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Samurai X - Betrayal (Rurouni Kenshin)

Samurai X - Betrayal (Rurouni Kenshin)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Rurouni Kenshin at it's best
Review: If you have only watched the tv series of kenshin, or have just heard as many great reviews about these dvd's as i have, then samurai x (rurouni kenshin oav's ) are for you! ^_^x ah, gotta love this anime, the fight scenes (hopefully you'll love em' cause they're alot of them!) the love, and the fight scenes!! lol, even though some may think it is over-gory, what else can you expect? it's kenshin for crying out loud, and assasinations can be messy!! lmao...=time for calmies= *breaths deeply* after all, it says right on the box 'recommended for 17+' so you can expect it right? i don't think the gore takes away from the story at all, it only helps demonstrate the beauty (uh huh...right, ^^;;) of the emotions the characters go through. these are the best oav's i own (and that includes fushigi yuugi and others that were amazing!!) if you live in canada or anywhere else, it may end up to be a bit pricey for your taste, but it's deffinantely (is that how you spell that?) worth it! trust me, you'll be the next person writing a five-star review on here!! ^-^ ja ne for now!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Kenshin- the heart of anime
Review: What is there to say about this movie? It is filled with unbelievably great fighting scenes set at a fast pace. Though not recommended for young children, this anime has proved itself once again to be the ULTIMATE SWORD-FIGHTING ANIME! The story begins with the telling of how Kenshin(once know as Shinta) learned how to be a samurai. Once he ventures out into the new world, he meets Tomoe who witnesses one of his murders. They are forced to act as husband and wife and fall in love. Then Tomoe goes to her father who almost kills Kenshin, but fails to due to Tomoe blocking his attack. That's where "betrayal" came from I guess. But anyway, this movie is incredibly good.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Samurai X - Betrayal (Rurouni Kenshin)
Review: I watched the first story of Rurouni Kenshin (Trust) & I thought is was very good but this second story (Betrayal) is excellent. It really cuts into one's heart. You could literally feel the intensity of the pain, honour & heartbreaking emotion. The betrayal Kenshin felt & later the sorrow of his past actions could be felt. I seldom get emotionally over any type of shows & usually sobbing stories puts me off but this is deep, profound. Its indeed a great story. I hope the Samurai X DVD continues. I have already ordered practically everyone & still waiting for new issues. I take my hat off to the Niboru Watsuki for his writing & also those doing the voice over. Excellent.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST!!!!
Review: I just finished watching the show last night I LOVED IT.Is the next seires (I know spelled it wrong......don`t ask)any good werth the money?!?! PLESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ANSER ME MR.anime (cough)

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: General Review of "Kenshin OVA: Betrayal" (3 1/2 Stars)
Review: There is one, sharp difference between Betrayal and Trust; Betrayal implements computer generated and real life images into the animation. In my opinion, these chafe like old rope again soft skin. If you watch Trust and Betrayal back to back, it is almost comical, as if the animators grew too tired to draw things that had been in previous episodes. This presence seriously detracts from episode 3, but dissipates early on, in the final episode.

The actual animation is consistent with Trust, when not interrupted by CGI, is beautiful. The animation is supported by fine voice acting (though there are always faults to be found with English dubbing), and a steady, at times breathtaking score.

The love story that developed in "Trust" bleeds in "Betrayal," but to soften any tears one might shed over these acts, there are two quite bloody sequences sandwiched with the tragedy (and considering the title of the DVD, I don't consider that a spoiler), and the revelation of the cross-shaped scar on Kenshin's cheek.

After having seen all four episodes (or "Acts"), one can seriously doubt Kenshin's likelihood to have become the subservient houseboy of Kaoru's dojo. It is that schism that causes fans to define themselves as admirers of the OVA or TV series. Personally, I enjoyed both, however, I have a warning for lovers of the TV series. Kenshin devotes his life to paying penance for his sins; the OVA reveals his darkest sin. No 'oro's' or cow-towing to dojo mistresses here, this is the story of the Battousai's birth; a bittersweet love story and infrequent scenes of ultraviolence. Both this volume and "Trust" are suggested for mature audiences who enjoy depth alongside carnage.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A great anime!
Review: This is the continuing story to the first movie, Samuri X TRUST. The movie is absolutly excellent. I haven't seen another animated movie like it. The story line is set back in the early era of Japan when samuri's and assassins roamed the streets. The movie revolves around the main character, Kenshin Himura. You'll be introducted to his past life, taken place before the tv series (Rurouni Kenshin). Through this movie you'll find out why he acts the way he does thoughout the tv series and why he has the strange X scar on his face... this is all I'm telling ^.^ The movie is very dramatic and has awesome fighting scenes. Great movie to watch on a stormy night..

Samurai X TRUST and BETRAYAL is still one of my favorite anime OVA of all time.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great
Review: This was the best. Thats all I have to say. You should be buying this right now. Forget about your gundam. Forget about you dragons balls. THIS IS THE MOVIE.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good but not the best
Review: I heard that Samurai X was a really good anime series so I baught the movie. The art in the movie isn't the same as in the Samurai X series (I am guessing by the box art of the series.)

When I first saw the movie I thought it was pretty darn good. But after watching it a second time I realised it actually wasn't that great. First of all the blood in it was way overdone (a knack in the finger is like a sprinkler of water) and the color of it was so faky. Second the voices were not good! And third I noticed the story and plot was pretty weak. That is why I rated this 3 stars.

I do not recamend this movie for kids under 14 (even though the box says 17 years and older.) Reason why I think kids over 14 (as myself) can see it is because the gore in it was so fake. But the violence (sword fighting/etc.) is to much for kids under 14.

From reviews of other people I have to sugest seeing the Samurai X series and not this movie. I still have yet to see the series, but when I get a DVD i shall buy them.

Later and I hope this review helped you out.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amazing
Review: This movie is just simply amazing. It has a wonderful story and keeps the viewer watching through a wonderful blend of drama and action. This movie is very high on my recomendation list.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: My favourite series ever~ the most touching anime...
Review: The Rurouni Kenshin OAV series-- "Trust" and "Betrayal"-- is the best anime I have ever seen, and I've watched quite a bit. I have never watched this video without crying... nothing compares with the way this series' story, art, setting, and music move me. The story itself plays through as a tragedy. It is so subtle, delicate, and slow... everything moves by with such grace, until the end where everything comes apart at the seems. This what one would call "masterpiece anime" :) This video is very dark and serious, but so, so beautiful... yeah. I can't say enough how much *I* loved this, and everyone I've talked to (even non-anime fans) have too. Really. So if you're looking for an anime like no other... with beautiful story/plot, music, art, and even some action at the end~ look no further...


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