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Princess Nine - Complete Collection (Vols. 1-6)

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Princess Nine crosses the boundry between guys and girls. In this brilliant series you'll see nine girls come together to prove that women can compete on equal terms with men. These girls will go on an emotional rollercoaster that will test their skills, their friendship, their trust and their willingness to achieve their dreams. This is an anime soap opera at its best and you'll be kept at the edge of your seat from start to finish. Each of these girls must overcome personal hardships in order to make their dreams a reality. You'll see Ryo try to deal with her father's tragic past. You'll see Yuki attempt to overcome her past of being alone and you'll see Kanako battle with her father (who happens to be the principle) in trying to allow her to even play...and that's just to name a few things of what to expect.

This is the kind of series that you'll definitely enjoy rather your an anime fan or not. I personally can't imagine anyone who collects anime to over look this masterpiece. Princess Nine is in a class of its own and I'm sure that for all those who have already seen it will agree that this is by far one of the greatest anime series ever!

I have to tell you, this is one of the best animes I have ever seen! I can't stop watching it, seriously. Ryo is a great role model for girls. The love story in it is great. It's about a girls baseball team trying to get to Koshien in Japan. But the problem is baseball is a guys sport. Even with everyone going against them, they exceed in becoming the first female team to play in the championships. Hiroki Takasugi is great as the star slugger for Ryo's sister school. All of the girls on the team are so cool and upbeat (well most of them). The ending was alright but I would'nt have minded it ending up differently. I beg them to make a sequel, I mean they really leave you hanging in the end and I think we all deserve more!!!

When I first saw the trailer of "Princess Nine", I wasn't at all convinced of the series' potential. Being raised with baseball however, it never ceased to attract my attention as a lifetime fan, player, and student of the game.

When I finally took the plunge and forked over the $54 to purchase it, I was optimistic. When I began watching the series, I was hooked instantaneously. I was thrilled as the series unfolded into a complete Anime - a compelling story, a cast of individually unique and extremely interesting characters, and the perfect blend of action, suspense, drama, comedy, romance, and inspiration. It is often said that true masterworks of Anime are those which the viewer wishes to never see end - "Princess Nine" is without a doubt a member of that category.

Although not all may understand its message, its symbols, or its true meanings, this is an Anime you will regret missing for as long as you own a DVD Player or any other form of Media Player. With a "not what you expected" ending which may leave some unsatisfied, and the extreme disappoint which follows when discovering there is no sequel - some may find this series to be disappointing. But in this case, the pros outweigh the cons by 100-fold.

This is a truly inspirational anime. Even the non-sports fan will appreciate the message of triumph over adversity, and the fight to break the stereotypes of a national culture. As "Princess Nine" teaches us: those who never give up never lose.

You don't have to like baseball to enjoy this series. It's excellent - great character development, no filler episodes, and a SATISFYING ENDING (sometimes disappointingly rare in the anime world). I watched the whole series in 2 days and my only gripe is that I wanted more. Princess Nine is definitely one of my best anime purchases. I just hope that the next series I watch is near as good!

Princess Nine is a story about 9 girls who strive to gain recognition at a male-dominant game in a male-dominant culture. Apart from this main theme, I am also very impressed with many of the sub themes presented in the series, especially given the fact that this is a children's series. Throughout the story, you will see each girl faces and finally overcomes her own handicaps/insecurities without whinning and self-pity -- one girl must overcome her father's objection to baseball, another girl must overcome her reliance on an (imaginary?) alien friend, etc. Another sub-theme I am impressed with is that even though both mothers are strong-willed heroines in the story, it is Hiakawa's low-key and wise mom who outshines Izumi's high-profile high-powered mom -- goes a long way to show kids that you don't necessarily need to claw your way to the top to be respected. The story is also peppered with many likable, albeit imperfect, characters (eg. the coach who drinks constantly and Sara who uses profanity quite a bit). I also like how the characters handle their boyfriend/girlfriend feelings in the story -- much healthier and more mature than you would see in regular American sitcoms. There is some mild profanity in the show so it is not suitable for very young children but then again, the very likable main character Hiakawa (who is the real role model in the story) never used profanity (except in the very last scene and then she said only one word). My 8-year-old daughter loved it and I am glad we watched it with her.

