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Great horror anime
on August 5, 2013
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama
Length: 12 episodes
"Mei Misaki was cute, athletic, and one of the most popular girls in her school. Why should a little thing like death change that? Now, twenty-three years after Mei's mysterious demise, a new transfer student discovers that not only is his school's student body one corpse short of a full-roster, but that some secrets never leave high school.
And what's more, all of this may somehow be tied to his own family past. What is the secret and how does it all connect? And even if Kouichi does figure it out, will that knowledge help save him? As the school bells toll a deadly dirge and students begin to die, things that were never properly buried come back to haunt the high school of the damned in ANOTHER!"
Kept on reading where people were praising this series when it initially aired in Japan, but I decided to pass on it and watch other series. Was always interested in it and decided to go ahead and get the release here in the States. Very glad that I did.
Leave it to Sentai to give a description that actually fits without giving away too much. Every episode leaves off with a bit of a cliff-hanger and just keeps you wanting more and more! The further along the series gets and as more questions are answered, you come to realize that hints have been dropped the entire way. You never know what's going to happen next or who's going to die. Loved every minute of it.
I wasn't a fan of the English cast at all. After finishing episode one, I put it on the Japanese audio. Not much in terms of extras. Pretty standard for most anime series.
Definitely glad I purchased this series as I can easily see myself watching it again.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This action packed release from the classic sci-fi anime franchise Robotech includes two full length movies from the series, one following Scott Bernard as he reteams with the Robotech Expedition to battle the Haydonites, and one following Lieutenant Lance "Lancer" Belmont as he joines Admiral Rick Hunter on his mission to rescue all of human kind from the terror of the Invid race.
 
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Season 3 recap and follow-up
on August 1, 2013
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from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action, Mecha, Drama, Science Fiction
Length: 3 hours
I didn't have a clue that this was releasing on July 23. Was looking up items for a customer in the store and our horrible search engine pulled up this gem. Said we didn't have any copies in store, but I found one with the Family movies! If one thing will make me happy, it's talking about or watching Robotech.
"Continue the greatest animated saga of a generation with this ROBOTECH 2-MOVIE COLLECTION, which includes these two action-packed features together for the very first time! ROBOTECH: LOVE LIVE ALIVE debuts an expanded presentation of the adventures of an expeditionary soldier named "Lancer" Belmont as he joins pilot Scott Bernard on a mission against a mysterious extraterrestrial race known as the Invid. The two must fight for the liberation of the Earth as well as finding peace between the warring forces. ROBOTECH: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES continues the epic battle as Scott Bernard must once again face his tragic past as he joins the returning Robotech Expedition against new mechanized adversaries known as the Haydonites."
I've seen all of the Robtech/Macross series but I had never seen any of the movies before picking this 2-piece set up. It's actually a pretty good watch. If you've seen the 3rd season that covers the Invid invasion, then you've seen the movie. It's a recap. If you haven't seen the series, then the movie does a decent job of condensing 25 episodes into 1.5 hours. You lose out on a lot of character development, but it moves along at a brisk pace and hits on the important parts.
The Shadow Chronicles is a completely separate movie and I really enjoyed it. Humanity was able to force the Invid to flee the Earth, but in reality, it wasn't the humans that did it. The weapons they received were from a race known as the Haydonites, but the Invid refer to them as the Children of the Shadow and they're the ones that destroyed the Invid home world. Now, they're out to destroy humanity after forcing the Invid to flee yet again.
LOVE LIVE ALIVE was obviously made well before The Shadow Chronicles as it's still in the old 4:3 format and the graphics are a bit dated. I noticed a little bit of CG put in towards the beginning as well, but otherwise it's all original art. The Shadow Chronicles looks very new and fresh with CG being heavily used. It's actually used right instead of making it look like a Reboot, though.
Lots of stuff I could say about the two movies, but it's best just to watch them. For only $15, everyone should see these. Also, watch the extras. Be glad that they never did ROBOTECH 3000...
My Best Buy number: 905388050
What's great about it: Classic Robotech
What's not so great: First movie is a series recap
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This riveting release from the fantasy anime series Tsubasa includes all five episodes of the show's OVA's, which expand on and resolve the story from the Tsubasa TV series, finally exposing just who is behind the scattering of Sakura's memories, and Syaoran faces down his greatest foe yet: a clone of himself.
