Customer Reviews

Moribito Part 1: Guardian of The Spirit Volume 3

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I can only say this - if you're a lover of beautiful animation, myth and folklore, perfectly rendered emotional drama and thrilling action, this series is for you. It's spectacular on every level. Barsa and Chagum are two of the most indelible characters in any medium, and their story is told on a backdrop of ancient myths and songs and breathtaking scenery. Based on a wonderful series of Japanese novels, Production I.G. and Kenji Kamiyama have surpassed their usual excellence here - this is the apex of their great bodies of work. This is truly a masterpiece in any medium - it plays out like a novel on screen, with each development fitting seamlessly into the next so naturally it's as if no other course was possible. Seirei no Moribito will make you realize just what heights of brilliance anime can achieve.

I really liked this DVD. The English Dub is good. It should be mentioned that there are only 3 episodes on this product. Kenji Kamiyama, who also directed Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C 2nd GIG, offers a work that is beautiful to watch -- great nature scenes (colors, birds, insects). At times the language can be a little stiff like Ghost in the Shell -- but it is this same thoughtful quality that makes successive viewings worthwhile.

Well it took awhile but after several delays volume 3 finally hit the shelves for purchase. As with vols 1 and 2 the story of Balsa continues to prove entertaining. The depth and detail of the world of Moribito is what makes it stand out from most of the current anime being released in american right now. My only complaint is the small episode count on these DVDs... i hope volume 4 comes out in a timely manner and no more delays for this great series.