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.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (My Favourite Anime) 『Please look at my review at: Excel Saga - The Imperfect Collection Here you will find ALL the infomation you will need, "Or what I needed to know at that time" :P』
(hail lord ilpallazzo!) 『i first watched this with a friend and we laughed so much! this is the first comedic anime i got into and i wasn't disappointed. the change of voice actresses for Excel was unfortunate, it threw me off for a while. but i got over it. :) be warned, it's pretty weird humor.』
(Awesomeness in a box set) 『Awesome is the best word..... they should have called this box set.... Awesomeness in a box..... plain and simple.....you should do as all of us did and "blindly obey" lord plazzos command and BUY THE BOX SET!』
(Great) 『Crazy show, hilarious if you get into it. Kinda silly and annoying if your not into this kind of humor. If you like that stupid silly humor, I recommend you check this one out.』
(More sake please... Hai !!!) 『This is an anime version of Brazil meets A Hitchhikers Guide as told by Monty Python while on serious mind bending drugs. About the only continuity to this series is the running gag with the emergency food supply. If you can enjoy almost random comedy, a story that seems to have no boundaries, characters that push the envelope of stereotype and irreverence, and dialogue that could be written by a drunken poet in a sailors bar in Bangkok....>breathe<.... then this is your cup of sake.. er... tea. Be warned.... some of the episodes are a little course. So if you enjoy stuff that is "outside the box" (I really don't think it matters what order you watch the episodes in...), and are looking for something you can enjoy again and again either alone or with guests, this wouldn't be a bad choice.』 『One of anime's all-time greatest comedies is back in an all-new, affordable package! The secret organization ACROSS wants to conquer the world, one city at a tyime! And the unbelievably hyper and certifyably insane senior agent Excel will stop at nothing to help her beloved boss Lord Illpalazzo accomplish this goal. "A wild and wacky anime series." (Animetric.com)』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (After the World Ends, It Lingers) 『It seems odd to love a story that spirals relentlessly toward its grim conclusion. It's no spoiler to reveal things don't exactly end happily ever after; the subtitle is perfectly accurate. Saikano is not rosy, escapist, shoujo (or even shounen) fare. It packs an emotional punch.
The setting is a small, seaside town in rural Hokkaido (that big northern island in the Japan Archipelago). Chise and Shuji are classmates. Neither is particularly remarkable. Both are awkward and shy. Chise is small, slow, clumsy, not terribly bright and apologises for everything. She has tended to be sickly and has a hard time making it up Hell Hill to school each day. But she's cute. And genuine. Shuji used to be on the track team. He's quiet, uncertain of himself, a little bristly, sort of cool, sort of directionless and disaffected. Chise worked up the courage to ask Shuji to be her boyfriend. He agreed. Thus they begin.
Shuji narrates their story, and the primary device is an exchange diary Chise asks him to write with her. She is a more conscientious contributor than he, and through her words, reveals things she cannot bring herself to say face to face.
"Normal" does not last long for this improbable pair. For reasons we never learn, Chise is chosen to become the ultimate weapon in a global-scale war. Only Shuji knows who and what Chise has become, and it is her dichotomous existence that shapes and clarifies his love for her - Shuji ultimately proves himself deeply compassionate in the face of this insanity. Chise's abilities evolve, the two fumble in their attempts to articulate their love, they grapple with their human flaws, and as the war inexorably progresses, their world crumbles around them. When it seems they are lost to each other as so much flotsam and jetsam amid forces of epic proportion, they find the strength of their love.
Other characters revolve around this pair in ways that are sad, urgent or affirming. These relationships, all tragedy-prone, provide the framework upon which the story develops its themes. Saikano is not particularly interested in the whys and hows of war and weaponry, it is interested in what happens to individuals who live with the experience of war.
Saikano is based on the manga series by Takahashi Shin. The character design in the animation is sensitive to Takahashi-san's line art; the plotting is largely consonant (yes, even in the manga everyone is perpetually blushing, and Chise is a waterworks). The artistry of Saikano's character development is such that I found myself caring as much for the supporting cast as I did for the leads. The anime generally tames the didactic tone that occasionally made the manga feel message-heavy.
Mecha otaku beware. Despite her experience with the mecha genre, director Kase Mitsuko (Mobile Suit Gundam) clearly made the choice to remain faithful to the human focus of Takahashi-san's story rather than flesh out the technology. Where others have minded this, I am grateful.
Look elsewhere if: you require a conventional happy ending; you need the machinations of your geopolitical conflicts fully outlined; you need your science fiction carefully and credibly explained; you crave long, action-packed battle scenes; you find the willing suspension of disbelief problematic. A mass of hardware, sometimes insect-like, sometimes angel-like, sometimes tank-like, sometimes octopus-like, is contained in Chise's small body. Every now and again she inexplicably expels chunks of it. Just suspend judgment and go with the flow. It really doesn't matter to the story that's being told what the weapon is or how it works or even why Chise was the chosen one; it just matters that a small, inconsequential girl who had rather conventional aspirations and was in love for the first time became a weapon capable of eradicating humanity.
The story suggests numerous questions: what does it mean to love? what does it mean to live? what are we meant to do? what are the repercussions of our destructive nature, and might destruction encompass a measure of compassion? who is to blame? what does it mean to be human? what is happiness? what are our sins? what evidence do we leave of our passing through? what matters? We're not talking Philosophy 401, but neither are we talking your typical light-weight cartoon pablum. Saikano has the grace to leave many of these questions open to your own interpretations.
