price：$25.99
Funimation
Not yet released Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good things come...) 『Much like Claymore and D. Gray-man, this is a fairly recent series I loved watching on rented DVDs, but held off on buying on the off-chance it would arrive on blu-ray. And here we are. The animation for this series is stunning, and I love the story. It's not without problems; sometimes the battles between the Nodos get a little redundant and tedious, and some of the main characters are downright unlikable. Even so, it adds some unique ideas to the space opera genre, and ends far more conclusively than some other series I could name. Recommended (though try a couple episodes before you drop the dough on the whole collection).』 『For the first time on Blu-ray!
Long ago, the advanced Tribe of Gold vanished from the vast universe. In the void left by their departure, the tyrannical Tribe of Silver ascended to rule, forcing mankind– the Iron Tribe – to the brink of extinction.
Now humanity wanders the cosmos in search of a savior. Prophesy has foretold of one who will labor for their freedoms, and on a planet of ruin, a champion is found. A feral boy named Age holds the destiny of their species in his hands and the untold power of the Tribe of Hero within.』
price：$25.99
Funimation Prod
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Its for everyone.) 『I am not a anima fan what so ever but i love this short series to death, its an all time fav for me.』
(A Decent Fighting Series Not No True Greatness For The Series At The End) 『Like the main editorial gives, the series does strongly have the same story scenario of the series Witchblade as the main fighters are female who have a unique power within them that gives them great abilities to fight their enemies but is also a two-edged sword meaning that the power within will also destroy them as well. The series protagonists seem to be evil demons with a hunger to devour humans and also blend in with them as well hiding until they can strike and feed again thus requiring the service of the Claymores the earlier mentioned females with inner demons in them that give them incredible fighting abilities but also has a serious drawback, if the Claymores use their inner demons abilities to much or give into the their inner demon they themselves will become demons themselves. Like with a lot of recent anime series you'll have the usual shadow group that seems to be an ally of the Claymores but have their own secret agendas as well as vague enemies as well, so in all most of the story-plot will lack any real originality to the show. The series is extremely gory so it's definitely not meant for young children and there will be very dark adult situations in some episodes(No Nudity or hentai scenes though), the animation shows greatly with the bloody fight scenes in the like so if you've seen the series Berserk or Witchblade than expect the same bloody scenes here as well. The animation is decent but nothing to really shout about similar in detail like the series Gilgamesh, and the voice cast for both the Japanese and English crew while entertaining don't really make any of the characters really endear themselves to you. The series is a nice sister collection to the Witchblade series but doesn't match up to the entertainment quality of the other series though. So is it worth getting for someones anime collection?, if you really liked Witchblade or Berserk than yes the series is pretty good for you but for any true originality don't hold your breath....』
(Great series. Finally!) 『This is a solid series. It has a definite beginning, middle and an ending. The basic storyline is reminiscent of Blood: The Last Vampire and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. The protagonist is not quite human and must hunt his/her own kind, for pay. Along the way, he/she must fight to control the beast and remain human.
The storyline is excellent. I was really surprised that this series did not turn into a fight-of-the-week action adventure. For the first 2/3 of the series, until around episode 18, the plot details about the world, people and personality of Clare, a Claymore. The writers did a great job of fleshing out the heroes and villains, so you do not get the typical one-dimensional portrayals. Actually some of the villains are fairly sophisticated in their behavior, with levels beyond the purely good/purely evil. And the heroes are not always pure of heart either. The last 1/3 of the series adds A LOT of action, which seem a bit rushed. I wish they had used those episodes to give more background into How the Claymores and the Yoma came about. The visuals were pretty good. You did not notice as much of the recycled animation that happens in other anime. My only gripe, other than the pacing of the last 1/3, was the character design. Every single Claymore had blond hair. They all also had a standard uniform. The only variation was in the haircut. So at times, with the exception Clare, I had no idea who was doing what.
Overall, an A- for the effort and delivery.』
(Great anime) 『Claymore stand itself from the rest of the current anime's out there in the fact that is darker, the story is compelling girls turn into hybrid against their will, to fight monsters, the real struggle is whether they can keep their humanity during their lifetime, it is packed with good action set in the middle age.
I enjoyed this anime very much it is one of my favorites.
Only thing I would have like to get is a poster or more art.』
(Great adult anime) 『The storyline is quite interesting based on the race of Claymores, half-breed females (and some males) who are basically humans contaminated with monster DNA. They travel from town to town ridding it of the monsters for a fee. That is only the stage for the relationship that is built with a few normal humans and the drama of the betrayal from within. There is distrust all around and each claymore is basically alone. All the while they fight to hold back and control the inner beast that they need to use to survive. Don't want to give away too much here. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The artistry is excellent. This moving brings is like a cross between Witchblade: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] and Rozen Maiden - Box Set, but both of those are better than this one.
On the negative side costing it a star, the gore is excessive with heads and limbs flying everywhere pretty much all the time and there are some characters that go overboard on the profanity to a point that is ridiculous. While both can help add needed emotion and drama, this seems to be more excessive than any other anime I have seen.』 『A brutal scourge stalks the land. Yoma, monsters driven by a hunger satisfied by only one quarry– Humanity. The dark breed knows but a singular foe: Claymore. Human-Yoma hybrids of extraordinary strength and cunning, the Claymores roam from skirmish to skirmish delivering salvation by the edge of a blade. Thus begins the twisting tale of Clare, one such sister of the sword driven by pain inboth victory and defeat. A child silent and suffering hidden in her past, Clare’s march toward vengeance unfolds along a path marked by violence, solitude and scorn. In a land where even the predator is prey, the haunted hearts of hunter and hunted alike wear the scars of the age.』
price：$15.98
VIZ VIDEO
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good price) 『I bought this as a gift and the price was much lower that others I looked at; free shipping was a big plus too.』
(Bleach Boxed Set) 『I bought this set for my son for Christmas.
I know nothing about it, but he LOVED it and was very happy with the gift.』
(Good series, but wish the bonus features were stronger) 『Bleach: The Entry Season Two box set is a five disc set that contains twenty-one episodes. The first four discs contain four episodes and bonus features, while the fifth disc contains five episodes and bonus features.
