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• Actors: Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yumi Kakazu, Julie Maddalena, Fumiko Orikasa, Yu Asakawa
• Directors: Takeshi Mori
• Writers: Atsuhiro Tomioka
• Producers: Katsuji Nagata, Shouji Murahama, Tetsu Kayama
• Format: Animated, Color, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
• DVD Release Date: March 12, 2002
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005UW8F
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,192 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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As this comic sci-fi adventure continues, the filmmakers toy with the mutual attraction and repulsion of the characters. Hibiki's presence causes problems among the all-female crew of the Majel pirate ship. Dita is attracted to him but doesn't know how to express her curiosity or affection without annoying the hot-tempered pilot. But the mismatched pair must work together in the CG mecha battles, especially after squad leader Miea is injured. While Duero fights to save her life, Miea experiences series of flashbacks that reveal her tragic past, including her troubled relationship with her mother. This spoof of adolescent sexuality would play better if the filmmakers indulged in fewer jiggle shots and gratuitous female nude scenes. Rated 13 Up: Nudity, violence, risqué humor. --Charles Solomon

Product Description

The female pirates and their male prisoners/crew develop a grudging respect for each other despite their extreme differences. Meanwhile hibiki discovers that the vanguards can merge with different dred fights to make different type of vandreads. Studio: Geneon Entertainment Release Date: 03/12/2002 Run time: 75 minutes Rating: Nr

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest anime ever......, December 20, 2002

By A Customer

Many anime has been made and shown throughout the world. Some has climbed the summit of being the greatest anime series ever mad, and some have not. Well, Vandread is one of those who has reached that summit.

Being an Asian, it's easier to understand a character's feelings and espressions. But, that shouldn't stop a non-Asian to watch this. With great plot and character-development, the series evolved to become understandable and humorous. Not to mention the stunning 3D and CGI effects being used to crete the surrounding area of the universe.

Being separated by two races by two different planets, Meger is controlled by the women whereas Talark is ruled by the men. The unability of reason between the two races result in a series of confrontations. A group of female pirates made their way out to escape from Meger and 'help' them to fight against the men. Soon, the women pirates capture three men from the losing party as well as their mothership. Unfortunately, by doing so, there were stranded 250 days apart from Meger. In the ship itself, confrontations between the three men and the pirates continued...

The quest to return home was made complicated by the Earth with the operation 'Harvest' and everyone onboard the mothership have to co-operate to stop this from happening. At the same time, feelings began to be shared between a man, Hibiki Tokai and a girl, Dita. Together with Jura and team leader Meia, they form one of the greatest fleet in the universe.

The music in the series are especially good, with 'TRUST' as the opening song.

If you have nothing else to do during the weekend and in need for some family time with children or by entertaining yourself, enjoy this. You're sure not be disappointed!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The story thickens..., July 16, 2002

By	"asu-san" (Cartersville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

The second installment of the Vandread series continues to add to the storyline. The history of Meia is revealed. The relationship between Dita and Hibiki comes to a head, as Hibiki is overwhelmed by the attention. Jura shows her vain and jealous sides as she sets a plot in motion to allow her to "combine" with Hibiki's Van-type. The crew begins to show its "colors" making them more real, genuine.
Though there is action and comedy in the episodes of this volume, the main thrust seems to be character development. It really made the story more compelling for me.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could this series get any better?, January 23, 2003

By A Customer

I own the first three DVDs of Vandread (Stage 1), and absolutely adore them! This is my favorite show, and it just keeps going! I love it! The characters are wild and wacky, elegant and prim, fun and stuffy, and everything in between. The storyline is original, and the animation is gorgeous. The only (really minor) downside is that the space battles can get so complex it becomes hard to distinguish the mecha and attacks. But then again, I have to wear glasses because of bad eyesight, so it's probably just me. And girls, this series is not just for men--most of my female friends love it just as much as I do (I'm a girl).