In the final scenes of the manga (it's expressed differently in the anime; the question pertains to both), Shuji asks Chise, "Do you think we were good lovers in the end?" How do we measure the goodness of love? If we look at Shuji's relationship with Fuyumi or the manner in which he eases Akemi's death by affirming her beauty or Chise's relationship with Tetsu and see only evidence of cheating, we will measure love's goodness shallowly. In Saikano's world, love is not a casual, superficial construct; it is a path, often confused, often morally ambiguous, toward redemption. Love, in its many permutations, matters.
After the world ended, Saikano still lingers in my mind in the same way Kino's Journey and Mushi-shi do (though these are hardly similar stories!). It touched me as deeply as did Grave of the Fireflies. Works like these constitute Anime for the Thinking Person, and I cherish artistic creations with the power to leave me feeling moved, thoughtful and enlarged.
Kino's Journey - The Complete Collection Mushi-shi: The Complete Series Grave of the Fireflies
[Note: There is tastefully executed nudity and sex. There is blood. There is killing (this is about war). Characters you come to care for die. Chise, who is supposed to be a petite and very cute high school senior, looks underage, which raises the spectre of paedophilia for some. If you are inclined to be bothered by any of these things, it's best to avoid this anime.]』
(SAIKANO) 『This is the only show I've been able to watch all in one sitting. The English dub work is wonderfully bad, with a charm I just couldn't help but like. About a fifth of the scenes will feature someone crying, someone dying, or someone crying over someone dying. I laughed, cried, cheered, bawwwwed, raged, and I enjoyed every minute of it.』
(She: The Ultimate Cry-Baby) 『This series ended up being very disappointing. Echoing the thoughts of others who have the same views about Saikano, it tried hard to be a tragic romance story and turned out to be more boring than depressing - it didn't make me watery eyed. There are series that depress viewers without making it obvious the plan is to pull on the viewers heart strings and there are series that make it so obvious that you expect people to die just to get a reaction, and Saikano is the latter.
Before watching I thought it was going to turn out to be a winner in my eyes - Great looking box/DVD art, a depressing sounding story, short length and only a£10 fee required to own the series. I couldn't see how, for such a small amount of money, a fairly highly rated show could fail to meet my expectations. But, sadly for me, Saikano got all the basics wrong.
It's a shame because the story had a lot of potential: In the Saikano world Japan is losing a war against a nameless country. The Japanese government decide to make an ultimate weapon to change their fortunes, and they pick Chise, a 17 year old girl with poor grades and physical abilities, to be that weapon. She has to deal with the fact her body has become a weapon of mass destruction and, at the same time, come to terms with being in love for the first time.
The first problem the series has is terrible pacing. The first half of the series left me feeling like nothing had happened; like events simply kept repeating themselves in slightly different ways each episode. Chise cried, she had a talk with Shuji (her boyfriend), Chise cried some more, Chise then went off to fight (without the fighting getting shown since that would require money) and the episode ended. The script for each of the early episodes had very little variation, and the characters started saying fake sounding rubbish (such as talking about kids and marriage after being together for 1 week...), which made the show a difficult one to stick with.
Even though the relationship between the main two failed miserably for the most part, the series still could've saved itself if the sci-fi elements had been explained in convincing fashion. However, almost as you'd expect after seeing how badly the pacing and love side was handled, the sci-fi parts of the story weren't explained at all. Chise, seemingly not caring a great deal, reveals to Shuji that she, a useless girl who can't get anything right, was turned into some kind of humanoid weapon that can grow rockets out of her back...and that she forgot to ask any important details after having her body irreversibly transformed. From start to finish, that's all you learn about why a pathetic school girl was turned into a living weapon. And, worst of all, it's never even revealed who Japan is supposed to be involved in a war with, as if such a minor detail doesn't matter.
If a story is going to work it needs to be explained. Simply expecting viewers to believe that an annoying high school girl (who happens to look eight) would be forcefully turned into a weapon instead of a consenting adult is stupidity of the highest order. How was I supposed to care about the events that occurred if the story seemed far too daft to take seriously?
I suppose the damage the snail pacing, fake/generic dialogue and completely unbelievable story did could've been lessened if the characters made me care about them. After all, the key to making a viewer feel something when characters die is to build up their attachment beforehand. But Saikano failed to make me care enough about any of the cast to make me feel anything. Chise acted pathetically, crying at every available opportunity and being a doormat for Shuji whenever possible. Shuji was a plain guy with glasses who managed to get three of the opposite gender, including an older woman, after him...and he played around. Akemi, who was probably the best of a bad bunch, was only there to support Chise and be another female who longed for the glasses wearing male lead. None of them did anything for me; I was almost willing the main two to be killed at times!
Aside from the pacing, story and characters (not much really!), the other thing that bugged me about Saikano was the art. For reasons known only to more intelligent people than myself, the characters have a blushing effect going on 24/7 in Saikano...well, either that or Earthlings in the Saikano world have red lines on their faces by default. And the face weirdness didn't stop there; the faces all look silly from the sides due to the way the noses are drawn so small. If you mix those two issues with a lack of animation then you have a problem, and Saikano shouldn't have had problems (at least not with the animation) visually when it's only 13 episodes long. The only plus on the looks side was the excellent use of eye-catching colours.
As for the music, the less said the better. The only theme that has managed to stick in my memory is the guitar theme that plays on the DVD menus. I don't even remember the opening and ending themes. The soundtrack failed to draw any emotion out of me, which is quite a serious flaw for an anime that wants to play with my feelings.
Overall, Saikano disappointed more than it pleased. I almost dropped it after the first 6 episodes, only ending up continuing to see if the end made up for the first half. Although there was a considerable amount of improvement once the same episode stopped seeming to keep repeating itself and the plot actually started to give me the feeling it was going somewhere, the content wasn't good enough to save what had been an awful series up until that point. And the series wasn't even able to end in style, with the ending being rushed (the world was ending all of a sudden, for no reason) and the conclusion to the events making little to no sense.
