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Summary: Wasting Time and Money To Watch
Review: I brought this set because I thought this is the same as the OVA that I watched on TV before. But it is not, not at all. Two of the main charterers are duplicated, but the story line are completely replaced by a very stupid plot and some other else charterers. While the OVA is a very romantic story with complexity plot, the Chronicles of the Heroic Knight is just a superficial comic for up to 5 years old kid.
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Summary: Wonderful Saga
Review: I first saw a few episodes of this on the "Reactor" section of the...Web site. After that I just had to get the entire collection! This is a Great Story. It reminds me of the Video Game Baldur's Gate. If you played Baldur's Gate you'll love this. It's kind of like Baldur's Gate as a Cartoon. Also if you like Robotech and Mid-Evil times with Magic and Honor, You'll love this!
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Summary: One of the best animes I've seen
Review: I first saw this series on the cartoon network website. However, right before I saw the ending episodes, they took it off their website. I was very distressed by this because I had gotten hooked the series and really wanted to see how it ended. So I decided to get the DVD (it's better to see it on TV than on your computer anyways). It's a 3-disc set, each disc containing around 10 episodes on it. There are no extras (most animes don't have extras anyways, so it's not that big a setback).This is definitely one of my favorite animes (I'd put it at #1 if it weren't for Cowboy Bebop).
The characters are all very intriguing and interesting. They all have their own little history to learn about. The plot is compelling and it's always interesting to learn about the history of Lodoss. I haven't seen the OVA so I sometimes feel like I'm missing out on parts of things. However, this never really affects the plot. I do like the first section of the series better (with Parn and Deedlit) better than the second one (with Spark and Neese), but they're both really amazing. The animation quality is quite high and the music is compelling.
This is overall a great series. So if you're a fan of fantasy and anime, then this is definitely the series for you.
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Summary: One of the best animes I've seen
Review: I first saw this series on the cartoon network website. However, right before I saw the ending episodes, they took it off their website. I was very distressed by this because I had gotten hooked the series and really wanted to see how it ended. So I decided to get the DVD (it's better to see it on TV than on your computer anyways). It's a 3-disc set, each disc containing around 10 episodes on it. There are no extras (most animes don't have extras anyways, so it's not that big a setback). This is definitely one of my favorite animes (I'd put it at #1 if it weren't for Cowboy Bebop).
The characters are all very intriguing and interesting. They all have their own little history to learn about. The plot is compelling and it's always interesting to learn about the history of Lodoss. I haven't seen the OVA so I sometimes feel like I'm missing out on parts of things. However, this never really affects the plot. I do like the first section of the series better (with Parn and Deedlit) better than the second one (with Spark and Neese), but they're both really amazing. The animation quality is quite high and the music is compelling.
This is overall a great series. So if you're a fan of fantasy and anime, then this is definitely the series for you.
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Summary: Poor quality anime
Review: I got into anime a few years ago and compared to some of the other anime I've seen this is very poor in quality. I only managed to watch the first few episodes and could not get myself to watch anymore. Based on what I did see, the animation was subpar - which would've been fine if there was an engaging storyline. Unfortunately, it lacked character development and a good plot. Other than using the same types of characters (elves, dwarves, etc.) as Lord of the Rings series, there is not much comparison in quality.
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Summary: Old Heroes and New Heroes
Review: I have been a fan of Record of Lodoss War, or Lodoss tou senki, for over 5 years now, and like many people I was worried about this Television series because I thought it was going to desecrate the wonderful OVA series. Boy was I wrong! The TV series is a bit rehash because we are basically being told the same story again, but the difference here is that this is the complete series. Spark and company might be new to many, but they have been around for quite awhile in Ryo Mizuno's novels. The story is pretty basic a group of unlikely companions gather to keep a great evil from destroying the world. Yes, it is a story that has been told several times before, but it is old very effectively here. Very likeable characters. I love Deedlit, Pirotess, and Ashram, wonderful character design, and near perfect voice acting. Deedlit's calm tones and Little Neese's sweet voice. I know that I am not the only one who cringed when she screamed in pain. A fun series. Ans then there is Welcome to Lodoss Island. Insanity in chibi size. Must be seen to be believed...
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Summary: some good, some not so good... mostly worth it
Review: I have to say that "Chronicles of the Heroic Knight" doesn't seem as good as the original Lodoss War series, but is still mostly worth it. There is a lot to this one, about 9 hours or so over 4 DVDs, and the quality is a bit up and down. The series (broken up in 20 minute episodes) starts out with the familiar heroes (Parn and Deedlit, mainly) of the original series and passes the torch on to a new group of heroes. The storyline puts a little revisionist history on the original plot and sometimes seems as much a re-make as a sequel when it recycles some of the plots familiar from the first series. This is most prevalent in the first and last DVDs. The middle two are the high-point of the set and are what saves this series. The first DVD focuses on the original heroes of the Lodoss War and is the most derivative. It's good to see the characters back again, like old friends, but after a few minutes you start to be bothered by things. The quality of the animation seems a bit below par and it feels as if it's being written towards a younger (pre-teen?) target audience. Dumbed down & too cutesy, in other words. This is also where they ignore some of the history of the first series and re-use an entire plot line. The 2nd and 3rd DVDs, however, are much better. The quality of the animation comes back up to par, they pick up a new story thread with new heroes, and the writing/production seems to have been re-targeted to a more mature audience. This is the best part of the set and what makes it worth while, in my opinion. The last DVD in the set loses some ground again, compared to the middle of the series. I almost wonder if they were running low on money or getting tired of making it or something. It brings the story to a satisfactory conclusion, but it does feel as if the quality of the animation slips some in the last few episodes, and as if the writers weren't making any great effort to do anything except get it over with. DVD features include a bunch of previews and the expected language options, nothing much else. I quickly took to skipping over the last two minutes of every episode where they do their "comedy theatre" bit at the end. I really wish that had been done as a separate chapter so I didn't have to watch it (I, for one, hate that little featurette), but could still listen to the closing theme music. Instead, it's all one chapter. The music is excellent and worth suffering through some fast forwarding. If you are a fan of the original Lodoss War, you will probably be disappointed at first, feel better about it in the middle, and then be left a little disappointed at the end. Still, overall, I think it is enjoyable and worth it. Could have been better, but it's still nice to come home to Lodoss again with this set.
