Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Where's Savage Dragon?) 『Wow, it's hard to believe this piece of garbage finally got a DVD release, while Savage Dragon doesn't? Where are all the good shows that used to be on USA cartoons in the 90's? Sure, if you like 90's cartoons this is a good one, but not nearly as good as Phantom 2040 or even the American Street Fighter cartoon.』
(WildC.A.T.S) 『Was just as I remember it from the TV series, fun and follows the comic a bit also. The animation is good, not great, but good for it's time and budget. A must have for all those WildCATS fans :)』
(I cant believe I wasted my money on this garbage!) 『Wow, I didnt even make it through two episodes. Worse than that, I wasted about $40 on the thing. Oh well, live and learn. The animation is subpar at best, and the dialogue is terribly cliche'd. The animation on the 80's Dungeons&Dragons cartoon is a million times better. Too bad, because Jim Lee is a great comic book guy.』
(An Old cartoon DVD) 『I as "over the top" pleased with Amazon's service. I would HIGHLY recommend then to anyone. Very Pleased.........』
(wild) 『was nice to finally see the show, you can see why it got cancelled thou well worth a watch thou』 『Jim Lee fans...your wait is over. This art box contains the complete series in a collectible art box. 10,000 years ago, amidst a war that spanned millennia, the Kherubim and Daemonites crashed on the planet Earth. While the Kherubim assimilated, the Daemonites carried their plans of domination underground, until which time they could resurface and conquer not only Earth… but the entire galaxy. Now… the time has come, necessitating the Kherubim and their descendants to emerge, mobilize and form the Covert Action Teams (WildC.A.T.S). Their mission: to fight the evil Daemonite forces and ensure the safety and sovereignty of the planet. Watch how it begins andends as Warblade, Zealot, Grifter, Spartan, Voodoo, Maul, and Void go head to head with Lord Helspont and the evil Daemonites to determine the fate of the universe.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Save time, buy the manga instead.) 『As an anime, it is alright. However, the manga is much better than the anime. I am not a "manga only" snob, but this anime in particular is fairly watered down compared to the manga, and there are two episodes out of 26 that are recap episodes. I cried at multiple points in the manga, but the anime didn't grab me quite as much because the backstory wasn't all there. I do have to say that the english voice acting is believable and acceptable though. If you liked the manga, it is worth checking out once, but I would suggest just watching the episode once online on one of the many websites that stream the episodes or just rent it or something.
It is nice to see Chii "alive" and it does have the cute factor, but it is lacking in depth. The manga however is my favorite of all time, so give it a shot!』
(the lolicom-persocom) 『This CLAMP movie plays the Lolicom card to the hilt: an excruciatingly cute-and-innocent woman-child is ...exposed to many not-so-innocent situations. Technically, you cannot call it Kidporn, since she is an android. Will her little cybernetic heart eventually find love and happiness from a clueless young yokel ? From the opening credits, we are led to expect a heartwarming - if kinky - love story, with a happy ending. Instead of that, we are treated to a dark and convoluted whodunit ("it" being the innocent cutie), along with somewhat uncomfortable allusions ( husbands neglecting their wives for computer "yummies" ). Some sequences also border on the supernatural genre. The conclusion is hard and sobering: humans and androids ( read: Japanese and Gaijin ) are indeed different -as men are from Mars and women from Venus. We can coexist only if we know what each can do and not do. Blind love only brings heartaches. Some will accept the differences and love anyway... An engrossing movie, with interesting definitions of love, but expect no sweetness other than eye candy.』
(A decent box set) 『This set collects the seven individually-released Chobits DVDs and puts them into one package. The set also includes a soundtrack CD (Chobits: Character Song Collection).
The extras on the DVDs were OK, but nothing overly spectacular. But compared to some anime DVDs I've seen recently, there's more in the way of special features on these discs than on DVD releases for other anime properties.
The Character Song Collection is a decent soundtrack CD, although I would recommend the two soundtrack CDs (one with a black cover, the other with a white cover) over this one, especially since the audio CD included here does not have the opening credits song.
If you're a fan of Chobits, this set is definitely worth it.』
(Cute anime!) 『Without spoiling it... There's some sexual undertones here, but there are balanced out by the "innocence" of the main male human character. However, sexuality is not trashy in this anime, in fact, it is something to be reserved for the right person ... the "one for me." And when any other person attempts to exploit sexuality, Chi (and Dark Chi) go into defense mode. Anyhow, it's the future and humans can have pers-o-com (sp?) companions, but Chi is different and more advanced.
Worth the watch = yes.』
(FANTASTIC.) 『TO MAKE THE LONG STORY SHORT, BUY THIS BOX SET AND BELIEVE ME YOU WON'T REGRET IT.』 『In the near future, personal computers take the form of toys figures, animals or even people, called Persocons (persocons actually means PC or personal computer in Japanese). Hideki Motosuwa is a poor student who failed his entrance exams to get into college. So, Hideki is forced to move to the city, get a job, and attend cram school in hopes of passing the next college entrance exam. He of course, wants a Persocon for himself, but is way too poor to afford one. One day, while passing a building, He finds a Persocon in a trash heap. However, his new find doesn't seem to be like the others he's heard about. She doesn't seem to have any operating system at all, and only says "Chii". As Hideki learns more about his Persocon (aptly named "Chii"), he finds that she is not of any known type, and most likely some sort of homemade model. He also learns of the rumor of the "Chobits", Persocons with the ability to think for themselves, instead of running only complex programs. What is this mysterious persocom and why was she in the trash? Hideki has a mystery to solve and still pass his classes at the same time.』
price：$42.99
Bandai Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Anime) 『its a good series to see if you like mecha anime as i do. seeing it in bluray on my 120mhz lcd tv made a difference and loved every moment of it』
(This Blu-ray box set of GATTAI! blows away the DVD box set! AWESOME!) 『I'm such a big fan of the "Gunbuster" and "Diebuster" OAV series. The original 1988 OAV series is among my personal favorites and the newer 2003 series was pretty cool and nicely tied with the first OAV series and both featured cool storylines and a lot of action.
In 2006, GAINAX went to create two film versions, which are more or less a condensed to 2-hour film from the episodes of the OAV series. And to celebrate the 20th Year Anniversary of "GUNBUSTER" in 2008, Bandai Visual/Honneamise released the "GUNBUSTER vs. DIEBUSTER - Aim for the Top! The GATTAI! MOVIE" DVD Box set which I reviewed back in August.
But when it was announced that a Blu-ray version of the box set was being released in Japan which would feature interviews, footage from the movie premieres and interviews galore, Gunbuster fans were salivating over this release.
And now it is released in the US and how does it stack up against the original DVD box set? The only word I can think of, after I watched the Blu-ray Limited Edition box set was "beautiful".