6.5/10』
(Tragedy) 『A beautiful, but painful show to watch. You know the ending by the title itself "Last love song on the planet," so don't expect deux ex machina to save the day or anything chippper or cheerful to happen at the end. It's a tragedy. It's a story of a boy who tries his best to love his girlfriend, but like any young couple, suffers the angst and temptations of reality, mixed with scifi, as he discovers his girlfriend was injected with weapon genes that are maturing in her body, making her more and more into a weapon and less of a human.』
(A sad and beautiful anime.) 『As with some of the other reviewers, I would like to start with that if you're looking for a mecha anime, Saikano probably isn't for you. The mecha aspects nearly made me stop the series around the second or third episode (as I'm not a fan of the genre) but I'm very glad I finished it (I think I watched the rest non-stop).
Visually, Saikano is a mixed bag. Colors are bright and mood inducing, but character design is a bit lackluster (although they couldn't have made Chise anymore cute). The music was good, the Japanese voice acting decent.
What really made me like Saikano was the love story. I'm a sucker for romance, and this one made me tear up several times, especially when Akemi... well, you'll see. This single scene is probably one of the saddest I've ever seen in an anime.
I could have done without some of the science-fiction elements, but by the end I realized that the whole series rides on the unusual circumstances places upon the heroin. I also thought the series brought up a lot of interesting ideas concerning ethics in war (something that we all should be aware of with current world events).
In the end, I really enjoyed Saikano. Sure, it has it's cons, but what anime doesn't?
I want to lastly mention that I do not own the DVD set (yet), so I cannot comment on the DVD packaging, extras, or subs.』 『Shuji and Chise are high school seniors in a small town who have just started dating when Shuji discovers that Chise has been engineered by the SDF so that she can transform herself into a powerful weapon. While Shuji and Chise keep trying to nurture their relationship, Chise continues to grow even more powerful as the Ultimate Weapon, and becomes increasingly torn between being a destructive fighting force and remaining an ordinary teenager. What do you do when the girl you love becomes a weapon of mass destruction?
Bilingual Japanese&English, with optional English subtitle,scene access menu, line-art gallery, Interviews with the creator, director, voice actors, Making of featurette, Special Footage, Production art and more!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Kiddy Grade-The Complete Series) 『This series is fastpaced when it needs to be with a unique ensemble of characters.
It's too bad they didn't make more episodes, especially with so many more potential
stories that they could have done.』
(Good Series, Flawed boxset) 『I used to have the individual 8 dvds for the series. A friend of mine had never been able to finish the series, so for her birthday, I gave her mine, and decided to, because of the cover work for this box set. I've been looking around on line and have yet to see that illustration from KG. It is quite eye catching. When I saw this box set, I thought, oh good! They came out with a newer complete box set. I bought it for a really good price on Amazon from a third party seller that had a fulfillment with Amazon. When it came in, I was so excited, but after opening it I was slightly disappointed. The box set itself is laid out like so. There is a flimsy thin like card board slip cover, that might I say, bends easily. One of the side panels was bent and now has a crease on one side. It slides off, more than easily if I may say. To reveal a book design, with slip cover pages that all 8 dvds slide into. Securely and safely. That is pretty much the box set's set up. Nice artwork is demonstrated throughout the design, and its easy to manage the dvds in the slip pages. But what really got me disappointed was the slip cover, how it doesn't really fit that well on the book, and how flimsy it is and rather fragile. Not that I'm going to be throwing it around or doing anything out of the ordinary with it, but I will say it could have been designed better in the sturdy department.
Maybe I just got a bad one, and others have gotten better. But this was my personal experience. If you're going to buy this box set, I would recommend seeing it in store, so you know what you're getting.』
(very good series) 『greatly enjoy this series and would recomend it to anyone that likes a good anime』
(You Don't Want to Miss Out On This!) 『I first came across Kiddy Grade on TV. I thought it was really cool. I think that both genders should like watching this series. The graphics are good, the picture clear and the sound is grate. There is a total of 24 episodes, English and Japanese languages and the usual kind of extras. This is a sci-fi anime with very cool fight scenes, drama, suspense a good story line and some pretty neat robots. The story revolves aroundÉclair and Lumiere who are ES Force members of the Global Union, a shadow force that serves as the primary law enforcement for the Galaxy. Éclair and Lumiere go through quite a few exciting adventures and through out them you'll fall in love with both characters. Éclair begins to remember bits and pieces from her past and during a tedious mission the situation escalates to the point where Éclair can't take anymore and losses it which results in her and her partner being hunted down by their fellow Es members some of whom where friends. This series has a good ending; it's funny, sad, and exciting all at once. You won't regret buying the Viridian Collection. This is truly a great show. NOTE: I wouldn't recommend this series for anyone under the age of 16. There isn't any bad language but there is some adult humor and suggestive scene like the clothing the girls are wearing etc.Samurai7: Box Set (Viridian Collection) Spiral - The Complete Series (The Viridian Collection)』 『"Stellar animation and story" ---Anime Insider
In Star Century Zero-One-Sixty-Five, the Global Union was born. To provide an impartial mediator to the various planetary governments of the G.U., the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs, or G.O.T.T. was simultaneously formed to settle economic disputes amongst the member planets. Existing in the shadows of the G.O.T.T., the ES Force serves as the G.O.T.T.'s primary law enforcement organization. ES Force members Eclair and Lumiere are on the front line, pursuing all manner of criminals and bringing them to justice. This is their story.
