Description: Limited Edition version featuring an exclusive action figure and embossed tin created for the ultimate Ninja Scroll fan. Four-disc set includes all three volumes of Ninja Scroll: The Series and a bonus disc loaded with extra features. The Bonus Disc includes audio commentary from the director and cast, a glimpse into the Mad House Animation Studio, trivia game, DVD-Rom features and more. Based on one of the best-selling anime films in U.S. history (Ninja Scroll, 1994). Production overseen by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (creator of Ninja Scroll and director of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust).
Animerica, January 2005 "Ninja Scroll: The Series gets the ultimate treatment."
An Okay Series My husband had seen the movie and really wanted to see the series.
I would say that its an okay series. Some of the characters annoy me, and some of the stuff that happened. While its a very graphic anime, and one I recommend that you not put on if there are going to be younger children around (because of a few bloody scenes and one that "suggests" rape), its good for older anime fans.
While it wasn't as good as the movie, I wouldn't write it off completely. Its still decent and we don't regret having gotten it.
Oh...and the "action figure" it comes with...don't get your hopes over that. When we opened the package, with in minutes, the hand holding the sword FELL OFF! It's only a little piece of plastic glued into a slot and will break off easily, so don't handle the figure at all. And its also about two inches tall, and not very impressive at all. It adds nothing really at all to the sale of this product. We ended up throwing it out shortly after getting the DVD set because the arm broke off, the figure wouldn't stand up right on its own, and it looked like the kind of toy I could go and get out of the quarter machine at the grocery store.
An excellent addition Ninja scroll is one of my favorite animated films; and when the series came out I just could not wait to get my hands on it. The series is written very well and introduces many new character as well as some old ones. If you are a ninja scroll fan than this is a must buy. You will not be disappointed.
satisfactory it was delayed a bit but finally shipped :D i am glad to finally recieve the further adv of jubei :D
Adult movie turned into western kiddie cartoon (The thoughts of an Anime Purist) Thats right! When I watch this I see heavy influences of western animation which for one make question wether this is an anime or a western cartoon that was created just to be played on cartoon network.
Putting the style aside this would still seem like a kid's cartoon with a simple plot, little character development and the basic formula for an episode being;
Bad guy encounter, Fight (+ Metal guitars), Bad guy defeated, Jubei Moves along... till another bad guy wants a fight and the process is repeated. This can be entertaining if you dont demand much from the show. But predictable fights equal no suspense... and ultimatley no care for what happens next.
The Music "oh god the music!" since when did they have electric guitars in feudal japan. The music isn't authentic to match the times of Jubei's adventures, its an awful clash of repetetive grunge guitar riffs, and it usually kicks in when there's a fight... I guess the director wanted to pump the action scenes up using this approach with their choice of music. It sounds very average, with synth sounds emulating pan pipes etc.
For over 4 episodes I kept hoping for something to hook me in, something to help me forget about the monotomy of encounters. But I could'nt use any more of my time on this series it fell greatly below my expectations and couldn't help feeling the main target audience for the show were early teens. So I felt like I was treated like a kid (in a condesending manner) by series. But I really can't understand why they would choose to make such a series with such a target audience. I mean, the film was an 18 so this series just made no sense to me at all.
I ask alot from my anime so I am quite demanding. If you dont have the same concerns for anime as I do, there's a chance you can find something entertaining here. Though anime's such as Blue Gender makes this 'cartoon' seem like childs play.
Yes, I bought the whole series but I dont have to watch it all. In the 5 months past since I bought it I still haven't.
ninja scroll - the series - ultimate This box set is for the ninja scroll fans it has every thing you could ever want on the series. i brought it and have watched it 4 times over... the trivial game on the bonus disc is great, its so well set up you will love it. Has clan profiles aswell some good stuff i never new. as the title say's this is the ultimate box set (a must get)
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