First, there is no difference in terms of the storyline of the films from the DVD box set and the Blu-ray box set BUT the quality differences is tremendous. Also, you get more for your money as the Blu-ray box set comes with special features, while the previous version came with nothing. But you did get postcards, booklets and a certification exam.
VIDEO&AUDIO:
The first thing I noticed when watching "GUNBUSTER the Movie" is that for a digitally remastered film, the high-definition version looked clean and the colors are much more vibrant. I was literally in awe that this film created in the 1980s, looked so beautiful today in Blu-ray. The video is featured in 1080p High Definition and the majority of the film is in 4:3 but once you get to the final segment of the film (when it goes black and white), the film is presented in 16:9. But the video just looked phenomenal.
As for audio, you get Dolby TrueHD (5.1 ch surround) and if you thought Bandai Visual didn't skimp on audio on their DVD releases, the same goes with the Blu-ray version.
It also helps that many of the original cast members returned back to re-record their lines and thus GAINAX and rework the audio for modern times. But all in all, "GUNBUSTER the Movie" looks and sounds incredible in this Blu-ray Box Set.
As for "DIEBUSTER the Movie", since this film is only five years old, it's a newer, digital film as opposed to the handdrawn original. But again, the colors are vibrant and everything looks quite beautiful in the Blu-ray release and the video is presented in 16:9 (1080p High Definition) and also the audio is featured in Dolby TrueHD (5.1ch Surround).
Also, I found the clarity of the special features on the bonus disc to be very cool. I mean, you can see the skin pores and makeup so much clearly on the Blu-ray disc. The majority of the bonus features are featured in 16:9 (1080i High Definition). Audio is presented in Linear PCM (2.0ch Stereo).
SPECIAL FEATURES:
This is where the Blu-ray blows out the original DVD box set. The special features include:
* The GATTAI!!! Movie - Stage Appearance by Cast and Staff. This is a 31-minute portion where the staff of both films meet with the lucky fans who got to see the movie and the staff. This was pretty fun to watch as you learn how both staff admire each other especially DIEBUSTER actress Yukari Fukui (Nono) of Noriko Hidaka (Noriko), especially when it came to the Lightning Kick scenes. * GUNBUSTER: Interview on Re-recording session - This 26 min. featurette was very cool as the seiyuu had the chance to talk about re-recording their lines or preparing for the role. It was cool to see the actual footage during the recording of the original "GUNBUSTER" film. * From DIEBUSTER to THE GATTAI! Movie - This 30 min. featurette featured the DIEBUSTER staff talking about how they decided to make the DIEBUSTER OAV series to the movie and what they hoped to accomplish. Also, some insight to the characters and how Nono was based off of Yukari Fukui. * The GATTAI!! Movie Trailer - A 2-minute trailer of both films * WEB MESSAGE CAMPAIGN - This section is only available if you select the Japanese menu on the beginning of the disc. This allows you to hear A LOT of audio clips, in almost like a radio drama (short audio segments) featuring the characters of the film.
Also, included are the booklets of the two films and a fold-out informative print piece that is like a primer.
Of course, I'm very biased towards the OAV series because there was more time to focus on the character development. But with the series as a film and having to condense and pretty much eliminating certain episodes, you do miss a lot of the emotional storylines and watching how these heroines got from point A to to point B in becoming talented pilots.
But the overall goal of the film is accomplished by showcasing two cool storylines and fans of the original to the new fans of the anime series can definitely enjoy. As mentioned in my review for the films on the DVD box set, I saw this as an additional compliment to the OAV series.
But focusing on the Blu-ray Limited Edition of "The GATTAI!! Movie", this literally blows away the regular DVD box set. Not only is the quality and audio much better but for fans that wanted interviews and any footage of the talent from the movie premieres or interviews with the staff, this box set has all that!
For me, just to see the original 80s staff was just remarkable and to hear and see Noriko Hidaka again was just awesome! So, for me, this is truly an awesome 20th Anniversary box set. Seeing the past and present on stage together was a sight to behold for fans of GUNBUSTER and DIEBUSTER but to see how lengthy the footage for each featurette was, this box set is pretty awesome! You definitely feel you get your money's worth.
If you are a GUNBUSTER or DIEBUSTER fan, this limited edition Blu-ray disc box set is worth it! Highly recommended!』 『Studio: Infinity Resources Inc Release Date: 12/09/2008 Run time: 124 minutes Rating: R』 『TheGunbuster the Movieconsists of recut footage from the original six-part OVA (Gunbuster, 1988) with a new 5.1 audio remix and a new dub by the original Japanese cast. When she was a child, Noriko's father was killed in humanity's first battle with aliens from the galactic core. At the Okinawa Girls' Space Pilot High School, Noriko meets her future partner Amano, and Coach Ohta, who served with her father. Noriko displays little aptitude for steeringmecha, but Ohta sees hidden potential. Soon Noriko is in space, piloting the experimental robot-suit Gunbuster and fighting alien ships that resemble giant sea slugs. The original OVA suffered from too much story; cutting the running time down to 95 minutes only exacerbates the problem. Characters appear and disappear before they register.Gunbustermarked the first commercial success for the Gainax studio and the directorial debut ofNeon Genesis Evangelioncreator Hideaki Anno. There's little foreshadowing of Anno's later brilliance except for the dramatic use of black and white in what was originally the last episode, set 12,000 years in the future.Diebuster the Moviemixes big chunks of the second OVA (Diebuster, a.k.a.Gunbuster 2, 2004) with some bits of new animation. Except for the universe in which the stories are set, the links between the films are minimal. The second feature overflows with elaborate CG effects, brilliant colors and fan service panty shots. But the flamboyant visuals can't disguise the utter incomprehensibility of the plot. Ditsy waitress Nono wants to become amechapilot but can't because she's really a sexy android. Somehow she transforms into a being with godlike powers who saves humanity from "fluctuating gravity wells," alien monsters that recall the Jovian chulips inMartian Successor Nadesico. The third disc of bonus material includes a stage appearance by the cast and staff, a discussion of the re-recording session forGunbuster, the Japanese trailer forDiebuster, and promotional audio materials that are available only in Japanese. Both films are in Japanese only with subtitles. (Rated 13 and older: violence, tobacco use, nudity)--Charles Solomon』
price：$4.46
Anime Works
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Concluding the story...) 『This box set contains the entire second season of Magic Knight Rayearth in a nice, inexpensive package. I will review the packaging, the quality of the DVDs, and most importantly, the show itself.
First off, the show. The second season has a completely different feel from the first. The dark turn that was taken at the end of the first season continues and increases as one goes through the second season. Cephiro is still in great danger, and it's up to the Magic Knights and their Mashin (Rune Gods) to try once more to finish saving the world they've grown to love. Many new characters, worlds, and challenges are introduced in this season, and all of your old favorites return...with a few surprises, of course.
