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Blue Seed - Perfect Collection

Doug Smith (Actor), Jason Lee (Actor), Hideaki Kushi (Director), Jun Kamiya (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews) |

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  • Actors: Doug Smith, Jason Lee, Keiko Yokozawa, Rob Mungle, Tiffany Grant
  • Directors: Hideaki Kushi, Jun Kamiya, Kenji Takemura, Shinya Sadamitsu, Yoshio Katô
  • Writers: Masaharu Amiya, Naruhisa Arakawa, Yuzo Takada
  • Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Section 23
  • DVD Release Date: June 18, 2002
  • Run Time: 650 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000067IVS
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,773 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Momiji Fujimiya believes she's just an ordinary Japanese teenager--until she learns that she's actually the hereditary princess Kushinada and her blood is mankind's most powerful weapon against the shape-shifting monsters the Aragami. As the centuries-old war between humanity and the Aragami is heating up, Momiji goes to Tokyo to work with the government agency fighting the monsters. She's joined by the roguish Mamoru Kusanagi: as a child he was kidnapped by a powerful Aragami and given seven souls, or mitama (symbolized by the "Blue Seed" of the title). In battle Kusanagi transforms into a werewolfish version of himself with sword blades in his forearms. He's challenged by the Jim Morrison-esque Murakomo, a servant of the Aragami lords who possesses eight mitama. The plot takes an unsettling turn with the rebirth of the god of darkness, Susano-Oh, whom Murakomo tends with Momiji's twin sister, Kaede--who died in the first episode. The adventures and romance are played against an ecological message that's wrapped in right-wing rhetoric reminiscent of the ultraconservative cabal in Gasaraki: contemporary Japanese culture is damned as "barren," "dead," and "cannibalistic". Although she tends to dither, Momiji never indulges in the whining and tantrums that make many other magical girls so annoying; the dashing Kusanagi assumes the role of protector-lover without losing his outlaw élan as Tamahome does in Fushigi Yugi. Unrated; suitable for ages 12 and up: Violence, minor profanity and sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

Product Description

The countdown to extinction begins when the evil shape-shifting monsters known as the Aragami make their grand play to gain control of the earth. Humanity's only chance for survival rests on the shoulders of Momiji, a young girl carrying an unborn Aragami in her chest and Kusanagi, a servant of the Aragami rebelling against his masters in order to ensure mankind's survival. Watch the battle for earth's survival unfold in the groundbreaking anime series, Blue Seed!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A couple of years ago, I never thought about buying this series, but having the chance to buy the perfect collection seemed to good to pass up. I gave this series a shot, and what can I say about it? FANTASTIC!

This series has almost everything in it, action, adventure, some mystery, comedy, and even romance. Blue Seed shouldn't be underestimated for being an older anime, since it came out in 1995, and was later released by ADV Films in 1997. I really enjoyed going through the 26 evenly passed episodes, the characters were wonderful and memorable, and the ending fits the series well. There isn't alot left hanging, which means this series comes to a satisfying conclusion. The characters are really likable, especially the relationship between Momiji(The heroine), and Kusanagi(...). Momiji is the clumsy but brave girl(Unlike other magical girls), while Kusanagi is the hero who comes to save the day,(...). One cannot help but laugh when he peeps at Momiji's pantys under her skirt, one can get a good kick out of that.

If you are an anime fan who has good taste, then get Blue Seed when you can, you won't regret it.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
After only having the first three tapes, I decided I was going to get the DVDs. Budget was always a concern until I found this boxed set...

The series is about a small, secret government organization that protects Japan from a race of mythological plant-based creatures called Aragami. Momiji is the only one who can protect Japan because of her family's bloodline. Kusanagi was created to protect Momiji and her sister Kaede. However, Kusanagi wants to be free of that and is more interested in trying to kill Momiji. He quickly returns to the role of protector within the first few episodes (out of 26).

I found the series to be very enjoyable, and it seems to borrow elements from the movie, Green Legend Ran. I can't really make a comparison without a risk of revealing the endings of both. The styles are somewhat different so I can't promise that if you enjoy one, you'll like the other. You might find the stories interesting though.

