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Ultraman Tiga:Starter Set, September 21, 2003
This review is from: Ultraman Tiga - Special Collector's Edition Starter Box (DVD)
This isn't really a reveiw, but to let people know what this DVD is and share my exictement about this set. This is the first of a four volume set of the original Japanese version of Ultraman Tiga(with subtitles). This is NOT the 4Kids Ent. FOX BOX version shown last year. This is what Ultraman fans in the U.S. have been waiting for! The "Starter Set" will have the first 13 episodes in a collecters box and a T-shirt! The "prophesy" set will be just the episodes. I hope Ultraman Tiga will set the stage for other Ultraman incarnations, like Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia, or even the older ones would be welcome! I can't wait...Shoo watt!!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must Have For Any Ultraman Fan, December 28, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Ultraman Tiga - Special Collector's Edition Starter Box (DVD)
We have waited FOREVER for this to come out in the U.S. As others have said, this is NOT the same version that aired on FoxBox last fall. This is the actual series in Japanese ( with subtitles ) as it was meant to be seen. Even the closing credits of each episode is in Japanese with the ORIGINAL soundtrack. If you were a fan of the original Ultraman ( and he DOES make an appearance in an episode probably on the last Volume ) - then this is a MUST HAVE. There is no way this DVD could have been any better. The only nit-picky thing would be to have included a bit more info on the monsters in the episodes but that's nothing compared to what's already here. This is without a doubt the BEST purchase I have ever made for this genre. Believe it or not there are at least 3 other Ultra-series that aired after this one did in 1996. If sales are good, we could see these in the not too distant future as well on DVD. My advice? TRASH any dubbed, copied or any other illegitimate old versions you may have of the show and BUY THIS DVD. It is worth EVERY PENNY and it will help ensure that more of this great stuff is released.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Very Good Entry into the Ultra Series, March 16, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Ultraman Tiga - Special Collector's Edition Starter Box (DVD)
Monsters - A Comments: All pretty neat, more polished costumes than original series. Special Effects B
- Terrible CGI
- minitures more detailed
- You can still see the wires sometimes(!)
(which is actually kinda cool)
- mecha-minitures more detailed
- more composite shots, most well-done
-> I wish they would blow up the monsters, rather than use
the VERY poorly done CGI explosions when the monsters are off'd by Tiga <- Stories B+
- Must be tough to incorporate a giant monster
into the script every week Sets A
- BIG improvement, sets look believable
as do the costumes Cinematography C
- nice composition and subdued lighting but
this looks like it was shot on DV, and has a
"video-y" quality Direction C
- pedestrian live action sequences in most episodes Music D
- terrible. Japanese pop-synth uggh! Remember the great
march themes of the original? Overall a worthwhile entry into the Ultra Series. Improvements intechnology have resulted in broader scope of episodes. Effects have improved but are uneven - but are always bountiful, vivid, and entertaining more than realistic. If there's one area Tsburaya should improve in future series entries, it's the music. Stories are good. Looking forward to the rest of the Tiga series and beyond. (Rena - is played by Hiatta's daughter from the original series, is quite easy on the eyes : ) Overall B
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