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El Hazard 2 Vol 2, Promise for Reunion [VHS]

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The second OAV isn't something you can pass up if you're a fan of El Hazard. It picks right up as if it were an extension of the first, rather than an independent sequel movie. All your favorite characters are there (pretty much) just the way you remember them, and the animation is just as extraordinary. However, I strongly reccomend watching the first OAV before this one, as newcomers to El Hazard will be completly lost. If you are only familiar with the TV series, be aware that there are substantial differences and you probably won't get into it until episode 2. There is no expository information, and episode one is mostly a romantic comedy, which will be lost on those not familiar with the OAV characters. The plot and action pick up after that, and overall the movie is a worthy sucessor to the first.

The characters are engaging and their strength is well tempered with shortcomings that endear them to the viewer. Miz, Fatora, and Jinnai are especially entertaining in the sequel. The battles are fast paced and smoothly animated, and after episode 1 the plot progresses without any major hitches, though it is less robust than the first OAV. I was dissapointed also by the lack of development of Ifurita's character. Reasonably minor complaints for a great show, and if you haven't seen the first OAV this series one of my absolute favorites, I definitely reccomened it.

This tape is the latest volume following the (mis)adventures of Makoto, Nanami, Jinnai and co. It is set once again in the strange and mystical world of El-Hazard, and once you watch it you'll feel like the first series never ended! This series is set during the time after Ifurita's heroic sacrifice, and during which Makoto is looking for a way to find her and save her. If you ever watched the first El-Hazard and wondered what Makoto did for all those years while discovering a way to save Ifurita, here is your answer. First, though, he must deal with a strange and powerful new enemy: Kalia, a strange girl awoken much the same way Ifurita was. Why and how is she similiar to our favourite white haired weapon of mass destruction? Does she hold the key to discovering how to save Ifurita? You'll just have to watch and see! Although it is much easier to understand this tape if you'd watched the orignal El-Hazard series, it is possible to watch and enjoy it on its own, if only for the superb graphics. The characters are also very interesting, and for returning viewers, you will enjoy more of the same! More humourous attempts to take over the world by Jinnai, more herioc attempts to save it by Makoto, and more overall fun!

I'm afraid I can't say very much about the plot of this video without giving away surprises from the earlier videos of the series. All I can tell you is that all your favorite characters are here for the final installment, and it is just as funny and gorgeous as the others. If you liked the previous videos, you will enjoy this.