Witch Hunter Robin - Arrival (Vol. 1)
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Actor: Akeno Watanabe, Karen Strassman, Paul St. Peter, Steve Blum, Takuma TakewakaBrand: Infinity
Cinematographer: Hisao Shirai
Cinematographer: Katsutoshi Sugai
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 125 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-02
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Bandai
DVD Reviews of Witch Hunter Robin - Arrival (Vol. 1)
DVD Review: Striptease
Summary: 4 Stars
"A cross between 'La Femme Nikita' and 'The X Files'", as another reviewer put it. 4 stars, worth the price of admission.
Well, now that we've gotten the "synopsis" and the "conclusion" out of the way, read on to see why I feel that way, and why I've titled this review 'striptease'.
A long time ago, after the Dinosaurs but before TV, there was something called "Burlesque". One of the more earthy components of a good burlesque show was the Strip Tease. A woman would come out, fully clothed, and strip to next to nothing. Look for References to Gypsy Rose Lee, who brought this form of entertainment to an art.
What we have here is an intellectual strip tease. DVD #1 starts with our world "fully clothed", and the music begins to play. We see the dancer's moves. Ah, but we know more is comming, don't we (yeah, I've read the other reviews)?
Things that I liked:
THE CHARACTERS: quirky, without being too over the top. Robin shows more composure than I would expect a normal 15 year old to have, but then again she was raised by Italian Roman Catholic Nuns. Anyone who's ever been to parochial school will tell you that even six hours a day with these "brides of Christ" was a special hell (bitter? who, me?). Is Robin all *she* seems to be?
THE ART: a very interesting combination of CG and cel animation. Most interior shots are CG "backgrounds", as well as some external shots (Harry's Bar). Animation is very well done and sytlish.
THE LOOK: Bounces around between Art Nouveau, "2 Ton Gothic", and indeterminate modern. Hey, *I* like it.
THE WORLD: 'Day After Tomorrow' Sci Fi. The agents wander around with PDA's that I would kill for. Nobody uses CRT's any more. Witchcraft exists but is suppressed to the point where the Normal Human Beings are convinced it's tabloid stuff.
THE EXTRAS: The usual stuff, including a glossary of the magical "tools" used. As another reviewer mentions, the series seems to be well researched.
THE STORY: Episodic in volume 1, with a hint or two of the "larger world" dropped in each story. By the end of Volume 1 you are left with several questions: is Robin a spy; why does the Japanese branch capture witches, and what do they do with them; Harry the bartender seems to be more than he appears. etc, etc. Nice set up.
Ah, good anime at it's finest: the first 4 or 5 epsiodes get you to the top of the hill in the roller coaster. The Big Drop has to come soon. I can't wait for Volume 2.
Description of Witch Hunter Robin - Arrival (Vol. 1)
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