On the first disc, there are four extras. The first extra is "Production Art," which is nineteen pages of line art of the characters that appear on this disc. The second feature is "Manga Preview," which includes ads for Bleach and other Shonen Jump manga titles, as well as an ad for Shonen Jump magazine. The next feature is "Clean Ending," which is a textless version of the first closing theme that appears in this box set. The final extra on the disc is "Shonen Jump Home Video," which contains previews for Naruto, Hikaru no Go, and One Piece.
The second disc has production art, which is eighteen pages of line art of the characters, locations, and weapons that appear on this disc. The "Manga Preview" and the "Shonen Jump Home Video" extras are exactly the same as the features that appear on disc one. The "Clean Ending" on this disc is a textless version of the second ending that appears in this box set.
The production art of disc three is fifteen pages of line art of the characters that appear on this disc. The "Manga Preview" and the "Shonen Jump Home Video" extras are exactly the same as the features that appear on disc one. The "Clean Ending" has the same song as the ending that appears on disc two, but the animation is different.
The fourth disc has production art, which is fourteen pages of line art of the characters and weapons that appear on this disc. The "Manga Preview" highlights some different titles than the feature that appeared on the previous three discs. The "Shonen Jump Home Video" feature is exactly that same as what appeared on the previous three discs. The "Clean Ending" has the same song as discs two and three, but the animation is unique.
On the fifth disc, the production art consists of twenty pages of line art of the characters that appear on the disc. The "Manga Preview" is different from any of the manga previews that appeared on the previous four discs. There are two different endings in the "Clean Ending" feature. The first is the same song that appeared on discs two through four, but the animation is unique from the previous three discs it appeared on. The second clean ending is a textless version of the third ending song that appeared in this box set. The "Shonen Jump Home Video" feature on this disc includes previews for Bleach the Movie and Naruto the Movie. The final feature of this disc is "Bonus: Behind the Scenes of Bleach." This is a roughly twenty-one minute feature of interviews with some of the English dub cast (the voices for Rukia, Renji, Byakuya, and Hanataro are interviewed). This final feature is definitely the best bonus feature in the whole set.
While I knew to expect the repetition of bonus features on this set after seeing the first season box set, I was still a little disappointed. Like with the first season set, perhaps Viz Media should have considered putting the extras on only one or two of the discs to minimize the repetition. And I still wonder why textless versions of the opening aren't included as bonus features in either set. Even though I'm a little disappointed by the bonus features, I would still recommend this box set to anyone who is a fan of the Bleach anime series.』
(Instantly one of my favorite seasons) 『Pretty much like my first review, the second season of Bleach was something to look forward to. And I can honestly say that season 2 is an instant favorite of mine. This season shows, for those who have watched or bought the first season, Ichigo and his friends stepping into the spirt realm to save Rukia from execution. Along the way, they encounter the Soul Reaper captains of the Soul Society on their way to save her. Again, each episode I watched got better and better; made it worth putting in the other discs because your need of wanting to know whats going to happen nexts starts kicking in. Introducing the Soul Reaper captains was cool and I already like about 4 of the captains because they pretty much stand for the defintion of "bad-ass". I highly recommend this season box set for all anime fans. Bleach is one anime worth watching.』
(2nd season.) 『I saw these episodes months before i bought this. It was fun catching up on episodes that had been forgotten. This and season 3 are some of my favorites.』 『Ichigo and his friends make the perilous journey to the Soul Society and are promptly set upon by the guardians of the spirit world. As they dodge one foe after another, they gradually draw nearer their goal: to rescue Rukia from the tower cell where she awaits her death sentence. But their presence threatens the very order of the Soul Society itself, and they must face the ultimate opponents--the captains of the guard squads whose Spiritual Pressure is unmatched, even by Ichigo himself!
Special Features Include: * Bonus Materials: Behind the Scenes of BLEACH * Bilingual (Japanese&English) * Contains Episode 21-41 (Original and Uncut)』 『In the second season of the popular fantasy-adventureBleach, Ichigo,Chad, Ohime, Ishida, and Master Yoruichi the talking cat pass through the inter-dimensional portal linking Earth to the segregated world of the Soul Society. Lost souls are consigned to the run-down Rukon ("Drifting Spirit Town"), where Yoruichi obtains help from pyrotechnician Kukaku to get into the stronghold the Seireitei. Although the teen-agers have crossed space and time to rescue Rukia, no one knows where she's imprisoned--or where they are--in that city-sized compound. Ichigo and his new ally Ganju seize timid janitor Hanataro: He knows where Rukia is and secret ways to get there. Director Noriyuke Abe skillfully mixes overlapping movements, slow-motion, unusual camera angles, reverse colors, and black-and-white to heighten the drama of the sword fights between Ichigo's team and the bizarre-looking officers of the Soul Society. But the internal conflicts often prove more compelling than the external ones. Viewers learn why Chad never uses his awesome strength in his own interest; Ichigo discovers that he must use his sword as an ally, rather than as a tool. By submitting to Zangetsu, the spirit of the sword, he acquires greater power. ButBleachnever stays too serious for too long: Ichigo and Ganju squabble, even in dire straights, and an overhead shot of Ichigo fleeing a squad of Soul Reapers looks like a table-top Pac-Man game.The satisfying balancee of comedy, adventure, and well-choreographed battles has madeBleacha smash hit in Japan and America. (Rated "Teen," suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol use.)--Charles Solomon』
price：$22.49
Funimation
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great show! For anime fans or not...) 『This is the only other full series done by Shinchiro Watanabe besides Cowboy Bebop. Much like Bebop, this show appeals to a much broader audience than just anime fans. With a blend of hip-hop and pop culture, in what would seem a jarring combination with Edo era Japan, you quickly will find yourself immersed and wanting to see what will happen next. The series wraps up nicely in a climactic three part episode as well. Definitely worth the watch!』
(A spicy dish served up hot) 『It has been several years (five to be exact) since I watched "Samurai Champloo," and while I always knew it as good I somehow forgot that it is in fact one of the greatest anime series ever produced.
