Trinity Blood Box Set
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Artist: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: Trinity
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language); English (Original Language); English (Dubbed)
Format: Box set, Color, Director's Cut, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 528 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-13
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Funimation Prod
DVD Reviews of Trinity Blood Box Set
DVD Review: Vampires, priests, and western legends, as you never knew them
Summary: 4 Stars
I loved watching this, because, to me, it was amazing to see how the legends we grow up with look through the filter of a slightly different perspective. There is much that is absolutely amazing about this series -- the art, some of the characters, and the potential of this story -- and there is some that was not as good as it could have been. All in all, though, it was a highly enjoyable series.
The story is as follows (spoilers):
There are three races of humans:
- Humans (Terrans): humans...
- Methusalehs (Vampires): humans who need blood/blood substitute to survive. Vampire is an impolite term commonly employed by "regular" humans to denote this form of human. The Methusalehs have an extended life span and far greater power than common man. Methusalehs were created by humans experimenting on other humans.
- Crusnik: humans who survive on the blood of vampires, Crusnik live longer even than vampires, and are far more powerful. They, too, were the result of human experimentation. There were only four created -- Abel Nightroad, and his three siblings, Cain, Seth and Lilith
The main plot of the story is a struggle between Abel, and, on his side, the Church and humanity, and his brother (thought to be dead), Cain, and the clandestine Rosen Krutz Ordern. 900 years prior to the main story, as humanity broke into warring factions, the siblings chose different sides -- Lilith on the side of the Terrans, and the rest on the side of the vampires. Cain, after a life-saving operation turned him mad, murdered Lilith, and Seth and Abel in turn killed (they thought) Cain. Alas, but Cain "undied" a second time (not so, however, for poor Lilith who, once condemned to the grave, was condemned for all eternity). After Armageddon, and 900 years of mourning, Abel emerges, vowing to protect humans.
The Pope -- a young, whiny boy who is easily bullied by his older brother -- resides in Rome; his chief advisers are his sister, who diligently strives to keep humanity on the right course, and his brother, who -- being himself barred by illegitimate birth from direct access to papal power -- effectively wields the power of the papacy through his younger sibling. Abel works for the sister as a member of her elite branch, the AX; he often finds himself at odds with the pope's brother's Inquisitors, however.
A series of quests (many downright absurd) directs Abel to the truth of his brother's continued existence, and involvement with the Rosen Krutz Ordern. Along the way, he must confront his promise that he would never harm a human again and again (often choosing to indirectly cause thousands, perhaps millions, of deaths in order to directly maintain his vow). The same, however, is not true for vampires, whom he slaughters whenever the need arises. For these reasons, Abel's character can be very annoying at times, as he comes across as both spineless and stupid. While I get that he wants to protect humanity, as that was his dead sister's goal, the fact that vampires were a product of human experimentation - and are despised and persecuted by humans, despite the fact that they rely on a blood substitute and so [with the exception of rogue murderers] do not prey on humans - seems to me to indicate that theirs is the more just side. But, Abel is Abel...
Abel's work brings him in contact with many people, Terran and Methusaleh, as well as his sister, Seth (the Crusnik). These characters are generally very interesting, and add much to the story (although, again, some of them are stupid...as with Wendy and Peter, and the "Tinkerbell System" episode). One of the interesting characters is Esther Blanchette, Abel's human love interest; another is Count Ion Fortuna, his Methusaleh rival for Esther's hand. The most interesting quests in the series come probably half way through, when Abel is in contact with the New Human Empire (the kingdom of the Methusalehs).
All in all, I give this series 4/5 stars. If not for some of the weaponry/quest-lines, which were beyond the level of absurdity acceptable even in fantasy, I would have given it 5/5...despite those, however, this was a very interesting anime series, full of complex characters and riveting episodes. Oh, and a final note...I highly recommend watching the Japanese version with English subtitles (if you don't speak the language)...the English dubbing was horrendous...
Description of Trinity Blood Box Set
Vampires and The Vatican?...Holy Hell!Armageddon... The ultimate sin of humanity perpetrated upon itself which cast the shroud of death across the world centuries ago. And out of that lasting darkness they emerged... From the legends of ancient times they have been called forth into the world anew... Vampires.Two races Terran and Methuselah human and vampire are locked in a struggle for existence trembling on the brink of war. Some seek the path to a peaceful coexistence while others pursue a dangerous shift in the balance of power And the world s enemy Contra Mundi is starting to move. Cooperation and goodwill between the two races may be their only chance for survival.Abel Nightroad a touring priest for the Vatican walks calmly where others fear to tread. A member of the formidable AX tasked with the protection of the fragile equilibrium. Neither human nor vampire with an awkward yet optimistic nature this Father is a force wholly his own. When the greater threat emerges the enemy of my enemy is my friend And Abel Nightroad seeks a safe path for all.This Trinity Blood Box Set Contains:All 6 volumes of the series4 collectible tarot cards featuring original Japanese artworklimited edition 4-volume 24-page insert booklet filled with exclusive information including Japanese cast interviews concept art and much more.System Requirements:Run Time: 528 minutesFormat: DVD Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM UPC: 704400084645A mixture of sci-fi and supernatural elements, the 2005 broadcast series Trinity Blood takes place in the far future, when humans and vampires vie for control of the Earth. Abel Nightroad is an itinerant priest and agent for AX, the covert branch of the Holy Office. But when a real threat appears, he transforms into an uber-beast who feeds on the blood of vampires. As he fulfills his duties, Abel is joined by Sister Noélle (sic) and assorted other agents. The storyline wanders aimlessly: The tale of a series of murders and assaults on cathedrals peters out, and a new narrative about a sinister archbishop's plot to destroy Rome with a "silent noise" device develops. Before that story is resolved, Abel is off to Carthage and Constantinople, where he prevents Department of the Inquisition agents from interfering in delicate negotiations between the Vatican and the Empire. This overwrought fantasy eventually reaches a baroque finale that includes murder victims returning from the dead; aerial battles; CG mecha; creatures who are angelic, demonic, or possibly both dueling in the skies; and a veritable blizzard of symbolic feathers. The combination of gothic fantasy and potentially offensive pseudo-Catholic mumbo-jumbo recalls Hellsing (2001), on which the series was obviously modeled. Although it's relentlessly silly and over the top, Trinity Blood remains popular with fans of vampire anime who prefer flashy visuals to coherent narratives. (Rated TV MA, suitable for ages 16 and older: graphic violence, violence against women, gore, grotesque imagery, tobacco and alcohol use, offensive religious imagery) --Charles Solomon
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