- Format: NTSC
- Language: Japanese, English
- Subtitles: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 2
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- Studio: Funimation
- Release Date: April 26 2011
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B004GZZGW2
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- #81 in DVD > Animation > Anime & Manga > By Studio > FUNimation Entertainment
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The theatrical feature Eden of the East: The King of Eden (2009) takes place six months after the hit broadcast series ended--when Akira Takizawa vanished after liberating 20,000 NEETS (young men with No Employment, Education or Training) and saving Japan from destruction by missiles. Saki Morimi kept the "Noblesse Oblige" cell phone that identified Takizawa as Seleçao No. 9, one of 12 agents charged by the mysterious Mr. Outside with saving a faltering, apathetic Japan. She flies to New York when an old message gives her a clue to his whereabouts. Takizawa has once again had most of his memories erased, but he and Saki rekindle their relationship while outwitting threats from the remaining Seleçaos. Voice actors Jason Liebrecht and Leah Clark once again make Takizawa and Saki a singularly engaging and believable couple, even in the most improbable circumstances. As he did in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, writer-director Kenji Kamiyama uses a reference to J.D. Salinger as a key element in the plot. (This time, it's the scene in The Catcher in the Rye in which Holden Caulfield watches his sister Phoebe trying to catch the golden ring on the carousel.) The King of Eden ends halfway through the story, as Saki and Takizawa prepare to return to Japan to resolve the battle of the Seleçaos. But Kamiyama builds the suspense so skillfully, the viewer feels impatient for the release of the second feature, Paradise Lost, rather than cheated. The theme of Eden of the East, the need for young people to revitalize the spirit and economy of Japan, seems prescient in light of the reports of young Japanese volunteering in record numbers to assist in the cleanup of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Blu-ray disc (and the second DVD) contain Air Communication--the original series recut into a prequel feature (only in Japanese). (Unrated, suitable for ages 14 and older: profanity, violence, nudity, risqué humor, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Simply romantic,
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This review is from: Eden of the East: The King of Eden [Blu-ray / DVD combo] (Blu-ray)
For those who enjoyed the "intrigue" of the original TV episodes of Eden of the East, this part 1 of 2 (?NA release date of Paradise Lost) movies carries on with the Selecao plot, but with little progress given to how the game might unfold, with the exception in the end that some more of the Selecaos appear to be eliminated. The main purpose of the King of Eden to me is to narrate the romance between Takisawa and Saki, in which Takisawa once again starts from square one with no memory of who he (or Saki) is or the meaing of Selecao. I find the romance very nostalgic of moments portrayed in the TV series. The bonding of the main characters through their common experience and desire for a bigger purpose in life is an enjoyable part of the story. As before, unbelievable details and depth of view of the backdrop in all the scenes. Simply astonishing. Just hope that Paradise Lost will be the conclusion to the Selecao story.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (25 customer reviews) 24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is it worth it.,
By michael moreno "MM" - Published on Amazon.com
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Well if you enjoyed the series this movie is more of that but better, the animation is there and perfect, the focus on Akira's life before becoming a selecao, and Juiz gets more attention in the 2 films. King of Eden begins 6 months after the NEET Missile Crisis with Akira having his memory erased again. From there the identity of Akira is investigated and his search for answers about his past begins.A must buy for those who watched the series. Product Review: To clarify what exactly you get in this product. You get the movie King of Eden on DVD, Air Communication Film on DVD also on the same DVD are some extras. You also get King of Eden and Air Communication on Blu-Ray and the extras included on that disc. So you get 1 Blu-Ray, 2 DVDS, and the extras that come on each disc respectively. Probably one of the best values I have seen in a long time and hope to see most Blu-ray anime releases package a DVD copy with it. Also something to note is the case for this release is a DVD size case and not the thin and short Blu-ray case. Blu-Ray: Contains King of Eden, Air Communication, and Extras 1st Dvd: Contains King of Eden 2nd Dvd: Contains Air Communication and Extras 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
The King of Eden is a Pauper,
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This review is from: Eden of the East: The King of Eden [Blu-ray / DVD combo] (Blu-ray)
This is "King of Eden" the first "Eden of the East" movie, part two of "Eden of the East" over all. "Paradise Lost" will be the last part of the series. I liked the TV series, it had a very unique premise and was gorgeous looking. The movie still looks fantastic, but it feels like it's treading water until it can reach it's conclusion in the next movie.The movie picks up six months after the end of the TV series with Saki in New York looking for Takizawa. There's very little to say without resorting to spoilers. Will Saki find Taki? Will Taki return to Japan? Were you born yesterday? Nothing happens. Or it feels like nothing happens. The TV series felt like a long movie. Ironically, the movie feels like a long episode. Again, the plot is so thin, I can't say anything without it being a spoiler. The problem with series like these is that it can feel like "in for a penny, in for a pound." You already got the series, you're going to talk yourself into spending money on the movies. But, if you're one of those people that HASN'T bought the TV series, and you're waiting to see if the whole series is worth owning, this movie doesn't automatically put "Eden of the East" into the "must buy" pile. Unless "Paradise Lost" caps the series off with something great, I think Eden is going to be a middling "maybe" show. Lastly, I have to complain about the packaging. This is a Blu-Ray, but it comes in a DVD box. So, when I stand this next to the TV series, they don't match. There's currently no option to get this in a blu-ray box. Plus, my arch-nemesis, tiny-blu-ray-menus, continue to run unabated. Who is the hawk-eyed bastard that programs these things? I gave the series a Four. This isn't as good as the series. Three-Stars. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Disappointing,
By lovemeludo - Published on Amazon.com
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After watching the series, I was really looking forward to this movie. Don't get me wrong, it was alright; just not as memorable as the series itself. This combo pack comes with the King Of Eden movie (DVD and blu-ray), dubbed, some special features I didn't look into, and a movie version of the series with subtitles. I prefer having subtitles most of the time, but the dubbing in the series kind of grew on me, so I was disappointed that Air Communication (movie version on the series) had subtitles instead. Overall, I guess it was worth the purchase.
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