"Champloo" is an Okinawan word (more properly pronounced champuru) meaning "mix" or "blend," and is most often applied to traditional food dishes such as "Goya Champloo" or "Stir-fried Champloo." It's basically a mixed stir-fry with a seemly infinite number of potential ingredient, and a very fitting description of Watanabe Shinichiro's "Samurai Champloo."
An eclectic blend of ancient and modern, hip-hop and koto, and pretty much everything else thrown into the mix, this is a Japan where a wild swordfighter uses capoeira moves to slice and dice with a fury, an enormous man known as the Oni smashes skulls with his massive club, and two twin brothers compete in a match to graffiti Himeji castle. Watanabe is a heck of a chef, and manages to balance all these seemingly dissonant elements into a tasty dish that might even top his previous concoction Cowboy Bebop.
The story features a bookish but deadly ronin (Jin), a wild sword-swinging roustabout (Mugen) and a kooky but determined waitress (Fuu). The trio is pushed into an unhappy alliance, several times attempting to split up, yet always finding their destinies inexorably intertwined. Fuu leads them on a quest for the "Samurai who smells of Sunflowers," providing the McGuffin that keeps the story moving. Each episode changes in tone and character, moving effortlessly between comedy and drama, tragedy and action.
Each ingredient supports the flavor of the other perfectly, creating a variety of story possibilities that couldn't be found by following just one personality. Categorize "Samurai Champloo" as "hip-hop samurai" is too much of an easy dismissal; the series goes much deeper than that. Along with hip-hop music and culture, the series features Japanese history like the hidden Christian sects, and samurai movie mythology such as Miyomoto Musashi and the female ninjas kunoichi. Every episode is a surprise, and every episode had be glued to the screen in anticipation of what would come next.
Watanabe's trademark style is on fine display, with some of the most fluid animation you will ever see and a quick and flowing story punctuated with quiet moments of reflection. The story builds at a good pace, allowing all the characters to develop in time. With twenty-six episodes, there is plenty of time to build characterization and identity, and while Jin, Mugen and Fuu appear at first to be mere stereotypical genre characters, they deepen with each telling.
This boxset is a pretty sweet package for this amazing series. Produced by Geneon and released by Funimation, it has all twenty-six episodes on seven disks, each with its own slim case. There are four episodes per disk, meaning that no quality has been lost by squishing too many episodes on a single disk to save space. Inside each case is an essay or comments by one of the people who worked on the series, giving insight into how it was created and what goes into such a collaboration.
The only possibly thing I would have wished for this box set is that Funimation had double-packed the DVDs into the slim cases, as they have with most of their other series. With as many DVDs as I own, space can be a premium at my house and so the smaller the packaging the better. 』
(WELL DONE) 『Bought this as a gift for my son who is a big Anime fan and he is very happy with it. Also, the cost at Amazon is better than other sites we sometimes go to for great deals on Anime. When they say "Complete Collection" they are telling the truth.』
(Worth the money!) 『this thing is heka sick! If you're viewing the product than you know what im talking about! Once you start disc one, you're hooked even long after you're done with the set! Samurai Champloo left me and my friends wishing there was more just because thats how sick it is! Hardly any of it was predictable! Don't believe me? Youtube the first episode. There's plenty of action, cursing, blood and gore so this is deffinately "a guy's must see"! And amazon has this set the cheapest in price too!』
(Try Rurouni Kenshin instead) 『Not that I hate Funimation ,but this anime is pretty dumb.I mean the doesn't make much sense how it went. The series looks weird/dumb,Mugen is an disrace to samurai every where,I didn't get the ending,and Fuu is annoying.Overall try other great titles not the corny ones』 『Mugen’s a buck-wild warrior -- violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin -- mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can’t be any more different from one another, yet their paths cross when Fuu, a ditzy waitress, savesthem from being executed when they are arrested after a violent swordfight. Fuu convinces the two vagrant young men to help her find a mysterious samurai "who smells of sunflowers." And their journey begins』
price：$60.45
VIZ
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Band Of Seven Become Naraku's Pawn Of Seven) 『This season set completes my collection of these fantastic box season sets of this great show, unlike the previous season four box set this one for almost the entire set introduces us to a group of new enemies that Inu Yasha and the gang must defeat to continue with their final quest on finding and defeating the villainous Naraku. The Band Of Seven was a nice touch with the show giving us a collection of new enemies to dislike, loathe, and somewhat sympathize with throughout Inu Yasha's ordeal, out of all the band of seven that were my most favorite were Bankotsu and Jokotsu even though Naraku had resurrected the band of seven to engage Inu Yasha and his friends we see that Naraku's true objective is far more bigger than even Inu Yasha suspects. The fights between the band of seven against Inu Yasha, Koga, and Seeshomaru are exciting to watch and the episodes entertaining you won't really see to much of Naraku in this season set either except near the end for about two to three episodes. One thing as well not so much on the box set but if any hardcore fans of the show or manga are interested and I'm sure some already know this but they have started making new episodes called Inu Yasha Final Act and I'm definitely hoping that if VIZ Media starts putting these episodes out for the U.S. fans that for the dubbed they can hopefully get the original cast to play their roles again. So for all Inu Yasha fans rejoice as another season set has come for you to add to your home library..』
(BEST Inuyasha Season EVER... period!!!) 『I for one don't like a lot of anime; but only have a select few favorites... one being Inuyasha. That is because I like Inuyasha for it's unique story and great cast of characters; not to mention the style and genre the anime fits into my personallity!
