Amazon.com: Although billed as "The Movie," this edition consists of the four episodes of the computer-animated OAV (original animation video) cut together and edited for airing on the Cartoon Network. Most of Earth's population drowned when the mad genius Zorndyke began meddling with the planet's polar alignment. The survivors cower in half-drowned cities and undersea bases, battling Zorndyke's robots and hideous mutants; Kino, a dedicated young pilot, draws Hiyami, an alienated ex-submariner, back into the war. Based on a manga by Satoru Ozawa, Blue Submarine offers lots of computer-generated effects, but little in the way of coherent plot and character development. Hayami's conversion from hard-bitten veteran to peace advocate seems improbable, as does the prospect of seeking peace with a villain responsible for 10 billion deaths. Blue Submarine will appeal primarily to hard-core computer animation fans and devotees of Water World. The Cartoon Network policy of not showing what it construes as violence further weakens the story. Hayami doesn't see his old friend Katsuma writhing in agony from Zorndyke's "beast mutation," removing much of his motivation to rejoin the submarine forces. The gigantic Musuca no longer dies in a sea stained by its own blood, eliminating the series' one genuinely poignant moment. Eliminating tobacco use produces some unintentionally comic moments: Hayami flicks his lighter and touches the flame to nothing. The four OAVs are available separately in their uncut format. Rated 13 and up: robot versus robot violence and grotesque imagery. --Charles Solomon
Description: In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. A group of ocean-dwelling creatures have seemingly declared war on Earth, led by the scientist Zorndyke. But why? Now, mankind's last hope is a state-of-the-art submarine, Blue Sub 6 and her crew as the seek to defend humanity from this new threat.
editing on this movie this film was first shown in the uk on the cartoon network channle about 4 years ago i was 11 i loved it my mum loved it and she dont even like anime. well around sumer of 2002 toonami stoped showing on cartoon network beacause turner bought out a new channle cnx all the anime was shown on their in cluding adultswim it wasnt called that it was just cnx well after outlaw star and cowboy be-bop and spawn they hade a movie at 10pm with those martshall arts horror film but in their time they did show blue sub 6 and gundamwing endless walts. but just beacaused they couldent be arsed to get the uncut version they shew it edited.well about a year after the channle closed down du to poor raitings and chained to the toonami tv channle and blue sub no 6 is still reapeted the edited version every half term along side these crappy hero films. soon im ordering it uncut somtime this week and i will ejoy it the way it was soposed to be shown.
ps i still thought the edited version was okay in story line and the film in jenral. and the editing was okay until the end part when you know who dies but i would like to actually se it instead of assume it happend.
i just thought that being on at 10pm could of got them to show it uncut for once.
thanks for reading i hope i didnt bore you.
daniel the anime master!!
Good series, poor editing I love this series. I rented each dvd individually at my local store and nearly cried when the Musuca died 3/4 of the way through the series. It is an excellent scene that I believe is badly marred due to the editing done for television. I'm a little curious why an unedited "movie" version hasn't come out. Great series and well worth the purchase. If you're just curious about the show or just want some anime to satisfy those cravings, pick up this edited version of the show. But if you really care about getting the full effect, pass on it because you might be upset
Amazing Anime Art Blue Sub No.6 has captured my imagination. The characters seem so familer as the plot continues. Its amazing how an experimental cell animation and CG anime came out so wonderfully. The animation is amazing as the explosions come to life.
I totally recomend it to anime lovers of any age. Blue Sub No. 6 is an unbeleiveable travaganza of art and computer graphics.
Ummm WHAT?!? Ok. So I loved this show. But now here's the thing why it's 2 stars. Why didn't they release this in the FIRST place!?!? hehe geez.. Instead of me paying $16-20/disc for those 4 episodes. SO.. I could have saved [money] by getting this version they didn't release until months later?
Well besides my rant of getting jipped on the pricing, the entire story line is very cool. The combination of 3D modelled animation and hand drawn is very awesome. I like this new Era that Anime is coming into. They're doing more on the computer and looks much cooler than it ever could hand drawn. I suggest if anyone's an Anime and 3D graphics addict, they pick this flic up (and save a buck or two on collect calls, lol!) . It's a must for any Anime collection.
Amazing visuals! This DVD is the edited version of "Blue Submarine No. 6", for the Cartoon Network's "Toonami" program.
I'm somewhat old-school when it comes to edited and dubbed anime programs. I don't like 'em. However, the dubbing for BS6 is actually pretty good. There are some annoying moments with the disc, such as the intro credits popping up out of left field, and slight "hiccups" where the commercial breaks are suppossed to be. Also, in the chopped version there are characters with absolutely no development, yet you get the sense they must be important to the plot. The ending is a bit confusing, too.
Other than that, I was wholeheartedly impressed with the quality of the show. The music isn't bad, the action is very intense, and the characters interesting.
The artwork is impressive. There is extensive computer generatated animation, but it only occasionally jumps out at you as being obvious CGI. The underwater battle sequences are breathtaking. The underwater explosions take on a realistic quality, and the minisub fighters move like jets in a dogfight. Torpedoes move in a believable fashion, and control panels and video displays are clean, clear, and neatly designed.
I cannot recommend the series enough, and I'm sure the uncut version is far better. There seems to be something for all anime fans, short of swordfights and sorcery. There is some use of mechs, and lots of cool tech. Interesting creatures, too.
This is no poor man's "seaQuest DSV", that's for sure! In fact, if "seaQuest" had been more like BS6, it might have fared better in the ratings.
I really hope there's a follow-up to the series. This is easily one of the best tech animes I've seen in a while. For the price, I'd recommend this cut version so you can get a feel for the show, especially if you're unsure if you'll like it and can't rent it anywhere. If you do like it, you can then proceed to get the four seperate volumes.
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