 
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Action-packed tease
on July 24, 2013
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from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Drama
Length: 5 episodes; 2.5 hours
"After visiting countless realities, Syaoran, Sakura, Fai, and Kurogane finally learn the truth behind their shared fate. The shadowy villian responsible for scattering Sakura's memories is exposed, and the four friends endure twists and turmoil unlike any they've ever encountered. Impossible sacrifices, both emotional and physical, must be made.
When Fai is dealt an incredible wound, Kurogane takes shocking steps to save the wizard from death. The warrior's efforts will connect them forever. In a savage urban wasteland, Sakura's survival is far from guaranteed as she boldly takes action like never before. Indeed, nobody is safe - and the quest's noble hero is in the greatest danger of all. Syaoran must face his fiercest foe yet: himself. One Syaoran is a clone. The other is real. When a brutal battle erupts between the two, it is Sakura who suffers most. Prepare for the unexpected. Nothing is as it seems. Everything you know about Tsubasa changes now."
Feeling a little *mindblown* after watching this one. Knew I should have ordered it a long time back when I watched the series, but I kept waiting. With it on sale for only $12.99, I couldn't resist anymore. Same for a lot of others because it keeps going on Backorder! Arrived in only 2 days, too.
For only 5 episodes, it's got a heck of a description...and it still doesn't even do it justice. The amount of plot twists is immense. Who is good and who is bad? Who is even real!? It keeps piling and piling it on and it's just so good! And when it finally ends...you just want so much more, too.
Sadly, these make up the last of the animated version of Tsubasa and they don't provide an ending to the series. I went scouring the net after finishing just to see if there was anything else I could buy to get a proper finish, but there isn't! Guess that means I have to buy all the manga to get it finished, then.
Couple big things with the OVAs compared to the series itself. It definitely felt a bit darker and more violent. The amount of hardships happening to the main cast as well as deaths are a lot higher than before. There's still a little bit of comedy throughout, but it definitely takes a backseat to all the drama and action.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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This hard hitting release from the anime series Irresponsible Captain Tylor includes all 26 episodes of the original TV series, following the adventures of Ueki Tylor, a slacker captain in the Planets Space Force, whose plans are abruptly changed when he's appointed captain of the most rag-tag, embarrassing ship in the fleet, and what's worse -- there's an alien threat approaching.
 
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An idiot captain + space cruser = ???
on July 19, 2013
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from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: 650 episodes; 26 episodes
"Justy Ueki Tylor had his life all planned out: join the military, get a cushy desk job, and then retire with a big fat pension check. The perfect plan... until he wandered into a hostage situation and somehow managed to save an admiral!
Now Tylor - a man who wouldn't know what discipline was if it bit him in the backside - has been made Captain of the space cruiser Soyokaze! The crew of this run-down ship is the craziest rag-tag team of misfits you're ever likely to see, and they're not too fond of their complacent new leader. But they had better learn to work together, because they're about to go head to head with the mighty Raalgon Empire. For better or for worse, the Earth's fate has been placed in the hands of a man who's either a total idiot, or an absolute genius..."
Where to start with this one!? The Irresponsible Captain Tylor is one of those old school anime series that I saw on the SciFi/International channel growing up. Never got to see it all, but I always loved what I did see. The new Litebox version came out so it's the perfect time to rewatch this masterpiece!
Justy Ueki Tylor is the man all men wish they could be...except for the incredibly dense/stupid portion! He's a natural smooth-talker, always relaxed, and incredibly lucky. He's also incredibly lazy...which is not what you want out of the captain of your space cruiser in the middle of a galactic war. But somehow his magnificent luck manages to keep his crew alive against impossible odds. And if it wasn't bad enough fighting aliens, he's also got his own commanders trying to get rid of him, too!
This series is pure and simple fun. You've got bits of action and drama mixed in, but it's always replaced by the comedy soon after. There's a healthy dose of harassment to the female crew and you fanservice is practically non-existent. Blew through the series in 2 days. A 12-13 episode series is easy in one day, but a 26 episode one is a bit rough. I'd do it again, though!
Tried watching with the English voices, but I just couldn't do it. Had to swap back to Japanese audio with subtitles. 2 trailers on each of the 5 discs with other small extras like character bios. Nothing great. Definitely think everyone should watch this series.
