- Format: Box set, PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 7
- Classification: 15
- Studio: MVM
- DVD Release Date: 8 Jun 2009
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001UL7SKI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 81,495 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First of all, this is not a re-make of the Seven Samurai and certainly deviates from the original material more than the Magnificent Seven. Think of it as a re-visioning with a sci-fi twist - though you can relax and put all thoughts of Battle Beyond the Stars aside! I should note that while it is not essential for you to have seen the Seven Samurai, you will enjoy this anime all the more for having done so.
It was suprising to see just how much of the original film was presented here - the characters and much of the pacing were much the same - and of course, you'll know who will live and who won't. Unlike Battle Beyond the Stars, this series retains much of the culture of feudal Japan, placing it within a society that has some impressive technology available to the ruling classes and military. Thanks to the design work, this juxtaposition works better than perhaps it should and as you settle into the show, it can almost seem natural.
The original story could have been re-told by this series in 13 episodes - and to an extent it is. However, the greatest deviation from the original is the addition of a new layer of plot beyond the bandits while never losing sight of the villagers and their plight. The new story fits well into the 26 episodes without padding or rushing. This is some of the best story telling that I've seen in anime and is worth the purchase for this alone.
This leaves the quality of the animation. As we've come to expect from Studio Gonzo, it never falls short of excellence! The use of CG is also judicious and fits comfortably with the beautiful cell work. The two great battle sequences are nothing short of spectacular and contribute to a very satisfying climax to the series.
This is not an all out action mech/combat series. This is story telling that is well plotted and character driven, raising it well above most anime fare. If you are looking to try some anime, this is a great introduction.
It was suprising to see just how much of the original film was presented here - the characters and much of the pacing were much the same - and of course, you'll know who will live and who won't. Unlike Battle Beyond the Stars, this series retains much of the culture of feudal Japan, placing it within a society that has some impressive technology available to the ruling classes and military. Thanks to the design work, this juxtaposition works better than perhaps it should and as you settle into the show, it can almost seem natural.
The original story could have been re-told by this series in 13 episodes - and to an extent it is. However, the greatest deviation from the original is the addition of a new layer of plot beyond the bandits while never losing sight of the villagers and their plight. The new story fits well into the 26 episodes without padding or rushing. This is some of the best story telling that I've seen in anime and is worth the purchase for this alone.
This leaves the quality of the animation. As we've come to expect from Studio Gonzo, it never falls short of excellence! The use of CG is also judicious and fits comfortably with the beautiful cell work. The two great battle sequences are nothing short of spectacular and contribute to a very satisfying climax to the series.
This is not an all out action mech/combat series. This is story telling that is well plotted and character driven, raising it well above most anime fare. If you are looking to try some anime, this is a great introduction.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is my first product review so hope it helps.
The Box Set - Comes in a good quality box with great art work on the front and back. The dvd themselves come packaged in those thin clear dvd cases. before buying this product i already had individual dvd's for volumes 1 & 2 so my main concern was wether this set would treat me with each volumes cover art (portrait art of each samurai) good news.. it did! Very happy with the quality of the set.
The one bad thing was the art cards, not so much the quality but the number of cards, i was looking forward to getting 7 art cards. Unfortunately it is not stated that you only get a pair of cards (i got Kambei and Katsushiro - i'm unaware of wether these cards are distributed at random or i was unlucky enough to miss out on the rest) so slightly dissapointing. think of them as merely a bonus to the purchase. Amazon should make this clear for future buyers.
The show itself is brilliant. I am currently on the fourth volume and so far i can say the show progresses very well with no annoying filler episodes. The characters are charming and you can only grow to love them. I would prefer to have a more traditional setting with the story but it's easy to look passed the fantasy setting and appreciate the show for what it is, unique anime based on the 1954 classic 'Seven Samurai'.
I'd definately recommend this over the individual volumes and to anyone thinking of purchasing this.
One last note: the series is very well rated. It does contain action and violence but never gore-filled or overflowing with blood. due to the fantasy setting you'll mostly see machines/robots blowing up and blood replaced with oil.
thank you for reading.
The Box Set - Comes in a good quality box with great art work on the front and back. The dvd themselves come packaged in those thin clear dvd cases. before buying this product i already had individual dvd's for volumes 1 & 2 so my main concern was wether this set would treat me with each volumes cover art (portrait art of each samurai) good news.. it did! Very happy with the quality of the set.
The one bad thing was the art cards, not so much the quality but the number of cards, i was looking forward to getting 7 art cards. Unfortunately it is not stated that you only get a pair of cards (i got Kambei and Katsushiro - i'm unaware of wether these cards are distributed at random or i was unlucky enough to miss out on the rest) so slightly dissapointing. think of them as merely a bonus to the purchase. Amazon should make this clear for future buyers.
The show itself is brilliant. I am currently on the fourth volume and so far i can say the show progresses very well with no annoying filler episodes. The characters are charming and you can only grow to love them. I would prefer to have a more traditional setting with the story but it's easy to look passed the fantasy setting and appreciate the show for what it is, unique anime based on the 1954 classic 'Seven Samurai'.
I'd definately recommend this over the individual volumes and to anyone thinking of purchasing this.
One last note: the series is very well rated. It does contain action and violence but never gore-filled or overflowing with blood. due to the fantasy setting you'll mostly see machines/robots blowing up and blood replaced with oil.
thank you for reading.
Format:DVD
A gorgeous looking anime that follows Kurosawa's movie surprisingly closely. Whilst it does lose its way towards the end - its only because the first few dvd's of the set are so brilliant. Enjoyable and strongly recommended.
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