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Summary: The plot thickens . . .
Review: 1.) Episode 7 - Shoot Down the Enemy Out of the Sky - Kaoru and Ruriko volunteer to go on a mission to an airport, thinking they'll be stewardesses, when in fact they'd be polishing shoes. Shun, meanwhile, has to meet up with another gate keeper of another A.E.G.I.S. branch, but Ochiai gives him an empty file by accident so he hasn't a clue on how to find the gate keeper. He mistakes a monkey for the gate keeper he has to meet, but the girl who was searching for the animal (calling him by a name similar to Shun's, "Ukkeiya") turns out to be the actual gate keeper. A kid Ruriko and Kaoru meet while polishing shoes gives them a hot tip about a plane that turns out to be invaders, and though they try to stop it from taking off, they can't. Luckily, Shun and his contact, Fen Feiring, arrive on time to defeat the invaders.2.) Episode 8 - Find the Invader - Megumi Kurogane is one of the most intelligent students in class. Her only rival is Ruriko, who she's determined to be better than. The only subject where Kurogane can get some slack is in Japanese History, which is taught by a "jerk" of a teacher who turns out to be struggling with his invader side until at last he gives in and becomes a red invader. Megumi is frightened by his transformation, but she's still very angry that it's Ruriko, yet again, there to save the day. When the red invader gets a chance to kill Ruriko, Megumi watches through a door crack, thinking that it's good that her competition will be eliminated, but still... 3.) Episode 9 - Break the Pitch Dark Gate - A new guy's in town, and he's one heck of a pathetic fighter. Kageyama, the new guy, is perfect in practically everything else, though, like academics, sports and girls. While Shun struggles with an internal conflict about invaders also being partly human, Kageyama has a "heart-to-heart" talk with him that stirs Shun up. When the real time for battle comes, Shun still hesitates in attacking them, and only manages to defeat the invaders with the help of his fellow gatekeepers. One enemy is still left, however, and he happens to be a gatekeeper like them... a black gatekeeper... With the third volume of the series, you get the team fleshed out even more with a few new members, so there's plenty of similarities to the previous episodes. But, amazingly enough, the plot begins to move forward.
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Summary: From 'Derivative' to 'Dark'...
Review: Gate Keepers started off as your typical "high school students save Tokyo and the world" plot with two real exceptions: the show takes place in 1969 and it's awfully stylish. However, in this, the third volume of the series, it takes a turn into darker, more introspective territory. While two new members of the Gate Keepers team are introduced, we also get more background on the invaders that, while answering a few questions, raises a lot more. The first episode on the disc (No. 7 for the series) brings us a new hotshot Gate Keeper from Shanghai and a look at Invader plans to disrupt air travel at Haneda, the main airport in Japan before Narita was built. The second episode begins to delve into the background of the Invaders and how they infiltrate the world as one of the character's high school teachers turns out to be an invader - although one with an identity crisis. Ending somewhat tragically, but with the unveiling of another Gate Keeper, it leads into the third episode which features a crisis of faith for Ukiya, the team captain, and the introduction of a Gate Keeper fighting for the invaders. Technically, the disc continues Pioneer's usual high standards with excellent video and audio. The extras are in line with the rest of the series: alternate endings for the episodes, a profile of some of the different AEGIS ID cards (in both Japanese and English), a line art gallery, and the external extras of a reversible cover and a physical ID card - this one of Kurogane, the Gate Keeper introduced in the middle episode. On the whole, I am finding myself much more impressed with this series as it progresses. It continues to try to win you over with its sheer exuberance and style, but also starts delving into darker, moodier territory both with the Invaders and in regards to interteam relationships. Its careful method of paying close attention to the time frame of the series (using a background of things like the Apollo landing and the introduction of jumbo jets) is winning me over as well. I'm well hooked now, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what this series will bring as Pioneer continues to release discs.
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Summary: From 'Derivative' to 'Dark'...
