Chris Beveridge
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/burstangelviridian.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Burst Angel Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)</b><BR>FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 600 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: A new law's been passed in Tokyo. Ordinary folks are now allowed to freely carry firearms; shoot, they're even legally allowed to use'em. You might think that crime would increase, and you'd be right. But the arrest rate's gone down. After all, the only prison a dead man needs is a hole in the ground. All thanks to RAPT.
The Recent Armed Police of Tokyo is stealing away jurisdiction from the local authorities quicker than a bullet leaves a barrel. What that means is that folks are getting desperate. And desperate people with itchy fingers mean more bodies in the streets.
Now, I'm not sure if she came from up above or somewhere way down below, but an angel's just come to Earth. She's an enigma, but with her partners Sei, Amy, and Meg, she's the best chance this town's got. Her name's Jo. And there's a new sheriff in town.
Contains all 24 episodes and the OVA.<P><B>How We See It</b>: Coming out a bit over a year since the last collection, Burst Angel is done up in the Viridian style with one nice addition - the OVA that was released in the fall of 2007. The inclusion of that makes this the current definitive and complete release which certainly makes it appealing for those who hadn't grabbed it yet.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/coyoteragtimeshowcomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Coyote Ragtime Show: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 69.98<BR>Running Time: 300 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Bullets, blades, bombs, beauty and boobs... if it's capable of destruction or distraction, it's fair game in the chilling, thrilling, killing, blood-spilling anime COYOTE RAGTIME!<P><B>How We See It</b>: It took about a year since the individual volumes finished out which is about right. The complete run of the series in thinpak form doesn't have the same allure as the shiny metal box that the singles has, nor does it have any of the extras, but the show is just good simple fun with solid production values. It's not high art but it's one that left us quite entertained, which is what we wanted out of it.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=11052">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/ffunlimited2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Final Fantasy Unlimited: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: All aboard! Join twin children on a mystical subway train as they embark on a hazardous quest to find their lost parents in a world of stunning beauty and thrilling danger. One of the all-time favorite franchises of all time!<P><B>How We See It</b>: It's actually been a few years since the last collection version of this was released. The appeal of the show is certainly difficult to see, but it does still sell based on the name alone so getting it out there once again isn't a bad thing. This was a difficult series to get through but it's quirky and weird in its own way which has its appeal.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10209">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/fullmetalpanic2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Full Metal Panic!: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 89.98<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: The secret stealth organization Mithril assigns an elite team of agents to protect high school girl Kaname Chidori. But Kaname must not know she is under guard, so Mithril team member Sosuke Sugara must go undercover as her classmate and keep her safe. <P><B>How We See It</b>: Potentially something of an evergreen title, and one that does still sell at this price point, getting this out there alongside with Fumoffu at the same time that the Second Raid set is being put out by FUNimation is a no brainer. Tentpole marketing at its best. Though there's nothing new here, this set does get some new box artwork which helps to differentiate it from the previous release as well as possibly tricking someone into nabbing it who already has the original.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10206">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/gaogaigarpremium1.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 1</b><BR>Media Blasters<br>Price: 34.99<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: This is the story of the brave men and women who will defend our world. On a desolate road in the snowy mountains, a childless couple wished upon a falling star. The star is revealed to be Galeon, a mechanical lion who delivers the baby Mamoru into their arms. Mamoru grows into an ordinary grade school student, until the day when his class is caught up in a ferocious attack by the mechanoid alien Zonders. The young cyborg hero, Gai Shishio, is sent by the UN alien defense force "3G." He risks his own life without question to protect Mamoru's class and all of Earth. Drawn by the power of his mysterious origins, Mamoru becomes a member of 3G, joining the ranks of humanity's bravest defenders. They wage all-out war against the Zonders with their advanced vehicles, weapons and AI robots. When their backs are up against the wall, Gai Fuses with Galeon and 3G's Gao Machines to form the indomitable King of all robots: Gao-Gai-Gar! But even in the face of these Awe-inspiring machines, the bravery of humanity in its darkest hour is the true Key to Victory!