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Vampire Princess Miyu 2 [VHS]

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Indeed as the previous reviewer pointed out this is NOT fast-paced. Quite the opposite. But it indeed it has a good story. Very good actually. It's a very haunting and poetic tale centered around a Vampire girl named Miyu who's duty it is to protect the earth from Demongods who escaped the abyss. However there's more behind this than you would expect... For instance Miyu is not a vampire in the traditional sense of the word, so don't expect a Dracula type character. But I don't want to give too many spoilers.

Well developed characters, subtle but extremely effective animation, a deep emotional and sad story and great cultural referances.

If you like beautiful, sad stories buy this one. It's one of the best ever made. If you only like lots of violence and fast action then don't get this one cause that's not what this one is about.

Yes. I do have to agree with most of the reviews, the story of Vampire Princess Miyu is a gothic story. A very good one in fact. I'm not going to tell the story of the tapes but I do suggest buying them. They are worth it. I really like ep. 2 and 3. ^_^ And Larva is really cool too! I can't wait for the TV series to come out.

Also, ignore the 1 star reviews. VPM is truly one of the best gothic vampire movies there are. And the artwork is beautiful too. Hope this review helps.

I really liked this series! It is really good but I wouldn't have understood it that well if I didn't know what it was about before hand. I have to admit, every good thing has a falt.... I got a bit annoyed with how Miyu's voice sounded really young and girlish... but after a while I didn't mind. Also I am sad in a way that the series is so short! It really ends with leaving you hanging. But in a way, that is a good thing, for or else I would go broke buying every video! ^_^ The plot is kinda sad and serious... but I totally recomend this video for anyone! If you have any questions about the movie you can E-mail me with Questions.

Recently I viewed this instalment of the Kyuuketsuki Miyu (Vampire Princess Miyu) series and fell in love! The animation is superb. The attention detail is incredible, right down to wrinkles in cloth! I've also found it difficult to find a vampire movie I enjoyed, let alone and animated one, but this was amazing! I loved it! My only disappointment was that Larva never spoke or showed his face in these two episodes but, hey, that just means I'll have to check out Brittle Armor and Frozen Time. I love this series and encourage everyone with even a little love for the supernatural to watch it too! Enjoy! LeiLou @-----}--------- V^^^^^V (vampire teeth) END

Right now, I have to state this: THIS IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! Those who live off of faced paced anime such as Akira, Ghost In The Shell, and others(insert title here) will most deffentatly not like this. Especially in that mindset.

Less in common than Vampire Hunter D(SUPRA NAST!) and more in common with Serial Experments Lain(slow and atmospheric), VPM relies on tickling the mind of the viewer rather than either grossing them out.

The series represents Miyu as a character with two main motives: banishing the demons that have locked her in "suspended time" and going after young prey that she so hungers for. However, she hits a snag when a young exorsist begins to figure out whether Miyu truly present threat to humanity. Little does she know, she has more in common with Miyu than she reallizes.

VPM presents the viewer with multiple questions with no answer. The big one is; is she a good guy or is she just as evil as the demons she hunts? Its this sort of thing that makes the viewer enjoy the series if he/she is willing to open up their minds.

The artwork, despite the negative reviews, I thought were really quite well drawn. Having not read the manga, however, I cannot draw compairsons. The color is bland, but the on the other side, that adds to the atmosphere, allowing for a darker feel rather than the happy-go-luck feel that is very common place in today's anime. Plus, Larva looks so freakin' cool!

The music is quality. It adds to the atmosphere without ever becoming cliche or techno.

The only real problem I have is the acting. Even for Japanese voice actors, some seem rather disinterested in their roll. However, this can be over looked because the main rolls are played well. Not the best voice acting, but certainly not the worst(look at DBZ dubbing, then call me in the morning.....).

If you want something that is action packed, stay way. This is not your anime. If you would rather have an anime that strokes your mind and makes your skin crawl(if the right ambiance is present), then this is great choice. Just heed my warnings...

_Vampire Princess Miyu_ tells an intensely Japanese story of duty (Miyu's curse comes from her mother's attempt to save her child from her clan's duty) and the tragic transience of beauty (the Japanese concept of ``mono no aware'' --- shown by both the characters who seek immortality, and those who have achieved it while losing everything else).

Almost every character in these films says something that you will think about for days after. The films bear repeated viewings.

Some may be frustrated by the fact that these films consist almost entirely of character development and atmosphere --- very little actually *happens*, the films have the stately, otherworldly pace of a Noh drama. But others will be bowled over by the imagery and the poetry.

Larva is SOOOOOO cute! "Frozen Time" is the greatest. It gives us a glance at Miyu's life before she became a vampire and how she became a vampire. "Brittle Armor" also revealed how she and Larva first met. Watch it---NOW.

Well! This is probably one of the best anime I've seen. The atmosphere of the scenes is creepy, and it doesn't need blood and gore to be scary. The art and animation are excellent, and the story is compelling.

A sensous & alluring look into the macabre. Princess Miyu is captivating.

This is what I would call a classic. This anime Will stay popular For years to come. I'll tell you right now you will not stop watching this! The pictures are beautiful, the story line is great, and you'll absolutley fall in love with the young vampire princess, miyu, I know I did. This is a must have if you're an anime lover. The only problem I had with it was the voice of Miyu. It sounded very Girlish but beautiful at the same time. I suggest rent Japanese videos at Anime store, You'll understand better if OAV is too fast past. Please get this it's great!