know nothing of animated movies... My wife and I like and enjoy our cartoons and over the top action. This had that and more. Good story, deep characters, enjoyable action, and of course oh my gosh I can't believe he just did that...
Anyway we watched it with our kids and while there was a little bit of bloody violence I did not find it excessive.』
(Battles, animation, and honor) 『This is a great animation that combines battles, traditional anime, some 3d animation. It honors some of the Japanese traditions, and the rice and their farmers are central themes of history. I've heard that a long time ago Japanese were divided in 4 main casts: farmers, samurai (warriors), merchants, and royalty. This story shows the struggles for power among these casts. The end is very emotional; indeed, not a children's storybook.
Disclaimer: I am a huge anime fan and my opinion might be biased :-)』
(BA) 『if you enjoy samurai anime then you have got to see this series. it's a little slow in parts but what anime isn't. i highly recommend this series.』
(Decent To The Story But Feel Myself Lacking A True Liking) 『I've had this box set for a few months and have tried to put my views here yes it follows the Seven Samurai storyline very well and the background animation was excellent as well as the CGI but the animation for the characters for half the episodes was either sub-par or decent.This is not meant to insult this series but when I first bought it I expected both an excellent anime plus character animation it seemed in some episodes that they were more concerned with the background than the characters drawing.This is a great story if you like samurai action,mecha battles,and sword combat but it sometimes got annoying looking at an episode and thinking a child drew it.The video is wide screen format with 5.1 english audio or 2.0 japanese audio as expected with Funimation they have gotten terrific voice actors for this anime as well as great japanese voice actors for this anime.The price is steep but again if you like samurai action flicks with a dose of sci-fi this series would be for you.』 『Legendary Epic Reborn!
This 7-disc set contains the enitre Samurai 7 saga - over 11 hours of action!
Samurai 7 is set in a futuristic world that has just seen the end of a massive war, many villages are being terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. The Nobuseri are no normal bandits. They were once men, but during the war they modifed themselves with machines to become living weapons and now apprear as more machine than man. A group of villagers decide to hire samurai to protect their village. These men of valor are as skilled as they are unique.』
『The broadcast seriesSamurai 7(2004) borrows the premise of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai(1954): driven to desperation by bandits who steal their crops, the inhabitants of a small village hire unemployed samurai to defend them. With nothing to offer as wages but their precious rice, the villagers recruit warriors poor enough to accept the dishonor of working for peasants.Samurai 7moves the story into the future: the bandits and some of the samurai aremecha. The grim ronin Kambei leads the viewers in the defense of their village, then tackles the forces of the orchidaceous emperor Ukyo. Kambei and his mismatched band attack the Capitol,Ukyo's equivalent of the Death Star. The warriors perform gravity-defying leaps, as they slash through steel plating, deflect bullets, and split laser beams with their swords in a climactic battle that occupies most of the last three episodes. The drawn/CG combinations reveal whySamurai 7cost a reported¥32,500,000 (nearly $300,000) per episode, an extremely high price by Japanese standards.
Widely acclaimed as a masterpiece of world cinema, Kurosawa'sSeven Samuraistressed the shared humanity of the peasants, the samurai, and even the bandits; the often grotesque people andmechain this sci-fi adventure lack that essential bond.Samurai 7offers plenty of over-the-top battle sequences for viewers who enjoy a mixture of feudal and futuristic daring-do. But its meandering plot, stock heroes, and tin pot villains have very little to do with its supposed model. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, brief nudity, alcohol and tobacco use)--Charles Solomon』
price：$4.96
Viz Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (My Collection Is now Complete For This Fantastic Series) 『After finally getting the final season of Ranma 1/2 I felt a little melancholy as I realized that this entertaining anime series was over, but low and behold we finally have the twelve OVA set and now I'm truly gratified with my decision to purchase this set. I've seen most of these episodes online and after awhile and with the price more reasonable I've now have the enjoyment of listening to both the English dubbed and Japanese subbed actors/actresses with no problems and with these dvds with a great deal more clarity in video quality with this set. The few episodes I felt were the best was when an evil ogre plagues the Tendo dojo possessing the Ranma characters and causing hilarious calamity, than we have a young substitute female teacher who a first seems to be a young child but because of a certain technique learned from Happosai actually has a unique and ultimately deadly ability that forces a confrontation between Ranma and the teacher, and we have Kuno buying a phoenix egg from a vendor that supposedly makes the owner invincible when the egg hatches but as Kuno soon realizes it's not quite the invincibility he was thinking about. The episodes are very funny and entertaining to watch and like the series itself memorable to the fans of the series, so for any Ranma fan here's another set with a good price worth getting for your home collection....』
(A good set, even if it is overpriced for what you get) 『The Ranma 1/2 OAV Series DVD set has two discs that include all twelve OAV episodes released for the series. Each disc contains six episodes. The first disc has: "Shampoo's Sudden Switch - The Curse of the Contrary Jewel," "Tendo Family Christmas Scramble," "Akane vs. Ranma! I'll Be the One to Inherit Mother's Recipes!," "Stormy Weather Comes to School! Growing Up With Miss Hinako," and both parts of "The One to Carry On." The second disc has: both parts of "Reawakening Memories," "Team Ranma vs. The Legendary Phoenix," "Oh, Cursed Tunnel of Lost Love! Let My Love Be Forever," "The Evil Ogre! Hell Hath No Fury Like Kasumi Scorned," and "The Two Akanes! `Ranma, Look at Me!'."
