Product Details

• Actors: Haruka Kudou, Hiroshi Kamiya, Mikako Takahashi, Tomokazu Sugita, Yuji Ueda
• Directors: Kenichi Kasai
• Format: Animated, Box set, Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: Japanese (Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Viz Media
• DVD Release Date: March 16, 2010
• Run Time: 270 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002ZXZJ1K
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,128 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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HONEY AND CLOVER BOX SET 3 - DVD Movie

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5.0 out of 5 stars Graduation Day, March 21, 2010

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Kellyannl (Bronx, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Honey and Clover, Box Set 3 (DVD)

First, some clarification. Considering the episode count of the two previous sets and some other details, this final set of Honey and Clover - being marketed in Region 1 as Honey and Clover 3 - is apparently the limited series Honey and Clover 2 which followed the original series. It follows Yuta and Hagu's final year as undergraduates as they prepare to follow their three friends into the workforce. The initial recap episode is probably not necessary for those who have been following the series on DVD.

As Yuta decides what kind of architectural work he wants to do and Ayumi grieves as the last nail is put in the coffin of her hopes of a romantic relationship with Takumi with Rika finally deciding to let herself love again, we finally find out why Shinobu needs so much money as Nomiya stands prepared to catch Ayumi when she falls if only she'll let him. But a terrible accident leaves everyone dropping everything and running to a friend in need as one of the gang suffers injuries that would be rough for anyone but potentially devestating and career ending for someone who works with their hands.

Shinobu's relationship with his brother Kaoru is one of the sets' highlights, as is Hagu's transformation in this volume from a girl-child into a young woman with grace, maturity and a deep understanding of and love for the people in her life. The final scene, and our final view of Yuta as the series ends, will stay in the memory of viewers long after it is over.

The end of Honey and Clover solidifies the series as a must-buy for anime viewers who have gone through the college journey, even if that journey has not involved the visual arts which are it's characters' passion.

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this anime!, September 17, 2011

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This review is from: Honey and Clover, Box Set 3 (DVD)

I hold to this simple maxim when it comes to anime: Art school anime is often worth it. Many anime that features art students are raucous comedies (Hidamari Sketch comes to mind), and "HachiKuro" is no slouch in the comedy department, but this drama is told with unparalleled beauty and warmth, largely because of the original artist, Chica Umino. The sketch-and-watercolor visual style is innovative in a time when practically every animation studio reached for bright colors, CG, and 3D modeling; the characters are unique and expressive, and the soundtrack does what every great soundtrack does-- highlight the great moments, and stay in the background otherwise.

It's exciting to see Noitamina shows being released in this region (perhaps because of the ADV licensing brouhaha, HachiKuro was not released here for YEARS), because it means other great shows will soon be released (I'm looking at you, Bunny Drops and AnoHana!).

If you enjoyed this series, check out other works where Umino-sensei is the character designer, or the artist. March Comes In Like a Lion is her current series, and hopefully it too will get the anime treatment.