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Massive Tournament Filled With Oddities) 『The Law of Ueki is but another title that would have been forever lost to the recesses of time with the demise of anime-giant Geneon. Fortunately Funimation has seen fit to rescue many such properties through a recent distribution agreement meaning Ueki can be enjoyed by North American audiences in all of its (massive) glory once more.
Coming in at an incredible runtime of 1275 minutes, The Law of Ueki the Complete Set spans 12 discs and comes packaged in a double-clamshell case (each of which houses six dvds). The clamshells themselves can be coupled together via the included blots of glue or separated depending upon the shelf-space options of the viewer but be forewarned, in either configuration this set takes up quite a bit of space.
Wearing a very conservative 13&up rating, the show really is all-age friendly save for the grand theme of martial arts fighting and cartoon-style violence. Language is quite clean, there is no nudity, and gore is nonexistent.
Extras come in the form of two versions of textless openings, five versions of textless endings, Japanese promotional trailer as well as the US promotional trailer. The biggest draw perhaps comes in the form of the fact that this set contains 11 never before released episodes.
The language options are typical sub&dub, which of course means that the viewer is given the option between the original Japanese dialog and the English dub (both presented in Dolby Digital 2.0) with the choice of English subtitles available with either.
The plot is shonen in the strictest sense of the term- and is definitely quirky enough to set itself apart from a broad field of competitors (from the likes of Dragon Ball Z on up to Bleach).
The story goes something like this: Kosuke Ueki, a teen with a heart bigger than his brain, must battle other young "power-users" on behalf of his schoolteacher Mr. Kobayashi. This "Mr. K" as he's known is one of 100 candidates vying to become the Celestial King, and to win that honor, his candidate (Ueki) must defeat everyone else's in one crazy but grand tournament. Whichever fighter wins gets a reward too: the "Talent of Blank," which can be any power he desires (hence the blank part of the name). However, using their powers on non-combatants will cause existing talents to disappear. Gradually, Ueki learns the ways of battle as he meets other rivals with strange powers that drag him across dimensions in one battle after another.
Pacing is fairly consistent, if on the slow side as one might expect in a 12-disc series. The ups and downs of the protagonists are typically resolved in each show, with a few story threads (see fights) taking a couple episodes to fully conclude. It's pretty clear that the show's creative staff clearly had an idea for the conclusion of the grand story arc when they set out to work on The Law of Ueki but left the minor details to sort themselves out as the story progressed. I say this because often times the entire tale seems to nearly conclude only to be rejuvenated by a character adding something to the effect of, "Oh I forgot to mention it before, but there are four more rounds of fighting after this one."
It's forgivable in this case because anyone seeking a masterwork of modern story telling is probably barking up the wrong tree with Ueki anyway. The show's greatest strength comes in the form of a likeable, upbeat cast of heroes and their ensuing struggle to win a mystic tournament against insurmountable odds. Viewers can expect some of the craziest special abilities to ever grace an anime series (and that's saying a lot); things like Ueki's own ability to turn trash into trees or a kid who can turn bath towels into iron, another guy's strength stems from spitting out poems (haikus to be exact), and another still can turn blueprints into the real thing.
Perhaps stranger than the powers is the motivations- characters are simply driven by the strangest things in Law. Take our buddy who can turn towels into iron for example: He wants to fight dozen upon dozen of grueling battles in effort to win the coveted "Talent of Blank" (any power he desires in the universe) so as to be able to dig a hot spring one day. Hmm, wouldn't be a lot easier to simply buy a shovel (or better yet turn a towel into one) and skip the fighting altogether?
A majority of each episode focuses on what fans really want in a shonen series: fighting. In fact what makes Ueki stand out above the rest is that the formula for victory is typically quite complicated. So complex in fact that it often takes on the form of solving a mystery for fans watching along (don't worry, the answer is revealed at the conclusion of each battle and sometimes requires a solid nine-minute explanation). This works surprisingly well because the rules of the tournament are only less complex than the strengths and weaknesses of any given character's abilities. Limiting conditions, combos, and teamwork all play a role in each and every battle (especially later on) so expect at least as much strategy going into each round as sheer physical effort.
The dub track isn't remarkable but holds up pretty well even against Funimation's impeccable efforts of late (albeit overacted with a lot of shouting at times). Music is catchy and upbeat and the opening theme (which is used throughout) is quite appropriate.
Interestingly, this is the first Geneon/ Funimation collaboration that I've encountered thus far that actually retains all of the original Geneon trailer previews as opposed to replacing them with Funimation titles. Even the packaging retains Geneon's full appearance (save for a tiny Funmation badge on the back).
My only real complaint to report is that who in the world thought it was a good idea not to bother putting numbers on each of the individual discs? This would be forgivable in a two or even four-disc collection but we're talking twelve discs here! Sure they each depict a different character from the show, but the only way to sort things out should you happen to get them all mixed up is to study a tiny product code on each (12752 is disc 1, 12753 is 2 and so on up to 12764). Yikes!
In all The Law of Ueki is a solid shonen entry that is sure to impress fans of the genre with its unique characters, consistent rules, and truly one-of-a-kind special attacks. The strategic element is what really separates it from the rest however. Add in the fact that this set packs in 21 and a half hours of action and you have the formula for success. Just make sure to clear a big space on your shelf first.』 『Over 1200 minutes of crazy power battles!!
The fate of the world rests on Ueki, an average junior high student. Average until he gains the power to change trash into trees. Granted to him by the enigmatic Mr K., Ueki’s strange power forces him to participate in the 100-fighter "Battle of Supernatural Powers." If Ueki wins the tournament, Mr. K will become the new King of the Celestial World while Ueki will receive the "Talent of Blank", allowing him to choose any power he desires. However, if Ueki gets too many penalties during the game, he will disappear!