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This fantastical release from the sci-fi anime series Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne includes episodes 1-12 of the show, following the story of a high school girl named Madoka Kyono, whose do-gooder lifestyle is put to the test when she's asked to pilot a giant robot and protect the people of her city.
 
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High school girls fighting aliens
on July 14, 2013
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Mechs, Drama
Length: 12 episodes.
"Madoka Kyono is an energetic girl who is full of passion. As the proud, and only, member of the Kamogawa Girls' High School Jersey Club, she goes around helping people in need. But Madoka's life is turned upside down when she is suddenly asked by a mysterious girl named Lan to pilot a robot. Motivated by her desire to protect the people and city of Kamogawa, Madoka agrees to pilot the resurrected Vox robot to fight against extraterrestrials that have come to attack Earth."
First things first, they need to get rid of the MA rating on this one. There's very brief backside nudity shown, and a random curse word thrown in, but there's almost zero blood and no deaths are shown. Mature rating just doesn't fit this one.
Alrighty, I was a little mixed about this series. Straight from the first episode, I was drawn in by the amazing graphics. Lagrange obviously had a very large production budget to work with. Tons of CG rendering that blend in incredibly well with the animation. It felt very similar to Infinite Stratos. The great graphics keep you watching where the plot tends to leave holes. The story isn't half bad when it gets more involved and you find out more about the aliens. There is a lot that isn't answered in this volume, though. Season 2 finished airing in Japan about 10 months ago, so we probably won't see part 2 here in North America for another 6-9 months. Going to assume that the 2nd season helps solve some of the mysteries.
The characters were pretty enjoyable. Only one that I didn't like, and you can tell that they're building him up to be a bad guy without revealing his motives while he helps Earth. Madoka is perpetually cheerful and always looking for the positive no matter what the situation. Lan is pretty introverted but will do everything she can for those she considers friends. And Muginami is a bit of an odd-ball. The typical *oppai* character that gets all of the stares from guys. You're never sure if she's friend or foe.
Watched the series in about 3 days and enjoyed it for the most part. The abundant holes in the story made me a little annoyed, but I guess I'll have to wait for part 2 for that to be rectified. It's a worthwhile watch.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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This wild release from the hard hitting anime spin-off Tenchi Muyo! War on Gemina includes OVA episodes 8-13 from the show, following the story of 15 year old Kenshi Masaki, who is transported to another universe, where he's forced to enlist as the servant of a gorgeous princess.
 
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Finale for Geminar series
on July 9, 2013
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Genre: Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Length: Episodes 8-13, 271 minutes
"Young Kenshi Masaki has his hands full catering to the whims of an entire academy of flirtatious cuties, but a darkness looms on the horizon that will soon cast his life into chaos. The mysterious and enchanting Doll, controlled from afar by a power hungry madman, leads an unthinkable invasion that attacks the nubile students of the academy from inside its once protective walls. To save his bevy of galactic playmates, Kenshi must summon the power of a Sacred Mechanoid and fight to preserve peace in a world that hovers on the brink of destruction. Should he survive, Kenshi will be mobbed by a hoard of comely coeds who want to make the hero their husband!"
Part 1 ended with a giant fortress looming over the academy and Part 2 starts off with a large-scale invasion. The academy has been overrun and it's up to Kenshi and the ladies to try to save the day. Doll's identity is revealed...little bit of a shocker with this one. Kenshi adds all of the academy to his harem...not a shocker. It's a battle royale as the fate of the world is at risk...and all our hero wants to do is dig up crystals.
As the description kind of plays out at the end, this series is sitll about the comedy and harem aspects. It does a pretty good job of adding in some drama when it needs to to drive the plot further. At the same time, there are some issues that are never really resolved. Is Kenshi going to stay on this new-found world or will he try to go home?