Most of the episodes included in this set are very enjoyable, and include the humor that is expected from Ranma 1/2. The animation quality is also noticeably better than the animation in the regular series episodes. However, I was rather disappointed that there are absolutely no special features included in the set. On the one hand, I understand that since six episodes are included on each disc, there really wouldn't have been room for any special features. If it had been up to me, I would have made the Ranma 1/2 OAV Series box set a three-disc set, where each disc had four episodes and some special features. Also, I was disappointed that Viz Media decided not to subtitle the opening theme song that appears on the second disc of the set.
The Ranma 1/2 OAV Series DVD box set sells at retail outlets for about $45, which is basically the same price the season box sets sell for. While I enjoy Ranma 1/2, I think Viz Media is charging too much for the OAV series box, especially for what you get. If you're a Ranma 1/2 fan, then you need to get the OAV series box set in order to complete your Ranma 1/2 DVD collection. However, I would recommend seeing if you can find it for a better price, either because a retail outlet regularly sells it for a lower price, or the set is lowered during a sales promotion.』
(Feels like Ranma 1/2 Season 8) 『This series seemed to fall in with the original TV series where it leaves off. If you liked the original TV series then you will probably like the OVA as well. It is a little pricey since you only get 12 episodes so I can't give it a five out of five. If you are watching the seven seasons of Ranma 1/2 make sure you finish them before you watch the OVA because a character introduced at the end of season 7 (The last season) is in the OVA. It did feel a little weird that each of the two disks have different openings and closings making it feel more like two small OVA series then one OVA series. Another note about the openings and closings, the first disks closing seems way too long because they have the song then the credits instead of the credits during the song like every else does.』
(great collector's item) 『This comes with a "special collector's postcard set", consisting of 6 postcards with full-color art. Not to mention the 'pin-up' of female Ranma on the back of the table of contents insert! Postcard 1 is Christmas themed, centering on boy!Ranma carrying Akane for some reason while random Christmas things go on in the background. Postcard 2 is Shampoo daydreaming of marrying Ranma in an elaborate ceremony.』
(Awsome!!) 『ok this box set is everything that people said it would be, i dont know about ranma at its best but the Ovas are very very good and if your a big ranma fan this is a must HAVE!!and if not then you should still get this i loved every episode of this, its had some super funny/romantic episodes,oh yea and before i got this people said that ranma expressed his true felling for akane in this and that is not completely true on the last episode of the he tells her about everything excepetd he loves her its still really good, o and this is supost to be the closher of ranma i supost to go like the TV series,then the movies,then the oavs but this.had no closher to it if you the real ending then read the manga ending,aslo this comes with 5 ranma post cards!!!』 『Studio: Viz Media Llc Release Date: 02/28/2006』
price：$14.96
Voyager
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent Release for what Voyager has access to) 『People have to Understand that Voyager Entertainment as a small company charge more for their dvd's and have less money to spend on materials or remastering. They have done a fine job on what they have had access to.
The video masters look the best they can from the ones they own, and they audio English dub has never sounded cleaner. They don't have the rights to the uncut japanese audio or video masters.
There was a recent expensive season 1 set in japan for an equivalent of 400 american dollars that Had season 1 remastered from the original negative in an HD telecine and 35mm original masters. What voyager has are video masters probably a dupe of the master 16mm tv negative reduced from the original 35mm one. And therefore being several generations removed is not the best quality.
This is the best english version you are going to get or see marketed here in America. To expect voyager to Have the same resources and money as well as the masters that bandai of japan has is ludicrous.
This is a big if. But if they did get access to the new telecine from japan they would have to recreate the censored and cut starblazers from scratch like the US release of Voltron. They also don't have the license to the japanese Show Space Battleship Yamato as it was originally and uncut.
One thing the japan releases do have real Dolby Digital stereo mixes not faux Dolby Digital because voyager could not afford to pay Dolby inc for to slap the name on the box.』
(The Star Force's mission to Iscandar is chronicled on this set) 『This set contains all twenty-six episodes that comprise the first Star Blazers series are included. It should be noted that there are some errors when it comes to the chapter marks on the DVDs. However, the messed up chapter marks are the only real complaint I have with this set.
The first disc contains the first five episodes of the series, as well as two bonus features. The first bonus feature is labeled as "Planet Earth: 2199 A.D." This is a text-only feature that talks about the history of the war between Earth and Gamilon. However, if you just let a page of the text just sit without clicking on "Next" after a pre-determined about of time, the DVD will automatically move you onto the next page, whether you're done reading the first page or not. Personally, I found that aspect of the feature to be rather frustrating. The second bonus feature is "The Argo Inspection Tour." This is an external visual inspection, where you can choose what area of the Argo you want to see. From this menu, you are taken to a page that includes stills from the show and production art related to that section of the ship.
