[DVD] Divergence Eve - Seraphim Collection

[Chris Beveridge]

Review by Chris Beveridge

Mania Grade: A-
* Audio Rating: A-
* Video Rating: A
* Packaging Rating: A
* Menus Rating: B
* Extras Rating: N/A
* Age Rating: 13+
* Region: 1 - North America
* Released By: ADV Films
* MSRP: 59.98
* Running time: 650
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
* Disc Resolution: 480i/p (mixed/unknown)
* Disc Encoding: MPEG-2
* Series: Divergence Eve

In Summary:

Divergence Eve in its two seasons is a show that really does make out far better in marathon form than in single disc form. This is a show that requires watching the episodes close together in order to put the pieces together and to see the larger narrative. I enjoyed it when I first saw it in its single disc release but the collected editions, even if you watch them in the half seasons that they are separately, really paints a very strong picture. The story is strong enough that you don’t even notice the minimal fanservice that’s there nor the way the women are all so top heavy in order to actually get you to watch it. Divergence Eve is a show that I can easily see myself coming back to every few years to take in and to see if there are even more little things and nuances that I might have missed. Divergence Eve is the “don’t judge a book by its cover” series that I recommend to anyone looking for something serious and intriguing.