The battles won't be easy. Ueki will face many corrupt opponents with crazy powers from blowing fire after drinking water to turning cotton into snakes! It’s up to Ueki to win the tournament and prevent the "Talent of Blank" from falling into the wrong hands.』
price：$5.00
Right Stuf
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good) 『Its really well cone, bundle of laughs and funny to watch. Its a gem to get. I'm glad I got it.』
(Great Series) 『I initially watched this series because I am a big fan of Slayers and knew this was done by the same people. I watched the first episode and was immediately drawn in, because I love things that blend sci-fi and fantasy. Lost Universe is similar to Slayers in that it combines humorous and serious elements. There are some episodes that are just purely silly (in one episode, they must stop a ship by being hijacked by fanatical chicken-worshipers), while especially later in the series more serious themes of friendship, loyalty, and not giving up even in the darkest circumstances come into play. The characters are also more well developed and three dimensional than those in Slayers. In general, the Slayers legacy can be seen in Lost Universe, but it is in a lot of ways a much more mature series.
The only problems I had with it were I thought the ending was a bit rushed. I think that if they had gotten rid of just a couple of the filler episodes in the beginning and started the "actual" plot one or two episodes sooner, the series would have felt more coherent. As it is, many crucial plot details were revealed all of a sudden at the very end, and happen all at once such as to lessen the emotional impact. It seems almost like we have two series here -- the beginning, which is entertaining and comedic, and the more serious second half, which raises a lot of world-building and philosophical points, but doesn't have time to explore them thoroughly.
The series is very similar to Star Wars, too, to the point of almost being a blatant ripoff. I don't simply mean about the light and the dark side fighting each other with magical glowing swords, either. But you'll see when you get to the final two or three episodes what I'm talking about. The similarities, however, are more within the plot details than they are in the world-building, which I thought was done quite well, glowing swords and all.
If that doesn't bother you, though, then I think this series is definitely worth seeing. The awesome characters and compelling universe more than make up for any of the series' shortcomings in my opinion.』
(An Entertaining And Amusing Sci-Fi Collection Worth The Price) 『I have to say this is probably another gem I unknowingly found while looking for another series for myself and have not been disappointed with my choice. The series is similar to the humor of the anime series Slayers and Ranma 1/2. The series itself focuses mostly on the three main characters Millie Nocturne(An Under/Over achiever trying her best to be the best at what she wants to do with dubious results), Kane Blueriver(A captain of the starship SwordBreaker and while somewhat of a bumbler is actually a skilled fighter), and finally Canal(The SwordBreaker's holographic A.I. image with a smarmy attitude). The series has you see the trio go on their zanny and humorous quests together and while there is fighting and action it's not done to be to dramatic or serious like Gundam Seed or Inuyasha. The last final episodes do seem a bit more dramatic than the rest of the series but I think it fits in nicely though for the storyline. The voice actors for the dubbed audio were pretty good and while there were some that could have done better all in all they weren't bad. The Japanese voice actors did a terrific job as well no complaints there and the video for the series is clear with no blurriness or distortions to worry about. So if you like the light-hearted sci-fi anime with a big touch of comedy this hidden gem might be for you and for those still unsure try watching a few episodes you might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it....』
(I had to buy this show!) 『After renting the first several volumes of Lost Universe, I discovered that the video store didn't have the last half of the show! The plot line is so strangely gripping (watch the show and you'll know why it's strange to call it "gripping") that I had to know what happens. I had nearly given up on it when I found it here! This weekend, I'll find out how it ends . . . If you're reading this, you should buy it too, before you end up wishing you had. Plus, it works just fine, came in perfect condition, shipped in no time, and shipping was free! What more could you ask for? After all, it is "the best in the universe!"』
(more good than bad) 『One or two of the female voices are somewhat irritating at times, and the main character is so obviously a copy of Luke Skywalker. The artwork can be a bit spotty, as it chages from drawn to computerised. It is the sort of mystery that you don't find out what it is about, or even that there is a unifying plot, until near the end. Yet it does manage to be well enough written, have a happy ending, and have many funny spots.』 『LOST UNIVERSE DVD THINPAK COLLECTION
The series' first-ever DVD collection also marks the first time the 26-episode Lost Universe saga will be available to North American fans with unedited (and remastered) video. This collection will also include two new subtitle tracks (standard and on-screen translations), plus the previously released Japanese audio and English-language dub. Lost Universe shares a creative team with the popular Slayers anime series: Both anime properties were based upon novels by Hajime Kanzaka (Slayers), directed by Takashi Watanabe (Slayers, Slayers Next, Slayers Try, Shakugan No Shana) and feature character designs by Naomi Miyata (Slayers, Slayers Next, Slayers Try). Additionally, the series was recognized with the "Best Individual Episode" award by the Japanese magazine Animage following its initial TV Tokyo broadcast. About LOST UNIVERSE: Millie Nocturne has one great goal in life: to be the best in the universe... at absolutely everything! But when she tries her hand at being the "best detective," she ends up an unwilling partner with two people who will change her life forever - Kain Blueriver, the psi-blade-wielding master of the starship Swordbreaker, and Canal, the smart-mouthed holographic image of the ship's computer! Join this unlikely trio on their adventures as they hurtle through space, facing off against intergalactic crime lords, rogue starships, hijackers dressed as chickens... and that's just the tip of the asteroid! DVD Features: Entire 26-episode series in one thinpak collection with scene access, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for English and Japanese dialogue, two completely new English subtitle tracks (standard track and on-screen translations), and unedited, remastered video. Plus: Character bios, liner notes and Right Stuf / Nozomi Entertainment trailers.』
