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Hellsing - Search and Destroy (Vol. 3)

Hellsing - Search and Destroy (Vol. 3)

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A good Volume, but see the first two, first
Review: This is a great DVD with some actually good English voice actors who well...sound British! This anime is placed in London where a fairly new vampire joins the Hellsing organization (Seres Victoria, or "Police Girl") which has been dedicated to the destruction of the vampire race in Britain for several generations. I especially think Arucard (Pronounce Alucard) is one of the coolest vampires in anime. The Events in this DVD however, take place after the Hellsing Organization gets invaded (volume 2 DVD) and the Aftermath is evident, new characters include a very old vampire child, Sir Integra's "sister", and Arucard's only worthy oponent, (so far) Incognito. The animation has a very sleek and contemporary look, with a fairly decent plot. The characters are fairly well drawn out. I resent the fact that there is huge cliffhanger at the end of the 9th episode as the EDITORIAL blatantly ruined for anyone who read it. I also wish that there were some NEW Features, there is some art, the same old Pioneer Previews and yet another creditless ending, but that is about it. It at least deserves a rental, I know if there is a complete series box set of the show I would buy it.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: The manga was better, but...
Review: This is the point where the anime goes in a completly different direction from the manga. It's not entirely bad [...] Also, we finally get indisputalbe proof that Integra is, in fact, female. However, if you have a problem with genderless [...] vampires who really,[...] then from here on out, this show is not for you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Anime fans, check this one out!
Review: This is turning out to be a great series, not as good as say "Cowboy Beebop" but still very entertaining. This is primarily due to an interesting main character, Alucard - the vampire who is more than just a vampire, and the supporting cast. I don't find it to be really scary but the artwork is very good and Alucard's unpredictability is interesting. Check this one out!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Less Action, More Plot
Review: Up to this point, Hellsing has just been all about hardcore action and violence. However, these episodes move away from the mood of the last couple of episodes.

Order 07 (A): Alucard runs has a great duel with Paladin Alexander. Nuff said.
Order 08 (B-): Victoria learns more about vampires and the chips.
Order 09 (B): Integra becomes attacked by a vampire and Alucard meets a new enemy with a huge gun.

However, if you only love Hellsing for the action, the first episode alone is worth the price. Alexander and Alucard really go at it in this episode twice as much as their first fight. Those who want some questions answered on Hellsing will enjoy the last two episodes, more or less. Thats not to say that their isn't any action in the last two episode. The last episode has Walter fights Victoria, Alucard fights Incognito and Integra fights a vampire (well, tries to).

The extras are pretty scarce this time. We've got a second textless ending, which is the one featuring Alucard's new gun, as well as some conceptual art and some Japanese art covers (piled on top of each other).

Overall, these episodes have a mixed mood. I can't really say they are like the last two volumes, but they are essential to this series.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Bodies, Bodies, Everywhere...
Review: Welcome to the Hellsing Organization; an army dedicated to keep the country safe from the undead. The group fights against vampires and ghouls of all sorts in the dark of night. Their ultimate weapon is a hunter that is a vampire himself, Alucard; an unstoppable figure that can face just about any sort of evil that the darkness has to offer him. Vampires and ghouls are not safe with this elite team of hunters and soldiers lurking about.

So continues this dark and bloody adventure with "Hellsing: Search and Destroy;" the third volume in the series. The Hellsing Organization has suffered numerous losses due to the last attack on them that was conducted by the Valentine Brothers. Alucard must do battle once again with the notorious Paladin Alexander; a deadly preacher that's quite talented with sharp blades. Not only that, but he later encounters a deadly foe that could be more powerful than he--an original undead, Incognito. In the last episode contained within this volume, things take a drastic turn for the worst when Sir Integra's life is in jeopardy.

This third volume is not nearly as exciting as the past two, but this is necessary for a future build-up in the last remaining episodes to come. It's still very entertaining to watch, nonetheless. We learn more about Seras' coming-to-terms with what she really is and find out that her strength is increasing, even though she still has doubts. It's also amazing to see how strong and fierce Alucard really is. One of the best parts of this volume is that it brings back the dreaded preacher, Paladin Alexander. He's become a favorite foe of mine. While this volume may not be as impressive as the past two, it is still a very important one to the series.

Again, in no way should this series be viewed by young children. This anime series is intended for mature audiences, such as adults. These three episodes contain graphic violence, blood and gore, strong language, adult situations, and dark and disturbing themes and imagery. Extras include concept art, a different creditless ending and more. The three episodes together total around 75 minutes.

Like I said, "Hellsing: Search and Destroy" isn't the strongest chapter to the "Hellsing" series, but that doesn't make it any less entertaining or important. This dark and ghoul-infested journey has taken you through nine episodes in total. The end of this journey is near, but never fret--you can never tell what's going to end up coming your way next.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Bodies, Bodies, Everywhere...
Review: Welcome to the Hellsing Organization; an army dedicated to keep the country safe from the undead. The group fights against vampires and ghouls of all sorts in the dark of night. Their ultimate weapon is a hunter that is a vampire himself, Alucard; an unstoppable figure that can face just about any sort of evil that the darkness has to offer him. Vampires and ghouls are not safe with this elite team of hunters and soldiers lurking about.

