Customer Reviews

Kaleido Star: Season 1 and 2

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

For anybody who saw The Nutcracker as a child and wanted to become a ballerina...

If you've seen the series then you understand my title--I LOVE THIS ANIME!!! The animation is cute without being overly moe, and it's a storyline I can appreciate from beginning to end (I first saw this when I was a teenager, and even now at the age of 27 I still love it). Since I first watched it dubbed, I find it hard to switch to subs and Japanese audio, but the option is available if you want it. This is the complete series (52 episodes), including a special "extra stage" episode that leaves you wondering about the history of one particular character... I occasionally got irritated with some of the characters, but overall, a great buy for anyone who's into feel-good anime with characters who fight to overcome any trial in order to make their dreams a reality.

this is one anime that you will watch over and over! it inspires you to do your best always and to never give up on your dream no matter how impossible it may seem! =D The Kaleido Stage performances draw you in and make you wish they would go one forever or at least make you really wish that the Kaleido Stage was real. XD

Kaleido Star begins with a sixteen-year-old girl named Sora Naegino who comes to America and tries to audition for her dream job in life - to work as a star at the Kaleido Stage, a fascinating and amazing circus. The entire two seasons deal with her trials and struggles that try to ensnare her success. Its definitely worth watching for all ages and it teaches life lessons of determination and perseverance.

Many of the characters have a lot of development - they all have their secrets and all are willing to do anything to gain their final triumphs. A lot of competition and desperation to acquire being at the top of the spectrum and still keep the audiences coming back. Lots of humor and laughs, and many of the acts they perform are imaginative and creative - I do wish though, that there would have been more stage scenes. The anime is beautifully drawn and the good music to boot is brilliant as well. It will keep you begging for more.

If you're watching the English dubbed version, many people may try to warn you how annoying the voices are. I agree Sora's can be a little aggravating at first - but I personally think it gets cute as the anime continues. Thumbs up to both Yuri's and Leon's voices - they add a lot of depth and mystery to their characters.

So all in all, I recommend this series to anyone who is interested in circuses, trapeze acts and the like, or anybody who just wants a suspenseful and exciting thriller to watch.

I'm just happy to own a series that I love in one package. The only thing that I can think to complain about is that it doesn't include the OVA's.

Very entertaining and uplifting story of a young girl's effort to become a star in an acrobatic performance group. The animation is beautiful, the voice-acting superb, the story well-written and inspirational. Highly recommennded for everyone, but especially for families with girls ten and older. I suggest you get the two season box set, or the first season's package and then the second season set, since they follow in a logical sequence (and you'll want to view all 52 episodes, they're that good).

I did not actually purchase this boxed set of Season 1 and 2, because I purchased each individual DVD of the series as they originally became available in the US. This boxed set is a deal and then some for the price and the product! There is a total of 10 discs (I believe, possibly 12) in the series, so imagine speding anywhere from $10-20 per disc as opposed to just $50 or $60 for two whole seasons.
Anyway, besides the great price, this series is about a girl named Sora who joins a circus/acrobatic show. It has drama, comedy, love, tragedy, sports, and really superb art. There is only one little cute animal sidekick, a seal, who gets into the act too!
I really enjoy this series. I would recommend it for anyone who likes sporting anime, or anyone who likes anime period.