Loved this series and watched it through in one sitting for each volume. Great action, huge harem, tons of humor, mechs, and great music, too. Definitely a worthwhile pickup for everyone!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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Imagine a world where your favorite gaming characters roam the land together. Think of a game that lets them interact, battle, form alliances and co-exist. Picture the most adventuresome, gutsy and battle-hardened legacy characters from Namco Bandai, Sega and Capcom's most beloved franchises together in one epic gameplay experience. Well stop wishing, because it's here. Project X Zone brings your dreams to life.Get ready to embark on the thrill of a lifetime in this strategy RPG that joins together some of the most popular legacy characters in the gaming universe. Project X Zone lets you experience what can only be described as the ultimate crossover title with a collaboration that you thought only existed in your dreams. So get comfortable because you're about to set off on a legendary journey.
 
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Great character battle royale
on July 5, 2013
Posted by: Dval
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Age:25-34
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Always been a fan of video games for the past 20=25 years and Capcom was one of the big influences with the original Street Fighter titles. So when I heard about a game coming out that had Ryu & Ken along with a butt-load of others, I had to pick it up.
As previously mentioned, the controls reward good timing on your combos. You fight paired up with another character for your attacks, but when near others, you can call them in to create even more brutal combos! And you always get some good little comments from them after each fight.
Personally, I like the character interactions more than anything else. Straight from the get-go, it's extremely humorous in how they talk to each other. The storyline itself is a little absurd, but how else are you going to get so many characters together from different games!?
Music is great. You even get a music CD along with the game. Love this recent trend as I'm a huge fan of game/anime soundtracks. All of the voicing is done in Japanese with subtitles. Just read along and enjoy!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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This wild release from the hard hitting anime spin-off Tenchi Muyo! War on Gemina includes seven OVA episodes from the show, following the story of 15 year old Kenshi Masaki, who is transported to another universe, where he's forced to enlist as the servant of a gorgeous princess.
 
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Tenchi with robots
on July 4, 2013
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from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Length: 7 episodes, 322 minutes
"Fifteen year old Kenshi Masaki was taken from his home planet, transported to a galaxy far, far away, and captured by a gorgeous princess! This royal beauty claims Kenshi as her personal servant - and lends him out to all the lecherous ladies at her prestigious boarding school. On the rare occasion Kenshi doesn't have his hands full with a curvaceous coed, he can be found training for the intergalactic mecha battle royale looming on the horizon. Helping the princess save her planet is Kenshi's ticket home, but losing means he'll be stuck scrubbing backs in the interstellar sauna for the rest of his life! Every boy should be so lucky."
Eh, the description given for this one just doesn't do it justice. Kenshi is a relative to the good ol' Tenchi that this franchise is named after! Somehow he's been kidnapped and forced into the role of an assassin in order to try to win his freedom and return home. After failing in his mission to assassinate princess Leshara, he is enlisted in her services to help find the culprits that want her dead. Kenshi's life is about to be turned upside down.
War on Geminar actually has a pretty good plot line going on with it and each episode leaves off with a good cliffhanger that keeps reeling you in for more. Comedy is this series' bread and butter, though. The jokes and harassment keep on coming nonstop. Kenshi is the boytoy of a good dozen women by the end of this volume and it only keeps growing.
Loved the English voice-casting that Funimation did. Everyone fit into their roles amazingly and I didn't even think about swapping the vocals over to Japanese. Extras are just slightly above average with commentaries, trailers, and a few Japanese trailers as well.
Loved this series and I've already finished the 2nd volume after finishing this one. Don't be scared of it only being 7 episodes like I was. They're easily double-length which is great for non-stop watching!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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Easy listening
on June 11, 2013
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Like most people, I picked up this album because of the song "Radioactive" as it's incredibly catchy. It's gotten tons of exposure as well. It plays on our MLB the Show game for the PS3 non-stop, ESPN, TNT, and ABC all play it several times during each of the NBA playoff games, and Sony even used it to start off their E3 event this year.
The rest of the album is good, but nothing great. Dynamics of the songs kept on jumping all over the place. Varying vocals and tones threw me off a bit. I'd label it more Alternative than Rock.