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Summary: Please don¿t beat me with a dying beaver.
Review: I put a great deal of thought in what rating I should give Lodoss war. I struggled for endless hours (that actually came to an end) trying to decide whether to give it four, or five. In the end I chose 4 simply because it's not the best. I have not read the comics, or seen any of the earlier Lodoss series. So if you're a big fan of any of those you might not want to base your decision on my review. Ok, I've babbled enough about stuff that most of you probably won't read. Here's what I have to say: I LOVE RECORD OF LODOSS WAR!! sorry, *Ahem*. This boxed set contains the entire series (26 episodes, complete with cool box) over 4 DVDs. There's actually two stories on here that are loosely related with new and same characters. When The first story came to an end and the new began, I was disappointed because I had becom attached to the characters. But soon I forgot all about my dissapointment when I got attached to the new peeps. Well since I'm on the subject of characters, I'll take this opurtunity to tell you that this anime is a character driven one. There I've said it. Are you proud? The animation is pretty average. Nothing flashy or special. A little above Tenchi level. The music is amazing. I'll watch the opening credits every time just to hear the beautiful music. Also, I'd just like to say that, even though the editorial review said it was suitable for ages 12 and up, (I got it on my 12th birthday, go figure. He he.) I believe it's suitable for pretty much anyone. There's some cartoony violence and a little use of "Damn" but that's about it. This is not however a kiddy anime. My 15 year old brother (even though he is not really into anime) enjoyed this quite a bit. I recommend it to anyone. Oh, and there's also 'the second part', as they call it. Where all of the characters turn into kids. It's really funny. It only lasts for about 2 minutes at the end of every episode but you're laughing that entire 2 minutes. (And a few more after that). Well I hope you dcide to buy Lodoss War
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Summary: Great Series
Review: I thought that this was agreat series it ends well and has a great story. I liked all the charecters and how the story was told. At the end of each episode there was a little skit that sorta summed up the show in a funny way. The end is a good end for the story and it is a good buy for the money. Any how like anime and this type of setting should definetly pick it up.
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Summary: Perfect for RPG fans!
Review: I was thoroughly impressed when I saw the Record of Lodoss War OAV series. It was like being in a totally fantastic RPG. I've just watched all 27 episodes of the Lodoss TV series, and all I can say is... wow. I've always considered the Lodoss OAV series as ultimate anime RPG, but I think it's just been outdone by this marvelous TV version. I couldn't stop watching once I started. Lodoss TV begins five years after Ghim's death. Parn is no longer the struggling knight wannabee that he was. Lo and behold, he is now the legendary free knight -- and almost everyone on the land knows him. Parn's always on the road to adventure with Deedlit, but since there is a need for heroes again, they band together with the rest of the Lodoss gang (Slayn, Leylia, Shiris, Orson, etc...). If you've watched the OAV series, you'll probably get confused with the chronology of the events. Shiris and Orson are re-introduced as new characters. Ashram is alive and kicking, and going after the scepter of domination. According to the booklet that came with my DVD set, Lodoss TV is a re-telling of the whole saga. Lodoss OAV was so short that a lot of the events were condensed to fit a 13-episode series. Let's just say that this is the expanded version. Still, you'll make the most of this series if you've watched the OAV because they do make references to certain OAV events (i.e. Leylia's possession, Ghim's death, etc.). It's not really a pre-requisite though because the references are briefly explained, so there aren't really any loopholes. There are two main plots. The first half of the series features our old faves (Parn, Deed, Slayn. etc.) and some new additions. They have to stop the dark forces from acquiring the scepter of domination. The second half takes place ten years after the first half, giving way to a new generation of heroes. A younger set of enthusiastic characters is introduced. There's Spark, a knight-in-training who has always idolized Parn; Neese, Slayn and Leylia's daughter; Leaf, a mischievious half-elf... etc. They have to stop the dark wizard Wagnard from resurrecting the goddess of destruction Kardis. Of course, Parn and the gang are still there for support. At the end of each adventure-filled episode is a brief segment called "Welcome to Lodoss Island". This part features super-deformed versions of all the characters re-enacting certain events in a wacky manner. They also tell jokes, sing, dance... very cute and a very refreshing break from all the heart-stopping excitement. The art and animation are superb. The characters still resemble their OAV selves but their looks generally improve by leaps and bounds. The magic effects, battle sequences, and various encounters are also more intense and more detailed. Everything is more colorful and vibrant. I love watching the magic-users cast their spells. I look forward to every skirmish, I tell you. The songs and music complement the whole series perfectly (dang, now I have to buy the soundtrack!). I especially love the ending theme. The English dubbing is tolerable at best. Some of the dub voices don't really fit the characters, while some are just downright irritating. If you're an RPG fan like I am, this anime will definitely make your day... or your week for that matter.
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