Product Details

• Format: Animated, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Bandai
• DVD Release Date: October 11, 2005
• Run Time: 305 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000B5XP0Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,230 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The planet Zion is mankind's last hope for survival. But the legions of Victim are intent on destroying humantiy! Five humanoid fighting weapons called Ingrids are capable of stopping the onslaught, but only the best pilots are chosen to become Pilot Candidates. The fate of Zion rests with these chosen few. Twelve episodes on 4 action packed DVD's. Also included: Voice Actor Academy, Interviews witht he Director and more! Genre: Action/Mecha/Sci-Fi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This box is PART ONE of TWO - READ ON, June 21, 2006

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David Somner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot Candidate - The Complete Collection (DVD)

Okay, for all those out there that are dissapointed that the story ended so abruptly with Episode 12, this is only the first half of the story...

The second half of the story is released as the series called "CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS" Episodes 1 thru 12, followed by an OVA also called "CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS".

So, to see the entire series, first watch PILOT CANDIDATE, and then get CANDIDATE FOR GODDESS and finally the OVA.

There you have it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CAN YOU REALLY CALL THIS A COMPLETE COLLECTION?, February 6, 2006

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John Sulzbach "Anime Freak 79" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot Candidate - The Complete Collection (DVD)

OK, first off, I thought the 12 episodes were great, I loved 'em!! BUT!!! There's no conclusion, nor are there any plans for one in the future. For whatever reason, this series was cancelled after episode 12. There is no resolution; it just ends. Does Zero have what it takes? What happens to Erts? Who is that girl that Zero sees in his dreams???? Which first years get to pilot the Ingrids? YOU NEVER FIND OUT!!!
If you don't mind the lack of a resolution, go ahead and get this because it really is a good show that was cut down in its prime.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad., February 22, 2006

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Kenneth Michael Oreilly "Fallen Angel" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot Candidate - The Complete Collection (DVD)

Pilot Candidate overall was a very well done series. One of the better animes I've watched, and one of my personal favorites. The only problem with the show was its ending; it left off as if the series was ditched due to being cancelled or money problems, or something of that nature; the last episode leaves you hanging, and thirsting for more. However, other than the anticlimatic end, Pilot Candidate was well put together, with wonderful CG for its time. It was also very fun to watch, and I personally enjoyed every minute, right up to the lackluster end. I give it three stars only for the ending, otherwise it would be five. Anyone who is a fan of any anime should at least give this a rental try, if not a buy. For the price, this was an excellent bargain. So, as you can see from my above review, i definitely reccomend you see it.