Giant Robo - Economy Pack
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Actor: Itaru Orita, Katsuhiko Taguchi, Koichi Takemoto, Michio Konishi, Minoru YamadaBrand: Media Blasters
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language); English (Original Language); English (Dubbed)
Format: Animated, Box set, Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 340 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-07-25
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Anime Works
DVD Reviews of Giant Robo - Economy Pack
DVD Review: Don't get me wrong, it's pretty good...
Summary: 3 Stars
For all the hype and praise surrounding this series, it's really doesn't distinct from the mold too much. It suffers the same standard pitfalls of constant theme announcement, weepy protagonist, convoluted narrative that runs through most anime. The much lauded 'deeply-developed characters' aren't that rounded. Character development is literally shrieked out and slapped in your face ("I DID THIS BECAUSE THIS IS THE WAY I'VE ALWAYS FELT AND THIS IS WHY I DO THINGS!") and there are many last minute revelatory details pertaining to character or plot that seem to be shortcuts if anything. Also, for a series titled 'Giant Robo', we don't see Giant Robo do all that much. While it may be considered standard, I wanted to see Robo fighting some other robots, which is very rare. One last robot vs. robot fight is presented, but nothing happens; The 2 villainous robots heading towards Giant Robo's location never make it by the end of the last episode, which is a bizarre detail. Ultimately, this series lacks focus. There are too many characters who we learn almost nothing about doing far too much in such a short time. Lastly; of my complaints, the ending stumbles badly, resting on the shoulders of characters introduced in the last 3 episodes revealing something vague and ineffective to the plot as well as an awful plot device putting an end-cap on the antagonist.
On the other hand, Giant Robo does a lot of good. The animation is gorgeous, the character design is varied and interesting; the IPO populated by Chinese folk tale amalgamations and Big Fire populated by wild and wide-ranging, original villains. The fully-orchestral score works perfectly, adding an epical punch. I found myself easily invested in some of the characters and the constant threats to their lives ( Which have actual impact; so many characters die that the risk affects everyone.) In general, it's exciting and fun.
If you're going to buy Giant Robo, buy the economy pack. I don't know how many times you'll watch it but it's a good value for an entertaining series.
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