The second disc contains four episodes of the series, as well as four bonus features. The first feature is a "Crew Roster." This feature includes pictures for the major crew members on the ship, as well as a brief write-up for each character (which includes that character's original name from Space Battleship Yamato). There is a trailer for the third disc of this set, as well as a splash screen that includes the address for the official Star Blazers website. The best bonus feature on this disc, however, is the inclusion of a scene cut from the second episode of the series; this scene depicts the sinking of the original battleship Yamato in 1944.
The third disc contains four episodes, as well as one bonus feature. This feature is labeled as "Interior Deck Configuration." This is similar to "The Argo Inspection Tour" on disc one. However, the interface on this feature is terrible. For whatever reason, I couldn't choose a particular location to look at, even though it has a menu configuration like the inspection tour. It would only let me select the Captain's Cabin, and you had to progress from there. This feature also consisted of stills from the show and production art.
The fourth disc contains four episodes, as well as one bonus feature. Even though it's only one feature, it's a rather extensive feature. This bonus feature includes several selections to learn more about the Gamilon Empire: history, personnel, spacefleet, fightercraft, bases, weapons, and mecha. Each section has text, and is illustrated by production art and stills from the show.
The fifth disc in the set contains four episodes, as well as two bonus features. The first feature is labeled as "Equipment of the Star Force." This feature includes labeled production art of the various mecha, weapons, and equipment used in the series; in fact, it even includes a film projector. The second feature is labeled as "Friends&Enemies." This is a gallery of the minor characters, done in the same way as the "Crew Roster" on disc two. However, I thought it was rather interesting that Queen Starsha wasn't included in this feature, since it is due to her that the Star Force goes to Iscandar in the first place.
The final disc in the set contains the final five episodes of the series, as well as one bonus feature. This is the "Argo Mission Map." It's divided into four sections (three for the trip to Iscandar, and one for the return trip to Earth). There are dots on the maps for each place the Star Force visited in the series. If you click on a dot, it shows the date(s) they were there, as well as a write-up for what happened at each place. The write-up is illustrated with stills from the show.
If you're a fan of Star Blazers and want to get all of the Quest for Iscandar series on DVD, then I would recommend purchasing this set.』
(Another HORRIBLE Dubbed Voyager release) 『Why won't this company realize that real fans don't want hokey, non remastered, dubbed, 1970's American TV quality versions of classic Anime! Oh, they don't mind charging you 3 times more than all the other companies who DON'T have substandard releases. Pathetic, I really hope the rights to Space Battleship Yamato are purchased by a company that actually knows what it's doing.』
(Outstanding!) 『The Star Blazers Quest for Iscandar series is a faithful adaptation of the original. The bonus features showing the different ships and the cut scene from the Japanese series were very good.
Minor points that have been brought up by others:
1) The series hasn't been digitally cleaned up. That would have been nice, but it doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the program.
2) The episodes don't have the part with Wildstar introducing scenes from the next episode. It doesn't seem to be that great a loss, but one does wonder why they did it.
Even so, the series is a wonderful addition to any anime collection!』
(Have I changed or the series?) 『I remember being enthralled with this series when it came on TV years ago; it was the one show that my son and I would not miss. We awaited each new installment with great anticipation.
So we decided to purchase this series of discs when they were offered; they (the discs) were expensive, but you know what those good memories are like...well, they sometimes have a way of clouding sound judgement.
And with the result...
What a disappointment; what a bore! Have I changed that much with time? I fail to understand how this series could have, at one time, enamoured me so much. Now, this childish, immature cartoon series, that I once thought was so great, has me shaking my head in disbelief.
One of the other reviewers, seemed to indicate that something had been left out; maybe so, because something seems different. But then, maybe it's me. In any event, a major letdown! 2 Stars...1 Star (because it's the least available) plus 1 Star for the memories.
』 『The original Sci-Fi adventure series that created a generation of anime fans-and still stands at the head of the pack-is finally available on DVD! The star blazers series 1 DVD collection contains the entire 26-episode series on 6 DVDs, each in its own package and loaded with bonuses, from deleted scenes to music tracks to brand new image galleries. Relive all the drama and excitement as the star force launches for the first time in the space battleship Argo on their epic 148,000 light year quest for Iscandar! Standing against them is Desslock and the might of the Gamilon Empire... and the fate of Earth hangs in the balance!』 『The first animated work from Leiji Matsumoto, who would create the popularCaptain Harlocksaga,Star Blazers(Uchu Senkan YamatoorSpace Cruiser Yamato, 1974) was a landmark program in Japan and America. When it aired in syndication in the U.S. in 1979, the character names were anglicized (Susumu Kodai became Derek Wildstar; Admiral Okita, Captain Avatar, etc.), the violence and drinking were heavily censored, and the World War II connections of theYamatowere tactfully downplayed.The Quest for Iscandarcomprises the first 26-episode continuity; two additional TV series and several features would follow. In the year 2199, the war with the planet Gamilon has turned the Earth's surface into a radioactive desert. The radiation will penetrate the bedrock protecting humanity's underground cities in another year, destroying all remaining life. A message arrives from Queen Starsha of the planet Iscandar, offering a way to eliminate the deadly radiation and providing plans for an engine that can power a ship across the 148,000 light-year gap. Scientists convert the ruined shell of the battleshipYamatointo a starship in a desperate attempt to save the planet, and the perilous voyage begins. The animation and character designs look very dated, but Gen-Xers who grew up watching it rememberStar Blazersvividly. The bonus materials include a virtual tour of theArgo, an interactive map of the journey to Iscandar, and some footage deleted from the American broadcast version. Unrated; suitable for ages 8 and up: Violence largely restricted to spaceship and robot attacks.--Charles Solomon』
price：$42.99
Bandai Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Anime) 『its a good series to see if you like mecha anime as i do. seeing it in bluray on my 120mhz lcd tv made a difference and loved every moment of it』
(This Blu-ray box set of GATTAI! blows away the DVD box set! AWESOME!) 『I'm such a big fan of the "Gunbuster" and "Diebuster" OAV series. The original 1988 OAV series is among my personal favorites and the newer 2003 series was pretty cool and nicely tied with the first OAV series and both featured cool storylines and a lot of action.