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Charging into combat on the battlefield, you find yourself face-to-decaying-face with hordes of undead warriors. Dismembered body parts fly this way and that, as bullets and arrows whiz past your ears. You return their fire with all of your might, but it seems to barely dent their massive numbers. In despair, you believe you've been left for dead. Suddenly, you hear the familiar war cries of your comrades in arms. Perfectly performing all of the tactics you taught them, your soldiers join your side, cutting down zombies left and right. Together, you will stand or fall — can you lead this noble army to ultimate victory?Take command of a unique band of soldiers and guide them to glory on the battlefield in Fire Emblem: Awakening. In this brilliantly rendered fantasy adventure for the Nintendo 3DS, you have the power to turn the tides of battle in an epic war against a dark dragon. Your fire-breathing foe threatens to destroy the entire empire with help from his armies of the undead — but with your loyal crew of fighters, you just may be the one to stop him for good. Create your own customized soldier and join a massive cast of interesting characters who all have their own stories to tell. Heighten your power on the battlefield by strengthening the bonds between your troops and even enlisting a friend of your own. Plus, with StreetPass and SpotPass options, you can access exciting new items, characters and maps. The world depends on your leadership — this is your Awakening.
 
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Amazing turn-based RPG
on June 11, 2013
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I've never played a Fire Emblem game before picking this one up back when it came out. Heck, mainly picked it up because of its limited release status and how hard it was to find. However, I left it sitting in the packaging for a couple months before finally opening it up. But once I did, I couldn't put it down.
Fire Emblem: Awakening has pretty much everything you want out of an RPG. Varying levels of difficulty, customizable characters, character relationships, and an amazing storyline. What initially drew me to the game was reading a review about how your characters had friendliness levels and that once they reached Rank S, something special happens (spoiler if I go further).
If it's your first time playing these games, I recommend that you put it on normal mode instead of classic. Had to restart a ton of times since I'd have a character get killed every so often and they don't revive on classic. It can get a little frustrating when trying to level up weaker characters that can't even take 2 hits.
I read that a straight clear of the story mode can be done in 8 hours...I did the paralogues and finally beat it after about 45 hours. If you want any sort of character development and a well-rounded party, then it'll take you a while to clear. Going to go back and see what other pairings I can get as well as making sure that I get all of the special characters as party members!
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Eliminate your unwieldy collection of remotes and start using one device. A Geek Squad Agent will program your new learning remote control (such as a Logitech Harmony remote) for easy operation of your TV and home theater components. Perform commands like Watch a DVD or Listen to Music with the push of a single button.* This service takes about an hour to complete. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778) and following the prompts for Home Theater and Installation.** Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
its work for reciver by wifi bettween 2flooer
By saadcitystar from nashville
its work for reciver by wifi bettween 2 flooer my reciver in 2 flooer and my tv is doween stires,so its work doween stirs in tv samsung by wifi
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March 9, 2012
I try not to be a grammar-junkie, but I think "saadcitystar" is trying to say that he/she's happy with their remote programming. It sounds like he/she purchased a Harmony remote with RF (radio frequency) instead of IR (infrared) that is capable of sending signals over about a 50' range and can even go through walls, cabinets, etc...
If purchasing a remote programming by itself, the service is $99.99, but if you're having other services done as well (audio setup, wall-mounting, calibration, or networking), the service actually drops down to $59.99.
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Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Throwback album
By Dval from Clarksville, TN
Album came out back on Tuesday and it arrived on Wednesday. Love the quick shipping here.
Hide and Seek isn't quite the same as previous albums from The Birthday Massacre. Couple of the songs have a little bit darker feeling to them, but the overall sounds took me back to music from the 80's and early 90's. Really loving it.
Wouldn't really say that there's any songs that just jump out at you, but it actually works out good for this CD. Really enjoying every single song so I can just keep the entire thing going on repeat. Would be nice to have a killer hit like "Blue" or "Red Stars" thrown in, but the whole thing more than makes up for it.
There's also a Vinyl version available as well, but you'll have to order that through other means if you want it. Definitely recommend this one to any fans.
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Have to update this as I've had this CD going for the past month in my car. Truely great CD. Very little pops out because all of the songs are so good. Should have given this one 5 stars.
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This haunting release from the psychological sci-fi anime series Elfen Lied includes all 13 episodes of the show, following the story of a telekinetic girl named Lucy, who breaks free from the torment and torture of a government research facility and is taken in by two kindly strangers - who have no idea that the sweet girl they've discovered harbors a split personality brought on by years of abuse, along with unfathomable powers toa ct on her rage.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Gore and horror at its best
By Dval from Clarksville, TN
A deadly disease has somehow formed in the human genes resulting in humans with horns called diclonius (sp? Been a while since I saw it). In addition to the horns, these mutants also have supernatural powers in the form of invisible arms called vectors. What's to stop these mutants? Locking them up in a government test facility; testing, torturing, and mutilating them, right...?