<P><B>How We See It</b>: This release is something of a surprise as it took Media Blasters a year to get it out after the fifth volume of the series was released. They're usually far quicker, and you'd expect that even more considering the series seems to have failed with its sales. That said, this collection brings out the first five volumes in bilingual format just a couple of months before the second set is due out that will give us the remainder of the show at long last. With such a low price and so much content, giant robot fans should be flocking to this.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=11001">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/crystaniacomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Legend of Crystania: Complete Collection</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 29.98<BR>Running Time: 220 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: From the golden pen of Ryo Mizuno, comes an all-new adventure set in the aftermath of the Lodoss Wars! Ashram, desperate to find a home for his people, is tricked into selling his soul. 300 years later, Pirotesse's devotion to her king remains unshaken. In the sacred world of Crystania, amidst a civil war waged by shape-changing warriors, she searches for her beloved Ashram. She meets Redon, a young prince obsessed with avenging his murdered parents. Together, they confront Ashram's captor -- the bloodthirsty Barbas, who aspires to rule Crystania as "The God's King". Will they free Ashram's soul . . . or will Redon's innocence become the next sacrifice to Barbas' emerging power?<P><B>How We See It</b>: This is a set that needed to be made years ago. Compiling the various Crystania releases which have also seen Essential Anime re-releases over the years, this complete collection brings the fantasy show into one nice set that's priced very sweetly and makes it easy to check out. This is an impulse purchase show that's worth taking a mild risk on.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10186">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/maburaho2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Maburaho: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 69.98<BR>Running Time: 600 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: High school student Kazuki Shikimori attends school at the elite Aoi Academy where students learn the intricacies of using their magical powers. Blessed with highly sought-after DNA Kazuki is cursed. He can only use his powers eight times until he turns into dust. Enter three magical hotties Yuna, Kuriko and Yin. These lovely ladies join forces to help Kazuki increase his magical powers. But are they after his heart or his DNA?<P><B>How We See It</b>: When you need to get some cash flow, what better way to do so than to package and promote a harem show? It's been about a year since the last collection for this came out but it's not a surprise to see it surface once more. What we saw in that collection is really the same here outside of the artwork changes for the box so there isn't exactly much of a wait on this if you really must have it. It all comes down to boxart preferences.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10023">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/mobilesuitzetagundamanimelegends2.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Collection 2 (Anime Legends Edition)</b><BR>Bandai Entertainment<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: In Zeta Gundam, the sequel to the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, the Universal Century world is locked into an escalating conflict. While the AEUG resistance group strives to convince the world of the justice of its cause, the brutal Titans continue to suppress dissent through violence and fear.
Now the struggle enters a new phase as a powerful third force enters the battlefield, and the AEUG and Titans race to enlist the support of the mysterious Axis renegades. Confronted with his past, Char Aznable at last decides to embrace his role as leader of the AEUG. But his choice may have come too late, for the Titans have completed their most terrible and devastating weapon.<P><B>How We See It</b>: Nearly two years after the singles finished, but very quickly after the first half of the series collection came out, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam draws to a close with a strong set. The show is simply a lot of classic big mecha action with death abound. Toss in a lot of nods to the earlier series and a grand scale plot and this show is a winner once again. The collection is certainly well priced and with it containing a big chunk of the show, it's something that's very easy to recommend if you liked the first half since it only gets better here.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10331">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/moeyokentvcomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Moeyo Ken TV: Complete Collection</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 45.98<BR>Running Time: 325 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Set in the Meiji era, Moeyo Ken is the story of three daughters of the Shinsengumi, who decide to follow in their fathers' footsteps as protectors of Japan. Only most of the threats these girls face are of the paranormal variety (not to mention hilarious!) <P><B>How We See It</b>: One of the weaker shows from 2007 from ADV Films, it gets collected a year after the final volume. Moeyo Ken works well as an introductory show for newer anime fans but it's a bit more difficult for older fans who have seen this done so many times before, and often better. This collection is also likely to get a re-release someday with the inclusion of the OVAs which keeps this from being a true "complete" set.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10173">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/lokicomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 69.