I personally had difficulty with the change of gears from season one to season two. The first time I saw it, I hated it. However, after a second viewing, I've come to realize that while I liked the atmosphere of the first season better with the lighthearted interaction between the girls, the second season a bit deeper and complete. The questions that arise from the first season, particularly about the position of the pillar are for the most part in explained in the second season. Plus, the Magic Knights continue to learn and grow. Although, I did dislike the extreme focus on Hikaru, no matter how necessary it actually was.
The quality of the DVDs is a little bit questionable. I have only viewed the Japanese language version with English subtitles, so I can only comment upon it. The subtitles during the opening and ending sequences are a little bit blurry, and the title screen for each episode looks very choppy as well. Plus, there seems to often be some mis-timing when moving from the summary at the beginning of each episode to the episode title screen, as well as there being an odd jump during eyecatches in the middle of the episodes. This isn't always the case, but it did happen several times. There are also many typoes in the subtitles throughout the season. If there was one or two, it would be easy to look past. But I know I saw at least a dozen. And I didn't have that problem when watching the first season Economy Box. A little more time and effort should have been put into the subtitling and timing of the second season DVDs.
The boxset itself is built a bit better than the first Economy Box. The packaging features a nice little piece of art, not a difficult challenge when one is working with art from such a beautiful series. And this time, the disks do not overlap. That means the box is much bigger (about twice the size of the first), but you don't have to worry about the disks getting messed up when you're taking them out and putting them in as you did with the first Economy box.
Overall, if you're a fan of Magic Knight Rayearth, this really is a great buy. The second season is different, but if you realize that from the outset, you will likely enjoy it, if only because you will see your favorite characters once again. There may be a few problems with subtitle quality, but not enough that it should detract from your viewing pleasure. This is truly a great budget alternative to buying the DVDs individually or purchasing the more expensive original boxsets. You don't get all the fancy extras (there is no episode guide, etc), but you still get what is important: all 29 episodes of the second season for a reasonable price.』 『As Cephiro is covered in darkness, the Magic Knights must rise again...
Filled with regret at having killed the very person they were sent to rescue, Hikaru, Umi and Fuu returjn to Tokyo. Dark forces still brew with the broken land of Cephiro and the foreign leaders of Autozam, Fahren and Chizeta, seek the crown of the pillar so they may seize its limitless power. Now the girls are summoned back by an unknown force and must find a new Pillar before Cephiro ceases to exist. But the land is plagued by a new type of monster, led by Debonair and Hikaru's alter ego, Nova!Contains the entire second season, all 29 episodes!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Gettin Better And Better) 『I think this is where all the action and all the interesting events happen in the Gatchaman series. All the episodes on this Collection are worth seeing and they're unskippable. The Box is dedicated to Jinpei [G-4] the colors of the disk are Yellow and such. I'm lovin ALL the voices, the people doing the voices are doing a waaaay much better job!
Collection's 3&4 are equally the best hopefully the rest of the boxes will be as good as these 2.
All the episodes on this box are Highlights. BUY IT NOW!』
(Moving beyond just nostalgic appeal, Vol. 4 gets it going!!) 『Summary: Great (but dated) animation, stereo sound, good-to-great episodes, and lots of extras make vol. 4 totally worthwhile if you're familiar or curious about the show. The chapter stops are at logical points in the episodes, and packaging is secure, and the artwork by Alex Ross is AMAZING!
A mix of camp, action, soap-opera, and melodrama, this fourth collection is probably a good place to start picking up the series if you've been waiting. Any background info you need can be gotten from searching the internet for "gatchaman".
If you want the long review, read on...
By this point the series the viewer is familiar with the character types of each member of the science ninja team, and now their relationships are explored. The series begins to stray from the 3-act formula of Monster attacking, Gatchaman coming up with a plan, then running off to fight the Monster. In the Jigokiller episodes, we see the team wrestle a weighty issue: Save Jun and allow the Jigokillers to keep up their murderous spree, or allow them one selfish choice (saving her) in light of all the good they've done so far. Ken is especially conflicted, and his emotions (and the rest of team's) are very real. We also see a bit more of Red Impulse, the character with a strange connection to the team, and a very dated form of motivating them! In Volume 5 we should close the chapter on Red Impulse, so pay attention now! In these episodes we're also shown more about Galactor...what happens to those who try to leave the evil organization, and some of the mysteries of Berg Katse!
My take on the extras: The Edwin Neal (Berg Katse) commentary on Vol 7 left me flat--Katse is arguably the best character of the series, and Neal does a decent job of voice-acting him. I'd be interested in what he thought of the original Japanese voice-actor's (T. Mikio) performance, what he thought of the series, how familiar he was with the story, etc... Mikio was one of the better of the original voice actors, and played much more melodrama, which I thought did a great job of showing Katses hormone swings--listen the the Japanese language track on the DVD and see what you think! -Vol 8 includes a commentary by Sarah Alys Lindholm (Senior Translator). Like many of the commentaries, she barely comments on the episode at hand, but she stays on the topic of Gatch much better than a lot of the actors and I was fascinated by it! First, I imagined the senior translator as being Japanese, but Sarah is from Minnesota and has red-hair! I wish we had a picture! Second, she mentions how tongue-in-cheek the original japanese was. We get lots of it (Romina and Julia as star crossed lovers--where'd those names come from?), but she lets us know how much more got filtered out. And finally, she mentions that they (ADV) is working with Sandy Frank (the people who first dubbed Gatchaman, editing and releasing it as Battle of the Planets in the US) and implies Sandy Frank still has some control over the translations and transliterations... interesting. -The extra's disc is a nice touch, and certainly makes it worthwhile to buy the collector's set rather than the individual DVD's. As each on focuses on a character, these extras are Jinpei specific. Jinpei's text biography is helpful since he hasn't gotten a lot of face-time yet, and he's the most cartoony of the team. The audition footage is great, as always, because you can see how different people had different takes on Jinpei. Luci Christian's (Jinpei) interview is good; she describes the process of getting hired, her take on the character, and the series. The Gatch "Shwagg" section was a bit of disappointment to me--it was mostly british coloring books and comics. That was actually fascinating, but the whole thing was only a few minutes long, and I KNOW there must have been more material out there for them to put in! The Manga comic has great art and a decent story. -The extras actually did something unique this time... they really got me interested in the spotlight character! An orphan saved by Jun, Jinpei came from a mysterious mountain village that with mysterious connections to a ninja clan. Luci's interview, the biography, and the sketches put Jinpei's motivations and choices into focus, and revealed a new layer to the series. It's easy to be captivated by Joe, Katse, and Ken (in that order, IMO) and I'm glad they've highlighted what a great character Jinpei is.
