Scrapped Princess - Anime Legends Complete Collection
by Sôichi Masui
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Actor: Fumiko Orikasa, Mari Devon, Sayaka Ohara, Shinichirô Miki, Takahiro MizushimaDirector: Sôichi Masui
Brand: BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT
Writer: Crispin Freeman
Cinematographer: Yohei Miyahara
Producer: Eric P. Sherman
Producer: Jun Katou
Producer: Kaeko Sakamoto
Producer: Ken Iyadomi
Producer: Masahiko Minami
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 550 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-03-20
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Bandai
DVD Reviews of Scrapped Princess - Anime Legends Complete Collection
DVD Review: A high point for the Fantasy genre
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally approached this series with a great deal of trepidation, in spite of previous positive reviews. Fantasy titles in anime tend to end up in two different categories. There's the 'Plot? What Plot?' that meander endlessly and switch focus repeatedly, and then there's the 'Epic quest to save the world against the evil overlord/god' that gets so caught up in its storyline that the characters remain two dimensional stereotypes.
Characterization is where this series really shines. The story centers around fifteen year old Pacifica Cassul and her siblings as they travel. Pacifica herself usually comes across as incredibly spoiled and bratty, yet at the same time is tempered by her being very sweet and considerate. These traits often hide the guilt she has buried deep within her for being the Scrapped Princess - the 'Poison that will destroy the world'- and for the pain and upheaval to people's lives she thinks she leaves in her wake. Less time is given to her siblings - the oftentimes whimsical sister Raquel, and her taciturn brother Shannon, but they get plenty of screentime to explore their own motives. The biggest surprise to me came in the form of Chris. I had thought he would be a relatively minor and shallow antagonist, but his own path is explored well and I honestly think he had the best development of any character in the series. The only problem with characters is that there are really too many side characters. This leaves very little time to establish them and their motives. The series probably would have been a little better of by limiting the supporting cast in favor of focusing on the main cast and plot.
The story starts well and proceeds at an even pace through the first two thirds of the series. It never lets itself get mired too much in the seriousness of the plot that it bogs itself down by intermixing some comedy and the lighter sides of life. It doesn't take this too far, however, never resorting to slapstick or cheap gags which would have almost definitely taken attention or effect from the action drama the story is meant to be. The beginning caught my interest in that it is almost the complete inverse of the 'save the world' plot. This kept me hooked long enough to become truly involved in the series. About two thirds of the way through a plot twist puts a new spin on the story, but doesn't actually change the direction. It gets a little bumpy here, as the story has to pause momentarily to setup the new aspects on the situation, but then picks up pace to the end. This is where I was most worried about where the story was going. Far too many anime series become rushed and chaotic at the end, and the terrible endings can spoil an entirely well done anime. Scrapped Princess speeds up at the end, but never becomes too jumbled. It wraps up most loose ends very well and then finishes up well, even managing to add in a short epilogue.
In between great characters, an interesting plot, and an excellent ending, Scrapped Princess has become one of my favorite series to date.
Description of Scrapped Princess - Anime Legends Complete Collection
Pacifica Cassul is a girl with a destiny. But unfortunately it's not a good one; she is the Scrapped Princess a girl who according to prophecy is the poison that will destroy the world. Naturally this means that people want her gone. But two powerful people have sworn to protect her- her brother Shannon whose swordsmanship is impeccable and her sister Raquel who is able to wield devastating magic when the mood strikes her. But traveling without attracting attention proves to be very difficult for the outspoken Pacifica and they soon find themselves in trouble from various sources. Traitorous friends assassins and even an operative from Special Forces all stand in their way. But along the way they'll meet new friends and together will unravel the mystery behind the supposed Armageddon. From Studio BONES! Genre: Fantasy/Action/Drama. System Requirements:Run Time: 650 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 669198228063 Manufacturer No: 22806Bestsellers in DVD
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