I mean they don't call this show a fuedal fairy tale for nothing you know! That's why I love it so much! It has lots of sword swinging action in fuedal Japan, romance between the 3 key characters Inuyasha, Kikyo,&Kagome; and a bunch of LOL comedy with the other characters! Plus this Season 5 has the ever so awesome Band of 7 characters;&my favorite out of them is their infamous leader Bankotsu! Jakotsu is just a bisexual freak; LOL! :D
Season 5 of Inuyasha is without a doubt my favorite seasons of all time! There are too many episodes to call my favorites; but when it all boils down to picking the best ones it's just tough! To name a all of the best episodes/moments are: when we first meet Bankotsu&he takes his sword back from the lords castle, when Renkotsu hands over the jewl shards to Bankotsu, Miroku uses his wind tunnel in Mount Hakurai to save Sango from Kagura's demons, Inuyasha strikes Jakotsu down,&when a frightened Renkotsu gets his shards taken from Bankotsu! But without a doubt, the episodes with the whole battle of Inuyasha&Bankotsu will forever be known as the best;&then Naraku finally appears with his new body! Naraku then finally takes Kikyo's life; hey she saw it coming... (to all of the Kikyo haters, LOL)! :D
Plus I think it's just great to have the entire Inuyasha Seasons on DVD; since you don't have to worry about having them recorded on your old VHS tapes! That is because I'm a collector;&I love having DVD's of all of my favorite shows&movies!』
(I Luuuv the Inuyasha series) 『Ms. Rumiko's series rocks, I'm a fan of her work. Oh, and Sangos a total babe.
I just wish the entire story line, had been made, where Naraku finally gets whacked. Maybe they'll get to finish it with original English and Japanese voice over groups. Waiting for a sale to get last season made in series. It costs a lot. Bought this one (fortunately for me) on sale. If you got the money to spluge tho, hey go for. It's excellent Anime/Manga』
(I love this show!!) 『My season came quickly and in excellent condition, and all the disc's play beautifully. I love this show!』
(I LOVED THIS SEASON!) 『I LOVED THIS SEASON! I mainly liked it because of the Band of Seven. I LOVE THEM! Anyways...this season has a lot of action and makes you more addicted to the series, its a MUST buy!
This season is about Half-demon Inuyasha, modern-day schoolgirl Kagome and their companions that face their deepest fears and worst nightmares as their quest to find the Sacred Jewel shards continues. The deadly Band of Seven, a group of mercenaries executed for their crimes, have returned from the dead to wreak havoc, and Inuyasha is determined to stop them. But the battle leads them all to the sacred and mysterious Mount Hakurei, where a barrier not only renders demons, including Inuyasha, powerless, but also hides a terrible secret about their worst enemy: Naraku!
This box set has: the 27 episodes of season 5, bilingual (japanese&japanese) english subtitles, scene access menu, inuyasha special footage, and the textless ending.
YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS IF YOU ARE AN INUYASHA LOVER! You will not be disapointed! 』 『Half-demon Inuyasha, modern-day schoolgirl Kagome and their companions face their deepest fears and worst nightmares as their quest to find the Sacred Jewel shards continues. The deadly Band of Seven, a group of mercenaries executed for their crimes, have returned from the dead to wreak havoc, and Inuyasha is determined to stop them. But the battle leads them all to the sacred and mysterious Mount Hakurei, where a barrier not only renders demons, including Inuyasha, powerless, but also hides a terrible secret about their worst enemy Naraku!
Bilingual (Japanese and English) with English subtitles』 『The 5th season of Rumiko Takahashi's "feudal fairy tale"Inu Yashais the darkest, as the familiar characters confront questions of survival, death, and love. Naraku remains hidden, creating a new body for himself as his protective barrier was shattered at end of Season 3. Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Inu-Yasha spend most of these episodes battling the Band of Seven, a group of bloodthirsty mercenaries whom Naraku brought back from the dead with shards of the Sacred Jewel. More savage in death than they were in life, the seven zombies must be fought with strength and intelligence. But dangerous as they are, the Band of Seven are minor players. Naraku's schemes force Kagome and Inu-Yasha to acknowledge their feelings for each other--and even shed tears. Using others as pawns, Naruto succeeds in his monstrous plot, turning his human heart (the heart of Onigumo, the thief who loved Kikyo decades earlier), into a malevolent infant. But there's still plenty of time for comedy--Inu-Yasha and wolf-demon Koga squabble endlessly, and Miroku is still an unapologetic lecher. Although the shards of the Sacred Jewel play an important role, the mission to assemble them all is rarely mentioned. Presumably, that plotline will return in the two remaining seasons.The Deluxe Edition Box Set, which is limited to 15,000 copies, includes a hanging scroll of Sesshomaru.(Rated "Teen:" suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, alcohol use, brief nudity)--Charles Solomon』
price：$23.48
VIZ VIDEO
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Box set 1 is great...just forget box set 2) 『This is a great series that is similar to a battle of wits between Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis, Moriarty. In this case, its between L and Light as the modern day equivalents. The premise of the series is interesting, and this first box set has alot of cool twists and plot points. L is really the star of the show, and its his charm and quirks that make it fun. However, in all honesty, this series tanks in the 2nd half. (you can read my 2 star review of 2nd set at the 2nd box set page). Just watch this first half of this series, and then come up with an ending on your own. It will be better than what you get in Box Set 2.
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(Awesome) 『I got both Box Set 1 and 2 for my boyfriend for christmas, and we absolutely love it! The qaulity is wonderful and it is in English as well as Japanese, so you don't have to read subtitles =] If you are looking for a great storyline and easy to watch anime, I definitely suggest DeathNote =]』
(One of my favorite anime series) 『of all time. "Death Note" is about Light Yagami, a bored, highly-intelligent, 17-year-old high school student who is the son of a police chief. One day, Ryuk (a Shinigami - "death god"), who is also bored decides to drop a "Death Note" into the human realm. Any person's name who is written in the Death Note either dies, (which depends on whether the cause of death is specified or not.) Light discovers the "Death Note," and wants to become the "God of a New World." Under the alias"Kira", Light uses the note to kill off criminals and "bad people," but his new power quickly corrupts him.L Light begins to kill off law enforcement agents and anyone standing in the way of his goals.
The police and public doesn't know who Kira is, but Ryuzaki (aka L) is -- is a brilliant detective determined to stop Kira's killings and bring him to justice. The battle of wits between Kira and L is intense. The viewer is always left wondering who will outwit the other. But just when the intensity begins to sear, it's lightened unexpectedly with humor (like in the episode "Wager.")