In 2006, GAINAX went to create two film versions, which are more or less a condensed to 2-hour film from the episodes of the OAV series. And to celebrate the 20th Year Anniversary of "GUNBUSTER" in 2008, Bandai Visual/Honneamise released the "GUNBUSTER vs. DIEBUSTER - Aim for the Top! The GATTAI! MOVIE" DVD Box set which I reviewed back in August.
But when it was announced that a Blu-ray version of the box set was being released in Japan which would feature interviews, footage from the movie premieres and interviews galore, Gunbuster fans were salivating over this release.
And now it is released in the US and how does it stack up against the original DVD box set? The only word I can think of, after I watched the Blu-ray Limited Edition box set was "beautiful".
First, there is no difference in terms of the storyline of the films from the DVD box set and the Blu-ray box set BUT the quality differences is tremendous. Also, you get more for your money as the Blu-ray box set comes with special features, while the previous version came with nothing. But you did get postcards, booklets and a certification exam.
VIDEO&AUDIO:
The first thing I noticed when watching "GUNBUSTER the Movie" is that for a digitally remastered film, the high-definition version looked clean and the colors are much more vibrant. I was literally in awe that this film created in the 1980s, looked so beautiful today in Blu-ray. The video is featured in 1080p High Definition and the majority of the film is in 4:3 but once you get to the final segment of the film (when it goes black and white), the film is presented in 16:9. But the video just looked phenomenal.
As for audio, you get Dolby TrueHD (5.1 ch surround) and if you thought Bandai Visual didn't skimp on audio on their DVD releases, the same goes with the Blu-ray version.
It also helps that many of the original cast members returned back to re-record their lines and thus GAINAX and rework the audio for modern times. But all in all, "GUNBUSTER the Movie" looks and sounds incredible in this Blu-ray Box Set.
As for "DIEBUSTER the Movie", since this film is only five years old, it's a newer, digital film as opposed to the handdrawn original. But again, the colors are vibrant and everything looks quite beautiful in the Blu-ray release and the video is presented in 16:9 (1080p High Definition) and also the audio is featured in Dolby TrueHD (5.1ch Surround).
Also, I found the clarity of the special features on the bonus disc to be very cool. I mean, you can see the skin pores and makeup so much clearly on the Blu-ray disc. The majority of the bonus features are featured in 16:9 (1080i High Definition). Audio is presented in Linear PCM (2.0ch Stereo).
SPECIAL FEATURES:
This is where the Blu-ray blows out the original DVD box set. The special features include:
* The GATTAI!!! Movie - Stage Appearance by Cast and Staff. This is a 31-minute portion where the staff of both films meet with the lucky fans who got to see the movie and the staff. This was pretty fun to watch as you learn how both staff admire each other especially DIEBUSTER actress Yukari Fukui (Nono) of Noriko Hidaka (Noriko), especially when it came to the Lightning Kick scenes. * GUNBUSTER: Interview on Re-recording session - This 26 min. featurette was very cool as the seiyuu had the chance to talk about re-recording their lines or preparing for the role. It was cool to see the actual footage during the recording of the original "GUNBUSTER" film. * From DIEBUSTER to THE GATTAI! Movie - This 30 min. featurette featured the DIEBUSTER staff talking about how they decided to make the DIEBUSTER OAV series to the movie and what they hoped to accomplish. Also, some insight to the characters and how Nono was based off of Yukari Fukui. * The GATTAI!! Movie Trailer - A 2-minute trailer of both films * WEB MESSAGE CAMPAIGN - This section is only available if you select the Japanese menu on the beginning of the disc. This allows you to hear A LOT of audio clips, in almost like a radio drama (short audio segments) featuring the characters of the film.
Also, included are the booklets of the two films and a fold-out informative print piece that is like a primer.
Of course, I'm very biased towards the OAV series because there was more time to focus on the character development. But with the series as a film and having to condense and pretty much eliminating certain episodes, you do miss a lot of the emotional storylines and watching how these heroines got from point A to to point B in becoming talented pilots.