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Ah, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy's body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud-and-powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but accident prone) high school girl named Mayura, Loki earns a living probing the darkest corners of the paranormal, the occult, and the otherwise peculiar.<P><B>How We See It</b>: One series that took far too long to get put to the collection status is this one, with it being almost two years since the last volume came out and closer to three since it first started. Stripped down and put into thinpak form, it's not exactly the cheapest it could be but it's a series that's grown increasingly harder to find so with a few discounts it's an easy enough one to digest.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10013">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/narutoset8.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Naruto Box Set 08 (also w/special edition)</b><BR>Viz Media<br>Price: 49.98/69.98<BR>Running Time: 350 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: <P><B>How We See It</b>: The Naruto gravy train continues to roll on through and the series hits up another big box of episodes only two months after the last set came out, something of a continuing trend for the series. Released in both a regular and limited edition form, fans of the show are getting their DVD fix of the series far quicker than almost any other show and it feels like it's getting the same attention that the manga did last year.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10057">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/noircomplete2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Noir: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 89.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: A cryptic message. A mysterious organization. A girl with a missing past. These are triggers that launch professional hit woman Mireille Bouquet into the ultimate odyssey of death and vengeance.
Joining forces with Yuumura Kirika, a young girl with deadly skills and a forgotten identity, Mireille finds herself thrust into a secret world where the only law is kill or be killed, and where your closest friend could turn out to be your worst enemy. Two female assassins embark on a journey through the ultimate darkness.<P><B>How We See It</b>: Similar to some of their other series like Full Metal Panic, Noir is a title that continues to sell well years after it's been released in collected form. Having spent some time at company booths, it's fascinating to see what still gets picked up and cleaned out and Noir is one of those titles. With some new artwork to it, the box will probably do quite well and will attract attention once again. Though it's not one that is quite as evergreen as FMP!, Noir is something that has a very basic appeal to a more mainstream audience.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10158">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/papuwacollection.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Papuwa: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 59.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Pretty boy Kataro finds himself stranded on a remote tropical island with no memory of how he got there. Now under the questionable care of the young Papua, Kataro begins his new life of bizarre adventures in a world of transvestite fish, fruity pink dinosaurs, and hallucination-inducing poisonous mushrooms. And an army of assassins aimed at kidnapping him!<P><B>How We See It</b>: The other worst viewing experience of 2007, Papuwa hits the collected form this month and just makes me cringe. Many people avoided it in single form that will try it in collected form and I can't imagine their reactions to it. Though I look forward to them and to inflicting this on a reviewer here. This isn't a series that I can recommend but it's fans are certainly strong ones.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=11006">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/pokemonbattlefrontierbox1.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Pokemon Battle Frontier Box Set 1</b><BR>Viz Media<br>Price: 39.98<BR>Running Time: 520 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Ash and his friends fight their way across the Battle Frontier--the ultimate Pokemon tournament! Will Ash defeat the Frontier Brains? Will May qualify for the Kanto Grand Festival? Will Team Rocket ever give up on stealing Pokemon? Find out in the first half of the final season of the Pokemon Advanced Generation series!<P><B>How We See It</b>: Viz Media is still bringing out the collections of their venerable Pokemon franchise but unless you follow them religiously it gets difficult to tell what falls where. For those that do, this set brings out over 500 minutes of the show in a new set at a somewhat decent price considering it's only in English. Our love of Pokemon dwindled years ago but it's still good to see the show finding new audiences and getting proper collection releases like it should have from the start.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10261">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/silentmobiusanimelegends.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Silent Mobius Complete Collection (Anime Legends)</b><BR>Bandai Entertainment<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: In the future, Tokyo is a desolate place. After a massive earthquake, the city struggles to survive. The old city is in ruins. Acid rain falls from the sky. And worst of all, evil beings called Lucifer Hawk have invaded Earth to destroy humanity. Earth’s last line of defense is a secret branch of the Police, the AMP. It’s members include the psychic, Yuki, the cyborg Kiddy, the Shinto priestess Nami, the visionaire Lebia, and their chief, the mysterious Rally Cheyenne. But they’re about to get a new and powerful new