This is probably the first set I'd recommend to the casual Battle of the Planets fan--the plots have become more sophisticated, the animation is cleaner, and the characterization hits its stride. If you're only going to buy one set though, wait for the final volume of ADV's release, as those episodes are by far the best of series. Vol 7 episodes and titles: 37: Renzilla, the Electric Monster 38: The Mysterious Mechanized Jungle 39: Jigokillers, the People-Eating Flowers (part 1) 40: Jigokillers, the People-Eating Flowers (part 2) 41: Murder Music 42: The Breakout Trick Operation
Vol 8 episodes and titles: 43: A Romance Destroyed By Evil (w/translator's commentary) 44: Galactor's Challenge 45: The Sea Lion Ninja Team in the Night Fog 46: Gatchaman in the Valley of Death 47: The Devil's Airline 48: The Camera Iron Beast, Shutterkiller
E4: The Extra Features DVD -Jinpei the Swallow Profile -Character Sketches of Jinpei -Episode Sketches -Jinpei the Swallow Audition Footage -Interview w/Luci Christian (voice-dub actor for Jinpei) -Gatchaman Publishing Gallery Part III: Gatch in English! -The Demon 5 in Concert -Gatchaman Manga Vol 1, Chap 3 -The Firebird vs. the Firebreathing Dragon』 『In the 21st century the evil organization Galactor has its sights set on global conquest. Their use of tyrannical terrorism and high-tech mayhem has the world in the clutches of fear! The only thing standing in the way of complete global dominance is the International Science Organization (ISO) and its chief scientist Professor Kozaburou Nambu. Dr. Nambu s primary weapon in the fight for freedom is his top secret experiment: the five kids who make up the Science Ninja Team. Bird Go!A three-disk box set containing volumes seven and eight plus a disk full of extras. The Collection comes in a chipboard box with breathtaking art by Alex Ross. Video extras include a Jinpei the Swallow Profile character sketches of Jinpei an interview with Luci Christian (Jinpei) Jinpei the Swallow audition footage episode sketches Gatchaman Publishing Gallery Part III Gatchaman in English and a special segment of the Demon 5 in concert. Rounding out this jam-packed extras disk is a video version of the Gatchaman manga The Firebird vs. the Fire-Breathing Dragon. System Requirements:Running Time 300 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: TV-PG UPC: 702727134920 Manufacturer No: DGTM/BX4』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (My Favorite Anime) 『i really wanted to buy this, scrabook 1 but i was to expensive and scrapbook 2 was only 9.00$ so !??!』
(A Great Romantic Comedy Anime) 『What would you do if your parents divorced and switched partners with another couple and live in the same house together? Ask Miki Koshikawa, a junior at Toryo High School. When Miki parents announce that they and their friends the Matsuras, a couple they met in Hawaii, have decided to divorce, switch partners, remarry, and live together; it upset Miki. During this, Miki meets the Matsuras' son Yuu. Yuu has a mischievous sense of humor, but has a warm, gentle nature. Miki and Yuu find themselves falling in love with each other, despite being step-siblings. Ginta, one of Miki's classmates, and Arimi, Yuu's ex-girlfriend, become upset about the relationship and pretend to date to make Miki jealous. The pretend dating infuriates Ginta's obnoxious cousin Tsutomu, who adores Arimi and hates Yuu and sees Ginta as a rival for Arimi. Miki's best friend, Meiko, tries her best to support her and give her advice while dodging the attentions of student body president Satoshi and having a secret romance with one of her teachers. If you like comedy, drama, romance, and suspense all rolled into one, then you will like this show. I did.』
(Excellent for the Romantics and Soap Opera Addicts) 『I'm not going into the plot anymore since other reviewers have already done that. And I definitely do not agree with that other reviewer, Razor Queen(Witch Hunter) and H. Stewart. As mentioned in my title, if you are a romantic at heart and you like those soap opera-ish -plot, then you will like this. Now if you're some cold hearted, jaded, cynical person - maybe not.
Obviously this anime is geared towards girls - it is shoujo. And of course the animation seem oldish, its been years since this was first released. However, the characters, story, and plot are all very entertaining and interesting. I think at one point or another girls experienced all the emotions, stages and thoughts that the female characters of the show feel so they can really do relate. I don't think the plot or the characters are impossible at all. I'm in my upper 20's and I watched this back when I was about 17/18. I'm rewatching it right now and I STILL love it.
After watching the all of the first boxset in dub, I can say that Miki's english voice actress seemingly was able to capture the spirit and "genki-ness"; Yuu and Ginta at first I wasn't sure but after a few episodes they both sound good; Meiko does sound all calm and peaceful so that's fine. Arimi on the other hand though, I'm not really sure. There doesn't seem to be much passion/life in her voice. The rest of the cast were all fine - at least to me, I was able to tolerate it so it must have been fine with me. Of course, I'll always prefer the actual Japanese voice actors but I think English dub sounds alright save for the few comments above. And the music is TRULY lovely.
I actually bought all four boxset dvds. And thank goodness I was able to get them. Looks like they will be out of print forever =( And even if they do get released again, who knows how much the new company will charge?! I think Tokyopop did a great job with all four boxsets. My only complaint is that there didn't seem too many extra goodies on the dvds. A few discs had outtakes and a few character profiles but that was pretty much it. I wish they'd put more, like more Marmalade Boy pictures/collages or even Japanese voice actors specials, etc. But either way, I'm still happy they released the boxsets.
The 1st boxset came with a mini pencilboard - yay! The boxset itself is sturdy. Inside the box is another sturdy box that opens and up and all the dvds are there. The boxset and whats inside has pictures of different scenes/snapshots of events in the show. There is also a leaflet inside with translations, etc.
The animes I've watched and liked, are obviously this one, Fushigi Yuugi, Boys Over Flowers, Juuni Kokki, Naruto, Rurouni Kenshin, Death Note, Koi Kaze and mannnny more! Bottomline: I LOVE THIS ANIME!』
(Great anime!) 『Marmalade Boy is a great series and a must-see for fans of romance/comedy anime. The characters are unique, real, and endearing;even the antagonists are likable. The story is light-hearted and funny but also has a good deal of drama. The fact that relationships progress throughout this series is something that sets Marmalade Boy apart from many others. Although the last fifteen or so episodes are hard to get through (lots of angst), the ending is well worth the wait.』
(be prepared for a bumpy ride) 『there are four seasons to this and it is a up and down adventer for this couple that is love and hate all the way』 『All Miki Koishikawa wanted was an ordinary family…and that’s exactly what she had until her parents decided to move in with another couple and turned Miki’s world upside down. Now she lives in a house with four parents and her totally cute stepbrother Yuu. It’s bad enough being brought into her parents’ strange soap opera, but Miki willstar in a soap of her own as she deals with friends having affairs, trying to survive in school and ending up torn between her long-time crush, Ginta, and her new stepbrother!』 『The plot of the popular teen comedyMarmalade Boyconsists of a series of interlocking romantic polygons that suggest a cross betweenThe Brady BunchandAs the World Turns. Toryo High School junior Miki Koshikawa is appalled when her parents announce that they and their friends the Matsuras have decided to divorce, switch partners, remarry, and live together. This marital mix-and-match scheme forces Miki into contact with the Matsuras' handsome son Yuu. His mischievous sense of humor plays against what is basically a warm, gentle nature, leading Miki to compare him to the bittersweet taste of orange marmalade.
