It's a box set bonanza here on theOtaku.com today! For our first set of anime reviews for theOtaku.com's new Version Vibrant, we have a huge list of the latest box set releases. For all of you who have been waiting for the entire series, now is your chance to pick up your favorite anime box sets!
Peach Girl: The Complete Series
High drama in high school. This relationship based series is one that has backstabbing best friends battling over boyfriends. Released March 4th this box set contains the entire uncut 25 episode series on 6 DVD's for SRP of $69.98. The discs contain both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. The "friendship" between the ever-forgiving Momo and the self-centered Sae is one that will have fans pulling their hair out. Every relationship in the series is plagued with lies and unspoken truths. If you like romance,
retaliations and reputation wrecking relationships, this series is one you don't want to miss.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Speed Grapher: The Complete Series
Dubious dealings of decadent desires. This series is intended for a mature audience who is not offended by graphic adult situations, violence and harsh language. Released March 11th this box set contains the entire uncut 24 episode series on 6 DVD's for SRP of $69.98. The discs contain both the English 5.1 and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated MA. From the dangerous front lines of war to the even more dangerous dealings of the Tokyo underground, the jaded
photographer Saiga finds himself caught up in a secret world where sex, drugs and money are the order of the day. Not a series for the whole family but one for those older fans looking for something a bit racier.
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
Aquarion: The Complete Series Part One
Aquarion is the latest mecha release by anime legend Shoji Kawamori (Macross Plus, Vision of Escaflowne) set to a soundtrack by Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop). Fans of Kawamori will be pleased with the extras which include an interview with the Director. Released March 11th, this box set contains 13 uncut episodes on 3 DVD's for a SRP of $59.98. The discs contain both the English 5.1 and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated MA. Over a decade has passed and mankind struggles to rebuild and reclaim the world from the Shadow Angels whose attack left the world decimated and broken. The only glimmer of hope rides on the
Mechanical Angel Aquarion and the special pilots known as Elements. Aquarion gives mecha fans a new series they have to check out.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Fullmetal Alchemist: Season 2 Part 2
The search for truth comes at a high cost. From light-hearted moments that will make you laugh to a heartbreaking scene that will bring tears to your eyes, Fullmetal Alchemist has it all in a well written, well animated series. The final exciting box set in the FMA series was released on March 11th. This box set contains uncut episodes 41-51 on 3 DVD's for SRP of $49.98. The discs contain both the English 5.1 and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. One of the best anime series out today and an unquestionable fan favourite; Fullmetal Alchemist is a series all anime otaku need to see.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Moon Phase: The Complete Series
Supernatural meets super spoiled. The series follows the adventures (and misadventures) of spectral photographer Kouhei and his new bratty vampiric houseguest Hazuki as they battle for her freedom in a life surrounded by mystery and mysticism. Released March 18th, this box set contains the entire uncut 26 episode series on 6 DVD's for SRP of $69.98. The discs contain both the English 5.1 and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. If you are looking for an easy going, not run-of-the-mill vampire series that mixes both comedy and drama, Moon Phase is the series for you.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Solty Rei: The Complete Series
Family is the most important thing. Solty Rei follows a hard-boiled detective as he searches for his daughter but finds along his journey many more truths than he had been expecting. Released March 18th, this box set contains the entire uncut 24 episode series on 6 DVD's for SRP of $69.98. The discs contain both the English 5.1 and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated TV14. After the incident known as the Blast Fall, bounty hunter Roy Revant was down and out. With his wife deceased the only thing keeping him alive was the search for his missing daughter. A chance meeting with a mysterious girl named Solty
turns Roy's world upside-down. Love and loss take center stage in this sci-fi drama that finds that the bonds of family extend beyond one’s own bloodline.
Rating: 3 out of 5