member. Katsumi Liqueur, a woman with strange powers and a dark past, is about to join the fight. The battle for
Earth is in the hands of these powerful women…but will that be enough?<P><B>How We See It</b>: Bandai Entertainment is still transitioning a few of their previous collections over to their Anime Legends line-up and Silent Mobius is the latest. With the supposed release of the movies later this year, getting the TV series out into the market again and talking about it is a good thing. Though it doesn't have quite the long life that it should since it came out originally ten years ago, there is a whole lot to like from the show. This new collection is the same as we've seen before but with new artwork and all the extras that were originally on the double disc sets from the original release.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10322">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/ninjaresurrection2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Ninja Resurrection</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 19.98<BR>Running Time: 80 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Get ready for a nightmarish journey through faith and betrayal as the infamous Jubei Yagyu wields his deadly blades against the forces of good and evil alike. In an orgy of unbelievable savagery, the armies of the Shogun give no quarter as they ruthlessly slaughter their enemies. Trapped on the rocky isthmus of Amakusa, the faithful await divine aid as the demon stirs in their midst. Desperate for vengeance, a Child of Heaven becomes the emissary of Hell. <P><B>How We See It</b>: Hated by many, I cannot help but to find this show fun. It's been many years since we first saw it and it's incomplete, but Ninja Resurrection just clicked for us when we first saw it. Few shows are made of this manner anymore and for that alone it stands out. With the original now fairly out of print and the Essential Anime Collection edition hard to find as well, putting a little ultraviolence into the mix doesn't hurt at all, especially if you can nab it for around 10 bucks with discounts.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10159">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/burstangelviridian.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Burst Angel Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)</b><BR>FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 600 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: A new law's been passed in Tokyo. Ordinary folks are now allowed to freely carry firearms; shoot, they're even legally allowed to use'em. You might think that crime would increase, and you'd be right. But the arrest rate's gone down. After all, the only prison a dead man needs is a hole in the ground. All thanks to RAPT.
The Recent Armed Police of Tokyo is stealing away jurisdiction from the local authorities quicker than a bullet leaves a barrel. What that means is that folks are getting desperate. And desperate people with itchy fingers mean more bodies in the streets.
Now, I'm not sure if she came from up above or somewhere way down below, but an angel's just come to Earth. She's an enigma, but with her partners Sei, Amy, and Meg, she's the best chance this town's got. Her name's Jo. And there's a new sheriff in town.
Contains all 24 episodes and the OVA.<P><B>How We See It</b>: Coming out a bit over a year since the last collection, Burst Angel is done up in the Viridian style with one nice addition - the OVA that was released in the fall of 2007. The inclusion of that makes this the current definitive and complete release which certainly makes it appealing for those who hadn't grabbed it yet.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/coyoteragtimeshowcomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Coyote Ragtime Show: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 69.98<BR>Running Time: 300 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Bullets, blades, bombs, beauty and boobs... if it's capable of destruction or distraction, it's fair game in the chilling, thrilling, killing, blood-spilling anime COYOTE RAGTIME!<P><B>How We See It</b>: It took about a year since the individual volumes finished out which is about right. The complete run of the series in thinpak form doesn't have the same allure as the shiny metal box that the singles has, nor does it have any of the extras, but the show is just good simple fun with solid production values. It's not high art but it's one that left us quite entertained, which is what we wanted out of it.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=11052">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/ffunlimited2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Final Fantasy Unlimited: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: All aboard! Join twin children on a mystical subway train as they embark on a hazardous quest to find their lost parents in a world of stunning beauty and thrilling danger. One of the all-time favorite franchises of all time!<P><B>How We See It</b>: It's actually been a few years since the last collection version of this was released. The appeal of the show is certainly difficult to see, but it does still sell based on the name alone so getting it out there once again isn't a bad thing. This was a difficult series to get through but it's quirky and weird in its own way which has its appeal.