The budding romance between Miki and Yuu upsets Ginta, whom Miki nurtured a crush on two years earlier. Arimi, Yuu's conniving former girlfriend, suggests she and Ginta pretend to date to make Miki jealous. Their sham romance infuriates Ginta's obnoxious cousin Tsutomu, who adores Arimi and hates Yuu. Tsutomu provides welcome comic relief, as he's always losing bets that require him to shave his head. Meanwhile, Meiko, Miki's best friend, dodges the attentions of student body president Satoshi to pursue a star-crossed romance with one of her teachers.
It's not clear just what Yuu and Ginta see in fussy, indecisive Miki. The relationships inMarmalade Boygo through more twists and turns than an L.A. freeway, but the series ran for 76 episodes--three times as long asEvangelion, which also debuted in 1995--and has remained popular ever since. (Rated 13 and older: minor cartoon violence, minor profanity, alcohol use)--Charles Solomon』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Masterpiece) 『Not your ordinary anime. Gunslinger Girl's animation is a little darker than most and very scenic w/ attention to detail (especially if you are interested in Italian art). I thought the choice of classical music was very well chosen and suits the series extremely well. Although the action scenes are awesome and vicious the main theme of the series appears to be the interactions between the cadre of girls and their complex, missunderstood relationships w/ their handlers. I was hooked by the action packed trailer but really fell for Gunslinger girl once I started watching it and found out it was much deeper than its action scenes. If I had to describle Gunslinger girl as one word it would be beautiful. I think Italy was a perfect place to have the series based in because in general Italy has a lot of passion go into their art, food, fashion, etc... I thought it appeared as the same type of effort went into Gunslinger Girl, I really enjoyed it.』
(An excellent series) 『This series surprised me in its depth - I won't go into it, as the other reviewers have an interesting debate on the subject - but suffice it to say the art is beautiful and the music serene. The visual and audible styles make an incredible contrast to the violence that somehow drags you in.
I will make one special note though - I had just received my order from the seller "movietronix" and would advise against buying this collection from "movietronix"'s storefront, as the item I received was NOT the one listed. Instead I received the "Gunslinger Girl Box Set: The Viridian Collection" - I direct you to "Ariolander "Neko (Mimi) Mode""'s post on Gunslinger Girl: Box Set (Viridian Collection 2) where he discusses the differences between the releases. The Viridian Collection, though it has nicer artwork, has cardboard DVD holders that notoriously scratch the discs. I have emailed the seller about my order and may report to Amazon as a guarantee breach depending on their reply. Just a word of warning - the collections are so similar that a few other buyers I've talked to have had similar problems.
Besides that, I would heartily recommend this series to anyone who enjoys great artwork and music choices...or animated violence...or "serene" storylines.』
(Perversion) 『For the love of all that is good, don't buy, watch, or support this in any way. Yes, the art is good. Yes it is stylish. But people are missing the point: this entire show is an excuse to show so-called "moe" relationships between adult men and prepubescent girls. That is the ONLY point of this series, and it is fairly emblematic of what is wrong with the anime and manga subculture. Just because there is no overt sex means nothing. It is guys "taking care of" little girls who spend all their time holding phallic symbols. It is sick.』
(Awesome Story Concept!) 『I saw a preview for this on another Anime I had watched and I was instantly intrigued by its premise. "Gunslinger Girl" just looked phenomenal and action packed. On the back of one of the DVD's it said "Anime's answer to `The Professional'..." by Rob Bricken, a reviewer at Anime Insider. Needless to say this definitely caught my attention. "The Professional" is one of my favorite films with an absolutely phenomenal story.
"Gunslinger Girl" definitely poses a very controversial concept, but that's what makes it very good. The show takes place in Italy and primarily centers on the story of a little girl named Henrietta. The premise is based around a top secret government organization that is part of the Social Welfare Agency. It's not about giving children new homes; it's about giving terminally ill patients a new chance at life. The one catch is that, regardless of the fact they're children, they have to become super assassins for the government. The children are given new cybernetic bodies to accomplish these seemingly inhuman feats for children. However, despite these enhancements they are still children and they need extensive training, as well as re-learning how to use their new bodies. Although not everything on a girl is replaced as we later learn with Triela. Each girl is teamed up with a handler (together called a fratello (siblings)) who is responsible for training her in combat and supervising her on missions. This is where that whole line of ethics becomes heavily blurred. I know some people will dismiss the idea of training children to be assassins as just plain wrong. But the fact remains that without the agencies interference they would be dead. Not to mention these super assassins are fighting against terrorists that would further harm other innocents. It's not like they're taking little girls that could live normal lives, they are taking those that are already damaged beyond repair. The only part that makes me curious is the girls undergo something called "conditioning" to increase their obedience and docility to their handlers. It also makes them forget their tragic past. They really didn't get into the details of what they do or what its effects are. The handlers have the ability to choose how much conditioning a girl receives, which brings us into the ethics of their trainers.
Henrietta is the girl we get to know best, along with her handler José. You really do like this pair, because they seem to compliment each other quite well. José treats Henrietta like a little sister and truly does care about her feelings. He wants her to be happy in her new chance at life. Not all trainers are like José though. Jean, on the other hand, is very demanding of Rico, but Rico seems to deal with this personal strife better than some could imagine and she's fiercely loyal to Jean. Triela and her handler have sort of an understanding, she's the oldest and most self sufficient, but she still wants her handler to be proud of her and he's happykeeping his distance. Not everything works out this well for a fratello, because in the case of Angelica and Marco things are not going so well. There seems to be some serious memory flaws because of the implants (Angelica was the prototype) and Marco has a very difficult time dealing with helpingthis child overcome her problems and then her forgetting. The worst case scenario is probably Elsa and her handler. He is so uncaring and cold to her that it just feels wrong; to him she is just a tool. You intrinsically know that regardless of the fact that they are cyborgs, they are still children and need nurturing. They need to feel like they're accomplishing something. Most of the girls are very grateful for a new chance at life and genuinely enjoy what they do. They even know they have been conditioned and sometimes question whether it's their brain washing talking or it's the real them.
