Chris Beveridge
02-22-2011, 06:52 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/89/61/197a8d84680107f9_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/dirty-pair-original-tv-series-part-2_article_125793.html)
Mania Grade: A-
In Summary:
The Dirty Pair TV series has long been one of the holy grails of series that I wanted licensed and it's been fantastic going through it all over these two sets. This set is essentially a lot more of the same but that same is good fun with a lot of destruction alongside some girly fun as they want to go on dates, think about themselves and dress skimpily. The episodic nature of it keeps the stories short and fairly condensed but that works in its favor with the way the action plays out. The pacing keeps the story flowing well and while it has its brief lulls, it's primarily all about advancing things in a way that's fun, sometimes chaotic but always enjoyable. While the Dirty Pair isn't for everyone, this is a fun series that hits so many of the marks right that I already feel like going through it all again and savoring it outside of marathon form. These are iconic characters that I wish still had a strong life in modern anime.
Mania Grade: A-
In Summary:
The Dirty Pair TV series has long been one of the holy grails of series that I wanted licensed and it's been fantastic going through it all over these two sets. This set is essentially a lot more of the same but that same is good fun with a lot of destruction alongside some girly fun as they want to go on dates, think about themselves and dress skimpily. The episodic nature of it keeps the stories short and fairly condensed but that works in its favor with the way the action plays out. The pacing keeps the story flowing well and while it has its brief lulls, it's primarily all about advancing things in a way that's fun, sometimes chaotic but always enjoyable. While the Dirty Pair isn't for everyone, this is a fun series that hits so many of the marks right that I already feel like going through it all again and savoring it outside of marathon form. These are iconic characters that I wish still had a strong life in modern anime.