But the overall goal of the film is accomplished by showcasing two cool storylines and fans of the original to the new fans of the anime series can definitely enjoy. As mentioned in my review for the films on the DVD box set, I saw this as an additional compliment to the OAV series.
But focusing on the Blu-ray Limited Edition of "The GATTAI!! Movie", this literally blows away the regular DVD box set. Not only is the quality and audio much better but for fans that wanted interviews and any footage of the talent from the movie premieres or interviews with the staff, this box set has all that!
For me, just to see the original 80s staff was just remarkable and to hear and see Noriko Hidaka again was just awesome! So, for me, this is truly an awesome 20th Anniversary box set. Seeing the past and present on stage together was a sight to behold for fans of GUNBUSTER and DIEBUSTER but to see how lengthy the footage for each featurette was, this box set is pretty awesome! You definitely feel you get your money's worth.
If you are a GUNBUSTER or DIEBUSTER fan, this limited edition Blu-ray disc box set is worth it! Highly recommended!』 『Studio: Infinity Resources Inc Release Date: 12/09/2008 Run time: 124 minutes Rating: R』 『TheGunbuster the Movieconsists of recut footage from the original six-part OVA (Gunbuster, 1988) with a new 5.1 audio remix and a new dub by the original Japanese cast. When she was a child, Noriko's father was killed in humanity's first battle with aliens from the galactic core. At the Okinawa Girls' Space Pilot High School, Noriko meets her future partner Amano, and Coach Ohta, who served with her father. Noriko displays little aptitude for steeringmecha, but Ohta sees hidden potential. Soon Noriko is in space, piloting the experimental robot-suit Gunbuster and fighting alien ships that resemble giant sea slugs. The original OVA suffered from too much story; cutting the running time down to 95 minutes only exacerbates the problem. Characters appear and disappear before they register.Gunbustermarked the first commercial success for the Gainax studio and the directorial debut ofNeon Genesis Evangelioncreator Hideaki Anno. There's little foreshadowing of Anno's later brilliance except for the dramatic use of black and white in what was originally the last episode, set 12,000 years in the future.Diebuster the Moviemixes big chunks of the second OVA (Diebuster, a.k.a.Gunbuster 2, 2004) with some bits of new animation. Except for the universe in which the stories are set, the links between the films are minimal. The second feature overflows with elaborate CG effects, brilliant colors and fan service panty shots. But the flamboyant visuals can't disguise the utter incomprehensibility of the plot. Ditsy waitress Nono wants to become amechapilot but can't because she's really a sexy android. Somehow she transforms into a being with godlike powers who saves humanity from "fluctuating gravity wells," alien monsters that recall the Jovian chulips inMartian Successor Nadesico. The third disc of bonus material includes a stage appearance by the cast and staff, a discussion of the re-recording session forGunbuster, the Japanese trailer forDiebuster, and promotional audio materials that are available only in Japanese. Both films are in Japanese only with subtitles. (Rated 13 and older: violence, tobacco use, nudity)--Charles Solomon』
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Media Blasters
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (i'm liking the vehicle voltron...) 『As it brings the Land, Sea and Air team together from 15 vehicles to one Voltron. With each team having their own expertise and skill sets that are advatagous to certain types of terrain. All the characters in the series also bring their own personalities and quirks to it as well. It's a great show and i really look forward to picking the next volume - 8 in the series as well.』
(A Must Buy for Voltron Fans) 『Great price and excellent quality and packaging. A must have! I'm looking forward to volume 8. Go Voltron Force!!
Dalfig』
(Go Voltron!!!) 『The only negative thing i can say about any Voltron boz set??? The continious release date push backs. But, once the collection is complete, it will all be well worth it!!!』
(Vehicle Voltron) 『I am a huge voltron fan, especially the 15 vehicle version of him. I have Volume 6 which features the Air Team and thought it was fantastic. I have yet to watch Volume 7 which features the Land Team but I know it will be good. I can't wait to pick up Volume 8 the Sea Team.』
(They deserve more respect.) 『I am beggining to appreciate the Vehicle Force as much as the Lion Force. These have different characteristics. There is no magic in the storyline but more military strength the robeasts don't make much noise, and it is fitting that in this series the Emperor is never seen. Also this Voltron has more steel cold cutlery than hot arsen. Possibly more powerful. I, like alot of Voltron fans ignored them when they first came out. I thought., How could they do this?! What happened to the Lions?! , but it grew on me, and Commander Hawkins eventually became my favorite character. Immediately recognized his voice used as Optimus Prime's. Commander Hazar of the Drule Empire just earned my respect. In episode 96 "Hazar is Demoted" made me cry a little. So did episode 20 "Pidge's Home Planet" as The Lion Force watched it explode. Most of the time I don't watch any cartoon episodes twice for atleast a year. After Volume VIII is released I just might make that exception for the lack of attention I gave it in the 80s. The coolest part is when Voltron's Head slowly opens from silhouette to face profile. Dynamite!』 『Space may be the final frontier, but it will also be the final resting place for the Voltron force if they're not careful. Caught up in a civil war they do not understand, Jeff and the team are under attack from all sides. Hazar is removed from command and put on trial for treason by the Drule Empire, paving the way for Marshal Keyzor to take over the fleet. Now Commander Hawkens and the crew of the Explorer areforced to deal with the full power of the Drules, now led by their old enemy Nerok. Stretched to their limits, members of the Voltron Force keep getting injured, and Voltron itself is so badly damaged they can no longer form the super robot. But this is all a feint for the Druel Empire's most dangerous plan yet: all out war on planet Earth and the Galaxy Alliance!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Phase 6 of "Final Fantasy", a nice collection of anime.) 『I had to purchase the next phase to keep my collection going. Artwork getting better.』
(Interesting beginning, get more interesting moving forward, disappointing ending) 『I have been a Final Fantasy fan since version 1 of the game came out for the NES. I played through all the other FF games and loved each and one of them. Just because they are amazing developing games, it does not mean that they would do well developing movies or anime.
