AoD Review: Gunslinger Girl Complete Collection

[Chris Beveridge]

Review

Released By: FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.
MSRP: $49.98
Running time: 325 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Release Date: 09/19/2006
Review Date: 00/00/0000
Date Announced: 05/12/2006
Region: 1 - North America
Reviewed By: Bryce Coulter

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In Summary:
Gunslinger Girl is an action packed series that is a visual treat to watch. Cyborgs, guns, terrorists, and a decent plot make up for a great thriller. But, don’t let the action and eye candy fool you. This is a psychological lesson in what really matters most in life.

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[Serial Experiments Nobue]

There is action in Gunslinger Girl, yet I've never considered it an action series myself. IMO, anyone not familiar with the series who is looking for the standard 'girls-with-guns' fare would be disappointed. It's closer to Luc Besson's Léon, which is also drama before action.

That said, Gunslinger Girl is an amazing and very thought provoking series which is a desert island pick for me. A dramatic series with elements of action, it's about the girls, not the guns.