I've already watched this box set more than three times, and replaying favorite episodes or moments from the show.
The episode "Makeshift," sums up the tension between Light and L.
Light asks L/Ryuzaki, staring in his eyes (with conviction), "Ryuzaki, Do you think I'm actually capable of becoming a murderer, Kira?" Light asks, "Even after I help you catch him? Do I seem like that kind of person to you?"
"Yes, you do," Ryuzaki replies calmly, "I've always thought so."
Afterward, the two begin fighting.
Seiyuu (Voice Actor) Brad Swaile strikes the perfect balance of the detestable, likeable faux-squeaky clean as Light Yagami, Alessandro Juliani does a brilliant job of portraying L, Shannon Chan-Knight does a wonderful job as "Misa Amani."
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(One of a kind.) 『So, this box set includes the first 20 episodes out of 37 of Death Note.
This anime is totally different than the one's I usually encountered and watched. It is a mystery/psychological/supernatural genre, the first that I watched in that genre. It is a really, really good series. The story is top-notch, and the production is great. It always has something to keep you at the edge of your seat, literally. It manages to grab my attention all the time, you don't encounter much anime that does that. Everything about it is great.
I dont' regret buying this because it is worthy to be on my collection. And the packaging is great.』
(Dramatic&Intelligent: A Battle of Justice) 『There are many quality anime's these days and as they keep coming out it seems only a very select few really have anything new to offer to the genre. Usually the cliche good versus evil with extremely intense action is the path of most anime's. Many of the Drama based anime's are set in a high school setting and/or are based toward the female audience retaining toward romance. Death Note defies all and steps outside the boundaries bringing something new, fresh and intellectual to the table... Depth. Caution, some spoilers ahead.
The main protagonist Light is introduced as a very intelligent young man and his character actually portrays that cunning very well. Later after coming into possession of the Death Note and in complete understanding of it's abilities he still remains clever enough to keep his true identity hidden while under the persona of Kira. You truly find yourself torn as to whether Light's intentions are pure or sinister as he first uses his power against the 'evil' in the world but later he begins using it to save his own skin. Watching his character slowly progress into something darker was truly an intense roller coaster all on it's own, but the inclusion of L only stresses the situation and twists the plot.
L (yes as in the letter), is an odd, mysterious man whom for years has solved many crimes without ever showing his face. L comes off as extremely eccentric, collected yet maddened by his own intellect. Though he and Light are contrasted as opposites on outward appearances the two are in fact one in the same as far as cunning and intelligence. It is these two characters that drive the series with the Death Note simply being the link that forces them to a battle of wits. This is easily one of the best rivalries I have ever seen in a anime and consistently found myself on the edge of the seat each time the two interacted with one another.
The Death Note could use a bit of describing as well. It is a journal made by and originally owned by a God of War. The possessor needs only write a persons name in it while picturing the persons face and seconds later the person dies. One can also choose how the being dies and even decide when and control the persons actions up to their untimely demise. Further more the God of War that previously owned the Death Note is bound to any human that possess' the Death Note and follows him or her around and is only visible to those who touch the Death Note.
All in all it should be obvious that I was impressed with the series. The character interaction between Light and L is very intense and the game of cat and mouse portrayed is a nail biting suspense unlike any anime I have ever seen. The plot is thick with numerous twists as well as various interesting characters and a good deal of action to keep the storytelling intense. Simply a great anime that should be at the top of every anime fans must own list. I would also advise getting the second set with this, you'll end up buying it anyways. A very dark, very well written and extremely well acted anime that for a person who has watched hundreds of animes can honestly say this may well be the best of the best.』 『A 5-disc box set containing the first 20 episdoes of Death Note!
Meet Light Yagami, a brilliant but bored high school student whose life is changed when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami, or god of death, named Ryuk. When Light discovers that any human whose name is written in the book dies, he vows to use its power to rid the world of evil. But every action has its consequences, and Light soon finds himself in a life or death battle of wits with the mysterious genius detective called L. Humanity itself becomes the battleground to determine what form of justice will prevail!
Bilingual (English/Japanese)』 『Some teenagers walk around with a chip on their shoulder: Light Yagami, the alienated hero of the macabre fantasy-adventureDeath Note(2006) has aShinigami(god of death) named Ryuk hovering over his shoulder. Although he's one of the top-ranked high school students in Japan, Light is repulsed by the lack of justice he sees in the world--until he finds Ryuk's notebook, the Death Note. If anyone writes the name of a human in the book, that person dies minutes later. After testing the Death Note's powers, Light launches a grandiose vigilante campaign to rid the world of criminals to create his vision of a perfect society. But the baffling string of deaths inevitably attracts the attention of the police, who turn the case over to the secretive master crime solver known only as L. Although he's as brilliant as he is arrogant, Light finds himself hard-pressed by L in their deadly game of cat and mouse. He tries to use Misa, a teen idol who's acquired her own Death Note andShinigami, to destroy L, but is outfoxed by his nemesis. To ensure Light does nothing without his knowledge, L has them handcuffed together. Although it begins slowly,Death Notegets better with each installment, as the stakes grow higher in the duel of wits between Light and L. Director Tetsuro Araki plays up their physical differences: Light is cool, handsome and well-groomed; slovenly L seems to think with his twitchy bare feet as well as his redoubtable brain. Neither character is particularly likeable initially, but they become intriguing as the viewer gets to know them. (Rated Teen+ Older Teen, suitable for ages 15 and older: grotesque imagery, violence, violence against women, tobacco use)--Charles Solomon
price：$8.49
Funimation Prod
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The dark tournament ends) 『The story is a little slow after the tournament is over.However there is some excitement.yuske is kidnapped by 3 humans and demons are close to having full access to human world.This season prepares the way for yuseke to become even more powerful.』
