Divergence Eve - Welcome to the Watcher's Nest (Vol. 1)
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Actor: Divergence EveBrand: ADV Films
Audio: English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 125 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-03-01
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Adv Films
DVD Reviews of Divergence Eve - Welcome to the Watcher's Nest (Vol. 1)
DVD Review: BEAUTIES vs. GHOUL
Summary: 4 Stars
Anyone remember "Plastic Little"? An anime known for it's fan service and action, along comes a 2004 anime television series that is reminiscent of the popular OAV.
I recently had the opportunity to watch a two episode screener of ADV Films upcoming anime series "Divergence Eve".
The main storyline is that in the 24th Century, intergalactic space travel has become a reality.
One of the major outposts in the space is the "WATCHER'S NEST", an inflation hole drive portal that is being under attacked by these mysterious force known as GHOUL.
A group of young female cadets who have just finalized their training as elite pilots of the Seraphim Squadron are about to meet their match against the GHOUL.
The main focus among the female cadets is Misaki, your typical cute and clumsy girl who happens to go through some unusual, mysterious transformation when she comes in contact with a GHOUL.
First, it's very hard to comment on the series with just watching two episodes because episode 1 appears to be an episode that takes place in the future. Episode 2 seems to take place when Misaki first joins the team of cadets.
In a way, I found the two different stories a bit confusing I'm hoping that throughout the series, viewers will find out more about Misaki, who are the GHOULS and also the purpose of certain characters in the series.
As I mentioned before, this anime reminds me of "Plastic Little". Why? Let's just say that the character designer of this anime series must have a boob fetish because these female cadets and the officers (with the exception of the female android) are enormously well-endowed and the television series spares no expense in giving the viewers some fan service.
As for the anime, the animation is nice and there is some use of CG during the battle scenes. The CG is not the greatest when compared to what other anime has brought to the table with CG but the GHOUL still looks cool.
The screener copies only featured the English Dubbed but from what I have heard, the voice acting is well done.
It's too early for me to give an all out review but going from the two episodes I have seen so far, nothing really makes sense yet.
In one instance, you have a serious storyline with characters preparing for battle against GHOUL. Then you have another storyline which focuses on the main character, Misaki, who joins in training and changes in batttle against the GHOUL.
Unfortunately, my lasting memory of this anime series is not the storyline but Misaki and her comrades in many scenes showcasing their assets.
I hope there will be more character development in the next episodes of "Divergence Eve" because right now, the plot is too confusing. For fans of anime with plenty of fan service, you'll definitely dig this series.
DVD Review: Short cuts can be dangerous.
Summary: 5 Stars
The idea behind Divergence Eve seems simple at first. In the 21st Century mankind find out that portals in space, holes in the fabric, allow faster than light space travel. The holes, in theory, go to smaller universes where ships can move between the entry and exit points at a much shorter time period than in our normal space. A short cut allowing them to step around, but not break, the laws of time and space.
The episodes happen in the 24th Century and mankind has spread out his grasp to the stars. But not all is right with the universe. It seems that an enemy is trying to use the one of the portals, Watcher's Nest, to enter our space. They have been given the name GHOULS and the military has deigned war machines, such as Rampart Armor, and special equipment to fight them. Normal, traditional, weapons don't do anything against them. The story follows four cadets as they are thrown into training to become elite pilots for the Seraphim Squadron.
The commander of the combat unit is Lyar Von Ertiana, voiced by Shelly Calene-Black (Noir), and the main character is cadet Misaki Kureha, voiced by Kira Vincent-Davis (Those Who Hunt Elves). Other voices are supplied by Chris Patton (Excel Saga), Greg Ayres (Burst Angel), Hilary Haag (Dragon Half), Monica Rial (Princess Nine) and Triffany Grant (Azumanga Daioh).
There is lots of action, good special effects, great music, characters from all over Earth. Many of the people living on the station at Watcher's Nest are from Sweden, France, Germany, Japan and Mexico to name a few. And there is lots of jiggle factor.
