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Summary: A Gift from Heaven
Review: Personally, I have the collection myself and have gone through it a dozen times. Although I still don't know all the important people who played a role in bringing Steel Angel Kurumi into our lives; I still can truly say that it is a gift from heaven. It's a story for all time which contains a little bit of something for everyone: action, suspense, comedy, romance, history, and plenty of extra features. This collection contains detailed backgrounds and details on the era Steel Angel Kurumi takes place in and explains how this fiction ties in with the history of Japan in the 1900's skilfully. It also has detailed production sketches with mini-comidical explanations, and loads of other goodies. As for the series itself, it has some amazing characters and artwork you'll instantly fall in love with. Kurumi's comedic devotion to nakahito, Karinka's "kiss my a**" attitude, Saki's sweet yet "fruity" nature, nakahito's down to earth attitude, and an even more extensive amount of likable if not lovable characters. The artwork is simply amazing and gives you a feel of 1900 Japan. There's a good amount of action in the show almost portrayed in a comic book fashion; lots of hilarious lines, puns, and actions; and also other things which I'm sure will delight people. Overall Steel Angel Kurumi is a definite must have for any anime lover and even for those who are just getting into the genre. I give this instant classic 5 stars.
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Summary: An Enjoyable Romp and an Excellent Value
Review: "Steel Angel Kurumi" is not for everyone; I often have questioned myself as to why I like it. But I do...it's a guilty pleasure.Set in the 1910's, the story revolves around a "steel angel" robot/weapon named Kurumi with the personality of an innocent, scatterbrained, clingy young girl, who is activated/brought to life by the kiss of a young boy mystic. The adventures that follow...the relationships that develop, the introduction of Kurumi's "sisters" (steel angels sent to destroy her), and the gradual revelation of Kurumi's incredibly distructive powers...draw the viewer to the inevitable nearly catistrophic climax. Now ADV has issued has issued this "Complete Collection", containing the original 4-disc, 24 episode first series, the single disc 4 episode encore OVA, and the 2-disc, 12 episode second series, with a plethora of extras. However, if you already own any of the original DVD releases, you'll find that this collection is just a re-issue of the currently available DVDs. All of the information here has already been issued.[...] The first 4 DVDs contain the original "Steel Angel Kurumi". It's an unusual series; cute and sappy as much as it is action filled, sweet and innocent as well as loaded with sexual overtones. The charaters are well drawn and the animation is top notch. The storyline drags a bit, but develops well, as do the characters. Some great stuff here. It's campy, but highly enjoyable. The extras on the first 4 discs are exceptional; interviews with the English dub cast, translator's notes (which helps clarify a great deal), background information relating to the setting and time frame in which the series is set, and more. ADV makes a great effort to help in the enjoyment of the series, and the material presented is quite interesting. The good quality continues with the single disc encore OVA. The 4 episodes are well done and add to the original series. The extras are plentiful here as well, including a running commentary with some of the English actors. It's the last 2 discs that drop the ball a bit. The second series in general is basically a re-hash of the first, and a not real good one at that. A few decent ideas are launched (a modern setting, the mystic that awakens Kurumi this time is a young girl, which boosts the already palpable lesbian overtones), but some of the ideas are just plain bad. The delicate balance of comedy, camp, action and character development that existed in the first series is totally upended in the second. It can still be fun, but pales by comparison. Plus the extras on the DVDs are minimal at best. Still, at this price, it's better to get the whole package for the price of buying 2 seperate DVDs, and it is definitely worth it for the first series alone. A great value and a fun anime.
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Summary: The truth about angels?
Review: First off let me say that I've been an anime fan for a long time.Yet rarely have I seen a show that I instantaeously fell in love with.Based on the original manga by KAISHAKU,Steel Angel Kurumi is an awesome series.The characters like Kurumi,Saki,and of course Karinka(voiced by Hilary Haag.)are very well developed.Kurumis' charming childish personality,Sakis'lesbian feelings for her sister,and last but not least Karinkas' psycho "I'll down the ..... when I'm good and ready", attitude.
The animation and characters are extremely well done,and the music and the voice acting is superb.I believe It's some of ADV's best yet.As for the extras ADV offers interesting historical notes,art galleries,and even printable fortune tellers.All in all Steel Angel Kurumi is a worthwhile buy for any anime fan,especially for those of us,like myself, who enjoy a great story with a side of eye candy!
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Summary: One of the Best Anime's in existance!!!!!!!!
Review: If you choose any anime to get someone interested in anime it has to be this one it hase everything Action, story, beautiful art work, comedy, sexy Characters, and a true sence of what japan really looked like in those times. An anime to fall in love with over and over.
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Summary: Great Series
Review: Steel Angel Kurumi is an awesome series. I bought the set here because I couldn't find it in stores. I should have just waited as it was $38.99 at Best Buy when I actually saw it there. That ticked me off.
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Summary: angel madness
Review: steel angel kurumi is based in the 1900's with its beautiful art of the japanese culture and the wonderful animation i give it a 5/5 *'s. The series is based on so called steel angels which are beings for the purpose of military use only. when fate brings them together young mystic, makihito incounters the first of the steel angels with the mark II heart and has life takes its course she is awakened by one simple kiss. nakihito is no longer known as nakihito to kurumi he is know as 'master'. Starring the voice of
kelli cousins- as kurumi
monica rial- as saki
hillary hagg- as karinka
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claudia black- as...well you'll just have to watch the series now wont you!!!T_T
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