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Summary: A fantastic experience
Review: Having gone into Orphen with no idea what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised from the beginning. I'm not normally a fan of fantasy titles, but there was something about this one that just demanded I keep watching.The story is the highlight here; it's interesting and mysterious from the get-go and unfolds excellently throughout the series. One of my favorite aspects about this series is that it sort of begins in the middle of the story, and it unfolds not just forwards, but backwards as well, slowly piecing the past together via flashbacks and revelations. I found the characters to be interesting and enjoyable. They made me laugh when I needed to, and made me sympathetic at just the right moments. Most interesting is the way things are turned on their head halfway through the series; you'll find yourself wondering who's an enemy and who isn't. In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It was funny, intruiging, and dramatic. This is a title that definitely gets overlooked far too much; take my advice and check it out. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Wish I'd Bought It Sooner
Review: I waited for years to watch this anime because it didn't look too interesting. I wish I hadn't waited. This was well worth the money. The animation and music are good (esp the first opening, which I love). But it's the characters that really hook you. Orphen, Cleo and Magic have great chemistry. For humor, I suggest watching the dub although it does deviate and does use anachronistic language. I didn't have a problem with that, because it's not a typical fantasy world (i.e. set in the distant past). The storyline is great, and overall consistent though some episodes can feel more like filler. Glad I took a chance and bought this.
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Summary: COOL COOL COOL COOL....!!!!
Review: Orphen is a really really really good series. Obviously. It starts a little bit slow, but still manages to make you want to watch more. Once you get to the last ten or so, it's really hard to stop watching it. Volkan and Dortin are really annoying, but hey, without them, where would the humor come from? (aside from Cleao and Majic and Leki, and Black Tiger...) Anyway, this series is definitely recommended.So is Orphen Revenge, though I've only seen the first DVD. The ending is a little twisted, but it's perfect for the series. Also, the nudity in the last few episodes is not needed. Even so, it's one of the better anime series that I've seen.
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Summary: Seriously enchantingly heart warming
Review: Orphen is one of the most enchanting magical shows I have ever seen! The serious adventures Orphen draws me in and the romance steals me over. I give Orghen five stars because the well thought out story line. I hope there's more to come!
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Summary: Don't buy
Review: Orphen stinks!!! For someone who does not know Japanese, this anime is not worth the time and money, even for someone who likes magical and sword fighting animes. First, the plot sucks. Second, the dubbing does not match the subtitle. And third, the character's (especially, Orphen and his crew) names change often. If you are not a Japanese speaker, don't buy Orphen because you will not be able to understand this anime.
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Summary: Addictively oustanding
Review: The first time I seen Orphen a friend had it. I did want to give it back. Orphen is magically addictive and oustandingly plotted.
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Summary: Awesome series, been waiting for a box set!!
Review: This is a great series, I originally owned the Japan import version with bad subtitles. Im glad ADV is releasing this as a box set, they are one of the few reasonable anime distributors. Everyone else wants to rip you off now a days ex: Bandai, Pioneer, etc. Great story and great characters, leaves you wanting to see more when youre finished, too bad the sequel is not as dark and mysterious as the original. Story goes something like this, Orphen is a sorcerer on a mission to save his friend Ashley who was turned into a dragon, as a dragon Ashley is verry destructive and dangerous. Orphen will stop at nothing to restore his friend back to human form even if it means sacrificing his own life. Im not good at writing descriptions, amazon probably has a better more detailed description. Anyway trust me this is one of the better series out there.
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Summary: 5 Stars because...
Review: When I first bought Orphen, I was not sure if I did the right thing. I cannot claim that I am a maniac, but the least I expect from an anime is that the animation should be at least good, the music should be good but most of all the storyline should be interesting.
In the case of Orphen I would say that the animation - in my humble opinion- is very good, I fell in love with the music and as for the storyline it is unique. For instance, watching "Grave of the fireflies", the music is very good, the animation fair but the story etc. made it one of the best animes ever. The same as Orphen, in its category I definitely will say that it will become one of the best of its kind. The story begins somewhere in the middle, and it unfolds not just forwards, but backwards as well, putting the pieces together with a lot of action.
After watching all the episodes I was sure that the money I spent for it was a good decision (thanks god) because it was funny, dramatic, emotional and very interesting.
As for you people who are not sure what to do I highly recommend the shows.
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