Karas - The Revelation
by Keiichi Sato
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Actor: Cree Summer, Jay Hernandez, Matthew LillardDirector: Keiichi Sato
Composer: Yoshihiro Ike
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-23
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Manga Video
DVD Reviews of Karas - The Revelation
DVD Review: Disappointing sequel
Summary: 2 Stars
After watching Karas: The Prophecy, which ends on a cliffhanger and which I thoroughly enjoyed, I was pretty excited about seeing the conclusion. Unfortunately, this movie falls short in so many ways.
The quality of the visual effects and fight scenes just don`t come close to the first movie. Even the soundtrack is noticeably worse (nothing from the Prague Philharmonic in this one). Otoha's back story was also disappointing. It seemed like it was just slapped together without much thought. It's hard to go into specifics without giving away the plot, but basically you see the main villain getting more and more powerful and a lot of blood and a lot of destruction without any of it having much sense or purpose. Again, the fight scenes weren't much to look at. On the plus side, everything from the first movie is explained clearly.
The bonus material (interview with Cree Summer in the voice over booth) is probably the one redeeming quality of this DVD if you have an interest in that sort of thing.
If you watched Karas: The Prophecy and want to know how it ends, I'd recommend to just read the synopsis on Wikipedia instead of sitting through this 90 minute movie.
DVD Review: The Revelation
Summary: 3 Stars
Karas - The Revelation is the follow up to Karas - The Prophecy. I purchased this product with no research simply because I loved the first one so much. The Revelation picks up right where Prophecy left off and concludes the storyline. Unfortunately, Revelation and Prophecy have very different narrative styles. I was a fan of The Prophecy because of its experimental plot development, its non linear progression, its understated characters, and the pressure on viewers to piece plot devices together with very little guidance. It made for a very unique anime full of WTF moments that broke a lot of sterotypes and traditons. The Revelation, however, has little to none of this experimental storyline. The Revelation is a much more traditional anime film, everything is explained in clear matter of fact speeches. Information is clear and concise so there is none of the previous feeling that you are an active viewer. The fight sequences arent nearly as epic or abrupt and look far more like traditonal sword fights than in The Prophecy. Despite these changes in style The Revelation is a great movie and when you strip it of your expectations from The Prophecy you realize its still a good story, its just not as ground breaking. The movie answers a lot of questions, and makes some pretty interesting statements. While not as good as Karas - The Prophecy, I would recommend any Karas fan buy this movie. Anyone who didnt care for the first one, or doesnt know what Karas is should skip this purchase.DVD Review: karas the revelation
Summary: 5 Stars
Most excellent anime in a while. I loved the fact that the story lines had so many twist in it. it keep you on your feet.DVD Review: Why must I give titles to everythin?!. It's annoying.
Summary: 3 Stars
Pretty animation, unimpressively violent. Eh.
I watched it on recommendation and it's pretty much the standard "fighting robot anime" (if anyone uses the word "mecha", I will bean them). Entertaining, but has about as much depth as a punctured kiddy pool.
Don't be too surprised at the ending; I certainly wasn't.
DVD Review: Just as good as the 1st.
Summary: 5 Stars
The action is a bit more personal in this one, but choreographed just as well. Not to mention the story of how a Karas comes to be is fully explained here. the life Otoha led before he became a Karas, how Nue turned on the demons and why, and what is is that Lord Eko really wants.
action and gore leaves you asking for little more. Beautiful like the 1st.
Description of Karas - The Revelation
Picking up precisely where the prophecy ends the new karas otaha seeks vengeance against the yakuza that murdered his brother & almost killed him. Meanwhile the old karas eko unleashes his wrath & contempt for the pitiful humans infesting the city. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 10/23/2007 Run time: 90 minutes Rating: UrPicking up where Karas: The Prophecy left off, Keichi Sato's Karas: The Revelation celebrates the 40th anniversary of its producers, the venerable Japanese animation studio Tatsunoko Productions (creators of Speed Racer and Neon Genesis Evangelion, among countless others) as well as offering an action-packed conclusion to the thrilling six-part OVA (direct-to-DVD release) about the battle between supernatural forces on the streets of modern-day Japan. Comprised of the final three episodes of Karas, The Revelation covers the true identity of newly-minted Karas (spiritual protector of humanity from demonic forces) Otaha, who returns to his hometown to rescue a friend from gangsters. Meanwhile, evil Karas Eko (well-voiced by Matthew Lillard) continues his campaign of terror against mankind with the aid of a multi-headed dragon summoned by the powers of rogue demon Nue (Jay Hernandez of Hostel). Though complex for anime novices (and those unfamiliar with Karas: The Prophecy), the sheer spectacle of violence and action (as well as its sympathetic subplot involving two detectives and the emotional toll they suffer while hunting for the demons) and the impressive blend of 2-D and 3-D animation delivered by Karas: The Revelation will undoubtedly please longtime genre fans. The DVD is presented in anamorphic widescreen and offers Japanese and English language tracks, as well as interviews with the American voice talent. -- Paul Gaita
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