I got the movies through Netflix so I can watch them with my kids when I get home from work and relax. In the beginning of the story, it gave some scenes of war and destruction. The startoff was slow and have some mysteries like who is the adult woman hanging around with the two kids and who is the man with tha ma gun that always seems to show up when they are in trouble. It is very interesting to see what kind of summon comes out of the ma gun on pretty much every single episode, but the summoning takes like 10 minutes. Most of the creatures seems to be from FF7.
As the series go on, it reveal more information about some of the main characters. Toward the end, the plot is revealed but yet the end is disappointing because the watchers are wondered "what happened". It is like going to a roller coaster ride where right toward the end, it just stop and everybody get off.
I originally got the first DVD from the Block Buster bargain bin, and that should have been a flag that this is not really that good. Watch it if you have time to kill, otherwise you might be better off watching other anime like Full Metal Alchemists, Kenshin, etc.
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(The Final Fatasy Games Maybe Great Bud Sadly This Anime Isn't) 『I bought this set during the X-mas sale online and for $20 dollars I felt it was an o.k. price but after seeing the series through I feel I'm now going to sale this to a movie store. I know the series focused mostly on the two children trying to find their parents but I also thought there would either be some cameos from characters of the games are have some references to the game worlds, sadly there was neither and the animation while not horrible wasn't anything to be proud of either. The voice actors for the Japanese cast did do a great job for their character roles sadly the dubbed English voice cast while not the worst of the lot leave a lot to be desired. Also again with some anime you just don't really feel any empathy for most of these characters, if one was killed or hurt so what? The storyline itself isn't to bad and if you've never played the games and are looking for a unique anime here's a decent one, but if you have played the game and are looking for some kid of reference to the games or game characters you'll be sadly disappointed. So at the end is this series worth getting will that's up to the person themselves, if you're looking for a fantasy anime with magical battles this might pique your interest, but if you're a longtime Fina Fantasy gamer you most likely want to just pass this series over....』
(Found It) 『I had been looking for this disc every where. I couldn't find it on any of the more famous anime vendor websites, nor could I find it in any of my local anime stores. I can't believe that I was able to find this Disc on amazon.com. I happened upon it by chance while searching for other Final Fantasy products and now this will be the first place I look if I ever need a DVD.』
(Don't look for the Game Series in this series...) 『I understand what people have been saying about it not being what they expected. Expectations greatly influence how we perceive products to be. However, this series is incredible. Though it is sometimes cheesy, it manages to have just that right amount to make it wonderful. The music is great, and the characters hilarious. There is not much in common with the FF game series, but when you take this as a separate whole, it doesn't matter. This series is fun, entertaining, appropriate for all ages, and great, as long as you aren't expecting another "Advent Children" out of this.』 『The gateway to another world appears suddenly one day and with its coming awakens two mysterious beasts of astonishing power. When the monsters appear to destroy each other, they vanish–leaving behind only the inexplicable pillar of darkness and the unanswered questions of the natural world. 12 years later, the twin children of two scientists who disappeared on the so-called Day of Conjunction go on a hazardous quest in search of their lost parents. Boarding a phantom subway, Aiand Yu travel to Wonderland, a chaotic world of amazing beauty and thrilling danger. Accompanied by Lisa, an enigmatic woman they meet on the train, and Kaze, a brooding stranger with a demon-summoning gun, the twins begin an incredible journey that will lead to the mysterious heart of Wonderland.• The entire 25 episode Final Fantasy: Unlimited series in one thin-pak boxset! • Set in the fantastical world popularized in the Final Fantasy games! • Produced by GONZO Digimation (Full Metal Panic!, Gantz, Peacemaker). • Directed by Mahiro Maeda (Second Renaissance – Animatrix, Blue Sub#6) • Epic adventure of stunning visuals and fast-paced action and lovable Chocobos』 『Twelve-year-old twins Ai and Yu Hayakawa take a mysterious subway to Wonderland to look for their missing scientist-parents. Wonderland is a hostile place, ruled by the petulant Earl Tyrant and his assorted hench-creatures. Ai and Yu are attacked by monsters and saved first by Lisa, a practitioner of the "Kigen Arts," then repeatedly by the taciturn, gun-totting Kaze. The first episodes are cluttered with characters who appear briefly then vanish. Although Ai, Yu, and Lisa do a lot of traveling, the series doesn't really go anywhere: the filmmakers seem more interested in showcasing the elaborate CG effects at their disposal than in coherent storytelling. The effects are very flashy, but they never meld satisfactorily with the drawn animation. Based on the popular videogame franchise,Unlimitedborrows from Matsumoto'sGalaxy Expressand Miyazawa'sGalactic Railroad, but offers none of their mystery