This review is from: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 1 (Limited Edition) (DVD)
This is one of the better Anime's to come out in the states and get air time on TV. The show appears on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim due to it's graphic violence. I am sure though that if you are looking at getting this set you probably are already watching it. This is probably the best buy for getting the episodes. This set includes volumes 1 and 2 or episodes 1-9. The set also includes volume one of the Manga, OST 1, and what is best described as a radio show containing the characters on a cd. It also includes 3 booklets over the shows main characters with interviews from the creators. The case itself is sturdy with artwork on all sides and on the interior. If you live in a major city I would suggest picking this up from Best Buy as it is a little bit cheaper, not much though. If you are going to have it shipped than amazon would be the best bet.
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This review is from: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 1 (Limited Edition) (DVD)
This is a wonderful and amazing anime. Lots of excitement and drama and characters that live in all kinds of shades of grey. I truly enjoy this anime. The box set is excellently done with a very pretty box and loads of wonderful extras. I especially appreciated the manga.
So why the 3 star review? well this first pressing of discs appears to be defective. Bandai is experimenting with new copy protection and it causes serious problems for many DVD players. In particular seizures at episode 3 in disc 1 and episode 9 in disc2. That is provided that it works at all. People using blu-ray and in particular PS3 players appear to have much better success rates though.
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This review is from: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 1 (Limited Edition) (DVD)
This anime series is quite simply the best I have ever seen. It is BEAUTIFUL - quality on par with Claymore or Deathnote - but beyond those, it is highly stylized and unique as well. The characters are developed and enticing, the plot blows your mind, the pace is so fast you can't blink, and rewatch value is high (I see more every time I watch it).
I have shown this series to several friends and nobody has failed to fall in love yet. The first season of this series grabs you and sends you on a non-stop roller coaster which ends in a season-end cliff hanger that will quite simply rip your soul from your body and hold it hostage until you get season two and the sweet loving embrace of it's resolution. Season two is currently (as of July 2008) being aired weekly in Japan and one can imagine will be available in the US eventually as well.
Long story short, if you don't own this anime, you are wrong. It is absolutely fantastic!
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