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10209">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/fullmetalpanic2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Full Metal Panic!: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 89.98<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: The secret stealth organization Mithril assigns an elite team of agents to protect high school girl Kaname Chidori. But Kaname must not know she is under guard, so Mithril team member Sosuke Sugara must go undercover as her classmate and keep her safe. <P><B>How We See It</b>: Potentially something of an evergreen title, and one that does still sell at this price point, getting this out there alongside with Fumoffu at the same time that the Second Raid set is being put out by FUNimation is a no brainer. Tentpole marketing at its best. Though there's nothing new here, this set does get some new box artwork which helps to differentiate it from the previous release as well as possibly tricking someone into nabbing it who already has the original.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10206">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/gaogaigarpremium1.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 1</b><BR>Media Blasters<br>Price: 34.99<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: This is the story of the brave men and women who will defend our world. On a desolate road in the snowy mountains, a childless couple wished upon a falling star. The star is revealed to be Galeon, a mechanical lion who delivers the baby Mamoru into their arms. Mamoru grows into an ordinary grade school student, until the day when his class is caught up in a ferocious attack by the mechanoid alien Zonders. The young cyborg hero, Gai Shishio, is sent by the UN alien defense force "3G." He risks his own life without question to protect Mamoru's class and all of Earth. Drawn by the power of his mysterious origins, Mamoru becomes a member of 3G, joining the ranks of humanity's bravest defenders. They wage all-out war against the Zonders with their advanced vehicles, weapons and AI robots. When their backs are up against the wall, Gai Fuses with Galeon and 3G's Gao Machines to form the indomitable King of all robots: Gao-Gai-Gar! But even in the face of these Awe-inspiring machines, the bravery of humanity in its darkest hour is the true Key to Victory!<P><B>How We See It</b>: This release is something of a surprise as it took Media Blasters a year to get it out after the fifth volume of the series was released. They're usually far quicker, and you'd expect that even more considering the series seems to have failed with its sales. That said, this collection brings out the first five volumes in bilingual format just a couple of months before the second set is due out that will give us the remainder of the show at long last. With such a low price and so much content, giant robot fans should be flocking to this.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=11001">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/crystaniacomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Legend of Crystania: Complete Collection</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 29.98<BR>Running Time: 220 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: From the golden pen of Ryo Mizuno, comes an all-new adventure set in the aftermath of the Lodoss Wars! Ashram, desperate to find a home for his people, is tricked into selling his soul. 300 years later, Pirotesse's devotion to her king remains unshaken. In the sacred world of Crystania, amidst a civil war waged by shape-changing warriors, she searches for her beloved Ashram. She meets Redon, a young prince obsessed with avenging his murdered parents. Together, they confront Ashram's captor -- the bloodthirsty Barbas, who aspires to rule Crystania as "The God's King". Will they free Ashram's soul . . . or will Redon's innocence become the next sacrifice to Barbas' emerging power?<P><B>How We See It</b>: This is a set that needed to be made years ago. Compiling the various Crystania releases which have also seen Essential Anime re-releases over the years, this complete collection brings the fantasy show into one nice set that's priced very sweetly and makes it easy to check out. This is an impulse purchase show that's worth taking a mild risk on.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10186">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/maburaho2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Maburaho: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 69.98<BR>Running Time: 600 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: High school student Kazuki Shikimori attends school at the elite Aoi Academy where students learn the intricacies of using their magical powers. Blessed with highly sought-after DNA Kazuki is cursed. He can only use his powers eight times until he turns into dust. Enter three magical hotties Yuna, Kuriko and Yin. These lovely ladies join forces to help Kazuki increase his magical powers. But are they after his heart or his DNA?<P><B>How We See It</b>: When you need to get some cash flow, what better way to do so than to package and promote a harem show? It's been about a year since the last collection for this came out but it's not a surprise to see it surface once more. What we saw in that collection is really the same here outside of the artwork changes for the box so there isn't exactly much of a wait on this if you really must have it. It all comes down to boxart preferences.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10023">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/mobilesuitzetagundamanimelegends2.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Collection 2 (Anime Legends Edition)</b><BR>Bandai Entertainment<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 625 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: In Zeta Gundam, the sequel to the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, the Universal Century world is locked into an escalating conflict. While the AEUG resistance group strives to convince the world of the justice of its cause, the brutal Titans continue to suppress dissent through violence and fear.