As you can see I thought the story concept was brilliant. You go through all kinds of episodes dealing with different missions and different teams. Primarily we see Henrietta and her story, but you get to see what happens with all the other girls I mentioned, as well as Claes, who has a very interesting story. You see their handlers deal with the problems of having to essentially raise children and how they go about doing this. A lot of them can't treat their girls like any other weapon, it's tough to do that, especially when it speaks and you know there is a conscious mind behind the words! I do wish there was more of a central story to the whole series though. Watching the missions and getting to know the characters was really great, but at the end it just ended. There wasn't a huge blow out ending or anything. It makes me hope that they write another series in this universe with these girls, this one just feels so introductory.
I thought this was a very good series and I would definitely recommend it to just about anyone. Just don't expect it to be all action, like I had initially thought. It really is more like "The Professional" when I think about it because that dealt a lot with the issues and emotions of training a child in the art of assassination. One thing I do commend "Gunslinger Girl" for doing is making all the weapons real. It's funny because I recognized a lot of the guns from the video game Counter Strike, so it makes me wonder if there was some influence there! In the end I have to say my favorite character was Triela. I really thought she was the most interesting character in some ways because it felt like she had the most personality and she was also playing the big sister role. I do wish this series delved more into the technology, because they referenced that the cyborgs lived a shorter life-span, but they never say how short that is, or if they are working on technology to increase that. In the end I am left with a lot of questions and wanting more episodes, so maybe someone will read this and make more in the spirit of this first installment. This set comes in three normally sized DVD cases complete with a slipcase to package all three. This really should get 4.5 out of 5.』
(The girl has a mechanical body. However, she is still an adolescent child.) 『Gunslinger Girl look really good when i was looking it up. I was deciding whether to buy it or not and at the end, I ended up buying it for $38 dollars. I got it four days later and i'm really glad i bought this anime.
Introduction Of Gunslinger Girl Officially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic implants. This conditioning process then shapes the patient into an efficient machine for handling all of the government's dirty work.
Sum of the Story (No spoilers) A special agency was formed to combat criminals and commit political murders. The agency was called Social Welfare Agency. This is not your regular agency, instead of using well trained officers, they use cybernetics girls. Interesting? The agency will pick little girls who has a tragic accident or their parents died. After the girl is in custody, The handler will name the girl. The agency will take them, brainwash them, put mechanical parts in the body, train them and making the girls fearless killing assassins. The cyborg girls go through intense training involving shooting practice, cleaning the guns, hand to hand training. Once the training is done, The girls live a normal life like nothing has happen. There are five main characters in the story. The characters are Henrietta, Claes, Triela, Angelica, and Rico. Each girl has a "handler". The handler is a male that commands them to either kill a person, practice their skills of shooting and combat. Also tells them whether to protect them. The girls go through training to become the perfect assassin. Once the girls have a mission, the agency have the girls do their "dirty work". The girls are assign to a mission that they need to perform. They have to blend in with the crowd and not make any mistakes. Once they have found thier target, The handler will order the girl to shoot the target at the right moment. The anime doesn't really have a plot. A short plot will be reveal, resolved and then a another plot.
The setting takes place in Italy, modern day.
The graphics are great and the sound is great. The graphics are amazing, It's 16:9 color which is really good. The color has dark and light shades which gives the characters real look to them and the background. The images of Italy also play great for Gunslinger Girl. The sound of shooting, reloading, cars, people and the music are great. It feels like your watching it first hand and you are their to witness it. It's better if you have surround sound while watching the anime. It's still good if you don't have surround sound. The music also sets the moods for the anime. Whether it's a huge gun fight, or an emotional moment. The detail of the characters is very good and the personality of the characters also shows. The anime shows the personality of the characters right away and the anime also explain what roles they play in the anime. Gunslinger Girl also has a twist to it and an questionable ending. The opening theme and ending theme also stays true to the anime.
I would rate this for teens (15+). There is alot of blood and alot of shooting involve. No nudity or sexual content. It's not like Elfen Lied or Divergence Eve (which i recommend watching). The story will involve present and past, so you can watch how the characters develop and also how they got to the agency. I was kinda disappointed on how it ended but some animes want you to question and guess how it ended. I wished it didn't end and it kept on continuing.
The case is big, but shouldn't be a probadly putting it somewhere. Comes in three discs and with extras (Trailers, Languages, Commentary, How to draw 3 characters). It's also has opening and ending theme with textless writing. So you can view the opening or the ending theme without the credits.
If you like twists, a very good plot, detailed characters, and a questionable ending, this anime is for you!I took a chance with Gunslinger Girl and you should too. Gunslinger Girl is an amazing anime that i was even shocked how good it was. Buy the anime and see for yourself to see how well it is!
Second Season of Gunslinger Girl? Yes there is a second season of Gunslinger Girl. It's called Gunslinger Girl IL Teatrino. The downfall is that it's comes out at the end of this year or the begining of 2009. Funanimation license Gunslinger Girl, so expect the graphics to change. Google the Title and you will see the differences between the first and second season.』 『The Social Welfare Corporation is a secret military force that has been "saving" orphaned girls by making them more machine than flesh. No longer children, they are assassins… and an even more frightening truth will change everything. Box Set Features: • Exclusive collector’s box • 13 Episodes • 325 Minutes of Content • Audio commentary • 16:9 widescreen • 5.1 English audio』 『Henrietta, Claes, Triela, Angelica, and Rico, the adolescent heroines of the broadcast seriesGunslinger Girl(2003), are orphans who have been turned into petite assassins through cybernetic implants and brainwashing. Each girl has an older, male "handler" from the Social Welfare Agency, a covert branch of the Italian government, who oversees her training and takes her on missions. The miniature murderers travel through Italy, dispatching criminals, right-wing terrorists, and uncooperative police officers with a cold-blooded efficiency Scarface might envy. The girls remember a few scattered fragments of their past lives, and the only feeling they express is a mixture of affection and adoration for the handlers. This lack of emotion makes them singularly unappealing as characters and robsGunslinger Girlof the pathos ofSaikano. None of them feels a shred of regret for their murderous actions: In episode 8, Henrietta complains that's she's only killed four people in the last month. The results suggestKey the Metal Idolre-made by Sam Peckinpah. AlthoughGunslinger Girlwas one of the first examples of the "murderous moppet" genre of anime, it ranks among the grimmest series of recent years. (Rated TV 14: considerable violence, alcohol use)--Charles Solomon』
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ANIME WORKS