With five episodes, production sketches, promotional spots, commentary for the second episode with some of the English caste and crew, clean opening and closing animation and a mini-manga the disc is well worth the price, new or used. Even the case has a profile insert of four of the characters and a glossary on the reverse side of the case jacket.
DVD Review: Derivative and uneven
Summary: 3 Stars
DIVERGENCE EVE takes place in the future when humankind has accomplished intergalactic space travel. Unfortunately, this knowledge has come with a price and sometimes something else comes through the gateways: giant, demonic beings dubbed Ghouls. To combat these creatures, the military has assembled a small cadre of large-breasted women designated Seraphim. Somehow central to this group is Misaki, who cannot pilot a mecha to save her life but is able to fight off a Ghoul using a hidden, quasi-mystical power which has not yet been explained.
This is a confusing series to start in on. The first episodes are the most frustrating, as the viewer is dropped in the middle of the action with no idea what is going on, and no sign of an explanation. I had to check to make sure I hadn't gotten the wrong volume or selected the wrong episode by mistake. Even after things settle down, the situation is revealed in a vague, disjointed way. Possibly it makes sense if you really think about it, but it doesn't seem worth the effort. The characters are bland and the animation average at best. The fan service is ridiculous; realistic motion is one thing (and welcome), but DIVERGENCE EVE lacks all restraint so as to be laughable. If the creators can't take the show seriously, how can the viewer?
All the elements in this series have been done before and better. If you want to see a group of women fighting a mysterious threat at the far end of the universe, there's Gall Force. If you want to see the story of a young woman's rise from novice to hero (and it seems that this is the direction this show is headed in, though I could be wrong) there is Gunbuster. Both of these are classic space operas full of heart where DIVERGENCE EVE feels hollow. Finally, if you just want to see boobs you can still do better with Amazing Nurse Nanako, which has the same director and character designer but is a comedy and is infinitely more entertaining. This creative team seems more suited to something lighter.
Extras on this DVD include clean opening and closing sequences, production sketches, and a "mini-manga" that was unreadable on my standard size television. The first episode has an alternate audio track in which producer Carl Macek talks to some of the English voice actors about the dubbing process.
DVD Review: The nudity from girls makes this worth watching
Summary: 5 Stars
In the 24th century, Intergalactic Space Travel has become a reality. One of the first outposts in the far reaches of space is Watcher's Nest - an inflation hole drive portal which has recently come under attack by a mysterious force known as GHOUL.DVD Review: Be warned
Summary: 2 Stars
Hopefully this is going to give you some really helpful tips about this series.
When this series first aired they showed the second to the last episode first. A lot of people complained about this and apparently after reading another review they followed the same pattern with the DVD release.
The fansub group that was doing this series originaly added pictures of the characters in this series and it sparked a huge debate. The banner was changed eventualy. The viewers complained about the series being on about the same level as Hentai.
On a frequent basis the main characters close will suddenly explode leaving her completely bare. I won't give you any details as to why if you do decide to watch this series.
This series in the end landed in my pile of never to watch again.
I will admit though the ending song is probably one of the best songs I have heard on any anime series. It's one that I want for my primary music collection.
Description of Divergence Eve - Welcome to the Watcher's Nest (Vol. 1)
Studio: Adv Films Release Date: 03/01/2005 Run time: 125 minutesIn 2317, mankind can cross interstellar distances through wormholes in space. But at the Watcher's Nest, an hourglass-shaped space station many light-years from Earth, "ghouls," creatures from a parallel universe, try to invade human space. The only protection against them is the elite Seraphim Corps, a unit of overendowed cadets in outfits apparently ordered from a 24th century Victoria's Secret catalog. Masaki Kureha comes to Watcher's Nest wondering if she has the skills to succeed in Seraphim. (As she's built like a highboy with the top drawer open, her future is assured.) The disjuncture between the three-dimensional computer graphics and two-dimensional drawn animation is jarring, and the fragmentary plot makes little sense, but no matter. Divergence Eve exists to deliver jiggle shots and nude scenes to hormonal adolescent males. Other viewers will rightly dismiss it as jejune piffle. (Rated TV 14: violence, nudity, grotesque imagery, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon
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