Now the struggle enters a new phase as a powerful third force enters the battlefield, and the AEUG and Titans race to enlist the support of the mysterious Axis renegades. Confronted with his past, Char Aznable at last decides to embrace his role as leader of the AEUG. But his choice may have come too late, for the Titans have completed their most terrible and devastating weapon.<P><B>How We See It</b>: Nearly two years after the singles finished, but very quickly after the first half of the series collection came out, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam draws to a close with a strong set. The show is simply a lot of classic big mecha action with death abound. Toss in a lot of nods to the earlier series and a grand scale plot and this show is a winner once again. The collection is certainly well priced and with it containing a big chunk of the show, it's something that's very easy to recommend if you liked the first half since it only gets better here.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10331">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/moeyokentvcomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Moeyo Ken TV: Complete Collection</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 45.98<BR>Running Time: 325 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Set in the Meiji era, Moeyo Ken is the story of three daughters of the Shinsengumi, who decide to follow in their fathers' footsteps as protectors of Japan. Only most of the threats these girls face are of the paranormal variety (not to mention hilarious!) <P><B>How We See It</b>: One of the weaker shows from 2007 from ADV Films, it gets collected a year after the final volume. Moeyo Ken works well as an introductory show for newer anime fans but it's a bit more difficult for older fans who have seen this done so many times before, and often better. This collection is also likely to get a re-release someday with the inclusion of the OVAs which keeps this from being a true "complete" set.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10173">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/lokicomplete.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 69.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Ah, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy's body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud-and-powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but accident prone) high school girl named Mayura, Loki earns a living probing the darkest corners of the paranormal, the occult, and the otherwise peculiar.<P><B>How We See It</b>: One series that took far too long to get put to the collection status is this one, with it being almost two years since the last volume came out and closer to three since it first started. Stripped down and put into thinpak form, it's not exactly the cheapest it could be but it's a series that's grown increasingly harder to find so with a few discounts it's an easy enough one to digest.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10013">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/narutoset8.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Naruto Box Set 08 (also w/special edition)</b><BR>Viz Media<br>Price: 49.98/69.98<BR>Running Time: 350 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: <P><B>How We See It</b>: The Naruto gravy train continues to roll on through and the series hits up another big box of episodes only two months after the last set came out, something of a continuing trend for the series. Released in both a regular and limited edition form, fans of the show are getting their DVD fix of the series far quicker than almost any other show and it feels like it's getting the same attention that the manga did last year.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10057">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/noircomplete2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Noir: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 89.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: A cryptic message. A mysterious organization. A girl with a missing past. These are triggers that launch professional hit woman Mireille Bouquet into the ultimate odyssey of death and vengeance.
