Product Details

• Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Adv Films
• DVD Release Date: July 12, 2005
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009PLM9O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,743 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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As the romantic contretemps continue at Jindai High, the filmmakers reveal how the second season of the popular action comedy Full Metal Panic got the unlikely moniker "Fumoffu." In episode 5, Sousuke takes on karate club captain Issei Tsuhaki. A martial artist who's too nearsighted to recognize whom he's attacking, Issei plays Ryoga to Sousuke's Ranma. When the school president makes them care for the janitor they inadvertently punched out, they nearly destroy the school in a bout of competitive nurturing. Sousuke infiltrates an amusement park by disguising himself as Bonta-kun, a mascot reminiscent of Hamtaro in the hilarious "Single-Minded Stakeout." The comic violence makes a wonderful foil for the character's aggressive cuteness. (Sousuke later outfits the plush suit with a helmet and flak jacket.) During lulls in the insanity, Kaname and Sousuke grudgingly admit to liking each other, but it's obvious that the course of their true love will never run smoothly. (Rated TV PG V: comic violence, minor risqué humor, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon

Product Description

Sousuke’s in for the fight of his life! A simple art assignment turns deadly as the entire class gangs up on the mercenary-turned-model. Then, he has to defend Kaname against Yakuza thugs, battle karate masters, escape a chainsaw-wielding janitor, and rein in a super-creepy stalker. And just when you thought it couldn’t get crazier, Kaname and Sousuke head to a haunted hospital, where blood-spattered ghosts teach the pair a frightening lesson in deception. The combat and comedy never let up in the second volume of Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu! Hold onto your seats (and your sides), because this disc packs a full metal punch!

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And you thought "Love Hina" was great..., July 27, 2005

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Michael Sinatra "UCSB History/Japanese Major" (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu - Full Metal Fracas! (Vol. 2) (DVD)

As a fan of Anime for almost 5 years, I like to think of myself as having very refined tastes - when I first saw this DVD on the rack at Best Buy, I thought to myself "Well, this looks like a Do or Die show - either a smash hit, or a total flop. I was intrigued enough to buy both Volume 1 and Volume 2 at the same time, and I watched both that same night.

I really have to say, after the first volume, I was having trouble breathing because I was laughing so hard and so many times. But the Second Volume was absolutely brilliant - I have NEVER laughed so hard in my young life - not even at my favorite Marx Brothers film, or my favorite episode of Family Guy. This show is ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. It blends together that unreal comedy that can only come from Japan along with wacky action, fabulous characters, and great story development.

The episode 4 title "Single-Minded Stakeout" is an episode for the ages. It bears the typical resemblance to any romantic comedy, with the episode in which a jealous character follows his/her counterpart on a date with an old boyfriend/girlfriend, only to be forced to interrupt and save the day - revealing to the counterpart that the jealous character really has feelings for them - as has been seen in other Romantic Comedies (most notably: "Please Teacher" and "Love Hina"). But with the surprise introduction of "Bonta-kun" (the cuddly bear whose seemingly Pokemon-esque dialogue of "Fumoffu!" is applied as the show's title), the episode takes a wonderful ride down a heart-warming trail of young love and die-hard laughter.

As most Anime stalls while trying to carry on it's plot with filler episodes, "Full Metal Panic?: Fumoffu" keeps the laughs coming with unexpected surprises - a quality investment and a real gem to have in a Collection. If you love Romantic Comedies such as "Oh My Goddess!", "Love Hina", or "Please Teacher", you'll "panic" to buy more of these great DVDs - just like me.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *Sob* Why is this series so short?!?!?!, February 3, 2006

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Jeffrey Heinze Fry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu - Full Metal Fracas! (Vol. 2) (DVD)

Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu Volume 2 may very well be the greatest DVD ever created. It is not however without competition. Volumes 1, 3 and 4 all give this a run for it's money. This series finds the perfect balance of humor, romance and action. That perfect balance being 98% humor, 1.5% romance and .5% action. I'm not sure if I have ever laughed harder than when military gun nut Sosuke Sagara disguises himself as Bonta-Kun (A big amusement park costume, just do a google image search to see it.) to conceal his identity from Kaname Chidori, the girl he is trying to protect, and then after completely blows his identity by firing a gun at the gangster with a knife at Chidori's throat. Go and get Full Metal Panic? Funoffu episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 as soon as you possibly can. If you have a store that has them nearby, then get in your car right now and get them so you won't have to wait for Amazon to deliver. Unless you don't find a gun nut stealing a Bonta-Kun suit and crotch stomping city gangsters amusing.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FUNNY BEYOND EXPECTATION!!!, May 24, 2006

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Niko - See all my reviews

This review is from: Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu - Full Metal Fracas! (Vol. 2) (DVD)

To begin with, it is definitely a very good show, something that I will explain later on.

Let us start with the outline of the story.

As the rest of the DVDs, this one has three stories going on:

1) In the first episode, Kaname will get frustrated that Sousuke doesn't get her feelings for him. And old friend of Kaname's will show up who will ask for her heart. In this episode Sousuke will also realize his feelings for her. And the stage for the grand entrance of Bonta-Kun is set (a Teddy look alike thing that Sousuke wears for cover.... Anyway, you will laugh when you actually will se it in action).

2) In this episode Sousuke and Kaname will be assigned by the student's director to kick out from its room, the Karate club. Guess what, `fair fights' like fists against shotgun will be next followed in escaping a chainsaw-wielding janitor who turns nuts.

3) The third episode is when Kaname and Sousuke will pay a visit to a `hunted hospital' with unpredictable outcomes.

Overall, FMP Fumoffu concentrates more on the `ordinary school life' and on comedy, in contrast to FMP which balanced between comedy and action with Mechas. Nobody dies but it is funny as hell.

Additionally, the current series combine comedy, romance and action. As for the voices, either you hear it in Japanese or dubbed, both versions are very satisfying.

Last but not least, the price is the usual one that is charged for separated DVDs, in contrast to FMP 1st season that comes out in a box set and is much cheaper.

As a side note, the last FMP series that is out there is called FMP overload and currently available only on some other sides which for obvious reasons I cannot name here.

The final question:

Buying it or not?

Having watched all the series, my humble opinion would be: Yes and I highly recommend the shows.