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Summary: Based on a story by CLAMP
Review: This appears to be one of those re-workings of a popular title like the Revolutionary Girl Utena movie or the various Tenchi's tweaking the story as it goes along. Ascot's in mini-version as he was in the 1st Rayearth & fights against the girls who are not Magic Knights when the story starts. Ferio fights against the girls beside Ascot & Alcyone while Lantis is on neither side--he's fighting to avenge his brother (Yeah, Zagato's dead already.......No!) Eagle & Emeraude are brother & sister wreaking havok on the dimension they've invaded. Mage Clef looks older than ever--closer to Ferio than the boy-mage from the story.
I was so shocked at all the conversions I didn't (couldn't?) pay attention to all the details, but Rayearth is a place, not the mashin so the mashin Rayearth has obviously been renamed, but I forget what. The English dub is scary, although appropriate, I suppose, since good guys are bad guys so I guess we shouldn't expect Ferio & Ascot to sound the same. I didn't see LaFarge, Caldina, or anyone from Rayearth 2 beyond Lantis & Eagle.
In this alternate reality Cephiro was crumbling due to the sins of its people so the high priest was called on to provide the ultimate sacrifice to try to correct things, but Emeraude loved him & cannot acccept what happened so Eagle, using the people of Cephiro who love the Princess, invades the world Hikari, Fuu & Umi live in.
It's CLAMP, so it's easy on the eyes. The Based on bit is the warning it's not the Rayearth we are familiar with from the manga or the 2 series.
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Summary: Wonderful!!!!!
Review: This dvd is the best I own! The characters are memorable and wonderfully shown. Unlike in 'Magic Knight Rayearth' there is no comedy, so if your looking for something with a laugh track turn back now. But if your looking for a wonderful anime with a story line that will keep you at the edge of your seat, then this is the best to get! I would give this dvd a 10 if possible. Beautiful!
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Summary: Pretty good for a OVA
Review: This is a pretty good ova for rayearth. It can be kinda of boring but its still good.
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Summary: Hmm...
Review: Well, all MK Rayearth things are cool. This is weird, sorta. The Manga is still better.One of the...uh...gwa..."Rune Gods" (can't remember that Japanese term.) name has been changed. Hikaru's gaurdian is "Lexus" I belive...it's still not the same. Clef looks better. Eagel needs mental help. Lantis is...basically the same. Zagato is...well...dead. Ascot is still cute (they changed the color of his outfit. ^-^) Ferio is more of a pain in the *** sine he fights against them. Alcyone is...well...the same, in a sense. My MK Rayearth rankings:
1: MKR Magna (Direct from CLAMP's minds, of course.)
2: MKR TV Season 1 (Yeah...it's BASED on the Manga by CLAMP)
3: Rayearth OVA (Screwed up; twisted revamp of the story. Still cool.)
4: MKR TV Season 2 (Yet again BASED on the Magna; THEY CHANGED IT TOO MUCH FROM THE MANGA!)
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Summary: Very Interesting Rayearth
Review: While this is totally different from MKR and MKR2,this anime makes the original story look like the 1st season of Pokemon.The animaton is beautiful,and the music is stunning.I am a little confused why Ferio,Eagle,Lantis,and others are on different sides.Eagle is a bit messed up,Zagato acts like some sort of mute,and I didn't know Ferio could summon killing insects.But these little concepts make the dark story better.If the the DVD had more features,I could give this 6 stars!I am really impressed,and I wholeheartedly agree with the critics.Go.Buy it.
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