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Summary: Slow pace is just the beginning
Review: I don't know why, but this series seems to be really popular on release...which is interesting because clearly a lot of people haven't even watched an episode, yet they are very excited and proclaiming the triumph of this anime. What you fail to understand when you start with this series is that the slow-paced story is just the beginning. Once the story gets going you start to believe there will be some really amazing, quasi-religious theme going on about consciousness, computing, and the nature of reality. Little did you know until around episode 20 that the story isn't going anywhere. It is now, when you have wasted so many hours watching, that you begin to get nervous. As it turns out the ending IS a total rip off - there is no closure, no clarity, in fact virtually any recognizable or sensible conflict. .hack//SIGN was a really beautiful, haunting series to watch, but my recommendation is don't waste your time. You will be sorry when you finally hit that last episode and don't understand what the hell happened.
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Summary: *drools* Just..plain...awesome...
Review: I've seen the preview for .hack//SIGN on Cartoon Network and I immediatly wanted it. First I had gotten .hack//INFECTION for the PS2 and was blown away, so as soon as I could, I ordered this. The story line I love, I love the art, and the goodies with this boxed set I love. Comes with a shirt with Mimiru (one of my favorite characters) and Bear on the back (another cool one), a grunty plushie (I love plushies), a soundtrack (love the music), a demo of .hack//INFECTION for PS2 (I don't know how it is since I already owned the game), and of course, the DVD it self...my personal thoughts is that...it just has so many elements that makes an anime great. Art, story line, music, characters..it's awesome in my opinion.
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Summary: .hack Feeds Gamers and Otakus Alike!
Review: I heard of .hack from Cartoon Network, pre-debut and got very excited. An anime that takes place in an MMORPG (mass multiplayer online role playing game)? This sounds like a really great idea! I was further pleased to find it had a real twist to it, and not just staged within the game. Tsukasa, our 'hero', can't log out of the game for some reason, and has lost his body to the game. The World, the game everyone's playing in this anime, is a beautiful world displayed with fantastic artwork. It's however not enough to have the visual effect however. The music, done by someone Yuki Kajiura, someone ive never heard of before but rivals Yoko Kanno herself, is fantastic and makes the soundtrack alone worth holding back on getting that last DVD of Cowboy Bebop. The only reason i can't give it 5 stars is because the character build so far doesn't seem to be going very far. That doesn't mean it's not an amazing series, cause it is! I think it just needs a bit more time. Perhaps by the 3rd dvd things will heat up. The package comes with a box for all your .hack dvds, a soundtrack with 19 tracks, 2 postcards, one sheet of stickers, a Grunty doll (coolest stuffed animal ive ever seen), a .hack t-shirt (XL) and the DVD with the first 5 episodes dubbed OR subbed. Not bad at all if you ask me. The dvd, soundtrack, and t-shirt should be worth over $(...) as it is, so there's no questioning the value, and believe me I've checked: Amazon(.com) has it the cheapest. Places like discountanimedvd have it marked for at least 53. Take away shipping as well cause you can get it free here, and you're saving around $(...) by buying it through amazon.(com) Not bad if you ask me. I cant wait to see more.
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Summary: Wow! A fantastic value in a fantastic package!
Review: I can't even believe how much you get for {the money} in this set. I've enjoyed the anime of .hack//SIGN on Cartoon Network since it recently debuted, and I especially loved the music, so I actually came looking for just the soundtrack. When I saw that just the soundtrack to the show was around {money}, and then I saw this, it was a no-brainer. With this box set, you get a nice treasure-chest type box (heavy cardboard with string latch for storage), and inside you'll find a very high quality (XL) T-shirt, the Volume I DVD (5 episodes w/ its own nice plastic case and paper inserts), the Original Soundtrack (awesome, awesome music w/ plastic case and booklet), the little "Grunty" plush animal, 4 very nice artwork postcards and a card of stickers (all in a protective clear envelope), and a demo of the Playstation 2 game (which I can't even play since I don't have a PS2, but I don't care - lol). If you like this show and the music, you can't go wrong with this. It's rare where I find value in anything nowadays, but this price is unbeatable, especially for everything you get. I'm not disappointed, and I'm hoping Volume 2 will continue this tradition (with shirts focusing on the other characters too - this one focuses on the lead female).
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Summary: GREAT BUY!