I did experience some technical issues with the DVDs. If I chose Japanese with English subtitles, the settings would reset back to English dubbed with no subtitles at the beginning of the next episode. I also had a problem on the 3rd DVD. After the 3rd episode, one of the Omake Theaters appeared. When it finished, I was taken to the Extras menu instead of the next episode. However, if I simply skip ahead to the next chapter stop, it does take me to the next episode like it should. I usually skip the opening and closing titles after I've seen them several times (especially when watching all episodes straight through) so this isn't a major concern.

If you prefer the dubbed version, this is a great DVD edition. Many of the usual ADV voice actors are here. Some you may recognize from Evangelion or Gunsmith Cats. Amanda Winn does the English voice of Momiji. (Amanda was Rally Vincent in Gunsmith Cats.) Tiffany Grant's Kome is not her best performance. Tiffany Grant seems to be known best for Asuka in Evangelion. She also provided the voice for Becky in the dubbed version of Gunsmith Cats and Chocolat in Sorcerer Hunters.

If you prefer subtitles, you can only hope the problem was with my DVD player. Resetting things to Japanese with English subtitles after each episode could get frustrating. I have not checked to see if selecting Spanish was any different.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Blue Seed rules! July 10, 2003
Blue Seed is an AMAZING series in many ways. I bought the first vhs volume 3 years ago and since then have enjoyed it. Although the art is usually far from perfect, that doesn't stop it from being on the list of my favorite anime ever! There are some amazing action sequences, but along with that, it will make you laugh, cry, and give you some shocking plot twists (which I will NOT spoil). The concept is X- Files meets Aliens meets your favorite sitcom (in most parts).

Parents be warned; the violence is not all that keeps this title out of the reach of young children. There are a few near-sexual situations and some panty humor. As for the better language, steer clear of the dub if you can't stand squealing heroines. I'd probably go for the sub even if that wasn't the case.

I won't reveal the plot for you, but I will tell you a few things. The leading character (no names mentioned; find out yourself) is done by a massively popular voice actress: Megumi Hayashibara. The humor fades later, and speaking of the humor, NO STUPID COMEDY CLICHES(thank GOD!).
And although the whole monster thing is a bit of a cliche, the monsters themselves are pretty original. If you want more humor later check out the 13 omake theaters.

Overall, I'd put it in the no. 2 spot on my favorite anime t.v. series list (putting it below the amazing Neon Genesis Evangelion and above the hilarious Slayers). My father even came to enjoy it, and if you LOVE anime or are a beginner, you'll adore it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
I was satisfied
As the seller had said, there was slight damage to the Dvd's case. But the DVD's themselves were in perfect condition. Read more
Published 18 months ago by DaniKitsune
Protect the Kushinada
The life of a teenage girl can be stressful enough, but Momiji Fujimiya is a bit more stressed than usual -- it turns out that evil plant monsters are out to get her. Read more
Published on June 2, 2009 by E. A Solinas
Good collection
I never mind humor in a serious anime but there are just some things in this movie that are so cheesy that make you wonder "WTF?!". Read more
Published on July 2, 2007 by Matthew Siebert
Great Series!!!!
This is a must see anime i bought the boxset and it was really good... Other good animes are Sailor Moon, SuperGals, Tenchi,Sakura Wars, Cardcaptor Sakura, Mao-Chan,Inuyasha,... Read more
Published on December 10, 2003 by Mami
BEST EVER
I think that Blue Seed is 1 of the best japanese anime i ever saw. i think it has the whole package for a perfect anime. Read more
Published on August 18, 2003
Blue Seed rules!
Blue Seed is an AMAZING series in many ways. I bought the first vhs volume 3 years ago and since then have enjoyed it. Read more
Published on July 9, 2003 by Ruth Allen
Greatest Japanese Anime I Ever Saw
Even though I havent really been watching Blue Seed, I still think that its the best anime I've seen. Really I do! My favorite character is Mr. Read more
Published on June 20, 2003
THIS IS THE GREATEST ANIME SERIES EVER!!!!!!!
I got this dvd collection as a gift and I love it! I watch it everyday and I never get bored from it. I have watched all the episodes at least 3 times each. Read more
Published on June 20, 2003
Say Hello To The Best Anime Ever!
I got this collection from my dad and I love it so much! I don't know why, but I always fall in love with anime. I have fallen in love with this anime the most! Read more
Published on June 19, 2003
COOL Anime, kind of cute, and the voice actings were...
This anime is very interesting... at least with good storyline, AMAZING story and the love-comedy thing make this anime a JOY to watch. Read more
Published on June 9, 2003 by Francisco Cortes
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