Product Details

• Actors: Kenichi Suzumura, Junichi Suwabe, Mamiko Noto, Mitsuaki Madono, Ryôka Yuzuki
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
• DVD Release Date: March 25, 2003
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008DDFT
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,511 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "X - Four (TV Series, Vol. 4)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Although much of volume 4 is devoted to flashbacks of Yuzuriha and Kamui learning to deal with their psychic powers during childhood, the story picks up some needed momentum. Remembering that his mother told him to become strong to protect Kotori and Fuma, the people he loves, Kamui makes the crucial decision to become a Dragon of Heaven and protect the Earth, rather than a Dragon of Earth who would remake the planet and destroy humanity. Traumatized by the appearance of the second Divine Sword, Kotori withdraws into a world of dreams. With the help of another "Dreamseer" she manages to intervene in the first battle between Kamui and her older brother Fuma. As Kamui's twin star, Fuma must become a Dragon of Earth, a fate that will lead to the terrible battle Kotori foresaw in her dreams. (Rated 16 and older: violence, nudity, minor profanity, grotesque imagery, tobacco use) "--Charles Solomon"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Choice... The Cost..., April 16, 2003

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Marc Ruby™ "The Noh Hare™" (Warren, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X - Four (TV Series, Vol. 4) (DVD)

One of interesting episodes that will no doubt get lost amongst the more dramatic episodes is 'Inuki.' This is Yuzuriha Nekoi's story. As a child, this Dragon of Heaven acquired an invisible friend a puppy named Inuki, whose duty was to protect her. It always hurt her that no one else could see Inuki. The delight of her coming to Tokyo was discovering that the other Dragons could see the dog. Especially Kusanagi Shiyu, one of the few sympathetic Dragons of Earth.

The remaining two episodes delineate the crisis point of this series - Kamui's decision. The interactions between Kamui, Kotori, and Fuma are lovingly detailed, as the second Shinken makes its appearance and the inexorable mid-point is reached. These are terrible events whose repercussions drive the remainder of the series. The viewer will have to forgive me for being as mysterious as possible.

One of the things worth musing on at this point is how negatively the Dragons of Earth are painted. In reality, they represent the divine urge to sweep all away and start over, while the Dragons of Heaven speak for the need to care and preserve. Shiva and Vishnu, ever in conflict, but both needed. As such, I am surprised that they are very nearly cast as the villains. Regardless of the final resolution of the series, neither side represents evil, nor should either be allowed to rule on its own. It will be interesting to see how Yoshiaki Kawajiri brings this to closure.

In any case, this continues to be a brilliant, disquieting series that speaks with both metaphor and action. This effort is amazingly superior to the jagged presentation of the film. And continually lives up to its artistic promise. I'm glad the decision was made to create this reinterpretation. Of course, by now, you have discovered the same thing yourself.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing anime series continues, April 4, 2003

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TranceFan28 "ccfmds" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X - Four (TV Series, Vol. 4) (DVD)

These episodes are truly amazing. They continue the X tradition of stunning animation, interesting characters, and gorgeous music. The ending is shocking and unforgettable. It sets in motion the rest of the series. This is a pivotal DVD no fan should be without. Here on out the war for the fate of the world begins. The dragons of earth and the dragons of Heaven are all ready for the final battle. I CAN'T WAIT for the next DVD.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars X Volume 4 Review, July 15, 2003

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Chris "X" (Eaton, Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X - Four (TV Series, Vol. 4) (DVD)

The first episode is kind of dull. It tells about Yuzuriha's childhood and her invisible spirit dog, Inuki. But the other two make up for it. The second episode tells how Kamui's mother died and what she told him to do, the second divine sword is born in this episode. The third episode is a milestone episode. Kamui finally picks a side!!! And Fuma awakens as the other Kamui. I'm not going to tell which side he picked. The ending of this volume is rather sad, someone is killed by a Dragon of Earth. I love this volume, check it out.