(My favorite part of the series) 『This is in my opinion the best part of the entire series as it is about the most action-packed part, with Teams Urameshi and Toguro bringing in the final bouts of the Dark Tournament, the entire Toguro team being Monstrously strong, and cunning versus the underdogs Team Urameshi who have yet to face such a ruthless enemy under such overwhelming odds, and both sides have a few tricks to unveil making for an exciting end to a deadly competition.』
(It's Yu Yu Hakusho I Mean Come On!!!) 『well basically this is the continuation and resolution of the dark tournament finals and then the story of the previous spirit detective turned rogue. if you're a fan of yu yu hakusho why wouldn't you get all four seasons. if you're looking for an anime that is big on fighting, comedy and are not afraid of some coarse language this is for you. i not only recommend this set but the first 2 and the coming 1 on jan 13, i already have it pre-ordered. yu yu hakusho is one of the best animes because it actually has a storyline and plot that have you wanting more and because it is action packed as well. get the whole set, you wont be sorry』
(Love it) 『I love this series and I like the fact that the dvds are uncut, I get to see the parts they didn't show on cartoonnetwork』
(The Beginning of the End) 『The season 3 box set starts off with the remainder of the Dark Tournament as Hiei has an extremely destructive and entertaining battle with the powerful Bui. Then Kuwabara has a rather strange fight with ELder Toguro with Kuwabara defeating him in a very improvised way.Then comes the final duel between Spirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi and his Demon nemesis Younger Toguro who gives Yusuke the fight of his life.The battle is raw and violent however finishing in a quiet graceful manner. After Toguro is defeated everyone resumes their usual lives but Yusuke is then taken hostage by 3 teenagers with strange psychic abilities, this however was just friendly training as a new threat emerges that has been hiding in the shadows for some time. A group of 7 psychics wants to bring in the age of Apocalypse for the human race and have demons storm the living world in mass through a permanent tunnel connecting the two worlds. The leader of this movement is former Spirit Detective Shinobu Sensui who has gone renegade. Despite Yusuke's immense power Sensui renders Yusuke completely useless and outclassed with Sensui powering up to S class beyond anything Spirit World can handle and mere minutes from having a stable tunel into the demon world. Yusuke will also have to face death a second time as the fallen hero claims his life in battle and his friends although powered with motivation have little chance to even survive an encounter with the renegade spirit detective......All in all the final of the dark tournament is very entertaining and fun to watch to top that off you are introduced to the most viscious of all the villains in YuYuHakusho (Never satisfied Never full They eat with grubby hands until nothing is left but piss)-Shinobu Sensui who gives the YYH gang the worst beating of their lives and then some. The Chapterblack saga is without question the best of all the sagas and you get to see it begin here.』 『The Dark Tournament has come down to a final grudge match and Yusuke’s full wrath is unleashed as a friend’s blood stains the arena floor. But there will be no time for rest or recovery as kidnapping follows victory and further intrigue threatens the boundary between worlds. A tunnel is being carved, one which completed will lay waste to the World of the Living. There are seven who seek an age of destruction and chaos, and hero must battle fallen hero.』 『The third season of the popular fantasy-adventureYu Yu Hakushobegins with the conclusion of the "Dark Tournament" storyline, as Yusuke dukes it out with the mighty demon Toguro the Younger. Toguro morphs into an over-muscled monster who makes the Incredible Hulk look scrawny; Yusuke unleashes his incredible spiritual power. Their duel takes almost five episodes to reach its conclusion. The "Dark Tournament" saga felt a lot like aDragon Ball Zadventure, with characters screaming challenges, ramping up their powers, and punching each other through stone walls. And likeDragon Ball Z, the tone was light enough that no one really minded if characters who were killed in action didn't stay dead. But as the new "Black Chapters Saga" story arc gets underway, the tone ofYu Yu Hakushogrows darker and more violent: humans are being tormented and slaughtered, not just bizarre-looking demons. Koenma summons Yusuke to resume his duties as Spirit Detective. Humans in one part of Tokyo have begun manifesting strange and dangerous spiritual powers, including creating weird alternate dimensions or "Territories." Working with the deformed Toguro the Elder and six recruits, Sensui, Yusuke's predecessor as Spirit Detective, is building a tunnel between the Human Realm and the Demon Realm. Repulsed by the cruelty he witnessed on the Black Chapters, a Spirit Realm tape of humanity's evil deeds, Sensui has decided to destroy mankind by unleashing monstrously powerful demons. Naturally, only Yusuke and the members of Team Urameshi can prevent this disaster. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, profanity, alcohol and tobacco use.)--Charles Solomon
(57. Beneath Bui's Armor, 58. Wielder of the Dragon, 59. The Shadow of Elder Toguro, 60. Sakyo's Proposal, 61. Yusuke vs. Toguro, 62. Toguro's Full Power, 63. Yusuke's Despair, 64. Toguro's Desire, 65. Out With a Bang, 66. Toguro's Wish, 67. Return to the Living World, 68. Setting the Trap, 69. The Power of Taboo, 70. Genkai's Ruse, 71. The Tunnel, 72. The Reader, 73. The Doctor's Disease, 74. Sleep, Doctor, Sleep, 75. Caught in the Rain, 76. Kuwabara: Awakening, 77. Sensui's Fall, 78. Divide and Conquer, 79. The Human Race, 80. Moving Target, 81. Let the Games Begin, 82. If You Could Play Forever, 83. Game Over, 84. Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest)』
price：$18.49
Funimation
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Just more amazment) 『if you like this show, you'll buy this regardless of what any review says. How can you NOT!? Probably shouldnt buy season 6 without seeing the rest :)』
(YES!) 『Yes! I am absolutely in love with Degrassi. Season 6 is such a great one!』
(Season 6 is the best) 『In the sixth season of Degrassi, here are some things that happen. Sean Cameron returns, it deals with illegal street car racing, drug addiction murder, posing on the internet and the internet stalker, panic attacks Jimmy having trouble with sex, Ellie gets a job at the newspaper core in college and starts dating her boss, Alex and her mom have trouble with paying rent for the apartment and Alex decides to strip for money, a teacher harasses Derek, Marco gets depressed with Dylan leaving and gets obsessed with gambling, Emma fears she is pregnant, Darcy and spinner break up and darcy hooks up with peter, Another school called Lakehurst start a fight with degrassi and the main student they have a problem with is J.T. New characters on the show is Mia Jones, Damian Hayes, Johnny Dimcaro and Jesse Stefanovic. Ellie, Marco, Paige, and Dylan are in college, Toby has been droped to recuring status, Joey and angela jeremiah have left the show, Jimmy, Spinner and Ashley are stuck at degrassi.』
(I really like this series) 『I cannot wait until the next release. I love DeGrassi. If you do not have cable or missed any episodes this is a great way to sell all episodes.』
(Degrassi) 『this is a great dvd. i love this show, and this is just another great season』 『The intensity is off the charts in the sixth season and Degrassi Community school will never be the same!
