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Summary: Different. Very different from the last one.
Review: Okay, I hope you didnt get to comfy with the first disc because this ones different. First off, the previews are at the beggining of the DVD (just like Gasaraki). Plus, for all those who hate replacing the Kanji with subtitles, yours prayers have been answered. The original Kanji is back with subtitles. For some, this is good, but for me, its not. The only reason I gave this DVD 5 stars is because the subtitles are easier to read now. That, and the fact that I can still watch my favorite anime in Spanish and French. Bio include Rei, Gendo, Kaji, Auska, Angel 5 and Angel 6. This new DVD will make those familiar with the VHS version feel right at home. And the episodes? Seeing that little fashing moment on the ship in episode 8 was the most hilarious gag I have ever seen in Evangelion. Definetely get this DVD for sure.
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Summary: errata
Review: Please excuse my earlier review. This disc does not contain the episode where Ramiel makes his debut. The episodes contained on the disc _do_ introduce the fiery-tempered Asuka and also introduce the ill-fated alternative to the Evangelion units, the powerful and out-of-control Jet Alone.
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Summary: rei ayanami & shinji ikari
Review: simply my favourite anime of all time...it has everything that you can possibly want in an anime.large mechs,cute blue haired chic and a child hero who is trying to find his place in the world while trying to cope with his own special abilities.i own quite a few anime from the old macross & captain harlock series to the latest Lain and sakura dairies....but this all is nothing compared to the evangelion series.when you get into the storyline you'll get so engrossed that it freaks you out.voted one of the most successful anime with millions of fanatic fans all over the world.i have to admit,i am one of those fanatic..i own the video,vcd and dvd collection.i own the dolls,posters,the mechs etc...if this is one of the first anime you buy,trust me you'll never regret it ever.but what really brings the story to life is how shinji,our hero tries to cope with his love life,where he belongs in the circle of things and his relationship with his dad.it has quite some serious overtones and quirky situation but overall what makes this anime so great...is how you feel drawn into the role of shinji,rie and asuka.in the great prepective of life,we try really hard to belong and be accepted by our surroundings.it is never easy but thats' life...
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Summary: The whole is less than the sum of its parts
Review: Taken singly, the episodes on this DVD are quite entertaining. Perhaps their best feature is the introduction of Asuka, the spunky German Second Child and Eva pilot. She adds to an already rich cast of characters in a series that starts off on a very promising note, introducing interesting personalities with mysterious backgrounds that we assume will be revealed as the series progresses.Unfortunately, the series as a whole is one big tease that never delivers the answers to its question, never ties up its loose ends. For this reason, it's best not to get drawn into its universe, because that requires an investment of time and money that pays no dividends in the end. As if it's not heinous enough to leave all its plot twists unexplained, the series is also at times poorly drawn, showing just how little its creator, Hideaki Anno, cares about the series or its devoted fans. Far too many of the dialogue-intense scenes rely on folded hands covering mouths, conveniently obviating the need to animate them, or else wide pan shots of a long room with the discussants at opposite ends, small enough that we can't even see their mouths. It's shocking to see significant portions of the last episode as just black and white stick figures, no better than a glorified storyboard. The last several episodes probably weren't even drawn in time for the previous week's preview; that would explain why those previews showed no animation, instead relying on storyboard sketches and scripts. The preoccupation with pseudo-philosophical fluff (e.g., instrumentalism), thankfully absent in the first handful of episodes, also becomes more prevalent and painful as the series progresses. By the end, Neon Genesis Evangelion has evolved into Anno's pretentious excuse for a soap box to spout his poorly thought-out philosophical ideas. Another sign of pedantry is the common engineer's mistake of thinking everything is quantifiable. We're quoted all kinds of ludicrous numbers and probability assessments throughout the series, belying a mathematically oriented writer who doesn't quite grasp just what kinds of subjects and issues can admit of quantification and measurement. Most anime has at least some element of this pop-philosophizing, and usually it's tolerable, the price one pays for watching the stuff, but Anno takes himself far too seriously and goes ridiculously overboard. Add to that the unforgivable sin of leaving all the major plot threads unresolved and the series as a whole winds up a monumental disappointment.