『The broadcast seriesLost Universe(1998) begins as a slapstick sci-fi comedy about a mismatched trio of adventurers. Trouble Contractor Kain Blueriver always wears a blue cape and fights with a sword powered by psychic energy. Green-haired Canal is the holographic embodiment of the control system of Kain's ship, theSwordbreaker. In their first adventures, Kain and Canal acquire a third companion: Millie, a Jill-of-all-trades, mistress of none, who is determined to be the best in the universe at… something. The quarrelsome trio performs numerous feats of daring-do for hire, but the fees never seem to cover their expenses. The first half ofLost Universeis broadly comic. A crystal Millie finds turns out to be a hi-tech booby trap that reconfigures space and matter: The layout of theSwordbreakerfluctuates wildly, making it impossible to find anything--including the bathroom. But as the series continues, it shifts from a comedy-adventure to a blatantStar Warsclone. Kain is pitted against Nightmare, the maniacal head of a crime syndicate, and his deadly ship, theNazard. An even greater foe, the mysteriousYami o Makumono("Spreader of Darkness"), appears to Kain in his dreams, urging him to join the Dark Side, where his psychic powers will reach their fullest expression. The elaborate battles with Nightmare's forces generate little suspense, because it's clear that Kain has to survive to defeatYami o Makumonoand his space fortress, theDark Star. Why he's the Luke Skywalker of this universe is never explained, but he's more entertaining as a goofy Trouble Contractor than as a Mark Hamill substitute. (Rated 13 and older: minor risqué humor, alcohol use, grotesque imagery, violence)--Charles Solomon』
price：$9.99
Funimation Prod
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (More Rumbling, No Tumbling) 『I'm always reluctant to review properties like School Rumble mainly because anime comedy really isn't my bag. Chalk it up to my natural tendency to be miserable, but it really takes some spectacular animated effort to get me to laugh. As such my scores are usually lower than the fan boys (and girls) would like. However, don't let my crabbiness get you down. If you happen to appreciate the School Rumble franchise, the 2nd Semester will surely delight. But before we get ahead of ourselves here, let's take a look at the cold hard facts, shall we?
Funimation has recently decided to re-release the Region 1 sets of the show to the North American market. This, the 2nd Semester set coming in at a total runtime of 610 minutes, spans 4 discs and comes packaged as a pair of thin packs within a cardboard slipcase. All 26 episodes are contained in this, the Complete Collection.
The show wears a fairly conservative TV MA rating (oddly enough, up from the TV PG rating it had in the last release), which more than compensates for the over-the-top (clothed) fan service, and slapstick.
Language options are typical sub&dub meaning the option of original Japanese dialog track or an English dub (either in stereo) and English subtitles available under either language choice.
Extras include an interview with the show's creator, interview with the Japanese voice actress who played Tenma, textless songs and a host of Funimation trailers.
Boy it's tough to accurately present the story here. I guess the best way to describe it for someone who has no prior experience with the show is to imagine a blend of comedy and drama, set in the high school scenario, with a few teenage kids making up the main cast. More specifically, summer, fall, and winter pass by as Tsukamoto Tenma continues to try and win the heart of her potential boy-toy Karasuma Ooji. Harima Kenji meanwhile tries to confess his own love for Tenma who, as we just established, has eyes only for Ooji. Yakumo and Eri are busy working on establishing a relationship with a guy of their own.
Equally difficult is setting up the tone of the show. The pacing is a bit, um erratic, as in some episodes are devoted almost completely to the cause of comedic relief (with little overall plot advancement) while others take a turn for the dramatic. Now this is a widely acknowledged flaw in the first set that has been toned down slightly for this one. While it still could hardly be called "linear", the themes don't swing quite so wildly here (episode six is the cutoff point between two major arcs).
The show stars off aggressively as in with more romantic twists and turns that most series can hope to accomplish in their entirety. The humor, which actually comes in many shapes and sizes here (from all out spoof sequences to good old fashioned slap stick) serves as the motivator while established characters such as Harima, Eri and Hanai keep things interesting in the Cultural Festival episodes. The pacing here is fast and furious and the show maintains a very energetic rhythm despite the fact that nothing significant is ever really happening.
The voice tracks on this one come with the usual hesitancy associated with determining which is superior. The English dub holds up really well with most of the jokes retained and equally charming but I fear the nod actually goes to the Japanese dialog track here for its bubbly emotion and slightly more effortless delivery.
The in-show soundtrack, like the fist season of the show, remains poppy, upbeat with just enough goofy charm to integrate with the bright visuals flawlessly.
In all it's difficult to argue with the fact that this show is a whole lot of fun as indicated by the first paragraph of the summary on the back of the box: We still have no idea what's really going on with this show, beyond the fact that the weirdness is really piling up.
Fans of the first season will likely become a bit frustrated with the fact that the love triangle with Harima goes on quite unresolved here as well. In fact almost nothing in the way of character story threads gets resolved until the final two episodes.
School Rumble 2nd Semester is a lot like the first season in that it's a pretty enjoyable anime property with a few rough spots scattered about (obvious filler, overacted drama, Tenma's aggravating antics, etc.) but at the end of the day, it comes together well. So maybe I'm still a bit too grumpy to fully clinch the School Rumble approach, I can confess that there are definitely laughs to be had here.』 『When we finally figure out what this show’s all about, we’ll tell ya! But for now, here’s what you need to know…
Sophomore cutie Tenma is completely crushed out on classmate Karasuma. Meanwhile, tough guy Harima still hasn’t managed to confess his own long-standing crush. But now everyone thinks the delinquent’s dating little sis’ Yakumo, sending Eri the resident heiress into a sulking squalor! And Karasuma? You guessed it! He’s still clueless?