Joining forces with Yuumura Kirika, a young girl with deadly skills and a forgotten identity, Mireille finds herself thrust into a secret world where the only law is kill or be killed, and where your closest friend could turn out to be your worst enemy. Two female assassins embark on a journey through the ultimate darkness.<P><B>How We See It</b>: Similar to some of their other series like Full Metal Panic, Noir is a title that continues to sell well years after it's been released in collected form. Having spent some time at company booths, it's fascinating to see what still gets picked up and cleaned out and Noir is one of those titles. With some new artwork to it, the box will probably do quite well and will attract attention once again. Though it's not one that is quite as evergreen as FMP!, Noir is something that has a very basic appeal to a more mainstream audience.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10158">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/papuwacollection.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Papuwa: Complete Collection (Thinpak)</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 59.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Pretty boy Kataro finds himself stranded on a remote tropical island with no memory of how he got there. Now under the questionable care of the young Papua, Kataro begins his new life of bizarre adventures in a world of transvestite fish, fruity pink dinosaurs, and hallucination-inducing poisonous mushrooms. And an army of assassins aimed at kidnapping him!<P><B>How We See It</b>: The other worst viewing experience of 2007, Papuwa hits the collected form this month and just makes me cringe. Many people avoided it in single form that will try it in collected form and I can't imagine their reactions to it. Though I look forward to them and to inflicting this on a reviewer here. This isn't a series that I can recommend but it's fans are certainly strong ones.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=11006">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/pokemonbattlefrontierbox1.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Pokemon Battle Frontier Box Set 1</b><BR>Viz Media<br>Price: 39.98<BR>Running Time: 520 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Ash and his friends fight their way across the Battle Frontier--the ultimate Pokemon tournament! Will Ash defeat the Frontier Brains? Will May qualify for the Kanto Grand Festival? Will Team Rocket ever give up on stealing Pokemon? Find out in the first half of the final season of the Pokemon Advanced Generation series!<P><B>How We See It</b>: Viz Media is still bringing out the collections of their venerable Pokemon franchise but unless you follow them religiously it gets difficult to tell what falls where. For those that do, this set brings out over 500 minutes of the show in a new set at a somewhat decent price considering it's only in English. Our love of Pokemon dwindled years ago but it's still good to see the show finding new audiences and getting proper collection releases like it should have from the start.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10261">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/silentmobiusanimelegends.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Silent Mobius Complete Collection (Anime Legends)</b><BR>Bandai Entertainment<br>Price: 49.98<BR>Running Time: 650 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: In the future, Tokyo is a desolate place. After a massive earthquake, the city struggles to survive. The old city is in ruins. Acid rain falls from the sky. And worst of all, evil beings called Lucifer Hawk have invaded Earth to destroy humanity. Earth’s last line of defense is a secret branch of the Police, the AMP. It’s members include the psychic, Yuki, the cyborg Kiddy, the Shinto priestess Nami, the visionaire Lebia, and their chief, the mysterious Rally Cheyenne. But they’re about to get a new and powerful new
member. Katsumi Liqueur, a woman with strange powers and a dark past, is about to join the fight. The battle for
Earth is in the hands of these powerful women…but will that be enough?<P><B>How We See It</b>: Bandai Entertainment is still transitioning a few of their previous collections over to their Anime Legends line-up and Silent Mobius is the latest. With the supposed release of the movies later this year, getting the TV series out into the market again and talking about it is a good thing. Though it doesn't have quite the long life that it should since it came out originally ten years ago, there is a whole lot to like from the show. This new collection is the same as we've seen before but with new artwork and all the extras that were originally on the double disc sets from the original release.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10322">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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<td width="100%" bgcolor="#E7E7DE"><P> </p><hr width="50%"><img src="http://www.animeondvd.com/images/boxart/ninjaresurrection2008.jpg" align="left" border="1"><B>Ninja Resurrection</b><BR>ADV Films<br>Price: 19.98<BR>Running Time: 80 minutes<P><B>How They're Selling it</b>: Get ready for a nightmarish journey through faith and betrayal as the infamous Jubei Yagyu wields his deadly blades against the forces of good and evil alike. In an orgy of unbelievable savagery, the armies of the Shogun give no quarter as they ruthlessly slaughter their enemies. Trapped on the rocky isthmus of Amakusa, the faithful await divine aid as the demon stirs in their midst. Desperate for vengeance, a Child of Heaven becomes the emissary of Hell. <P><B>How We See It</b>: Hated by many, I cannot help but to find this show fun. It's been many years since we first saw it and it's incomplete, but Ninja Resurrection just clicked for us when we first saw it. Few shows are made of this manner anymore and for that alone it stands out. With the original now fairly out of print and the Essential Anime Collection edition hard to find as well, putting a little ultraviolence into the mix doesn't hurt at all, especially if you can nab it for around 10 bucks with discounts.<P>See the original releases <a href="http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/seriespage.php?series=10159">here</a> and other related releases.</td>
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