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03-21-2005, 11:06 PM
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Detonator Orgun
This is really good. Based on seeing Episode 2 [of 3 total], I would recommend the series to anybody. Maybe "Earth menaced by aliens, reluctant guy and mysterious girl chosen to defend it" is a hackneyed plot -- more so today than in 1991 I dare say -- but the flesh on the bones of the story seems quite engaging, the artwork is more than competent and has a certain style, the plot twists make a good deal of sense, and the characters are sympathetic. Additionally the ending song is basically like nothing I have heard before, and my musical exposure has not been what one would call limited. All in all, a nice package.
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03-22-2005, 09:47 AM
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ChristopherDAC:
As a fan of Slayers TV, I can say your assessment of the series from what you've seen isn't wrong at all. In fact, the first half of season 1 of slayers basically just sets up Season 2, Slayers NEXT, adds one more important character to the mix, Xellos, a very high ranking Mazoku to the crew and well.. the fun doesn't stop.
To all:
Watched more Chobits last nite, and somewhere on disc 3 of Chobits. Quality series in all, and love rewatching it.
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03-22-2005, 01:03 PM
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Location: Anime otaku/Dark Lord of the Sith in the Seattle area
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Another fine DVD Day (TM)! I will be picking up Ghost in the Shell:SAC vol. 5, Wolf's Rain vol. 6, and Star Wars: Clone Wars vol. 1 later today, after work. I also need to get another DVD rack, since the anime section of my collection is just about out of space  .
John.
Most Recent Purchases: The Call of Cthulhu, Count Dracula, The Gravedancers, The Legend of Hell House, Prom Night, Starship Troopers, 28 Weeks Later, Unrest
Currently Collecting: Inu Yasha, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Total DVDs: 1436 Anime DVDs: 776 R2 DVDs: 41 R3 DVDs: 6
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03-22-2005, 01:32 PM
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Looks like some people are dumping their Cowboy Bebop discs in anticipation of the new 5.1 versions. My normal used DVD place has all the discs for $9 each. I already have disc one so I could finish out the series fo $45. I don't think I need to wait for the new discs as long as the content is the same the older discs will work for me.
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03-22-2005, 03:08 PM
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http://www.animeliquidations.com has some INSANE deals on Geneon products right now... check this out...
Order Details:
1.) Mahoromatic 2 - Something More Beautiful Vol. 1: Maid in Training ( 1x$8.99 )
2.) Mahoromatic 2 - Something More Beautiful Vol. 2: Hectic Holidays ( 1x$8.99 )
3.) Mahoromatic 2 - Something More Beautiful Vol. 3: All Good Things... ( 1x$8.99 )
4.) Someday's Dreamers - Vol. 1: Magical Dreamer ( 1x$8.99 ) [Limited Edition box is pictured, along with the box's UPC]
5.) Someday's Dreamers - Vol. 2: Power of Love ( 1x$8.99 )
6.) Someday's Dreamers - Vol. 3: Precious Feelings ( 1x$8.99 )
Subtotal: $53.94
S&H: $6.31
Final Total: $60.25 ($~10.04 each)
HOT.
On another note... does anybody have as big of a back catalogue of stuff they've finished but not watched yet like me? I was just looking through my list and I still need to watch...
Ai Yori Aoshi ~Enishi
Banner of the Stars II
Boogiepop Phantom
Excel Saga
Genesis Climber Mospeada
Gunparade March
Magic Knights Rayearth II
Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R
Saber Marionette JtoX, Again, R
Someday's Dreamers
Super GALS
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03-22-2005, 05:06 PM
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Jason
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On another note... does anybody have as big of a back catalogue of stuff they've finished but not watched yet like me?
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Yep. I've slowed down a lot in my buying, and I'm still way behind.
Jason
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03-22-2005, 06:23 PM
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Rob is an evil man, I tell ya. An evil man...
I made two orders, and am basically getting Dual! 1-4, Sakura Wars The Movie LE, Mahoromatic Something More Beautiful 2-3, Mahoromatic Summer Special, Snow fairy Sugar 3 and 6 (only need to find #4 to complete series), Fancy lala 1-5, (MSG = Mobile Suit Gundam) MSG 0080#1, MSG 0083 #1, MSG 08th MS Team Miller's Report, and Arjuna 1-3.
