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Summary: Worth the Wait
Review: This series caught the attention of my wife in a Pioneer review. The visuals are stunning and the story is obvious. Kamui must decide to save the future or it will go into total collapse. The sides of good and evil are represented by the Dragons of Heaven and of Earth respectively. As the story unfolds, don't expect a whole lot of gore and destruction; although, there is quite a bit of it. Watch as the characters come to understand the reasons they fight or are defeated. The long awaited battle between Kamui and his twin star, Fuma, only comes on the last episode, so you better be in for the long haul for this tragic and emotionally moving story. It is now fully released on 8 disks, 3 ep./disk.
If you're into putting meaning into life and fighting for the ones you love, this is the series for you.
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Summary: Great Set to have!
Review: This set is mostly for those who like to collect valuables of anime "trinkets". The box is beautiful and the dvd comes in a black casing. It truely is a wonderful thing to have.The Anime itself has many wonderful qualities too! The animation is terrific, and the story line is really interesting. If you have read the manga of this perticular anime, then you mostly know what is going to go on. It follows EVERY step of the manga series. I was personally impressed! The story starts out with "00: Omen" episode. This episode just gives a general idea on what is going to happen throughout the series. Then all the episodes after that, actually, begins the story of the "Dragons of the Earth, and Dragons of Heaven". I hope you enjoy!
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Summary: Slow, but surprisingly gripping story
Review: Though the first disc worth of episodes moves rather slowly, this is shaping up to be an extremely entertaining series. Epsiodes 1 & 2 are mostly an introduction to our main characters, and we learn very little about the plot itself. However, episode 3 really packs it all in, giving the viewer a good overview of the two sides and plenty of hints as to what's to come. Though many shows in anime deal with the end of the world, the stylistic approach in "X" helps to grab your attention. Kamui, the lead character, is your typical unwilling hero who wants nothing to do with his destiny. More to the point, he begins this series as quite the anti-hero, and there's little to redeem him. Luckily, the creators don't weigh down the character with melodramatic angst. He is, quite unashamedly, selfish. So, it's up to the supporting cast to show us just why the world deserves to be saved, along with Kamui himself. One word of warning: if you don't want to have certain plot points spoiled for you, do NOT watch the Extras part of the disc, or the Episode 0 included. Skip straight to Episode 1, and don't look back. I wasn't warned in time, so certain major plot elements have been ruined for me. However, getting to those points looks to be the fun part!
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Summary: Slow, but surprisingly gripping story
Review: Though the first disc worth of episodes moves rather slowly, this is shaping up to be an extremely entertaining series. Epsiodes 1 & 2 are mostly an introduction to our main characters, and we learn very little about the plot itself. However, episode 3 really packs it all in, giving the viewer a good overview of the two sides and plenty of hints as to what's to come. Though many shows in anime deal with the end of the world, the stylistic approach in "X" helps to grab your attention. Kamui, the lead character, is your typical unwilling hero who wants nothing to do with his destiny. More to the point, he begins this series as quite the anti-hero, and there's little to redeem him. Luckily, the creators don't weigh down the character with melodramatic angst. He is, quite unashamedly, selfish. So, it's up to the supporting cast to show us just why the world deserves to be saved, along with Kamui himself. One word of warning: if you don't want to have certain plot points spoiled for you, do NOT watch the Extras part of the disc, or the Episode 0 included. Skip straight to Episode 1, and don't look back. I wasn't warned in time, so certain major plot elements have been ruined for me. However, getting to those points looks to be the fun part!
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Summary: I hated the movie... but I love this series so far
Review: To say I watch a lot of anime is an understatement. I've probably seen *too much* anime at this point, and I can honestly say I've become pretty jaded. It's been a long time since I've been really excited about a series, or waited with anticipation for the next disc to be released. Also, the fact that I detested the X movie didn't give me very high expectations for the series. I decided to give it a try anyway, and all I can say is that I'm now waiting breathlessly for the next disc to come out. Unlike the movie, this series is taking it's time to develop the characters, create plausible motivations, and set a complicated plot in motion. The art is very attractive (characteristic of CLAMP) and the DVD transfer is excellent. The computer animation used in action sequences might take a little getting used to, but overall it merges very well with the more traditional animation style. I recommend this disc very highly, and I only hope that the rest of the story is this good.
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Summary: Slow to start, but still so much better than the movie...
Review: Volume of of the series is a bit of a slow burn, but it allows you to really get to know the characters, what drives them, and a glimpse into their powers. This is something X The Movie didnt get a chance to do at all. I watched the film a few times and still had trouble figuring out who was who aside from a few key characters. You mainly get to touch on the 7 Dragons of Heaven, Kamui, Karen, Seiichiro, Yuziriha, Subara, Lady Arashi, and Soroto who is my personal favorite character. Essentially because he makes me laugh a lot. You do get to meet a few of the Dragons of Earth, but not a whole lot of them. Overall this is really a stepping stone into the real meat of the story. Not that these arent interesting, because they are, but it gets so so much better in the later episodes. I love the storylines in X, even though Kamui is the typical anti hero which is usually an anime staple he is done so wonderfully. The director took great care into making sure he was both fierce and yet there was a reason behind his ferocity. The musical score is also fantastic, during some of the more intense moments the score was flawless in increasing the tension. You can tell that much attention to detail went into this project. I can't really say enough about it other than its awesome.