Nobody is prepared for the drama that threatens to tear people apart. Paige panics as the pressures of school start to crush her. Alex makes a choice she has to hide from her friends...but there are bills that must be paid. Darcy's bold online presence results in an unexpected and alarming visit offline. Sex, drugs and rock&roll take a hard toll on weak hearts. And as the flames of real life start to nip at all involved...the gang loses one of their own.』
price：$23.99
Funimation
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wonderful) 『I had a little trouble getting my shipment. I put in a call after tracking my product and found that it was delivered, but I never received my product. I put a call into customer service and explain the situation, they were very helpful and took very good care of me. On the second try I received my product within the delivery time quoted to me. There was nothing wrong with the product. I would definitely order again from Amazon, their customer care service is what more companies should strive to have within their companies.』
(Great) 『I don't normally read anime, but this particular one just caught my eye one day and when I saw that it had been made into a show, I quickly snatched that up, too.
A story about a young girl who meets this mysterious family and quickly learns that everyone in the entire family turns into animals from the zodiac, when touched by a person of the opposite sex.
A unique story line that keeps you waiting to see what happens next. My only disappointment was realizing that the show was made when the book series was about half-way through. So, you don't get to see the actual book ending (which was my favorite part). But, if you have never read the books (or even if you have) it's still worth checking this out.』
(Great Set.) 『not too much difference what others have said. this dvd set is a great set to watch. it does have a little humor on some parts which is great.』
(A hidden gem!) 『This series has a humorous side that is hilarious most of the time but occasionally annoying. However, the serious side more than makes up for these shortcomings. If you are looking for a complex plot or lots of action then pass on this series. If you like an emotional, character driven story then this one is for you. Almost every episode has affirmations, tidbits of wisdom and touching scenes. And that's because the series is really about the healing process people who have suffered from tragedies, abuse, etc. go through on the road to recovery and even how to live life. This is one of those hidden little gems that, once found, sparkle so brightly in the sunlight.』
(Fruits Basket) 『The price was reasonable (cheaper at other online stores), though I do not like the way they do not describe what "Veridian" meant, and ended up with an entire extra set of the first collection of Fruits Basket. I am happy with the delivery time, it was very quick, but the condition of the DVD boxes was uspetting. All of the center pieces that click the discs in place are broken. I am not happy about that.』 『The Sohmas are a family cursed, a curse which has led to their isolation for generations. When any single member of the family is embraced by a person of the opposite gender, they transform into an animal from the Chinese Zodiac! The Sohma’s have managed to keep this embarrassing little secret hidden for many, many years…
That is, until young Tohru Honda stumbles into their life. Inspiring some and infuriating others, Tohru manages to turn life in this most unusual household upside down as Zodiac rivals clash. But above all, she must promise to keep their secret as one of her own… Or face the consequences!
Stills fromFruits Basket(Click for larger image)
』 『Fruits Basket(the name refers to a children's game similar to "The Farmer in the Dell") has all the elements of a classicshojo(girl's) series: a sweetly domestic heroine, unconventional living arrangements, and two romantic candidates--one exquisitely gentle, the other hiding a heart of gold beneath a thorny exterior. Sixteen-year-old orphan Tohru Honda has been living in a tent when she meets the Sohma family. Handsome, intelligent Yuki is the most popular boy in school; his older cousin Shigura is a pulp novelist; Kiyo, another cousin, is a hot-tempered, red-haired martial artist. Members of the Sohma family labor under a curse: when embraced by a member of the opposite sex, they turn into animals from the Chinese zodiac: Yuki becomes a rat; Shigure, a dog; Kiyo, a cat. (According to legend, the cat failed to attend the feast held by Buddha at which the animals of the zodiac were chosen, but Tohru adores cats.) After short time, they return to human form--naked. The set-up owes a lot toRanma 1/2, butFruits Basketis a schmaltzy romantic comedy, not a martial-arts farce.
Tohru moves into this weird household and wins everyone's heart by cooking, cleaning, and keeping their secret. She also functions as an in-house Dear Abby, helping all the Sohmas with their emotional problems, which grow increasingly sentimental as the series progresses. Adolescent girls are clearly the target audience forFruits Basket. (Unrated, suitable for age 13 and older, violence, mild profanity, minor risqué humor, tobacco use)--Charles Solomon』
price：$17.49
Viz Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (the last instalment of a good anime series) 『Death note is one of the good anime shows that does not lose your interest in the second season And it ends like it should.Some new people show up some are very short lived If you watched the first season you got to get this one.』
(Wow!) 『The series finally gets going and the (expletive deleted) hits the fan! I won't mention any plot but lets say you get a lot more shock than with the first half. Unlike several other series, this one builds up and delivers as promised. I enjoyed the series so much more than the live action movie. Highly recommended if you like high intensity dramatic anime series!』
(Dreadful 2nd half to the story) 『The Deathnote started out as a great series, but this page is specifically for "Box Set 2", not Box set 1. Having said that, I'm amazed by the number of people on here who list this box set at 4 or 5 stars. Really? Really?! Do you want to rethink that? The premise of the show is very interesting, and the crux of the plot is the interesting cat and mouse routine between L and Light. This is where the show shines. And this is pretty much what Box Set 1 is about. Oh man, does this show tank in the 2nd half.
