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1) The DVD: 3/5
a) This product is a DVD-r, but frankly the video and audio quality are the same as those of a regular DVD release (at least to my eyes and ears). It looks and sounds fantastic. The packaging is also very good, and at the same level of any regular DVD release (as it should be given the price that this is selling for).
b) The sound is English 5.1. Unlike what the product description says, it has no Japanese audio, and no subtitles. This is very disappointing. I prefer to watch anime in Japanese since the voice acting is generally so superior to the english dub (plus it allows me to practice my japanese). How difficult would it have been to leave the original audio as an option and add, at least, subtitles for the hearing impaired? By doing that you now catch three diffferent demographics: (1) People that prefer to watch anime in English
(2) People that prefer to watch anime in Japanese (3) The hearing impaired. Bad move. I do not think that I will support...
Gorgeous animation, refreshingly twisted concept, and a regrettable identity crisis
I was pleasantly surprised by this. It was adapted from a book, and I believe the original author had some truly interesting things to express concerning repeating time loops, immortality, and love vs. lust. He also decided the proper vehicle for these themes was feudal Japan, a dystopian future Tokyo, vampires, and samurai. Sign me up.
Our protagonist is a master swordsman. He's being chased by undead warriors and finds refuge in the home of an attractive, mysterious woman who turns out to be a vampire (knowing she's a vampire doesn't take away any mystery). Our hero is turned into one as well, some action robs him of his head and he awakens in a dystopian future Tokyo. A search begins for his lost love and the answers to a HUGE past that he has no memory of.
What went wrong? So much of this is executed admirably, but some small parts are unforgivable bluster and misplaced fan service. Let's get to it.
PROS:
STORYLINE - The concept...
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