Elfen Lied starts out with one of the diclonius, Lucy, escaping from her heavily fortified prison by slicing and dicing her way through waves of armed guards who are powerless against her vectors which can also deflect bullets (from a certain range#. A sniper's bullet to the head doesn't manage to kill her, but it is enough to create a 2nd personality in the form of Nyu who washes up on the nearest beach. There, she's discovered by Kohta and Yuka who had met Lucy many years before but are unaware of her identity.
The series then progresses through gallons of blood, truckloads of body parts, and the battle to stop the spread of the diclonius. Gore, horror, supernatural, and action are the main genre of this anime. You run into a bit of romance (Could refer to Lucy as a tsundere and Yuka is close enough to a yandere) with nothing really ever developing.
Not much in terms of extras besides a few trailers. However, I love the textless opening and closing themes. The opening, "Lilium" is one of my all time favorite songs with its haunting and beautiful melody. Greatly enjoy the closing theme "Be Your Girl" as well.
Despite only being 13 episodes, Elfen Lied has managed to be quite a controversial series. The amount of killing and nudity in the first episode rubbed some people the wrong way. This is one of my favorite series even if it was a bit gorier than I'm used to. Recommend it to anyone who wants a good horror anime.
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It is in English. Can choose from Japanese w/ English subtitles or English audio.
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This release from the chilling anime series Gunslinger Girl includes all 13 episodes of the show's first season, following the girls of the Social Welfare Agency, who appear from the outside to be orphaned schoolgirls, but are actually trained to be cold blooded killers. Extras with the release include voice director commentary, textless songs, and more.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Killer girls from...
By Dval from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action
"Officially, the social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. At least, that's the ruse. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic implants. This conditioning process then shapes the patient into an effiecient machine for handling all of the goverment's dirty work. They've been given a second change at life, but at what cost?"
Basic plot: Little girls that were about to die have been given a second shot at life, but in return they're basically assassins for the government. The first season here doesn't really do much more than give us a character intro for 6 different girls. The story takes place in Italy which is a huge change of pace for most anime. Plot only got an average score because of the lack of one thus far.
Cinematography: The graphics are very visually appealing. Seeing everything out in the Mediteranean is a good change from the streets of Japan. The character designs themselves aren't very well done, though. They're really kind of normal. However, there's a ton of detail put into the outfits, guns, and scenery. Found it kind of odd, but the Blu-ray version is definitely nice and crisp. No jagged edges around the faces like on DVD versions.
Acting: Loved the English voice-acting and didn't touch the original Japanese. Kind of want to just to hear they're versions of each girl.
Extras: Non-existent. Not a single trailer, commentary, or even a textless opening or ending. Bare bones.
As the first reviewer posted, the story is a little disturbing. If you can get around little girls being used as military dolls, then the action is quite nice and I really enjoyed it. Just not the best series out there. Should definitely pick it up if you like anime, though.
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Dval
Clarksville, TN
Part 2
January 3, 2013
Completely forgot about the extras on disc 2. There are actually quite a few. The voice-actor commentaries about their own characters are really enjoyable. Would bump the Extras up to 4 stars, but it wouldn't change the overall rating.
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Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
meh...
By lobb152
I just didnt like this movie as much as the other two.
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Dval
Clarksville, TN
February 13, 2013
Any particular reasons why? Story, cast, etc...?
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This mind-bending release from the psych-horror anime series Deadman Wonderland includes all 12 episodes of the show, following the story of a high school boy who is unjustly jailed for the murder of his class in a prison system that fits him with a collar constantly injecting him with poison. The poison can be neutralized if he can take regular doses of the antidote often enough, though these can only be obtained through prison work.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Supernatural prison
By Dval from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Drama
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
"Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman Wonderland. And then it gets worse.
At Deadman Wonderland, convicts are forced into brutal deathmatches for the amusement of the masses, the cheers of the crowd drowning out the screams of the dismembered. Even when Ganta befriends Shiro, an unusual female inmate, his dark fate crushes all hope – until he discovers the strange ability to wield his spilled blood as a weapon. Ganta learns his new skill might be related to the murderous man in red and uncovers disturbing secrets that could expose those who stole his freedom. He's determined to see justice served – but first he'll have to fight for his life in a prison that holds a million ways to die."
