Angelic Layer - Divine Inspiration (Vol. 1) - with Series Box

Angelic Layer - Divine Inspiration (Vol. 1) - with Series Box
by Nishikiori Hiroshi

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• Actors: Mayumi Yanagisawa, Masayo Kurata, Atsuko Enomoto, Yuri Shiratori, Masaya Onosaka
• Directors: Nishikiori Hiroshi
• Writers: Clamp, Kyuurou Hatsuki
• Producers: David Williams, Fukashi Azuma, Hiroshi Hashimoto, John Ledford, Mark Williams
• Format: Animated, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC

DVD Reviews of Angelic Layer - Divine Inspiration (Vol. 1) - with Series Box

DVD Review: Surprising Little Gem
Summary: 5 Stars

The story centers around a girl named Misaki who moves to Tokyo to live with her aunt in hopes of also meeting her mother again. She arrives in Tokyo being captivated by the new fad of "Angelic Layer," a game where people (Deuses) control their customized dolls (Angels) to fight against another using their own power of thought. With a lot of help, she starts her journey as a Deus fighting against other Deuses and their angels in many competitions, while meeting many friends on the way. I admit the premise seems a little sketchy but the real factor that made this series and story amazing were the characters. The characters have so much depth and personality and the relationships with one another is something that just has to be seen.

The series is relatively new so the quality is nothing short of amazing with the use of digital animation. The music is also done courtesy of Avex through its use of Avex Trax. This has happened with other series such as Inu Yasha and Hikaru no Go. The music in this series is nothing short of amazing. The songs are catchy, touching, and beautiful. The opening song is performed by the Japanese voice actress of the lead character, Misaki.

I would have to say the downpoint of this release by ADV is the packaging. To me, it seems too gaudy. I would have preferred something on the lighter side. The box however does work with the nice scene of the cast set on top of the grass on a sunny, clear day. This goes along with the theme of the second ending theme so once the series gets there, you will know what I'm referring to.

Final Note: Some may be skeptical with this series by thinking it is on the same lines as Pokemon. Not all shows can be classified as just another monster-raising/competition anime. Let me assure you and stress the fact that this is not the case. Digimon is different and a favorite of mine because it stresses story and characters. Angelic Layer is no exception. Fans know that CLAMP makes really great stories as can be shown from its extensive history of works. At the least, give this show a try. You will not be disappointed.

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