Steel Angel Kurumi - Angel on My Shoulder (Vol. 1)
by Naohito Takahashi
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Actor: Atsuko Enomoto, Hilary Haag, Kelli Cousins, Monica Rial, Rie TanakaDirector: Naohito Takahashi
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0; English (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-05-21
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Adv Films
DVD Reviews of Steel Angel Kurumi - Angel on My Shoulder (Vol. 1)
DVD Review: Funny, warm, endearing.
Summary: 5 Stars
Steel Angel Kurumi is similar yet far better than "Mahoromatic". Set in 1920's Japan, the series begins as a young boy compelled to enter a mansion by other boys, comes acrossed an inactive Kurumi. An explosion causes her to fall onto him when their lips touch (kiss) which activates Kurumi and she begins calling him her master and devotes every waking minute to be at his side. Voiced by the talented Kelli Cousins, Kurumi often lets out a happy squeal when her "master" gives her praise.
My favorite line from the series is early (episode two I believe) after escaping from the military who raid the mansion to take the Steel Angel.
Kurumi's creator arrives at the hideaway (Buddhist Temple). Kurumi answers the door, closes it turns and says "It's that guy that keeps bugging me".
Steel Angel Kurumi is a must have series. It has tons of laughs, tender moments. Enough action to satisfy anyone. There is however animated nudity and mild adult situations. In some respects the story is about coming of age for the youg boy who blushs when Kurumi shows her affection.
I don't wish to spoil the story line by revealing to much. But later in the series it's discovered that Kurumi holds a dark aspect within her "Angel Heart".
Don't take my word for it. Ask around. The majority will rate this series highly.
DVD Review: Sweet and cute...
Summary: 4 Stars
A cute anime about a boy and his robot. Cute and funny series, but the first disc has some growing pains. Kurumi is endearing, but very pushy and this makes her grating at first. She gets better throughout the series, but when she first awakens she's very whiny. The series gets a little better when Saki comes along and creates a love triangle (with Kurumi in the middle rather than Nakahito). I'm not fond of mini-episodes, but the action is fun, the acting is great, and the animation is one of the best I've ever seen. It's very smooth and pleasant on the eyes. Not the greatest anime, but great fun. I also love the opening theme.DVD Review: Great DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
I have to admit I'm dissapointed with the english voices. But then again I dislike dubbed anime. I enjoy this anime because its drawing style is like "ToHeart". I enjoy Kurumi's trademark "Kyuinn!" its so cute. I would reccomend this series to anyone that likes "Saber Marionette". This series is unique in the fact that the creator made the word "Kyuinn!" for Kurumi to use. The anime is really refreshing to watch for the super deformed chibi characters. But it also gets into the serious manga like drawings too. Its funny in the fact Kurumi is pushy and won't leave Nakahito alone. Saki won't leave Kurumi alone. And Kamihito is the envious older brother. Ayanakouji hakasei is told to back of that he is a "Strange man" and Kurumi just flat out tells him to get lost she won't do what he says. She pushes anyone that gets close to Nakahito away and says "Dame! desu!" she gives the idea that Nakahito is hers and only hers. Its a really cute story about androids and the imperial army sending other "Koutetsu Tenshi" to kill Kurumi because of her "Angel Heart kai". "Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi" is by far one of the best animes I've ever seen!DVD Review: Steel Angel Kurumi - Vol. 1
Summary: 5 Stars
When I rented this from blockbuster, I saw the cover and went "Say what?!" I've always had a fascination with robots, and then the whole "angel" thing seemed cool, so I figured "Oh, these three (yes, three, they didn't have the fourth DVD, which is now PISSING ME OFF.) DVDs, I was like "Oh, cool! Robotic Angels come to save the world, and stuff!"...Well, I was sort of right.Never-the-less! I LOVED the first DVD, it's so CUTE how they meet!! ^O^. And how he's so taken aback by her approaches, and scared...poor little guy. (*eyes glaze over.* I'd love a girl to be like that on me..) But, enough with MY wants. The kid, Nakahito, really just wants to chill, and by chilling, I mean to become a mystic, like his elder brother. Too bad for HIM, he's got a destiny to fulfill!