Deadman Wonderland is a decent series that gained attention in America after Cartoon Network aired it on the Toonami animation block when it was reincarnated back in 2012. I caught the first 2 episodes, but never got around to watching the rest. The series is filled to the brim with blood, gore, and action. The English dialogue is pretty racy as well. It does an excellent job with the shock factor. You just know someone is about to die, but it can be a little hard to predict how it's going to happen. Sadly, the series is quite rushed and a ton of knowledge is never made known. There also isn't really a true ending. Red Man remains a mystery, sort of. What relation does Shiro and Ganta have? Don't want to spoil any of the ending, but it pops up just as many questions and doesn't really answer anything. It leave tons of room for a 2nd season, but I haven't seen anything in the works, yet.
I enjoyed the series overall even with the rushed ending and lingering questions. My brother was also a fan and admitted that he was a little confused with the entire thing. This is a great value on a pretty good series. Pick it up!
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Clarksville, TN
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August 7, 2014
That's correct. First two black discs are the DVD version while the last 2 light blue discs contain the BD versions.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Good entry level 4K TV
By Dval from Clarksville, TN
Bought this TV in late June after having originally gotten the 65W950B model instead. There are a few things that could be improved upon, but it's excellent for its price range. Here's the round up:
Pros:
Great picture quality. 4K resolution is truely amazing when you have 4K content playing on it.
4K Xreality Pro: Upscaling works out quite well. I only have basic cable set up and it honestly made the picture look like it was HD quality. Sure, it didn't look like 4K, but you can't expect to make a 480p image look close to 4K resolution.
TriLuminous display: This is the big point for me when picking the Sony over the Samsung models. Sony gives better colors than Samsung which tries to focus too much on aesthetics and brightness.
Smart features: Easy to use and navigate. Had it connected to the internet in under 5 minutes after setting up and was streaming 4K videos off of YouTube and Netflix.
Cons:
Audio: Sadly, this model doesn't feature any improved sound qualities. If you want better sound, then you need a separate sound system or you'll want to step up to the X900B series which starts off at 65".
Search feature: Using the search feature within the TV is a pain in the butt. Type something in and it's likely to pull up a few million hits off of YouTube rather than searching for what you wanted on the TV. Had to go to the very end of all the apps just to find the web browser option.
While I count audio as a con here, if you're spending this much on a TV, then you shouldn't be in a stretch just to add some form of external speakers. Decent soundbars run as cheap as about $200 while the better quality ones range from $350-$600. If you want some great audio, then you save $300 off of the Sony ST7 soundbar with the purchase of this TV. Usually $1300 for it as it's a premium soundbar option.
I really wanted the X950B model, but alas, $8k is a bit outside of the realm I want to spend on a TV. Aside from the lower quality audio and lower contrast range, this model is a great alternative for almost 1/4 of the cost. Definitely can't go wrong with it!
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Dval
Clarksville, TN
August 7, 2014
In regards to the W950B, I have to place it as the best-looking non-UHD TV on the market (not counting the Samsung F8500 plasma). I prefer the picture quality, color, and contrast that it provided instead of the X850B series. The speakers are pretty good and the built-in subwoofer actually rumbles nicely, too. The sheer amount of calibration settings is insane compared to any other TV I've gone into as well. Aside from the 4K display capability, the W950B beats it out in pretty much every department in my opinion. In the end, I was looking for a 4K TV, and the 65W950B was a bit too large for my space, so that's why I settled on the X850B instead.
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Keep your air clean and healthy with this Therapure 90TP50RM01 mini air purifier that is designed for areas up to 5 sq. ft. Stainless-steel collection blades allow easy cleaning and ultraviolet light destroys airborne viruses.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Not what I was looking for, much better
By kakky from Houston
Came in looking for a new portable radio. Salesman guided me to a blue-tooth speaker to connect to my phone instead. Can also use this with my MP3. Works much better than the radio would have and great sound. Helpful salesman did a bit of technology training to help me get it set up.
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Dval
Clarksville, TN
Wrong item?
