Product Details

• Actors: Takeshi Aono, Bryan Bounds, Robert Bundy, Charles Campbell, Tiffany Grant
• Directors: Shin Misawa
• Writers: Tiffany Grant, Yôsuke Kuroda
• Producers: Ayumi Enomoto, Masao Mochizuki, Shôzô Kaga
• Format: Animated, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Section 23
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304824807
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,945 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Once, in a time before the first histories were recorded, there existed a land known as Akanea, founded by the great hero Anri. The three gods of Discord, Madness and War sent Medius, tyrant of the country of Durhua, to join forces with Garnev, the ruler and supreme priest of Khadin. The armies and strongholds of Akanea were no match against their combined might and, despite a valiant resistance, the land was soon consumed by the black tides of darkness. However, Medius would soon learn to rue the day he conquered Akanea. For the spirit of Akanea could not be extinguished while the fires of freedom continued to burn in the hearts of the Akanean people. Not while a hero still breathed in whose veins the blood of Anri yet flowed. With the enchanted sword Falcion in his hands, Prince Mars would rally the people and begin a crusade to liberate Akanea....

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the dub, May 22, 2005

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Sam Allen "A zealous individual" (Newburyport Mass.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fire Emblem [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The anime version of Fire Emblem is actually quite a well made OVA. It's too bad they only made two episodes due to weak sales figures of the second, perhaps why the ending is so poor. The sub version is much better than the dub. The dub is, ultimately, just dandy (with the exception of a few awful lines), but the sub version has a highly recognizable and skilled cast, including:

Hikaru Midorikawa (Slayers, Gundam Wing, Outlaw Star), Sakura Tange (Marmalade Boy), Sumi Shimamoto (Sorcerer Hunters,Urusei Yatsura), Nobuyuki Hiyama (The voice of adult Link), Akira Ishida (Gundam Seed, Evangelion), Juurota Kosugi (Zeta Gundam, Martian Successor Nadesico), Akio Ohtsuka (Blue Seed, Gundam Wing), Takehito Koyasu (Evangelion, Gundam Wing), Ai Orikasa (Blue Seed, Saber Marionette), Michiko Neya (Cutey Honey, Full Metal Panic), Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma 1/2, Record of Lodoss War), and Takeshi Aono (Outlaw Star, Ranma 1/2).

The plot is very well thought out, a traditional RPG plot: the forces of evil from the continent of Akanea have a force to be reckoned with on their bad side: the knights of Aritia. Led by Prince Marth, the son of King Cornelius, as well as his love, Princess Shiida, they travel through dangerous mountains, fighting evil bandits, nasty warriors, and a whole lot more. This is a truly great fantasy anime that could have gone a long way if it hadn't been for weak sales figures. Perhaps other episodes have been released in Japan...but alas, I don't think that we'll be seeing them here any time soon.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not great., July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fire Emblem [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I got this video and was kind of thrown off by it. The previews from other videos made it seem better. The story takes off after very important events have already occured. At times I found myself wondering "what the heck just happened?" because the story skips forward very often. However, the fight scenes were very well done, with great animation and more realistic swordplay, not your typical energy-blast-attack-that-sends-the-enemy-screaming-through-the-air.

It's ok, but not great.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fire Emblem At Its Best, March 21, 2004

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julius ceasar "julius ceasar" (your bum) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fire Emblem [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This movie is an excellent addition to any anime fan. Even if you dont like or havent played the Fire Emblem Series. This movie is a remake of the BEGINING of the famous Famicom game Fire Emblem Gaiden. NOTE!!! This movie is only episode 1 and 2!!! Other episodes havent come out yet. So you will not be seeing the whole thing but I do belive there is plans to make for but im not entirely sure (they probally would have allready made them) for more information go to www.advfilms.com. But anyways the anime in this movie is very good and the dubbing is very very well done. I couldnt even tell. Its about an hour long (including credits and advertising. I personally loved this movie and if your a Fire Emblem fan or just a lover of anime this movie is perfect for you!