Rating: 
Summary: Great OVA, but not for everyone
Review: I've only seen the first two episodes of the three (and that was fansubbed, not this commerical release) but I thought they were very well done. Obviously the plot had to be chopped up somewhat going from print to screen, but it is still very good. The animation is very nicely done as well, although the character designs were off from their manga counterparts. As an adaptation of the manga, it's ok, but as a stand-alone OVA series, it's excellent. Be warned that Angel Sanctuary has HIGHLY controversial subject matter. Incest, crossdressing, suggested homosexuality, drug abuse, heavy religious context, and the usual language and violence... that's what I can think of off the top of my head that was in the first two episodes. If you are offended by these topics, don't see this series... and if you're looking to make this a gift from someone, don't surprise them with it unless you're sure they can handle it. It's pretty disturbing!
Rating: 
Summary: Angels Are Around Us All
Review: This certainly is not your average Anime. I think most people are attracted t it because of the art work.
I can completely understand why. It's some of the most beautiful and expressive that I have ever seen.However, if you don't do any home work on this series.
You'll be very surprise about what it is all about.
First off, incest is the biggest key issue in this Romeo and Juliet tale.
Honestly, it isn't like any thing I have ever seen before.
Not just in Anime. Leave it to the Japanese to make incest romantic and interesting. I did some home work before viewing. Yet I was still surprised by the story line.
It's a shame that I can not find the manga for this. More then likely it's better ( they usually are. )
This Anime is not for every one. Just be very careful getting in to it and do some looking into it first.
Rating:
Summary: Doesn't do the manga justice!
Review: This anime did a poor job representing the manga, it is choppy, leaving out pretty much all of the background behind Setsuna, Kira, his sister, the Demons, Alexiel, Rosial, yeah pretty much everyone.
However the art is fantastic, THAT matches the manga at least. Another thing is that it leaves off where the story pretty much gets is start, never finishing leaving the viewer bitterly disapointed (if you've read the manga) or just plain baffled (if you haven't read the manga)
Overall I was disapointed by the lack of character development (especially from manga that has so much of it), and the lack of story line in general. But if you are a fan of the manga, and just want to watch the characters from the novel in "true life." then perhaps this anime is for you, otherwise, I recommend the graphic novel over this anime anyday.
Rating: 
Summary: Amazing
Review: When I first watched this OAV I got really confused. I had been a fan of the artwork for along time. I had also read the first of the manga in the series. I was confused as this is just the first instalment of the anime. I know there is a volume 2 hanging around somewhere in Japan and they haven't translated it. I didn't know this at the time and I was confused about the fact it just ended at the end of the first manga, didn't continue.
Yes its confusing but if you read the 20 odd manga and if you buy the other DVDs when they come out they become clear.
Rating:
Summary: Angel Sanctuary, my opinion.
Review: This movie is not exactly a movie, it's a serie's of three episodes and is made as a movie. And when I saw it on TV i was so impressed that i couldn't wait to get out on Dvd!!! I recommend to all manga fans... And don't be surprised on blood scenes. I wish it could have more episodes... After this movie the story continues on manga book comics. Have fun!!!
Rating:
Summary: Incredible.
Review: Absolutely Stunning. The artwork are the best I've ever seen. The plotline is awesome. I love it. This is by FAR one of the best anime's out there. There are homosexuals and incest going on. So if you're totally against that, this may not be for you. But I stringly suggest you give this anime a try.
I've read the manga also. And I think that the anime is a lot better than the manga, which dosen't happen often.
Rating:
Summary: This is worth 10 if possible
Review: Hello, I got this DVD about a few months back and I have to say it is amaaaazing. Sure, incest can be wrong, but one must keep an open mind for things,right? Well, Setsuna and Kira make one heck of a team and Sara, oh god she's hot lol.And sure, it's bloody, and has cussing, but what live action/anime movie doesnt? The reason I love this movie is the plot and the love Setsuna and Sara share, it's enough to make a grown man cry. Here's my advice to you, buy, or at least rent, its worth it. Just one complaint.....WHERE ARE THE OTHER EPISODES AT?! the 3rd is a cliff hanger and i wanna see the rest of the series.
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