Picking up right where things left off, with class rivalries and re-imagined fairy tales, bad rice balls and after-hours battles, School Rumble Second Semester is even zanier than the first! Wait… Is that even possible?!? (And yes, the pig’s still part of the show!)
School Rumble– The absolutely funniest show you’ll ever see that’s not about anything that rumbles… Ever!』
price：$13.00
Anime Works
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I Haven't Seen This Cartoon In Years!!!!) 『After watching these DVDs, it brought back so many memories! I haven't seen Vehicle Voltron since I was a kid the early 80s. I really enjoyed watching it and I can watch it over and over again!
I also hope they release the Voltron Episodes that were never shown in this country.』
(Does it have Spanish subtitles?) 『I'd like to have this great cartoon I used to watch more than 15 years ago... just wondering if it comes with Spanish subtitles. I want my wife to watch the DVDs with me but she doesn't speak English. Hope you can help.
-Miguel』
(Vehicle Voltron rocks!) 『Vehicle Voltron finally comes to us on dvd after a long wait. It brought back all the adventure I enjoyed as a kid watching this program after school. A big deal is made about the Lion Voltron but this one always was my favorite. The space explorers on board the ship titled "Explorer", lol, is on a mission to find habitable new worlds in a region of space that is occupied by the very hostile Drule Empire. As our heroes attempt to colonize these new worlds in Drule territory, they in turn try to throw them out by attacking them with Robeast monsters and their own mighty fleets. The Galaxy Alliance counters with Voltron, that is made up of three vehicle teams known as Air, Land&Sea teams. Led by team leader Jeff, they attempt to stop the Drules and keep a foothold on these new planets by assembling Voltron. This show maybe a little slow at first but the plot lines pick up when a certain Drule Leader named Hazar sees that fighting against the Galaxy Alliance could be a mistake especially since their own population is also in a race against time to find new planets as well because of overcrowding. I loved it as a kid growing up and I can't wait for volume 2 to come out soon!』
(Holy Grail) 『When for the first time I saw Voltron - Defender of the Universe - Collection One: Blue Lion on the shelves, I felt shock, awe, and, excitement as My heart began to palpitate rapidly. A day long waited had finally come! But I was at a disadvantage because I did not own a personal DVD player. I then understood what I had to do. Man!!...There is justice! But My endeavour is not reached. I, like the rest You Voltron Fans could barely sleep,... obsessed until the last installment of Sea Team episodes were released and in My possession added to My Cartoon Treasure Trove. Relieved that the date was not moved again. They are finally released! The episodes of Volume VI,VII, and VIII themselves are Great but Greatness has no limits. The Lion Voltron episodes are far Superior.
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(Voltron Volume 6 (Vehicle Voltron)) 『The vehicle voltron is the best next to the lion series. I had been a fan since the begin and have always been a Lion series gury but after watching volume 6 I always like the vehicle series now.』 『The Galaxy Alliance's home planets have become overcrowded, and a fleet of explorers has been sent to search for new planets to colonize. Along the way, they attract the attention of the evil Drule Empire, long engaged in an ongoing war against the Alliance, and the Drules proceed to interfere in the mission of the explorers and the colonists. Since the Voltron of Planet Arus was too far away to help the explorers, a totally new Voltron is constructed to battle the Drule threat.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Too Much of a Power house) 『Dragonball got good at the end of the series. Dragonball Z was fairly good overall. Dragonball GT had it's moments. The only thing I didn't like about this series is that they go too far with the power levels. In fact, in one of these episodes, in one of these volumes of this particular boxed set, Goku was fighting an enemy named Rildo and said something to the lines of, "He's even more powerful than Majin Buu." Considering Goku didn't seem to be trying in the fights, that was a lie.』
(Dragonball GT) 『This was a really great anime series. I liked the theme music even though it took me a while to get used to it. The storylines are great. Like it's predecessor Dragonball Z, the stories can sometimes be a bit drug out. But like Dragonball Z the series certainly does make up for it with a lot of action and suspense. This series also ends on a high note with Goku seeming more like a Japanese version of Superman. Hey, like Superman they even made a statue of Goku to show how extraordinary of a character he is.』
(Bring back the Z Writers!) 『Dragon Ball Z Owning the Anime Sales Charts Dragon Ball Z Season One the number one anime seller year-to-date
According to analysis of Nielsen Video Scan sales data the company?s Dragon Ball Z Season One release is the best-selling anime video release to date in 2007.
In February, we released Dragon Ball Z Season One, a digitally remastered and restored collection of the first 39 episodes known as the Vegeta Saga. The season set, priced at $49.98, has taken the anime sales charts by storm. Nielsen Video Scan data shows that the Dragon Ball Z Season One sales is the top of the anime sales charts, despite only three months of sales. Dragon Ball Z season set sales have also helped FUNimation increase the company's position as the market share leader in the U.S. anime industry.
The next set, Dragon Ball Z Season Two, will release next Tuesday, May 22, and includes the entire Namek and Ginyu sagas (35 episodes). The Dragon Ball Z Season Two set will also have the $49.98 price tag and it will be the first time the Namek saga has been released on DVD.
source: dragonballz.com
IF Z is selling this great in 2007, why not pick up the series again! Cmon original writers, you can FIX what GT botched up! we neeeed yoooou!!! Anime needs you! 』
(Save your money) 『I'm a hardcore DBZ fan, but watching the first episodes of GT was utterly disappointing. Seriously.. just avoid this series.』
(DBGT does not do anything good for DBZ at ALL!) 『I love Dragon Ball Z, and some of Dragon Ball (when Goku was a kid). Now DBGT, oh come on, now this is not entertainment. Everybody seems weak (except the two guys who made DBZ what it is today Goku and Vegeta).