So here are the specific problems. SPOILER ALERT!! DON'T READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE SHOW. First of all, this may be the most confusing series of all time. It makes the intricacies and plot lines of LOST look simple by comparison. You can follow the twists and turns in the first half of the story. By the end of the series, it was practically impossible to follow. I mean, a second Kira? Interesting. Shinigami eyes...even more interesting! OK, apparently that wasn't enough. Lets add a third Kira to the mix, and then a fourth...and a fifth. Pretty soon everyone is getting in on the action. Eventually Lights Dad gets Shinigami eyes?! It just got ridiculous. The blase nature in which everyone on the task force finds out there are Gods of death, and it isn't even discussed at all. They could have had some interesting convos about the implications of such a huge revelation. But no mention. Secondly, the number of rules in the Deathnote are ridiculous. The premise of the show is smart if you can keep the deathnote down to a certain number of fairly logical rules. However, the rules really start to get confusing and ridiculous. The show really jumped the shark when Light is standin in the forest and relinquishes note to Ryuk, then tell him to give to Rem (why does Ryuk have to follow your orders?), and then Rem gives to him. And this did some kind of "refresh" or something? Just so confusing and dumb. You apparently can forgot all the things you've done by getting rid of the note, but apparently you can "lend it" to other people. And just for "flavor", they introduce 2 rules each episode between part 1 and 2 of the episode ( a total of 70+ rules for the deathnote?!). Even though many are not relevant to the plot, its overwhelming and confusing to see all of them listed. In addition, The shinigami aren't supposed to help their humans, but Ryuk practically bends over for Light. And at one point he outright lies about the Notebooks abilities to L, after L discovers the Notebook with the rest of his team. I felt bad for L, in that he never had a chance in this show. 2 Kiras working against him, plus 2 shinigami against him also? Ryuk doesn't like being watched by cameras (even though he is invisible and cant be seen), so he helps Light by telling him he is being watched and the locations of the cameras. Yes, that's quite "neutral" Ryuk. But the worst and weakest plot point was Ryuk lying to the face of L, regarding what its capable of. He had no obligation to lie on behalf of Light. One of the dumbest things in the show though was when Rem decides to die for Amane. I mean, you have actual Gods here, so you think if they "love" a person, it would be an interesting or noble character. Amane is an immature and evil moron. Shes ready to kill friends at a drop of a hat, an obsessed with Light. A totally week and insane character with no backbone. This is someone worth dying for. One shinigami (Gelus) already died for her, and now Rem considers her worth dying for?! Yeah right. Rem kills L, even though its Light who is clearly the evil guy and has threatened Amane already. Hey Rem...newsflash, not only is Amane not worth giving up your immortal life over...but the one guy who can probably stop Light, is the one you just killed. Don't you think by taking yourself out of the picture, that mr evil genius (Light), will now be able to kill Amane if he wants? And he already threatened her with that. How smart is that? And with a whole story that is based on a hero and nemesis, you would think that the finale should be the final showdown between the two. Nope. They kill off L midway, and replace him with two other detectives. By the way, speaking of detective work..L manages to close in on Kira in a matter of months, and then when Light takes over the role of L, 6 yrs later, they still haven't caught Kira. Hmm...i wonder why?! Light was so smart before. But now, with L out of the way, and Light taking over as the new L, the group cant find Kira. Hmm...what a coincidence! Worst detectives ever. The bottomline is that L was a very charming and interesting character and the strength of the entire series. The story never recovers after his cheap and poorly written death. The show had promise, but way to many problems.
The first 5 discs are an "A". The rest of the series is an "F". As a whole , sadly the series tanks because of convoluted plot and utter confusion of second half of the story. They could have had the story be a cat and mouse chase between L and Light all the way to the final episode, and maybe even had Rem end up helping L ( maybe even have Rem be a nemesis against Ryuk once he was no longer tied to Amane, after he made her "forget". Lots of possibilities with Rem, instead of making Rem become the dopey killer of L and then kill herself). And after all good people (L, and his entire task force, etc) that Light killed, they couldn't have come up with a better ending. How about (since apparently Ryuk can lie as to whats true and not in the Death note), you find out he lied about the part where you "never go to heaven or hell". How about the final scene is Light in hell, or some ohter type of "Twilight Zone" ending? The intelligence and "out of the box" thinking of the first half of this series, is totally lacking in the 2nd box set.』
(Awesome DVD) 『I got both Box Set 1 and 2 for my boyfriend for christmas, and we absolutely love it! The qaulity is wonderful and it is in English as well as Japanese, so you don't have to read subtitles =] If you are looking for a great storyline and easy to watch anime, I definitely suggest DeathNote =]』
(Light is the character you love to hate....) 『The last episodes of Death Note. It features the deaths of three major characters from the first DN season because of Light(Kira's) actions. As a result, Light is appointed lead the Japanese Task Force team in charge of chasing Kira. (Ironic, isn't it?)
The pacing is uneven, after a vacuum is created with the death of these major characters. It picks up a bit, after Light is forced to match wits with two proteges of L: Near and Mellow. Each protege carries different characteristics of L's personality: Near is cold, calculating and logical; Mello is addicted to chocolate, a risk-taker, and willing to take any means necessary to solve the case. The ending for me was a good one, though not perfect. I was glad that Light got what was coming to him in the end.
What bothered me is that how everyone trusts Light. Women give into his every command (because of his charm and good looks), while others trust him because of his background. He's just pure evil.
FEATURES: This box set has four DVDs with 17 episodes on disks 1-4. There are interviews with the additional English dub casts on these disks (you cand guess who it is depending on which illustration is featured on the top of the DVD. The fifth "bonus" disk features interviews with the Japanese voice cast.
OPENING AND CLOSING CREDITS: I love the music of DEATH NOTE, and find the opening of the series particularly fitting: (Japanese "Death Metal" played by MAXIMUM THE HORMONE at the beginning and ending credits.) The opening&closing credits are also visually stunning, and I find myself watching and rewatching them over and over again.』 『Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 04/14/2009 Run time: 400 minutes Rating: Nr』
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