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Summary: You'll get addicted to this one too!
Review: The review below really gives you the low-down on what this series is about. I'm up to episode 17 and the series hasn't slowed down yet. Though this is Watase Yuu, I think she has matured a lot in her work since Fushigi Yuugi. While Fushigi Yuugi could, at least until the latter episodes, be shown to childen, Ayashi no Ceres in my opinion if for an older audience.This series has a lot more blood in it (like splatter all over the pavement and onto someone's face) and a lot more pain, especially in regard to Aya and Aki's relationship as the story goes on. There is a little humor throughout, but nothing like Fushigi Yuugi. This is a more serious drama. The relationships and characters are a lot more complex and realistic. Oh, and so far, the "MIAKA!!!" "TAMAHOME!!" name-calling has been kept at a minimum. I reccomend it to anyone! (There's action, love, pain, and humor!)
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Summary: Great new series
Review: The series are very pretty,(all the guys are really cute!) however all fushigi yuugi fans be ware - this series are rather dark, definitely not appropriate for children under 13. Aya(main character) seems less of a klutz as Miaka was, probably because her "other self" is one ... off goddess!(or celestial spirit):) The dvd looks very elegant, the inside insert is actually a mini *poster*! Extras include interview with creator of the "Ceres", also there are profiles for each character with black and white sketches. - definitely read those first, it will be much easier to watch a movie. Also, when you get the dvd there is an insert that asks if u want to sign up for "Ceres" manga (comics) (1 year subscription),this way you will get much more info on the series. Oh and dont be afraid to get hooked on it and become totally broke - this series are not that long (esp. comparing to FYuugi or SMoon) :)
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Summary: Addicting
Review: This anime is really good. I took a chance and bought it because the reviews were good. I wasn't disappointed. I have had this DVD for a little over 2 weeks and watched it over 4 times (I don't know where I found all that time!) Why only four stars then? The series is great but I feel the DVD could have been handled a little better, nothing major but I would have liked subtitles (both English and romaji) for the openings and endings.(There were NO subtitles for the openings and endings AT ALL!) I also feel the video could have been a little better. Also the Japanese DVDs have four episodes each whereas we only get 3. If you buy this first volume, be prepared to buy them all, the series is dark, and sometimes has more "super-deformed" characters then I would have liked but it's very good.
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Summary: Totally Addictive
Review: This anime, I must say, I am totally addicted to. It's a wonderful series with great art, music, and characters. Though it doesn't have as much comedy as 'Fushigi Yuugi,' it has great plot twists. After watching this tape, I wanted to know what happened next. A major plus for me is that Aya(the main female character) doesn't annoy me at all as much as Miaka did in 'FY.'
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Summary: It's good, but...
Review: This is a beautifully done series with a solid storyline and likable/dislikable characters. But I have read all of the manga (In japanese), so I knew what was going to happen. The show follows the manga almost word for word, which gets old really really fast. But for those of you that haven't read the manga, then by all means, go ahead and watch it! I'm pretty sure you'll like it! And those that have read the manga are welcome to watch it as well (how could I stop you?), but just as a warning--it'll pretty much be the same as the manga.
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Summary: It's good, but...
Review: This is a beautifully done series with a solid storyline and likable/dislikable characters. But I have read all of the manga so I knew what was going to happen. The show follows the manga almost word for word, which gets old really really fast. But for those of you that haven't read the manga, then by all means, go ahead and watch it! I'm pretty sure you'll like it! And those that have read the manga are welcome to watch it as well (how could I stop you?), but just as a warning--it'll pretty much be the same as the manga.
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Summary: This is a Great Anime!
