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Summary: The one that started it all...
Review: To tell you the truth, this was not only the very first anime I owned, it was also the first one I saw. The story, the action, the characters and designs, all gloriously original. Anime about bounty hunters are nothing new, but Iria : The Zeiram Animation brought its own original twist to the sub genre. It is somewhat disappointing to only have six episodes, but once you own a few OVA's, it's more than enough. I bought the VHS back before DVD's were even around. The only reason that I hesitate to give it five stars is the English language track. It is littered with odd sounding phrases and seems to be poorly translated altogether. The voice acting is excellent, but marred by the odd translation. All in all, I highly suggest purchasing it. It is great for anyone starting a collection or just building upon their existing one.
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Summary: One of my favorites
Review: Iria has long been one of my favorite animes. The characters, locations, weapons, vehicles, and just about everything else are so uniquely designed it's incredible. They really put in the effort to create a truly unique sci-fi universe.Iria is a young bounty hunter following in the footsteps of her older brother Gren. There's a big corporate cover-up going on and a deadly alien monster named Zeiram on the loose. I don't want to spoil the story so I'll keep the details brief. The anime revolves around mystery and action. When things start to get too slow, a heavy dose of Iria's fighting abilities come into play. Iria's right up there with Armitage, Faye, and Motoko Kusanagi of Ghost in the Shell. Between her incredibly designed armor, Bond like gadgets, and fighting style, there's plenty to keep things fresh. I absolutely love how they designed Iria. The hair, the weapons, the blue and white armor... it's all very cool. If you're not an Iria fan just by watching the opening then we've got different tastes. She has moves that would make Batman jealous and a good sense of humor to boot. The music is really catchy... I always have the opening theme in my head for days after watching the movie. It's a really great song that truly fits with the style and theme of the animation. This one's a good family anime. The message is good and the action is sure to keep everyone interested. There's a real brief shower scene in the full sub version though. It's not fan service, but brief nudity none the less. The story itself is well told and will keep you guessing. There's plenty of twists and turns to keep things moving and interesting. All in all this is a great anime that has been a favorite of mine for many years now. Give it a shot if you like bounty hunters, female fighters, alien monster sci-fi, and/or mysteries. - Rirath_com
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Summary: It IS good.
Review: The only problem with Iria is that I want another one. It's quite good, and I have to mention that it's a good title for women who like anime but who get weary of the 3-4 female archetypes so common in anime. Here at last we have a strong female lead who has depth of character! More than almost any other female protagonist you're going to ever come across in anime... Add in good art, a solid story, great action and you're in good shape! So where are the sequels!
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Summary: Iria - Great Movie & Great Value
Review: First of all, I'd like to thank Pioneer for including all six episodes of Iria in one DVD, because they prove it can be done (other companies decide to put only three or four eps per DVD, whereas they can fit plenty more). The movie is excellent, surpassed only by, perhaps, Ghost in the Shell. A story of a bounty hunter named Iria, and her brother Gren, and the mysterious, immortal monster, Zeiram. The movie includes great animation, storyline, action, and other blockbuster elements. The one downside of the series was the ending that ended abruptly. I have found an answer why however (and this is to answer all those reviews that gave Iria a lowsy rating because of the ending). I have found rumors that a second Iria movie is in the works, but dont count on it, because these are only rumors from various websites. Anyways, whether or not you enjoy anime, buy this excellent DVD!
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Summary: One Of The Defining Anime - Art & Entertainment
Review: At some time in the future a young woman named Iria and her brother Glen, both bounty hunters, join in an contract to rescue the passengers from the crash of a space transport. This mission takes a turn for the worse when the rescue team find themselves face to face with an indestructible killer - Zeiram. The result is disastrous; one team member killed, and Iria is forced to leave her brother behind to fight the monster. For the rest of the episodes Iria dedicates herself to solving the mystery of the Zeiram and saving her brother. Several things set this 1995 OVA series apart from female (or male, for that matter) heroic anime. While the primary plot isn't entirely original the characters are notable and are allowed to develop well-crafted personalities. Iria is young, intelligent, and fiercely capable - a completely independent woman. Fujikuro is more than a little crooked, but, despite his antics, loyal to Iria. Bob - a bounty hunter turned into a computer ghost. And Kei, who is a younger reflection of Iria. All of these characters and others leave lasting impressions as the result of the find scripting and conceptual work of Keita Amemiya. The artwork remains outstanding even by today's standards. The series is based on an original live action film, but animation can go where file can only follow at great cost. Character design (Masakazu Katsura) and set design (Amemiya, et. al.) combine to provide a fresh looking universe that combines traditional Japanese and Chinese elements with fantasy visions that rival Yoshitaka Amano, peopled with contraptions that Da Vinci would have envied. The set includes an additional DVD with graphics and interviews with Amemiya, Katsura and several of the voice actors. If you are lucky enough to find the limited edition you will also get a metal container for the set. This is another of those 'must see' that both stretch the boundaries of anime and provide great entertainment as well.
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Summary: Intriuging story, excellent visuals
Review: I tend to be skimpy on stars, this is an excellent anime. The story is of a young bounty hunter woman who follows in the footsteps of her older brother. She is reckless, but soulfull an excellent young japaneese hero. She develops a better understanding her of love for her brother, the value of spirited action and cautiousness, and she gets some great actions scenes along the way. The story has nice twists, including a younger image of Iria that helps you understand her better. The look of the world is extremly cool, the dress is Pirate meets samurai on a spaceship. The art is stylized simple and well done. It is a fun action thriller that gets your attention with more than just big bangs. It also is a complete story, so you don't have to worry about "missing out" on the characters.
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Summary: sweet
Review: very nice visuals, a very stylish sci fi with cool guns and a super hot babe. what more could you want?
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: Iria is my Favorite Anime. I just picked up the U.S. Manga Release used for $13.00, and it appears to be exactly the same as the Anime Sudio Release, just an FYI for those of you looking to buy. Iria, moved a long at a good pace, the plot never felt rushed and the characters were likable and you could care about what happened to them. Iria is not a childish woman and does not expect a man to come recue her, she is the take charge type sometime to much and rushs into situation without thinking them through. This is the only DVD as far as I know so you are not left wondering what happens next, and the story is wrapped up.
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Summary: Utterly Amazing
Review: Iria has to be one of my favorite animes of all time. Considering it was how it was made in the early 1990s, it still has animation that is much better than what can be seen today. Storyline and plot is pretty good. Overall still a nostalgic favorite of mine.
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Summary: Iria: Zeiram the animation
Review: I really enjoyed this movie. I originally saw it on the sci-fi channel and loved it. Since then I've been dying to acutally own it. The story is fast paced and futuristic. An evil alien known as Zeiram has started attacking different planets and an intergalatic hunter known as Iria and her brother named Gren are dispatched to eliminate him. On the next last 3 episodes it is the conclusion of what happened. Overall it has great animation, a great storyline, and characters that you learn to love. If you love animes like Akira, Armitage III, or ghost in the shell i recommend you check out this movie
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