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Summary: An excellent second volume to a good series
Review: That's right-- contrary to popular belief and rumor, Evangelion is not superb, but merely very good. It's plagued by a number of serious problems (besides hype) which prevent it from achieving absolute greatness, but those are problems which arise in future episodes (and reviews). This second volume presents the next four episodes of the hugely popular sci-fi series, and introduces a new character in episode 8: Asuka Langley, a German girl who seems outwardly brash and obnoxious, but has underlying issues which rarely come to surface. With this new addition, Shinji & Co. battle the next series of deadly "Angels," but what are the underlying motives of NERV and its shadowy administrative organization, SEELE? Naturally, none of the answers are fleshed out (if they ever are) in these early episodes, which still present a lighter approach to the issues involved. In other words, Evangelion hasn't taken itself completely seriously yet (moments of humor abound as Asuka "takes over"!), which is how I prefer it. Even so, time is taken to further develop the characters, particularly the mysterious Rei Ayanami in episode 7. Evangelion is a great series, though perhaps not as outstanding as others would (vocally) have you believe. Definitely worth taking a look at, even for non-fans of the genre, Evangelion is always thought-provoking, entertaining, and occasionally a bit confusing (find answers to all your questions on the Web!). These earlier episodes are among the best in the series, before it takes a darker, more angsty tone in the latter half of the episodes.
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Summary: A must-see despite interlace problems and horrid english dub
Review: The English voices were cast appropriately for the characters, however the English voice acting for the most part is just plain *horrid* and the translation is often weak. You'll most certainly want to hear the original Japanese actors and watch the English subtitles where the translation is clear. The DVD video and audio quality is itself very good, but as others have pointed out there are issues with the transfer. The video was not de-interlaced properly, so unbraided image scan-lines become briefly but painfully obvious during high action sequences, especially during freeze-frame, and the credits just disintegrate. I did not notice these interlace problems in the Japanese VCDs of these four episodes. It's disappointing but livable; there are few other visual artifacts but they are hardly noticeable. Otherwise I agree with the reviews given by "confuse_a_cat" and Josh Leman. This is my first DVD purchase from the EVA series and I plan to buy others. I already own a few NTSC tapes and have watched many of the episodes in VCD format.
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Summary: A major improvement over 'Collection 0:1'
Review: The plot thickens with the second DVD installment of "Evangelion", and there's some major character development especially with one of the main characters, Rei in episodes 5-7. As with Collection 0:1, you get 4 episodes on Collection 0:2. This DVD overall is much improved over the first. Due to it being just a single-layer DVD (whereas the first was dual-layered) makes for much improved image quality, because the compression of video is lessened. Although the image tends to "shift" or "jump" on the first frame when cutting to another scene, this is of little annoyance to me. I've seen many other anime titles where this kind of thing is noticeable, even on VHS tapes, so this is not a fault of the DVD disc or DVD playing hardware/software. The sound quality, as with the first DVD, is top notch. All 3 dubs (English, French & Spanish) as well as the original Japanese audio track, as with the first DVD, are all present as well. If you already have Collection 0:1, and enjoyed it immensely like I did, pick this one up. It's worth the price.
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Summary: Evangelion
Review: The second of the Evangelion Dvd collection. The Plot thickens as Shinji joins nerv.. This is a great series and i recommend anyone to buy the whole thing!@#
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Summary: Neon Genesis
Review: This is a great series, full of suspense that is one of the most controversial manga/anime's in Japan and the US. It has a great plot and is definitly worth the money. You always want to know what happends next. The main characters: The mysterious Rei Ayanami, The quiet Shinji Ikari, and Misato. The DVD is also good, because it is subtitled and you can compare what they say in japanese and English. I would definitly reccommend it to any anime fan. It is a mecha type anime and not so much in the way of love. Has alot of action and some disturbing images later on in the series. (Don't worry not as many as most anime) But overall good, but the ending is really bad.
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Summary: A good investment
Review: This is a very good dvd and is very funny, out of the five anime dvds I own this is definatly the best. You should buy it, if you are a serious anime fan or even a beginer you won't be dissapointed.
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