Speedgrapher Box Set

You've watched Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Cowboy Bebop, The Slayers, and a few
more titles.. And your looking for something a little more mature, and chalked full of
blood, action, dark moments, and riveting story. Well, this is it! So, Speed Grapher; a tale
of a photographer named Saiga, and his killing camera! I wont spoil to much about
the series, other than the fact that it is a lot of fun to watch and extremely awsome for a
sunday afternoon. Definiatly watch it! Now on to the box: I am not a big fan of viridian collections
only because the packaging tends to get a little bit destroyed after a while, but if you take care
of it, it shouldn't be a problem. Now there is a small logo on the top left hand corner of the dvd
that ruins the cover "Viridian Collection" is the logo, and it contrasts with the colors on the cover.. But
if you don't mind that then you should pick this dvd up as apposed to the other more expensive Dvd box-set.
My overall final analysis: awsome series, awsome show, definatley pick this up! Also, Christopher Sabat (plays vegeta/piccolo
in dbz, and kikuycho in samurai 7) is also in this series.

This is a highly recommended series for those seeking a well-conceived yet dark, violent, and gritty mature anime. Unlike another series I panned for injecting awkward sex scenes in vain pursuit of recognition as a "mature" title (Moonlight Mile), the presence of such scenes and also violent imagery are specific to the tale being told here. A tale centering on the excesses and decline of Japanese society but most importantly that of those in the most powerful positions...and in the most general terms how some others choose to try to right these wrongs and/or preserve at least some pockets of innocence in the world.

Leads Saiga and Kagura are always compelling, with a complex relationship not least due to heroic photojournalist Saiga being significantly older than teenaged Kagura. Don't be misled though, as this otherwise boundary-pushing show treats this relationship with proper caution and respect. Not to spoil things, I will just note that from beginning to end and indeed as a primary motivating force for the tale, Saiga only seeks to do right by the innocent Kagura.

Not so innocent but also fascinating characters include Saiga's (very) aggressive girlfriend Ginza and an always interesting batch of main villains led by the mysterious and manipulative Suitengu. The plot includes some biology-oriented sci-fi, so expect exciting action and disturbing creatures as the delivery mechanism of much of the aforementioned violence.

Judging the DVDs technically, the high point of the series is the 5.1ch sound effects and English voice acting. Christopher Sabat (Saiga) and Monica Rial (Kagura) really bring the goods here, and there is no weak actor in the entirety of the supporting cast.

Nothing is perfect however, and Speedgrapher does suffer from something that might cripple a lesser union of story and character: sometimes truly weak animation. This issue most infamously manifests in earlier episodes, where automobiles are surprisingly badly animated. Other episodes might show oddly sparse and simply environments. The show is still largely well-animated, just with surprising lapses coming from the studio that produced the likes of Solty Rei and Last Exile.

Don't be scared a lot of people compare this series to Gantz but i will guarantee that its not as graphic as Gantz was! Now if this is disappointing you then well... Idk what to say to you accept that this show has an amazing story great animations and good action and for a great price so i highly advise buying this!

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