I gotta say this anime is a few of the good sports animes out there. I only know a handful of them too and I've watched well over 100 different series.

The animation director really knew how to build up suspense and tension that's a highly important factor to an anime like this. Nicely made.

My only complaint was that it did pi$$ me off a bit because there was quite a bit of love related drama between the main characters, a love triangle. It effected their gaming and, even though it helped build up the suspense which means a better ending, it did frustrate me somewhat to watch them crumble because of some typical anime love dramas. What do I mean typical anime love dramas? Watch hana yoridango, peach girl, marmalade boy and you'll see what I mean. Stupid love drama created by stupid coincidential situations that would usually not happen in real life.

But good anime, I would recommend this, but be prepare for some drama. Seriously...sorta makes you want to slap one of them sometimes.

I usually don't like women's lib stuff, and while I enjoyed playing baseball, I find it boring to watch. However, this was the best anime I have seen in years. It has the female raising things without simultainiously ripping apart men. The writing is fabulous. It kept me involved all the way, so I could hardly wait for the next episode. The final episode kept me on the edge of my seat and nearly brought on a cardiac arrest. I don't see how they could possibly do better if they have a next season of the show.

I've heard many bad things about Princess Nine. In truth though, it's a very gripping show that keeps you watching. This anime was made for girls, but the only things I've heard are bad ones. Overall, Princess Nine is a fast moving show that is good for anyone to watch. The deepening relationships between the characters is done better than in most animes I've seen. I just hope it catches on a little more here in the U.S.

This isn't a "girly" anime. Well, okay, I guess it is about girls and it was targetted at girls.
It doesn't matter, it's a damn good story line!

(BTW, I'm male, well past teenager and mentally stable. My favourite movies include "Das Boot" and "Bladerunner" for your reference).

I'm not sure what bad things to say about it, it's just a really nice story, and it isn't watered down for children either, although I'm sure younger kids can also enjoy it.

I had heard nothing about this series before, but having nothing to do, I borrowed a copy. By the 1st volume, I was hooked, so I'm gonna buy the boxed set and finish it off!

In the spirit of baseball classics like The Natural and Field of Dreams comes a sports drama of the highest calibur... The story of this excellent 26 episode Sports Saga centers on one Ryo Hayakawa and her dream of becoming a great pitcher like her father. But that doesn't even begin to tell you the real story. Like most stories worth telling, there is much depth hidden beneath the surface of this one.

The general atmosphere and tone of the show starts out light and easy, but as the story progresses we quickly come to appreciate that pretty much EVERYONE in this story has a hidden past worth hearing about. The background of characters is told through a series of background examinations and flashbacks, and as the characters learn more about each other we are drawn further into their world, and they are drawn closer to each other.

Interestingly, there are aren't ALL that many basball games in this show (for a series all about baseball). Much of the time will be spent developing everything from love-hate relationships between friends and rivals to overcoming obstacles in the way of the team and facing dark secrets of the past. But what baseball action there is in this one is really great. Key moments are given a boost by a reoccuring orchestral theme and the trademark speedlines-filled slow-motion (which personally I love). More importantly, all of the action has dramatic weight to it. So when you see over-the-top moves pulled off they seem more like great feats of strength under enormous pressure (kind of like shredding the ball in The Natural) rather than cheap tricks.

As I said before, the orchestral music is quite outstanding and the action sequences are excellent, as is the character devlopment and story. It should also be mentioned though, that the voice-acting in the English Dub is some of the greatest to be found in any anime, and all of characters are interesting enough to transcend the anime stereotypes. While the art quality in the series may be somewhat inconsistent, it is never bad by any means, and the animation and character designs are top-quality.

Really, this is one of the best anime I have ever seen. It ranks up there with Crest of the Stars, Angelic Layer, and Battle Athletes Victory (the other sports anime of choice). Oh, and the ending is sad, inspiring, original, and totally satisfying. I look forward to watching this anime over and over again.