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Dragon Half (1993) - DVD Review
Posted on 06.05.06 by Dindrane @ 2:11 am
Dragon Half DVD cover art

Film:
DVD:

Written by Shinya Sadamitsu, based upon the original manga by Ryuusuke Mita
Directed by Shinya Sadamitsu
Character Designs by Masahiro Koyama

Features:

  • Episode commentary track
  • Clean closing

Dindrane's Anime Warnings:

  • Unusually high levels of teenage angst
  • Jubblies perilously close to being exposed
  • Scary dragons!
  • Even scarier dragonslayers who sing!
  • Minor bad language
  • Fire-based spouse abuse

Released by: ADV
Region: 1
Rating: 15+
Anamorphic: N/A; appears in its original 1.33:1 format.

My Advice: Get it.

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Categorized as: Anime and Reviews
Comments: None





Sakura Wars TV, Vol. 1: Opening Night (2000) - DVD Review
Posted on 05.12.06 by Dindrane @ 11:20 pm

Film:
DVD:

Based upon the manga by Ohji Hiroi
Directed by Hideyuki Morioka
Character Designs by Yasusuke Fujishima & Hideyuki Matsubara

Features:

  • Production booklet
  • Clean opening & closing animation

Dindrane's Anime Warnings:

  • Lots of pink in the case area
  • Mecha violence
  • Maidens in distress

Released by: ADV
Region: 1
Rating: 12+
Anamorphic: N/A; appears in its original 1.33:1 format.

My Advice: A must for all anime collections.

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Categorized as: Anime and Reviews
Comments: None



Patlabor: The Mobile Police: The TV Series, Vol. 5 (1989) - DVD Review
Posted on 05.08.06 by Dindrane @ 3:11 am

Film:
DVD:

Written by Yutaka Izubuchi, Kazunori Ito, and Michiko Yokote, based upon the manga by Headgear
Directed by Naoyuki Yoshinaga
Character Design by Akemi Takada
Music by Kenji Kawai

Features:

  • Art gallery
  • Original TV trailer
  • Interview with the scriptwriter

Dindrane's Anime Warnings:

  • Maidens in distress
  • Tokyo takes a beating...again
  • Mean bosses
  • Industrial espionage

Released by: Central Park Media
Region: 1
Rating: NR
Anamorphic: N/A; appears in its original 1.33:1 format.

My Advice: Get it.

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Categorized as: Anime and Reviews
Comments: None



Android Kikaider: The Animation, Vol. 2: Conflicting Hearts (2000) - DVD Review
Posted on 05.06.06 by Dindrane @ 10:44 pm

Film:
DVD:

Directed by Tensei Okamura
Character Design by Naoyuki Konno
Music by Akira Mitake

Features:

  • Character design gallery

Dindrane's Anime Warnings:

  • Creepy big black eyes
  • Human-android bigotry
  • Unrequited love

Released by: Bandai
Region: 1
Rating: 13+
Anamorphic: N/A; appears in its original 1.33:1 format.

My Advice: Get it.

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Categorized as: Anime and Reviews
Comments: None



Mermaid Forest, Vol. 1: Quest for Death (2003) - DVD Review
Posted on 04.27.06 by Dindrane @ 10:36 pm
Mermaid Forest, Vol. 1: Quest for Death DVD cover art

Film:
DVD:

Based upon the manga by Rumiko Takahashi
Directed by Masaharu Okuwaki
Character Designs by Masaki Sato

Features:

  • Production art gallery

Dindrane's Anime Warnings:

  • Violence
  • Despair
  • Cannibalism
  • Dangerous fascinations

Released by: Geneon
Region: 1
Rating: 16+
Anamorphic: Yes.

My Advice: A must-own.

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Categorized as: Anime and Reviews
Comments: None



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