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Go Lion Go!) 『I give this only four because, I felt some of it didn't hold up. That and I felt if they were willing to go so far on some of the more violent parts. They really should have gone all out on the rest. Sincler is clearly violent, passionate, and insane. More details of his past. Would have developed him, givng us reasons for his insanity. Other than his crule father and later as we find out. Angry and traitorous grandmother. Thats right kids. The old witch is his gramma. While I understand they wanted to keep some surpires. It would have been nice to get some flashback or early backstory on him. Maybe cut to him out on his campain, while daddy's talking about him. Something other than he's the imperal prince. Thus evil murdering nutcase. There was a lot of good things about this. What with the showing of the missing sences, exct. Its got a lot of action, murder, despration, and insanity going on. People are killed left and right and it doesn't matter if your good or evil. This show does its best to drive home the point, that war is war. And it does take much for anyone to die in this show. Go Lion clearly not for small kids. However this is still a really good anime. After they get a few eps in, the show really started to take off. It started to become more engaging and draw you in more. I would tell any fan of Voltron now grown. To pick this up for say 15 dollars. Its a very good show. I just won't spend a lot on this. Like I said its very good. Just don't spend a lot. It's missing some plots points, and there's some plot bunnies in it too. This in some ways is the fore runner to the giant mecha animes of today.』
(the real voltron...) 『Beast King Golion is a great DVD set to own, especially for people who grew up in the 80's watching Voltron. It is so different from what was shown in the U.S., it's the same and familar but totally different and unique. Watch it and that will make sense. The only problem I had was that I wish it included an english audio track and not just subtitles. Also, this is not for kids. There is a LOT of swearing and a LOT of graphic violence,so viewer discretion is really advised. It's an another side of a childhood hero that I enjoyed and look forward to picking up Vol. 2 and 3.』
(Golion Vol 1) 『Having seen Voltron when I was very young, I enjoyed watching the show that Voltron came from. The series is very different from the one I grew up with: more violent, graphic, tragic, but humorous as well. The story is follows a logical plot, and I wonder how they managed to get away with so many changes with the Voltron series (I suppose as a kid I wouldn't notice the difference). One thing I didn't like was the music and sound effects during the gattai/combine sequences, they seemed a little weak. I actually feel the American Voltron series was better in that regard, but that is all. Otherwise the music is great, they even have theme songs for the different Lions (which I found very amusing). Although the repeatative "Sentai/Power Ranger" nature of the show (5-man team with robots that combine into a giant robot to beat a giant monster) can be a little boring, if you are a fan of Voltron you should check out Go Lion.』
(First DVD box set for Beast King GoLion) 『This is a three-disc set that contains the first eighteen episodes of the series. All of the episodes only have Japanese audio, and you choose whether or not to have subtitles.
My biggest disappointment with this DVD set is the audio levels. The volume level on all three of the discs is rather soft, so you have to turn up the volume quite a bit in order to listen.
For me, the best part of watching this box set is to see how the episodes were re-cut and edited for Voltron. In the long run, I felt that from the episodes I saw on this DVD, that GoLion was ultimately stronger than its Voltron counterpart. One of the biggest improvements is the fact that the timeline for the events leading up to the start of the series is much clearer in GoLion than it is in its Voltron counterpart. I also enjoyed the GoLion theme song immensely.
In this DVD set, you see the space explorers bring GoLion back, the death of Shirogane (aka Sven), the death of Sadak (aka Yurak), and the arrival of Ms. Hys (aka Nanny) and Prince Sincline (aka Prince Lotor).
While Voltron would be acceptable for kids to watch, I can't say the same thing for Beast King GoLion. This set is definitely being targeted at and marketed to the adults who had originally watched Voltron when they were children over twenty years ago.
Even with the issues I had with the audio, I would definitely recommend this set to any Voltron fan who is curious to see what the series was originally like before it became Lion Force Voltron. However, if you do purchase this set, be sure to watch it when younger children aren't around or after they've gone to bed.』
(Golion is a great anime series!) 『Golion is a great anime series! Golion Japanese anime series is what came from Voltron. In Japan, the robot known as Voltron is called Golion. the anime series is great because this version is more like real anime because the Japanese animation is really good! The music is more Japanese and feels more like 1970s music! I highly recommend this Golion dvd set! My only complaint is the anime violence is not suitable for children. Parents: do not let your kids watch Golion! Golion is NOT for little children. This anime is for mature adults. I Highly recommed it! Get this dvd! Because the Golion anime is very rare and hard to find here in North America. A+』 『From days of long ago... from uncharted regions of the universe... comes a legend... The legend of Golion, the original Japanese show that started it all in the world of Voltron. The five pilots may look the same, but their names and the events that occur are galaxies apart from the series you think you know. Were people evacuated safely? Do robots die? And what really happened to a certain main character?
Revisit the Voltron series as you've never experienced it before, and see what really happened in this newly restored and uncut version.』
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Beautiful Series) 『I was very pleased with this product. The series is so beautiful and has wonderful characters and a charming story. The box is covered in beautiful artwork from the series. Each disc is in it's own thin DVD case featuring more beautiful, large colour pictures from the series.
It also comes with a fascinating little book called Emma: Victorian Gazette. It is completely in black and white and is designed to be similar to a magazine, including little advertisements in between the articles. It is full of information about England and Victorian life including many illustrations taken from the series. There are even real life photos comparing Kaoru Mori's illustrations to the real locations in England.
I highly recommend this box set. It is high quality.』
(Beautifully gentle and heartfelt romance.) 『Not your average anime series. This tender drama is smart, very well researched and true to life. You can't help but hope that love will conquer all. Wonderful to watch!』
(Sweet And Wonderful Story!) 『Emma, a maid who works for a retired governess, falls for the eldest son of the gentry, William Jones. The governess, Kelly Stownar taught him when he was young. When Emma and William first meet, which is so funny, you can tell that he really loves her. Emma, a quiet, hardworking, maid-of-all-work does too. They think about each other when they're apart. In this first half of the story, you see William who is supposed to inherit his fathers business, doesn't really care about it. He's very interested in innovative gadgets and loves to daydream. Emma, a maid who is not one at heart, seems very much like a proper lady. Mrs. Stownar taught her everything. I know it is because of that, she wants more of what life can offer her, but feels that she cannot change her destiny. She rejects many proposals of marriage. While William meets her every chance he can get, major conflict happens. His best friend from India, Prince Hakim comes to visit, elephants and all. He falls for Emma. It definitely makes him upset. Williams Father, wanting him to be serious forces him to go to an invitation to a ball. It is there that he meets and dances with Eleanor Campbell, who immediately is taken with William. There is comedy, sadness and blunt reality between the rich and the commoners. It ends on a sad note, yet with a message of hope for both William and Emma. Which is a great lead in to part two. If you love slow paced romances, and a different type of Cinderella story, then this is definitely worth the purchase.』
(The Visuals in this show will stay with you way after it's done) 『Amazing animation, extream detail wisks you away to late 1800's victorian erra like a time machine.
The Story is endering and makes you want to watch till the very end.
The only thing to note is that this show scacrifice much development of majority of the side characters for the emense detail of this victorian world, save for those who have a direct impact with Emma. It may seem dissapointing for those who want to know more about these side characters. But this show is not about them it's a love story between two people and status is the enemy. With the vastness of side characters with an even larger world to emerse in, it never looses focus of the point. it's a love story between two people.』
(You Might Love or Hate It) 『While I'm not quite sure that it lived up to the hype that followed it, it certainly earned it. The story presented in this series is strong in how different it is. It's a slow moving, quiet, character drive period drama. Once you move past the differences and look at the series for what it is, you're still left with something above average.