10 reasons why it is not worth it (I mean the whole series of DBGT)
1.Don't start off good. I mean we should have been able to see the training sessions between Goku and Uub. They started the series when the training was over. 2.Pathetic Bad Guys, except I thought Super 17 was somewhat cool. 3.Not enough action 4.Pan is older now and she has turned into such a snob. How rude can she really be, I mean if I was Goku I would have tought her a lesson. How did Goku handle those hateful things she said to him, later in the series. for Example: In the Dragons Saga, when their fighting the first evil Shenron, after he is defeated, they get the Dragon Ball and Goku accidentally drops it back in the dark polluted water that the dragon of pollution made, and both Goku and Pan refuse to go in, Giru retrieves it, and then Pan says to Giru, wow Giru your braver then grandpa, and then all Goku has to say is Gee Thanks. Not to mention she is very hateful toward that robot Giru, she should have been nicer, all she's basically been doing is pounding him to a pulp. 4.Fusion is weak in this series not anything like fusion was in dragon ball z (Gotenks and Vegito were basically controlling the universe, they were unstoppable). Not in this they still get their buts kicked. 5.Everyone is basically weak in this (especially Piccolo and Trunks), but Goku and Vegeta still have some fight left in them after all these years, so I guess they are still pretty cool. 6.The english dubb is nothing compared to the original Japanese version. I liked somethings said on the subtitles of the japanese version better then the english. 7.Some Z warriors from DBZ have retired from fighting or are just too lazy to fight anymore. 8.The series should have had more episodes, not just 64, DBZ had about 300 episodes or so, and DB had like 100 and something, so this series should have had at least 150 - 200 episodes. 9.The jokes are not funny, and mostly everything that is meant to be funny ends up being embarassing instead. 10.If you think about it, it gets very expensive as you try to collect the whole series, they should release it in season box sets like they are recently doing with Dragonball Z.』 『Long ago, a race known as the Tuffles were invaded and destroyed by a conquering Saiyan army. The Tuffles were thought to be extinct, but before their annihilation, they found a way to preserve a single soul. That soul has now become a power-hungry mutant named Baby. With the ability to possess and control other bodies, Baby has a sinister plan of using his powers to achieve world domination. It will be up to Goku, Pan and Trunks to stop him before he possesses the mighty Vegeta and destroys the planet! Contains 5 volumes in a cool art box!』
price：$3.46
Anime Works
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wonderful series!) 『Loveless is my favorite anime series of all time. The characters are complex, the animation is beautiful, and the story is intriguing. The characters are believable without coming off as irritating. I could relate to and understand the characters in this anime more than any other anime I've watched. The anime has a balanced mix of drama, fantasy, action, romance, and comedy. The only downside is that the ending is abrupt, so you should read the manga (if you haven't read it first) to know the rest of the story. I highly recommend this anime to fans of shounen-ai, the Loveless manga, or anyone interested.』
(I LOVE THIS SHOUNEN-AI) 『LOVELESS IS VERY BEATIFULL. THE STORY IS SETTED IN KEMONO WORLD, WHERE KIDS HAVE EARS AND TAILS CAT UNTIL THEIR SENTIMENTAL AND SEXUAL MATURITY. MAIN CHARACTERS ARE RITSUKA (12 YEARS OLD)AND SOUBI (20 YEARS OLD). THE STORY IS VERY INTERESTING. IN A FIGHTER SYSTEM TEAM THERE ARE ONLY TWO PERSON: A FIGHTER AND A SACRIFICE WHO SHARE A REAL NAME. SOUBI'S FIRST NAME IS "BELOVED" SHARED WITH SEIMEI (OLDEST RITSUKA BROTHER). WHEN SEIMEI DIES, SOUBI MEETS RITSUKA AND CHANGES HIS REAL NAME IN "LOVELESS", THE REAL KID'S NAME. SOUBI IS VERY STRONG AND MAGIC IN HIS WORLD, WHEN HE FIGHTS, IS VERY POWERFUL. HE IS THE BEST IN FIGHTER SYSTEM. SOUBI WANTS TO STAY BESIDE RITSUKA, HE LOVES HIM AND HE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE (HIS BEST FRIEND KIO IS JEALOUS). RITSUKA IS TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND AND HIS FEELINGS ARE UNDECIDED- "I WANT TO SEE HIM-I DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM-TO SEE HIM IS HURT". IN MANGA THE STORY IS MORE COMPLETE ( BUT IT'S NOT FINISHED). SOUBI'S SECRET IS REVEALED, STEP BY STEP RITSUKA FEELINGS ARE MORE CLEAR AND HIS BROTHER SEIMEI IS LIVE, BUT RIT-CHAN DISCOVER THE REAL FACE OF HIS BROTHER AND WHAT HE HAS DONE TO SOUBI. I LOVE MANGA AND I WATCH DVDS EVERYDAY』
(Loveless) 『Finally found the anime my daughter wanted forever. Very happy with the quick delivery time, and the condition was very good, except for the corners of the outer set box were damaged a little, but the price was very reasonable, and I would definitely do business here again!!!』
(I LOVE Loveless!! :D) 『the animation style is so clean and beautiful.. the story is very interesting too! and if your a fan of shounen ai (boy love) this is a must have! although the ending is a bit cut-off.. over all this is a great series, and worth every penny!! :D』
(lovely) 『i just loved it and i relley like to see a nather release of it』 『Ritsuka Aoyagi is a sixth-grader who's still troubled by the loss of his older brother. One day he meets a mysterious man who claims to have fought alongside his brother. His name is Sobi Agatsuma, who was』
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