And no, I have no frigging clue as to when I'll finish watching these...
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03-23-2005, 02:24 AM
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Thanks for your recommendations Guys...
Woo Jae,
I have scouring the net and seen many different incarnations of Escaflowne. These range from $39.99 to $99.99 to even $239.99!! Would you please let me know which version to go for. I woouldn't want to end up with some pirated copy.
JohnAD,
Have just ordered 'Someday's Dreamers'. It looks like it will be excellent. I'm not really into the 'big robot' stuff so this looks especially good. Anything else you can think of would be welcomed.
John
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03-23-2005, 09:16 AM
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I have the Escaflowne Perfect Collection. It comes in a crappy paper thin slip cover but has a fold out with all the DVDs from the TV series + the movie. Deep Discount has it for $59.99. I don't like big mecha stuff either but this was a good show.
Some of my cheapie favorites are Nightwalker (vampires and a killer story) and Those Who Hunt Elves (fantasy comedy kind of like Slayers with a bear that shits toliet paper, gotta love that right?
As for a backlog, I have quite a bit waiting for me.
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon R
Sailor Moon S
Sailor Moon Super S
Berserk Complete
The Devil Lady Collection
Arjuna Collection
Nadia Collection 1
Nadia Collection 2
alot of other assorted discs...such as Knights of Ramune, Moldiver, Iczer Reborn, etc.
Anime Collecting: Inu Yasha, Scrapped Princess
Last Purchases: Kaliedo Star Amazing Collection, Mezzo DC, Mezzo Thinpak, Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum thinpak, Inu Yasha S2, Angelic Layer, Super Gals! Ironclad Collection, My Dear Marie
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03-23-2005, 09:18 AM
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Easy way to tell if they are bootlegs is to look at the following FAQ.
http://www.digital.anime.org.uk/piratefaq.html
Be wary as there are also bootlegs of R1 releases.
Well as far as I know, there are several releases of Escaflowne.
1. The original TV series release, consisting of 8 eight individual discs MSRP'ing at $29.98 each.
2. The movie releases, which had the Movie SE (29.98), and an Ultimate Edition (contains making of and soundtrack cd in a blue plastic box - (54.98))
3. The Limited Edition TV series set release, in its own box with a collectible action figure. Probably sorta hard to find... $199.98
4. A brick with all of the TV episodes and 2 disc movie called Escaflowne Perfect Collection for $99.98.
Of those, I'd recommend the Perfect collection.
EDIT: Hmm. Alanna beat me to it. Oh well ^_^;
Well folks, I've watched finished discs 3 and 4 of Chobits. Still fun to watch, and another great CLAMP series. Hopefully I'll finish it tonight.
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03-23-2005, 11:19 AM
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#2801 of 3082
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Location: Anime otaku/Dark Lord of the Sith in the Seattle area
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Rob:
No, I just finished up my six-month backlog last week . All I've got now are the anime disks I picked up yesterday (I watched Star Wars - Clone Wars vol. 1).
John:
Some more non-mecha recommendations:
Cowboy Bebop - You can't go wrong with this one. Sci-fi, with some comedy and drama. Few series are as good as this one is.
Berserk - Big sword + War + Whacked ending + Gutts = Great series. Just about as good as Cowboy Bebop
Chobits - Your typical story of boy finds girl and they live happily ever after. Except it's not your typical story, and it's a lot deeper than what you might think. Highly recommended.
GTO - The teacher I wish I had when I was in high school. Definitely not your usual anime show.
John.
Most Recent Purchases: The Call of Cthulhu, Count Dracula, The Gravedancers, The Legend of Hell House, Prom Night, Starship Troopers, 28 Weeks Later, Unrest
Currently Collecting: Inu Yasha, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Total DVDs: 1436 Anime DVDs: 776 R2 DVDs: 41 R3 DVDs: 6
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03-23-2005, 12:13 PM
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#2802 of 3082
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Jason
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Just finished off "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi" last night. Overall, an enjoyable series, even with the slow middle.
I can't say I like the message of the ending, tho.
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