Review: ok, i was told from alot of people that this is a great show and it really is! .hack//sign is a great show it is about a growing online game. it takes place in "the world" then when Tsukasa can not logout he is stuck in "the world" and is gratnted a misterious power. The show has great music and amation. the DVD contains eps. 1-5 and a preview for the great RPG video game. the goods are great to the shirt is XL so fits all. a grerat soundtrack, a cute stuffed animal of a kool animal in the game, and 4 postcards and a sticker sheet. and inclued to all dat u get a demo for the game. !WARNING! this show (from wat i have seen) is not dirty or violent it is mostly talking so if u like that kinda stuff get it if not stay away
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Summary: This is a great dvd, can't say the same for the rest...
Review: I have to admit, the beginning of this series is great. The music is amazing and the story is continuous enough to keep you interested. When I watched it I was definitely hooked; it's so different. In addition all of the extras you get with the limited edition make it a perfect addition to any anime lover's collection. Unfortunately, unless Bandai does some major editing to the dialogue the story slows down a lot more than it already has as the series continues. It does have a lot of depth to it, but the main storyline moves really slowly. ie. for every episode where something important happens there are at least 4 episodes where nothing does.
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Summary: excellent anime, but not for everyone
Review: There are some animes that won't appeal to everyone. This is without a doubt one of them. It is based around an online RPG. I love this show, but hate online RPGs, so you don't really need to like massive online role playing games in order to enjoy the show. Still, it will help if you like RPGs in general. There is a definate RPG feel to the show. Many argue that the plot moves too slow and that it is boring in the beggining. The other major gripe about the show is the lack of action. If you are into action animes, this will not be of your liking. This anime is to make you think about video games and RPGs. If you like something that will make you ponder life, but is not heavy, then this is worth checking out. I reccomend the game and its OAV for those who like the concept but like action. For those of you who like thinking but want heavy stuff, check out Lain. Another problem with this show is that you have to pay complete attention to it while watching or you will be lost. The animation is also top notch. It is bright and clear. Very well done. The music is also some of the best I have heard out of any anime. Plus, you cannot deny the almighty power of the stuff you get with this box set. I never seen a sweeter deal for an anime in my life. The extras are excellent. To be truthful, I came here to order the game. Then I saw this and just had to get this. This box set is great for any fan of the show. In concluion, I would try watching on episode somewhere before you purchase this because the show is an acquired taste. Still, if this is your style, you will be hooked like I am.
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Summary: Can you log out of the world?
Review: Incredible series. This box is a must have for any .hack//sign fan. Skip buying the first DVD and just pick this up. It's worth the extra twenty, trust me.
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Summary: .remarkable//new series
Review: Because of the way the parts of the '.hack' package are being released, I am not sure if this is a series of episodes based on video games, or vice versa. A rather ingenious marketing ploy will probably have many of us buying '.hack' releases for some time to come. Fortunately, from what I have seen the producers have spared little expense in creating a quality product. Therefore, other than the amount we will be out of pocket, there is very little to complain about. The episodes start out with the appearance of Tsukasa, a wave master (whatever that is) in the virtual game universe called 'The World.' Tsukasa is different from ordinary players. He remembers little of the past, seems unbound by The World's game rules, has a monster as a defense system, and is haunted by a cat figure that the powers to be consider an illegal avatar. It is the last that puts him at odds with Lady Subaru and the Crimson Knights (player/sysops), and for that matter with almost everyone else. Oh, lest I forget, Tsukasa cannot log off. There is a wide breadth of characters, from nasties like BT and Sora, to more sympathetic player. In the latter camp the two most interesting are Bear, a shamanic figure and Mimiru, a swordswoman who develops an interest in Tsukasa. Our hero is an ambivalent character, possessing a bit too much attitude for his own good. Especially when he is attracting attention as a source of trouble and mystery. Rumor has it that a special item hidden in the game world has been discovered, and many think that the wave master has it. As a production, '.hack' is beautiful. The designers have created a genuinely lovely dungeons and dragons world. And than peopled it with the interesting and attractive characters created by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, spooky monsters, and the usual assortment of lovable geeks. Music by Yuki Kajiura is equal to the setting, making this the beginning of a story that promises to fascinate and delight repeatedly. A winner for sure. Absolutely try to get the Limited Edition Boxed Set, which comes complete with t-shirt, critter, and a sample disk of the game release.
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Summary: ,Hack is one of the best anime series ever made!!!!
Review: I dont understand how anyone could give this less than a 5 out of 5! What more could you want in an anime series? The animation is awesome, the storyline is great and the T-shirt that comes with the set is cool as hell! It doesnt have as much action as most series, but doesnt that get kind of old after a while?
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