Product Details

• Actors: Eddie Allen (III), Amy Howard Wilson, Mike Czechopoulos, Chris Latta, Lydia Leeds
• Directors: Leiji Matsumoto
• Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 6
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Voyager
• DVD Release Date: November 5, 2002
• Run Time: 584 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006JDSN
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,818 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Star Blazers - Comet Empire: Parts 1-6" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

In the year 2201, a new danger threatens the Earth! From out of the depths of space comes the deadly Comet Empire, a massive machine of destruction and conquest. Responding to a mysterious message of warning, the Star Force blasts off to investigate the threat and they are quickly drawn into a conflict even greater than the war with Gamilon. To make matters worse, the defeated Gamilon leader Desslok prowls the galaxy, determined to avenge his lost empire. New enemies, new allies, new loves and new dangers all come together in this second series of Star Blazers - leafing up to savage battles and dramatic plot twists that have to be seen to be believed. Interactive Menus, The Crew of The Argo, A Gallery of Earth, 2201 CE, The Remodeled Argo, The Equipment of The Star Force, Desslok and The Gamilons, Overview of The Comet Empire, Trelaina and Planet Telezart, The Earth Defense Forces, Interactive mission Map and Exclusive Voice Actor Interviews.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Such a disappointment, August 16, 2004

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J. C. Shannon (Reno NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Blazers - Comet Empire: Parts 1-6 (DVD)

I just got the first episode of the Comet Empire series, and I was very disappointed. The Macrovision blocker bleeds into the "regular" picture. The sound is awful. It sounds like they taped it off an old tv broadcast and THEN transferred it onto DVD. After the first series was released, I was SO looking forward to seeing the second.
The only reason I gave this 2 stars was for the sentimentality factor. It is great to see an old favorite. It's a shame the company who put this out didn't bother making this worth the $150 price tag.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Target: The Comet Empire!!!", March 23, 2004

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D. Knouse (vancouver, washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Blazers - Comet Empire: Parts 1-6 (DVD)

When I was a kid I admit to giving the second series of "Star Blazers" a pass. I watched it once, then waited patiently for "The Quest for Iscandar" episodes to start again. I think I now understand why. While the first series gave me an emitonally nostalgic buzz, it is a fairly simple and straight-forward story filled with great ideas and outstanding concepts that are easier for kids to digest. But with "The Comet Empire" the characters are so well-developed and the plotting so intricate that when I was young it was simply too much information. Today, however, I prefer this series for a multitude of reasons. The most noticable difference is that the animation has improved ten-fold! There are many scenes throughout the series that rival current-day anime. While "The Quest for Iscandar" was loaded with great ideas, the plotting sometimes took a backseat to inspiration. But here the story is more fluid and diverse, with interesting sub-plots, and with even more great ideas. While the first series concentrated on introducing the main characters and developing depth of character, this second series expands on those characteristics while giving more screen-time to the rest of the cast. Sandor and Orion and Eager and Homer all get more attention, as do the newer characters, like the colorful Sgt. Knox and his Space Marines; the charming Leader Desslok makes his return, as well. As an adult, I enjoy "The Comet Empire" more for the simple fact that there is more going on. Aboard the war machine that is "The Comet Empire" there is devious behavior and political maneuvering, with certain individuals vying for the throne. While at Earth Headquarters, the actions of The Star Force are taken as mutiny at first, but later embraced as their last defense. The complexity of emotion and plot kept me interested all the way to the end. This wasn't the nostalgia-rush I got from the first series, but seriously, everything else here is an improvement. Although, I still gave "The Quest for Iscandar" 5 stars. This is easily one of the best animated series of all-time, and I highly recommend both series. "The Quest for Iscandar" for unbridled nostalgia, and "The Comet Empire" for an excellent adventure story.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a "cartoon". Much, much more, October 20, 2003

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e5150 (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Blazers - Comet Empire: Parts 1-6 (DVD)

Like everyone else who worships this series, I too lived and breathed Star Blazers in my youth. Right after school, at 3:30 on Channel 11 (but occasionally in the morning at 7:00), was my time to get lost in another world. In fact I vividly recall my mother, during the show's morning performances, waking me up for school by turning on my little black and white tv, and I would be roused from my slumber to the theme song: "We're off to outer space..." What a great way to start a day! I tear up just thinking about it. And of course my friends and I would discuss that day's episode at school. Unforgettable, irreplacable memories.
Growing up has not lessened the experience one iota, since Star Blazers contains all the drama and excitement of any adult tv show, without the language and nudity (though apparently some skin existed in the original Japanese version). The character development is staggering (due to the amazing voice actors); the frustration of loss and the elation of victory is palpable.
I prefer the Comet Empire Series only slightly more than the Iscandar series because the artwork is a little better, though neither of them have truly bad artwork. It's not the hi-tech modern anime that we're used to now, but rather the acorn from which it grew. The scene at the beginning of the series where the Star Force is gathered at Captain Avatar's Memorial and the new Andromeda battleship flies toward them covered in lights was quite an advanced piece of work for the time, but that sort of technique wasn't used often in the series.
The dvd extras with the original voice actors is too good to be true, and it's a shame they weren't used on the Bolar Wars series. I will not watch it due to that little detail. It just isn't the same. Wildstar, Venture, Nova, Sandor, Conroy, Orion, et al. are forever to be associated with the voices from the first 2 series.
Even though I realize the Argo should have been destroyed 100 times over with the damage it received (especially from the Comet Empire's "hidden" ship), I will not let that minor technicality sway my opinion of this remarkable, intelligent, moving story. The music is great, the voice actors make you truly feel close to the characters, and the drama and heroism is unmatched by any other "mere cartoon".