and magic. (Rated 12 and older: violence, tobacco use)--Charles Solomon』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (funny and all round good fun) 『Gakuen Alice (or as it's known by its english title 'Alice Academy') is a funny show about a a young girl named Mikan Sakura who willingly leaves behind her normal life in Kyoto to be with her best friend (Hotaru Imai) at a school for k-college students that have amazing inborn 'talents' known as Alices. Unbeknownst to the idiot Mikan she too has an Alice and is accepted into the academy where she has already made an enemy (Natsume Hyuga) even before her application process has been completed. It's zany, wacky, and loveable if only somewhat unremarkable. That being said Gakuen Alice is highly entertaining and watching it reminds me of elementary school all over again... the good, the bad, the ugly, and the weird. I love the story line and the art is passable and cute. Five stars for high energy level and being all round good fun!!! Family friendly, however there is mild language and its also full of childish immaturity (panty stealing, etc.) but it's still worthy of several asian emoticons that will soon be on your face as soon as you start watching: ^___^ >.< >o>.> o__O? o.o』 『Studio: Bayview/widowmaker Release Date: 07/07/2009 Run time: 650 minutes』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Laughably horrible anime) 『Everyone in this anime is ridiculous. Anyone who gets even a pinprick acts like a blood bag. There is no plot. People get naked for no reason (it's not sexy). The fights are terrible. The women are useless. The men are idiots. Why, god, why.
I'm an anime fan, I know what I'm talking about. If you want a crazy anime that will blow your mind and make you amazed at what anime can be, watch "Paprika." I lol'd through every episode of this series. No wonder it was canceled so early on.
Did I mention the protagonist's name was Dark Schneider? Yeah, it is.
**SPOILER** One villain's evil plot is to capture anti-hero's lady, chain her to a wall in a pit, then fill the pit with foul green goo. You'd think, "Oh, that's gotta be poison or acid or something, she's definitely gonna die." But you'd be wrong. Said goo does nothing but eat away at her clothes. Once her clothes are gone (which takes the whole episode), the villain's plan is to pretend to molest her (THAT'LL show the main character!), which he doesn't end up doing. You see what I'm talking about? Unreal.』
(Okay the truth) 『The anime is not that great. I think the story plot was good and I loved the fact that Darsh did not kill his old friends. But what about the ending, it def left room for more series. What will happen to the city? What about all the characters? The nudity and sexual content is ridiculous and should have been left for something else.I would have liked to sat down and watched the movie with other people but with the sexual content I didn't want too. They would have thought I was a perv. I hate the fact that the girls were always scantily clad even the high priestess certainly the nudity was not needed.』
(SLIME LOVE!!) 『This slime is the highest! Yoko is kidnapped as a hostage by dark Schneider's old friend Ninja Mastar Gara. Although Gara kidnaps Yoko to a Ninja fort, and she is restrained in handcuffs and examined about the secret of Dark Shneider's seal, she does not speak a secret. Gara stops the interrogation to Yoko, instead it decided to apply her to torture. The torture tortures Yoko by the slime which dissolves only clothes, makes her nakedness,and is the torture which is going to insult her. Yoko is frightened of the slime and Gara is entreated for her that the torture is not applied to herself. However, Gara tortures Yoko by the slime, without forgiving. Yoko's clothes is dissolved by the slime and sexual pleasures is simultaneously inflicted to her by the slime. Because, the aphrodisiac specially made by the ninjas which is well effective to women is contained in the slime, Therefore, it leads not only the capability that dissolves clothes but women to orgasm. The slime uses the characteristic of the state of the gel, spreads to the everywhere of her body, and plays with her. Soon, Yoko reached orgasm repeatedly and has been made groggy by the slime. Since Yoko reached orgasm too much, much sweat came out from her body, and her hair is also moist with sweat. Gara and Ninjas catch a sight to which Yoko has sexual pleasure developed by the slime, and she reaches orgasm repeatedly by that cause, they feel an eroticism from her, so that they cannot think the girl of teens at all from her state, and since they can think only the woman who already ripened from her state therefore, they are excited further. It is sure of it having been right for Gara to have chuckled, when Ninjas excited state was seen, and to have kidnaped Yoko, and to have tortured by the slime. The slime also tortures Yoko's crotch simultaneously, and she cannot bear and closes both thighs. And,the slime also dissolves the last cloth simultaneously and Yoko also exposes stark naked before Gara and Ninjas at last. Yoko exposes the nakedness looked at by nobody and stimulate she orgasm experienced for the first time in front of many men, is shameful and cannot bear. Since Yoko is restrained in handcuffs in both arms, and cannot hide the body, but she is further deprived of the senses of the body by the slime and both thighs cannot be closed, either, exposing nakedness to them will be continued. Therefore, Yoko's being able to do it are only exposing nakedness to men, continuing reaching orgasm by the slime, and feeling it shameful, becoming sad and shedding tears. And