The characters and story are strong in their own ways. While the pacing and humor of the series will try the patience of everyone at some point, the romance and characters will keep you coming back. I can understand someone loving this series but I can also someone saying that they hated it. There is a middle ground though and even though I never found myself particularly attached to this series I was sad to see the first season end. I may not be counting down the days until I see the second season but I am at least left with wanting more. 』 『A historical drama set in late 19th-century London, the series chronicles the love story and the complications that result when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest suitor and member of the gentry class, fall for each other. Spanning a total of 24 episodes between the two seasons, this anime adaptation of Kaoru Mori s manga features direction by Tsuneo Kobayashi (The Twelve Kingdoms, Glass Mask OAV, Super GALS!) and scripting by Mamiko Ikeda (Sgt. Frog, Fruits Basket, Princess Tutu). The original manga was honored with an Excellence Prize at the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival and is available to North American readers via DC Comics CMX Manga imprint. As previously announced, EMMA will be released as two season box sets with Japanese audio and English-language subtitles: The initial box set release, scheduled for June 24, 2008, will contain the 12-episode first season in its entirety and include a 96-page Victorian Gazette, featuring background information and illustrations that explore the Victorian era depicted in the series, from period fashions and travel in England to architecture and day-to-day life. This book also includes a full glossary, with in-depth, historical explanations, plus comments and comics by Kaoru Mori, the creator of the EMMA manga. This exclusive extra is a compilation of the booklets that were previously available with the Japanese limited-edition DVD releases of EMMA. About EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE Season 1: In 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which one is born dictates the path his or her life will likely follow. But when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest member of the gentry, fall for each other... Can love truly conquer all? Contains the complete 12-episode first season. DVD Features: Scene access, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio for Japanese dialogue, English subtitles and English on-screen translations. PLUS: A 96-page Victorian Gazette, featuring background information and illustrations that explore the Victorian era depicted in the series, from period fashions and travel in England to architecture and day-to-day life. This book also includes a full glossary, with in-depth, historical explanations, plus comments and comics by Kaoru Mori, the creator of the EMMA manga. This exclusive extra is a compilation of the booklets that were previously available with the Japanese limited-edition DVD releases of EMMA.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (My Strong Point is Not Thinking of Things) 『Centuries after the Earth is ravaged by war, a race of vampires emerges from the darkness to take what little power humanity still holds.
So, the story - the world has survived Armageddon and all is apparently well. That is except for the secret war between an ancient race of vampires and the Vatican.
In an effort to exterminate these vampires, the Vatican has created a secret group of hunters called AX, that reports directly to Cardinal Catherina. Their mission is to discover the means by which to destroy the vampire race once and for all and restore peace to humanity
Abel Nightroad is an Ax member and Vatican priest, bent of the destruction of the Vampire race, yet he himself is not human at all, but a Crusnik - a creature of super strength that feeds off of vampires.
The production value of this sweet anime went so far beyond what I could have ever imagined - I was blown away! The characters - that you actually end up caring about, the story and yes, even the packaging of the Limited Edition volume is @#$% awesome!
The packaging on the Collector's Edition is very nice. A slick, embossed slipcover contains an artwork-covered tri-fold case. Slipped inside are a set of four tarot cards with lovely character art on one side and the Trinity Blood logo on the other, and a bonus "AX File" booklet. This thick little extra contains interviews with the principal Japanese cast, a section of very informative character guides, and a pictorial tour of all the locales represented on this disk.
The Limited Edition Box is one of the coolest that I've ever seen, and is quite possibly the best collector's box ever!
Based on the original manga by Kiyo Kyuujou, Trinity Blood is a Trigun-esq thriller with plenty of nail-biting moments and its fair share of witty sarcasm. Animated by GONZO, Trinity Blood promises to be a supernatural hit among anime fans.』
(Its not the best vampire animes out there) 『This is one of those animes that you watch once and hope never to see it again. Story: There isn't much of a story to it. Not exciting, dull, and the ending is completely stupid. Characters: Main character is lame. Why would you make the main character a clumsy fool. There is not one character that is likable in this story. Animation: The only thing this anime has for it is the graphics. I wouldn't recommend it. If you want vampire action: see Vampire Hunter D, Hellsing, Blood: the last vampire and the Blood + series (only sub-titled at the moment or cartoon network Midnight on Saturdays)』
(Great Product!!) 『If you're a fan of the hit TV anime "Trinity Blood", you'd love this Starter Set. The beautifully designed box is meant to store at least 5-6 DVDs, but it is worth buying by itself as a unique collection. The set includes a booklet describing the main characters in the anime, important information to know to understand the TV series. It also includes 4 tarot cards using characters in the anime.』
(Recomendation) 『I highly recomend this anime to other anime fans. It is a great addition to any collectors collection.』
(Certainly one of the best anime this season!!) 『When I first got the first two volumes of "Trinity Blood," I wasn't sure that I will like it but I got hooked as soon as I saw the opening theme. The opening theme is awesome and then when the first episode began, it wasn't boring as most of the anime nowadays. It really got me hooked from the beginning, though I had a difficulty understanding the plot at first.
Father Abel Nightroad is a member of the Vatican's Ax special-operation unit. He transforms into a Kresnik - a vampire that preys on other vampires when push comes to shove and when the situation needs him to transform. On normal days, he is the bespectacled bumbler and when you see him for the first time, he hardly seems the most likely candidate to handle the extreme situations faced by Ax members (much less fend off vampires) but it seems that there is more than meets the eye. He is the main character of the anime and the most loved one, I assume.
Father Nightroad is my favorite character and he does seem indifferent sometimes especially when it comes to women and love. There is a story behind this but it is not clear yet. It is about a woman from his past and someone he loved but they didn't tell her story yet. Maybe we should wait for the upcoming volumes to know the truth.
I always liked paranormal and immortality, so this one grabbed my attention from the start. The opening and ending themes are awesome.
For those of you who are into paranormal, vampires, and immortality, what are you waiting for? Go and get your copy NOW!! It is worth every penny. It is a shame that I didn't get the starter set, though. I will get the starter set for the upcoming volumes.』 『Centuries ago, man’s Armageddon birthed the vampires’ wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican’s authority. The true battle between holiness and evil has begun. Episodes: Flight Night Witch Hunt The Star ofSorrow 1 – City of Blood The Star of Sorrow 2 – Hunter’s Banquet DVD Features: Director interview Cast auditions Startling cultural/historical facts Concept art Limited Edition features: Collector’s packaging Tarot cards 24-page booklet featuring show/character information and additional art.』
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