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Summary: Greatest cartoon series of all time.
Review: OK, you can tell by the title of my review I'm a bit predisposed to like this set. Kimba The White Lion -needs- to be on DVD for a new generation to fall in love with. But... Is Kimba now in the Public Domain? The treatment the show received on these Rhino DVDs certainly suggests it. They used old films, just like any Public Domain company would do. Nothing has been remastered. And only 26 of the total 52 shows are here. Nowhere is there any word about when the rest of the series will be released. This show deserves much better treatment, and we deserve to see all of it!
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Summary: Kimba on DVD - Great Animation Entertainment
Review: To Amazon Customers,
One of the most wonderful and uniquely styled Japanese anime programs that aired in Japan during 1965 and later aired in syndication during Saturday mornings in the U.S. in 1966, returns to American audiences on DVD. That program is 'Kimba' which was produced by the legendary Japanese animator "Osamu Tezuka". Originally produced in Japan as the 'Jungle Emperor', this animated program was licensed and later aired in the U.S. So popular was this series that other "Osamu Tezuka" animations were released in the U.S. "Osamu Tezuka" has been credited for pioneering and creating the demand for Japanese Anime programs in the United States and in other countries. Kimba is the story of a baby white lion born in captivity that escapes back to his homeland after the ship he was aboard sinks into the sea. The program depicts the life of this baby white lion growing up in the African forest learning the history of how his father was the king of this wild frontier. Kimba soon discovers that he is part of a long line of kings and begins his journey to regain his families' standing as king of the African forest. The story and theme music became so popular that after the proliferation of Japanese anime in the U.S. and worldwide, additional programs were created. Kimba and its predecessor programs have been translated into some 8 languages and have appeared in several animation festivals in Europe and Australia. The American release of this Japanese animated program included the widely popular theme music produced by "Isao Tomita", "Bill Giant", "Bernie Baum" and "Florence Kaye". This American release of this popular animation would not be complete without the voices of "Billie Lou Watt", "Cliff Owens", "Gilbert Mack" and "Hal Studer". Although controversy rose after the release of another African lion based animated motion picture in 1994 by a major American studio, Kimba has survived and remains as the premiere animation program enjoyed by children and adults throughout the world. There is no question that if you enjoy Saturday morning animated programs from the 60's and 70's, then you should purchase Kimba on DVD. This animated program has truly stood the test of time. The wonderful characters, colorful animated settings and the memorable music will have you and your family watching these DVDs over and over again. I strongly encourage you to buy Kimba on DVD for you and or your family. Kimba on DVD brings out the best in Saturday morning entertainment.
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Summary: Nihongo Wa Dokoda?
Review: What happened? The series finally gets its due on DVD in the US, and Rhino forgot the most important element of this classic Japanese series: THERE IS NO JAPANESE LANGUAGE OPTION!
How much more do we have to wait until Rhino will get this right?
People have already complained about the quality of the restoration on this boxset, but is it not even more disgraceful that they do not acknowlege the original dialogue? This is one of the most important and influencial animes ever to come on television. Can Rhino disgrace it even more? Let the people have what they have been waiting for.
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