August 18, 2014
Hey there. I think you may have gotten the wrong item for your review. Sounds like you purchased a bluetooth speaker instead of an air purifier.
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This set serves up every episode of the anime series Coppelion.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Great anime!
By ACEACE from CORONA
Picture and cgi excellent. Story excellent. But I gave it 3 stars because the sound is pcm only. That means stereo not 5.1 dolby digital much less DTS. Why they don't spend the money on the sound affect on Bluray is completely troubling.
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Clarksville, TN
sound in anime
March 17, 2015
It'd be great to have more titles with full 5.1 or 7.1 dolby digital sound, but it's pretty rare outside of the big movies. Really long answer so I'll just paste the response from the animenewsnetwork for you.
Audio is important, and many fans are becoming more and more concerned with making sure that they're getting the best quality audio possible when they fork over the money for a shiny disc of their favorite show. But with so many different formats, which one is best? Which ones should you be asking for? Sometimes the difference is negligible or non-existant, other times it makes a huge difference.
Let's start with the easy one: why some shows have 5.1 mixes for the dub, but not for the original Japanese. I've answered previously on this column that most TV anime doesn't bother with anything more than a stereo (2.0) mix because the Japanese broadcast standard doesn't really support 5.1 audio, and given how big home theater systems aren't as common in Japan for a number of reasons, they generally don't bother remixing for 5.1 when it comes time to release the discs on home video. However, when making the dub, an American publisher might think 5.1 is worth the extra work. If they're already set up to do 5.1, the audio has to be remixed anyway, so it is an opportunity to have a nice added feature for dub fans.
5.1 mixes require special equipment, take a lot more time, and are harder to check for errors (and requires a lot more office space to do so), so it's often not practical to do 5.1 mixes for everything. They can also cost more money. The decision to make a 5.1 mix is made on a show-by-show basis, based on whether the Japanese is 5.1 (usually just movies and some high-end OAVs) and how much the show is predicted to sell.
As for what format in which they're stored on a disc, these days you generally see 4 different kinds of audio tracks:
• Linear PCM (Completely uncompressed, basically just a WAV file. Takes up a lot of space, especially in 5.1.)
• Dolby Digital (AC3) (Lower quality, like an MP3, but takes up a lot less space. Supported by DVD and Blu-ray.)
• Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray only. The full quality of the WAV file, but compressed to a more manageable size. Still much bigger than AC3, however.)
• DTS Master Audio (Blu-ray only. For the end user, pretty much identical to Dolby TrueHD.)
When you make a DVD or Blu-ray, you are tasked with squeezing a lot of data onto a finite amount of space, so compression can be very important. Wasting too much bandwidth on audio means you might have to sacrifice video quality. The above compression formats are essential ways to get the most quality out of an audio track without having an unwieldy amount of data to contend with.
Audio quality obsessives swear that Dolby Digital AC3 audio has a lot of distortion and they can DEFINITELY tell a difference. I am skeptical. I've definitely heard bad AC3 encodes that definitely affected audio quality, particularly in very early DVDs, but there has never been a double-blind study that shows even audio experts can tell a difference at higher bitrates (and quite a few proving that nobody can tell at all). At any event, the presence of "lossless" audio (in either LPCM, DTS-MA or Dolby TrueHD) has become an important marketing bullet point for Blu-ray discs, so whether people can REALLY tell the difference or it's all a placebo effect, who am I to argue.
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Transmitter

I wanted to know if i still need to hook up a 3d transmitter to the tv to get glasses to work with the 3d view? The transmitter that came with the glasses does not have the rite connection to hook up to the back of this tv. this is what the transmitter looks like http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/SKUimages/gallery/large/S190-0101-call04-mm.jpg
That's odd. I didn't get any piece like that in mine and never saw one like it when opening displays in the store either. However, you won't need that to enjoy 3D viewing. You can choose to do the 2D-3D conversion on the television or just make sure you have a 3D Blu-ray player (or PS3/PS4) and 3D content. WIth the TVs being Passive 3D instead of Active, there's no need to sync them with the TVs anymore either.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
 

Are the television remotes compatible with my time warner cable box (Cisco 8742 HDC)?

The TV remotes will not be compatible with your cable box as they're not designed to be universal remotes. However, your Time Warner remote should be able to program to the Sony TV.
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