Review: This is a great anime! Its a little confusing if you don't pay close attention, but a real treat if you do! (Don't worry! Its not as confusing as lain!) The story begins when Aya (a normal high school student) goes to a fortuneteller and the fortuneteller tells her "You will have a life saving encounter. The whole world will lose its balance once the sixteen stars are aligned your destiny will take place and your true will to live." Then later that day a man steals a ladies bag and Aya tries to get it once it's going over the bridges railing. She falls over along with the bag and floats down onto the street then once a car is about to hit her she is saved by a young and handsome man named "toya." (Who looks exactly like Tamahome from Fushigi Yugi)The next day Aya and Aki (Aya's twin brother) go to there grandfather's house where there supposedly suppose to have their 16th birthday. Their grandfather gives them a "gift" Aki opens it and reveals a mummified hand. Aki then gets mysteriously hurt and Aya remains unharmed. This indicated to their grandfather that Aya is a threat to the family and must be killed at once. Now I can't go spoiling the whole story. I don't recommend watching this JUST because you like Fushigi Yugi. Its true the characters are drawn very similar to the ones in Fushigi Yugi, but the story and the plot are much more different than Fushigi Yugi. It has more violence and nudity. BUT don't let all those minor things interfere with you not enjoying the story because this is a great anime and in my opinion one of the best anime I have seen! ^_~
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Summary: Watase Yu Does it Again
Review: Viz releases Ceres, Celestial Legend (Ayashi no Ceres), by famed manga story and artist, Watase Yu! There are 8 DVDs that will be released, 3 episodes each. Watase Yu is probably most famous for her first long running manga series spanning 18 volumes, Fushigi Yuugi (Mysterious Play). All of the Fushigi Yuugi anime has finally been released here in America by Pioneer. Ayashi no Ceres is a manga series that spans 14 volumes but only 24 animated episodes. How they fit 14 volumes into 24 episodes will be interesting to see. Ayashi no Ceres is about faternal twins, Aya (girl) and Aki (guy) Mikage, who on their 16th birthday must accept their twisted fate that is in their bloodline. Aya and Aki thought they both had a normal life but that all changed after Aya went with her friends to get her fortune told. A prophecy of darkness and power that comes when the 16th star and mood come together. When getting home, their parents retain a cold attitude telling them that they had to go to their grandfather's house the next day (their birthday). Naively going, all their relatives dressed in black sat a long table with Aya and Aki at one end. A wooden box is placed in front of them asking them to open it. At first afraid, the two open it revealing a severed hand. Suddenly, Aki gets all these scars over his body and goes unconscious. Aya gets scared and starts to panic. Her family starts to attack her. The truth was that her family wants her killed. Why? You'll just have to find out about the secret of the Mikage family and about Aya's destiny with Ceres. This is a fairly new anime (2000) with really nice animation. The animation is basically those of Fushigi Yuugi but with finer lines etc. The Japanese voice actors are mostly new voice actors. Watase Yu thought it would be a good idea because she thought it would be better not to go, "Oh, he's so and so from so and so anime!" The opening song is really nice, it's called Scarlet and is performed by Iwao Junko, the voice actress of Ceres. It's a slow, smooth song. The ending song is called ONE and features a rock beat. The DVDs are said to feature picture galleries, intereviews and such so look out for good extras along with them. Final Note: DVDs are awesome, and with all these recent animes on DVDs, I cannot wait to see the visual quality. This is an amazing series. Expect more twists and turns as can be expected from the stories that Watase Yu makes. Fushigi Yuugi fans will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Ceres: Celestial Legend Volume 1 is simply wonderful.
Review: Volume 1 is an amazing start to the series as you are thrown into a anime about Aya and Aki, who are a brother and sister who get along. It is there 16th birthday and they must go to there family, the Mikage Clan. When they go they notice that the WHOLE family is there and they are acting all strange. The family then reveals the truth about Aya and Aki. I won't spoil anything but episode 1-3 is simply engaging and jawdroppings.
The animation is, first off, wonderful. It is some of the cleanest animation you will ever see. The music is also perfect. As it is as good, if not better, than Fushigi Yugi (The creator, Yuu Watasse's, other work.) The characters are very vibrant. Aya is sweet and mature, much like Aki. Yuuhi is a goof, Suzumi is serious and protective, Toya is quiet and serious, and Mrs. Q is simply comic relief.
If you like Yuu Watasse or Fushigi Yugi then get this. The two are not very similar but still they are equally epic.
CONTENT: Though DVD 1 says 16+, all you basically see is blood spurt out of a person, a person get shot in the head, brief detailed nudity, and a women chases another with a knife. There are a few curses also. It could be rated 13+ but after DVD 3 it will be a bloodbath of a anime.
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Summary: she's done it again
Review: Watase has made another incredible series. Ceres has a much darker story and heavier drama than Fushigi Yuugi, but it still keeps those silly Watase moments that FY had. Ceres is a MUST SEE SERIES FOR WATASE FANS AS WELL AS SHOJO ANIME FANS!!! Watase has not lost her creative touch a bit with Ceres. The animation is great (is it just me or does it look exactly like the FY OVA animation?) and the voice acting is top notch, as usual.
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