I suggest you rent it first, then see if you like it. I suggest you get them all, because, like me, you'll wanna watch them over and over again, just to takein the cuteness!...but the subtitles are straight translations from japanese, so if you didn't hear something, and look at the subtitle, it won't be the same. -.-. Just informing you...damn american writers..
DVD Review: Very funny mini series!
Summary: 5 Stars
I pretty much only started watching this series for two reasons- It had Kelli Cousins (Princess Nine), Hillary Haag (Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040), Kira Vincent Davis (Princess Nine), Monica Rial (Excel Saga), and Tiffany Grant (Neon Genisis Evaglion) --sorry, horrible spelling tonight! -- . Also, I like that kind of Genre. Action, Why, Comedy, and Robot Half Human. So I watched this DVD, right? Of course. It's very funny, in a weird way. However, Kurumi's voice...ahem. Kelli plays Seira in Princess Nine, so if you've seen that, look at that series and you'll get the idea. She can't exactly play a cutesy voice, but it seems like she warms up to it and so will you...just let it buuuuurrrrrrrn into your ears ^_^. But you hafta give her credit, it's her first very lead role. Anyway, the episodes are approximately 15 minutes long, so it's all made up in the extras. There's not much to say for this. There's 6 episodes (90 minutes) and the animation is cute and pretty. Its nudity isn't horrible, but Saki is rather detailed, so if you have problems with that kind of thing, just cover your eyes for like, 10 seconds. Nothing offensive. This is one of my worst reviews, sorry.Sayonara! animefanatic/nene_fan2
Description of Steel Angel Kurumi - Angel on My Shoulder (Vol. 1)
She was the most powerful creation ever invented. Designed by a brilliant mind, using otherworldly technology, bred for military use, the Steel Angel's intent was as revolutionary as it was mysterious. But when a young boy accidentally awakens the Steel Angel Kurumi, he becomes her Master and science and strategy are thrown a curve. Now this multi-million dollar soldier is taking orders from a boy - and other forces are not happy about it. So Kurumi and her young master must seek out a secret lab and discover dangerous answers. Namely, why was Kurumi created in the first place? What is her true purpose? And why is a mysterious organization activating other beautiful, seductive, and powerful Steel Angels to destroy her? Steel Angel Kurumi features breathtaking animation from acclaimed studio O.L.M. - famous for their work on the Pokemon franchise - along with an English dub starring some of the hottest actresses in anime: Kelli Cousins (Princess Nine), Monica Rial (Gasaraki), Hilary Haag (Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040), and Kira Vincent-Davis (Martian Successor Nadesico), with a special appearance by one of the most popular actresses in live action sci-fi, Claudia Black (Farscape, Pitch Black).This cheerfully inane jiggle series is set in 1920s Japan. Forced by bullies to explore an eerie mansion, adolescent Nakahito inadvertently awakens the cyborg or "Steel Angel" created by Dr. Ayankoji. A long-haired babe in a French maid's outfit, Kurumi proclaims Nakahito her "master" and will accept orders only from him. But Kurumi is also an extraordinarily powerful robot sought by the military. The mismatched Nakahito and Kurumi, and Dr. Ayankoji and Nakahito's older brother Kamihito, find themselves drawn into a baroque plot involving a lecherous army general, various spies, and a second Steel Angel named "Saki." Steel Angel Kurumi often plays like Urusei Yatsura, but without Rumiko Takahashi's wit. As the episodes are only 15 minutes long, the DVD is fleshed out with copious notes, production sketches, and interviews. Unrated; suitable for ages 16 and up: Nudity, minor profanity, violence, risqu? humor. --Charles Solomon
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