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Summary: Slow-paced yet enthralling beginning, just as it should be!
Review: Whether you love or hate CLAMP, you can't ignore their impact on the anime and manga industry. While they're known best for their cute shoujo-style works ("Magic Knight Rayearth", "Cardcaptor Sakura"), one of their darkest manga series is "X", a story which has yet to be finished. Still, because the story was already marvelously laid out, the series was made into an anime movie simply called "X". The results created a movie that has a devout cult following yet failed to satisfy the majority of anime fans. The movie's biggest problem was that it attempted to cram so much of the manga into a very limited amount of time, leaving virtually no room for plot logic and character development. The "X: TV" series had decided to remedy that, bringing CLAMP's dark tale to life the way it was meant to be told. "X: TV" tells the story of Kamui, a bitter young man who has returned to Tokyo for reasons that are his own. He also happens to return when the Seven Seals are gathering to the city so that they may get ready for the Day of Judgement, when they are to battle the Seven Angels for the fate of the world. Little does Kamui know that he plays perhaps the biggest role in this drama, and it's not a role he is particularly interested in playing. Add in the possibility that two of his childhood friends, Fuma and Kotori, may also play a part in the upcoming battle and we have one of CLAMP's masterpieces. The first three episodes on this first DVD are very slow paced, introducing many of the main characters more often than anything, but that's perhaps exactly what the series should do. In just one episode, "X: TV" gave more character depth to the Seven Seals than the entire movie ever did. And there's no lack of action, either. Kamui has power and he knows how to use it, and he puts that power to some good use even in the first episode. As for the characters themselves, they are surprisingly well developed for the little screen time they're allowed with such a huge character roster. As the series moves along, it'll be interesting to see how some of these characters truly grow. Visually, "X: TV" puts the movie to shame, and that's saying a lot. While the "X" movie was flimsy on substance, it had undeniable style, showcasing some of the best animation available during that time. "X: TV" takes everything one step further, creating a breathtaking showcase for animation. Never before has hair looked so vibrant, have eyes looked so deep, and has movement glided so smoothly. The attention to detail in the series is outstanding, easily on par if not surpassing other great series like the almighty "Cowboy Bebop". Soundwise, the score for "X: TV" compliments the visuals very well. The soundtrack isn't the most memorable of soundtracks, but what we do hear is very well thoughtout and pleasing. Concerning the dub, Pioneer has managed to create another wonderful dub on par with its magnificent "Serial Experiments Lain" dub, if not better. Don't expect the moment-defining performances like in "Cowboy Bebop", but do expect an English track where all the voice actors fit their roles and where they bring depth to their characters. Of course, if you prefer subs, the Japanese track is also good. As for extras, Pioneer has given us a very surprising extra: "Episode 0". "Episode 0" was originally an episode-length promotional piece that had a small prequel story to "X: TV" and clips from the actual anime, showcasing scenes with all the major characters. The overall effect is pulled off very nicely, but be warned. Do not watch "Episode 0" if you do not wish to spoil some parts of the series, as it does show scenes very deep into the series. Overall, the first DVD to "X: TV" is a magnificent title with the beginning to possibly a monumental series. While it's too early to see where the series will really head with only three episodes, "X: [ONE]" gives us very good reason to believe we won't be disappointed.
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Summary: One of the Best Anime Titles of All Time
Review: X is a great example of what anime should aspire to. By Clamp (Chobits, CC Sakura)It is a fairly dark tale of Kamui, the one who holds the fate of the world. Will he choose to save it, or destroy it? The series deals with many theme common to anime (love, loss, faith in others) but has its own twists on it. This vol introduces you a few of the main characters and hints at the plot, which will twist violently about half way through. The story starts out during the X year, 1999 (not to be confused with the X movie, which sucks, series is nothin like it and a hell of a lot better)Kamui, troubled by recent past event comes back to Tokyo to fulfill his sadame. (destiny) Great fight scenes, dark plot, and beautiful animation fills this series. This dvd contains Episodes 1-3 and the OVA: An Omen. The OVA is kind of a spoiler, but will help you understand what goes on later in the anime. For those of you who like Art Boxes for your DVD, wait a bit to order this, Pioneer is releasing a series box with Vol One (of 8)but its not listed yet. At times, this series is heart wrenching, but is a must have series in my opinion.
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Summary: As Expected.
Review: X is simply the greatest anime ever made, and Pioneer has done a surprisingly good job with it. The translation was really well done, and that more or less surprised me. The dub is terrible, but what can you really expect? You should be watching it subtitled anyway. I kind of wish there were a few more extras... but it was nice that they included the OVA (even if it's just basically episode 17 version 2).
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Summary: X is Brilliant!
Review: X [One] and the rest of the TV series was summed up in a movie called "X," which I saw before the series. The movie was OK, but this series is excellent. Tons of character development and wonderful animation make this series excellent. That is why I love the X series. Why do I love this perticular DVD? First of all, it has four episodes. Episode 0, is a mini-episode at the very beginning that spawned my love for the series. Buy this DVD and when you love it, buy the rest of the series. This is great anime!
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