the slime inflicts pleasure, without forgiving Yoko who can do no resistance, and leads it to orgasm. Though Yoko is groggy, it is desperate and is going to bear the sexual pleasure inflicted from the slime, It is because she will expose shortly the place which reaches orgasm in stark naked to men. However, Yoko who is a virgin should not be borne, she reacts to the too strong sexual pleasure of the slime, she pulls chains with both arms, she stands with the knees, opening both legs, she curves the back, she shakes her waist, and she reaches orgasm, screaming. Ninjas catch a sight in which Yoko reached orgasm in stark naked, they excite and are glad, they enjoyed her more eagerly than before, and Gara judges that the sexual pleasure is the climax from the state of hers, and releases her from handcuffs. After Yoko was enjoyed until she was thoroughly exposed before men in her wonderful nakedness and the most shameful state and was satisfied in them, she was released at last. Simultaneously, Gara stops torture by the slime and Yoko makes it aghast for having been released from suddenly all. And Yoko is surprised that Gara also released her from handcuffs although he himself has not carried out the sexual mischief to her. However, Gara couldn't have the dirty thing to Yoko, because Dark Shneider came to her rescue then. Yoko could keep the virgin, thanks to Dark Shneider.
Episode 2 is best episode. Episode 3 can enjoy her stark naked more. 』
(MY OPINION ABOUT THE SHOW) 『The story goes more or less like this: Schneider is the strongest Magician who has been sealed inside the body of a young boy. In order to be awakened a woman or a girl that is 'pure' has to kiss the boy.
So why should somebody want to awaken this guy anyway? Well, the ones who had sealed him are facing a great threat and the only one who can stop this threat is Schneider himself. However, the situation is a little bit complicated than it may appear because:
a) The enemy is Schmeider's ex-generals who continue to fight and are trying to conquer the world (something that he also was trying to do) b) One of the generals is Schneider's ex(and new) girlfriend. Confused? Well, watch the show and you will understand and that:
At first, the hero, or should I say anti-hero, is this guy Dark Schneider, who although would prefer to kill everyone ends up in protecting them. Second, you have to give him credit for it, because I haven't seen any anime before (and trust me I have seen a bunch of them), where the hero when opening his mouth comes up with so much "stuff" that:
a) you cannot stop laughing,
b) has no intention in closing it,
c) his ego knows no limits but fortunately for him he is able to back up his words, I mean he is a 400 year old super magician, at least he should be good in one thing, while he proofs himself to be good in many things,
d )the only one that he respects is himself and his ultimate ego (seriously, he is able to come up with any possible excuse for his actions that is unbelievable amazing how someone can actually do it),
e)prefers before killing his enemy to come up with so much "stuff" that humiliate the enemy (consider this, Shishio in Kenshin during the final battles and how he treated his opponents, well the main deference is that Shishio, compared to Dark Schneider, 'behaves' more gentle with his opponents, I assume you get the picture)
f) although, he is not the most loyal guy around, when time comes he does the ultimate sacrifice for his, ex and new girlfriend, without hesitation but of course with the necessary blubbering
g)I have to admit, that the storyline may not be the best that is out there, but it is still a good one
h)For the price, it is definitely worth buying it and having 3 enjoyable hours, following the main character in his constantly "trespassing" of ...
i) Although he is supposed to be a bad guy, you will love him
j) I admit that the story finishes a little bit "fast" but it manages to put all the pieces together and leaves not much unanswered
k) the series are violent, include nudity, a lot of humour and sarcasm, a happy ending, and in the end you will want more of his lines
To conclude, yes I definitely recommend this show... Enjoy it... 』
(Army of Darkness is better!!!!!!!) 『I really didn't like this anime. It contains lots of stupid jokes, graphics not so good, so so fights and a ridiculous story. The only "good" things are the animation and blood and gore but they are not THAT good.
This is more like a fantasy comedy, if you like RPG games then maybe you will like this short serie but only if you can tolerate silly dialoges and "machismo".
In my opinion this anime is pretty much like Army of Darkness. Now that movie makes me laught!! I just think that anime don't fit with this silly "macho" stuffs, specially when the story is about fantasy. Anime is not THAT good with jokes so I preffer to watch the American movies if Im gonna laught with action.
Adios.』 『Dark Schneider is the Bastard!!! A lone warlock, freed from years of imprisonment, stands against an army of destruction bent on world conquest and the resurrection of an ancient evil. But Dark Schneider is not protecting the desperate people of Meta-Rikana out of the goodness of his heart. After all, they were the ones who imprisoned him for leading this same army against their city the first time! However, he's not about to let his old army, his old generals, and his ex-girlfriend show him up. Besides, his new girlfriend is counting on him, and it's been a while since he had some fun... First time ever on DVD for release in North America! DVD contains all six episodes.』
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