Review: Gate Keepers started off as your typical "high school students save Tokyo and the world" plot with two real exceptions: the show takes place in 1969 and it's awfully stylish. However, in this, the third volume of the series, it takes a turn into darker, more introspective territory. While two new members of the Gate Keepers team are introduced, we also get more background on the invaders that, while answering a few questions, raises a lot more. The first episode on the disc (No. 7 for the series) brings us a new hotshot Gate Keeper from Shanghai and a look at Invader plans to disrupt air travel at Haneda, the main airport in Japan before Narita was built. The second episode begins to delve into the background of the Invaders and how they infiltrate the world as one of the character's high school teachers turns out to be an invader - although one with an identity crisis. Ending somewhat tragically, but with the unveiling of another Gate Keeper, it leads into the third episode which features a crisis of faith for Ukiya, the team captain, and the introduction of a Gate Keeper fighting for the invaders. Technically, the disc continues Pioneer's usual high standards with excellent video and audio. The extras are in line with the rest of the series: alternate endings for the episodes, a profile of some of the different AEGIS ID cards (in both Japanese and English), a line art gallery, and the external extras of a reversible cover and a physical ID card - this one of Kurogane, the Gate Keeper introduced in the middle episode. On the whole, I am finding myself much more impressed with this series as it progresses. It continues to try to win you over with its sheer exuberance and style, but also starts delving into darker, moodier territory both with the Invaders and in regards to interteam relationships. Its careful method of paying close attention to the time frame of the series (using a background of things like the Apollo landing and the introduction of jumbo jets) is winning me over as well. I'm well hooked now, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what this series will bring as Pioneer continues to release discs.
Rating:
Summary: From 'Derivative' to 'Dark'...
Review: Gate Keepers started off as your typical "high school students save Tokyo and the world" plot with two real exceptions: the show takes place in 1969 and it's awfully stylish. However, in this, the third volume of the series, it takes a turn into darker, more introspective territory. While two new members of the Gate Keepers team are introduced, we also get more background on the invaders that, while answering a few questions, raises a lot more. The first episode on the disc (No. 7 for the series) brings us a new hotshot Gate Keeper from Shanghai and a look at Invader plans to disrupt air travel at Haneda, the main airport in Japan before Narita was built. The second episode begins to delve into the background of the Invaders and how they infiltrate the world as one of the character's high school teachers turns out to be an invader - although one with an identity crisis. Ending somewhat tragically, but with the unveiling of another Gate Keeper, it leads into the third episode which features a crisis of faith for Ukiya, the team captain, and the introduction of a Gate Keeper fighting for the invaders. Technically, the disc continues Pioneer's usual high standards with excellent video and audio. The extras are in line with the rest of the series: alternate endings for the episodes, a profile of some of the different AEGIS ID cards (in both Japanese and English), a line art gallery, and the external extras of a reversible cover and a physical ID card - this one of Kurogane, the Gate Keeper introduced in the middle episode. On the whole, I am finding myself much more impressed with this series as it progresses. It continues to try to win you over with its sheer exuberance and style, but also starts delving into darker, moodier territory both with the Invaders and in regards to interteam relationships. Its careful method of paying close attention to the time frame of the series (using a background of things like the Apollo landing and the introduction of jumbo jets) is winning me over as well. I'm well hooked now, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what this series will bring as Pioneer continues to release discs.
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Summary: Dang, i have dvd's 1-5 and 3 is the best!
Review: I'm on dvd five and i kinda cheated by oredering 5 before three. When i obtained this DVD i was immediately immersed in its great attention to detail. Gonzo has done an awesome job with its special effects. By far has better action than the others. My personal favorite being the character Fen. Look into this series if you love comedic plots interlaced with intense actions. Recommended for viewers 13 and up for some violence, two swear words (h***, and d***), and some mildly risque humor.
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Summary: Dang, i have dvd's 1-5 and 3 is the best!
Review: I'm on dvd five and i kinda cheated by oredering 5 before three. When i obtained this DVD i was immediately immersed in its great attention to detail. Gonzo has done an awesome job with its special effects. By far has better action than the others. My personal favorite being the character Fen. Look into this series if you love comedic plots interlaced with intense actions. Recommended for viewers 13 and up for some violence, two swear words (h***, and d***), and some mildly risque humor.
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