So continues this dark and bloody adventure with "Hellsing: Search and Destroy;" the third volume in the series. The Hellsing Organization has suffered numerous losses due to the last attack on them that was conducted by the Valentine Brothers. Alucard must do battle once again with the notorious Paladin Alexander; a deadly preacher that's quite talented with sharp blades. Not only that, but he later encounters a deadly foe that could be more powerful than he--an original undead, Incognito. In the last episode contained within this volume, things take a drastic turn for the worst when Sir Integra's life is in jeopardy.

This third volume is not nearly as exciting as the past two, but this is necessary for a future build-up in the last remaining episodes to come. It's still very entertaining to watch, nonetheless. We learn more about Seras' coming-to-terms with what she really is and find out that her strength is increasing, even though she still has doubts. It's also amazing to see how strong and fierce Alucard really is. One of the best parts of this volume is that it brings back the dreaded preacher, Paladin Alexander. He's become a favorite foe of mine. While this volume may not be as impressive as the past two, it is still a very important one to the series.

Again, in no way should this series be viewed by young children. This anime series is intended for mature audiences, such as adults. These three episodes contain graphic violence, blood and gore, strong language, adult situations, and dark and disturbing themes and imagery. Extras include concept art, a different creditless ending and more. The three episodes together total around 75 minutes.

Like I said, "Hellsing: Search and Destroy" isn't the strongest chapter to the "Hellsing" series, but that doesn't make it any less entertaining or important. This dark and ghoul-infested journey has taken you through nine episodes in total. The end of this journey is near, but never fret--you can never tell what's going to end up coming your way next.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Bitterly Disappointing
Review: You know, I rather liked the first disc of this series. I thought it did some interesting things artistically. The stories were not all together original, but I did enjoy them. Gave me a nice sense of eeriness. I really liked Police Girl Victoria, too. Seeing her develop as a vampiress was intriguing, kept me watching. Then disc two came along. So-so. A lot more violence, a lot less character development, a lot less Victoria.

Now I've finished disc three, and I have to say: disappointing. Different artists, the backgrounds are not as intriguing as they were. The characters are incredible voids -- shells for firearms and absurd violence. Now, I enjoy violence in anime as much as (more so than) most, but I got rather bored watching this...

Where is the mood? Where is the atmosphere? Where is anything remotely intriguing? Not here, that's for sure.

I really don't like the character of Arucard - perhaps an alteration to Alucard, aka Dracula backwards? I find myself rolling my eyes whenever he decries one of his very weak (poorly written) lines. Alright, so he kills things good. All right, REALLY good. So what? Yawn.

In fact, this whole disc was just a yawn fest IMHO. I've heard more interesting things come out of the seat of a pair of jeans. I've seen more interesting things on the bottom of my shoe. The first disc was a greatly entertaining watch. Second was less so, but was at least slightly engaging. This? This is ho-hum. This is makes me regret spending the exaggerated price for the disc.

No way will I be buying part 4.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Bitterly Disappointing
Review: You know, I rather liked the first disc of this series. I thought it did some interesting things artistically. The stories were not all together original, but I did enjoy them. Gave me a nice sense of eeriness. I really liked Police Girl Victoria, too. Seeing her develop as a vampiress was intriguing, kept me watching. Then disc two came along. So-so. A lot more violence, a lot less character development, a lot less Victoria.

Now I've finished disc three, and I have to say: disappointing. Different artists, the backgrounds are not as intriguing as they were. The characters are incredible voids -- shells for firearms and absurd violence. Now, I enjoy violence in anime as much as (more so than) most, but I got rather bored watching this...

Where is the mood? Where is the atmosphere? Where is anything remotely intriguing? Not here, that's for sure.

I really don't like the character of Arucard - perhaps an alteration to Alucard, aka Dracula backwards? I find myself rolling my eyes whenever he decries one of his very weak (poorly written) lines. Alright, so he kills things good. All right, REALLY good. So what? Yawn.

In fact, this whole disc was just a yawn fest IMHO. I've heard more interesting things come out of the seat of a pair of jeans. I've seen more interesting things on the bottom of my shoe. The first disc was a greatly entertaining watch. Second was less so, but was at least slightly engaging. This? This is ho-hum. This is makes me regret spending the exaggerated price for the disc.

No way will I be buying part 4.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Anime at it's best
Review: You take a super vampire and anime hellsing. The best anime movies i've seen You must buy the collection of hellsing. From one to four, it just keeps geting better, non-stop action from begin to the end.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Anime at it's best
Review: You take a super vampire and anime hellsing. The best anime movies i've seen You must buy the collection of hellsing. From one to four, it just keeps geting better, non-stop action from begin to the end.


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