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• Actors: Artist Not Provided
• Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
• DVD Release Date: October 12, 2004
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002IQH7A
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,488 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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• This is item 6 in The Last Exile Series.

Editorial Reviews

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As this retro sci-fi fantasy builds to its climax, Claus and Dio return to discover that Maestro Delphine has seized the Silvana. She takes them and the all-important Al to Guild headquarters, where Dio is forced compete in bloody hand-to-hand combat to ensure his succession to the leadership of the Guild. Delphine seems unphased when the forces of Anatory and Disith attack, nor does the discovery that she may not have all the incantations needed to realize Al's mysterious power over the Exile upset her. But a seemingly insignificant pawn can sometimes spoil the most elaborate checkmate: Delphine failed to include Luciola, whom she gave to Dio as a slave, in her calculations. The brightly colored computer-generated images of the Exile don't always mesh with the sepia palette of the series, but they add visual excitement. (Rated 13 and older: violence, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon

Product Description

Claus and Dio return to the Silvana from their vanship expedition to search for the Exile, only to find that the Silvana has been hijacked by the Guild. Delphine takes Alvis, Claus and Alex Row hostage and transports them to the Guild shi Delphine attempts to lure Alex to provide all the mysterions open Exile gateway. Dio is declared the official successor of his sister Delphine after he is forced to partake of a series of rite of passage ceremonies.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars penultimate punch, October 17, 2004

By	Terry Dawson (Appleton, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The next-to-last disk in the series does not disappoint, continuing both story development and high quality production values. The epic plot continues to build, with a few revelations and a great deal of character development including heroism, sweetness and sadness. One of this series' many stengths is the way in which it manages its large cast. Distinctive characters and believable relationships give a human dimension to a sweeping storyline.

The three episodes in this volume provide considerable insight into the Guild, its history and workings. As seen in other cultures though this series, the Guild is given a distinctive visual appearance in costume, decor and technology.

The quality of this series remains consistently high, and the viewer is left anxious for the final volume and trusting that it will be a satisfyig conclusion to an excellent story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Queen of Mean, February 7, 2005

By	V. ereshkin "manic-botanic" (new york) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow, where I can begin other than that you will be completely riveted and glued to your chair! Maestro Delphine, Dio Eraclea's sister is completely ruthless and totally without scruples when it comes to getting her way. Dio has absolutely no chance even with his faithful Luciola as bodyguard. The Silvana is captured, Alvis falls into Delphine's clutches and Alex Rowe meets his ultimate nemesis. This disc really gives gives you some back story about the guild and talk about absolute power! The animation is mesmorizing, and with a villain who is an absolute despot as the key element you have the recipe to total entertainment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The war begins., December 23, 2004

By	Kellyannl (Bronx, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Up until now, Last Exile has been beautiful to look at with some interesting characters, but nothing special in the character development department in spite of hints of depth to come. This volume makes up for that big time, and anyone who's liked the series so far should be riveted.

In the big picture, the war now officially starts as we follow Lavie's pal Mullin, the likeable young Musketeer who's acted as the series' Everyman, as he tries to continue his lucky streak and survive his 20th battle with some help from the makeshift good luck replacement medal Lavie gave him.

The main plot, however, involves the long-in-coming confrontation with Queen Delphine, who takes over the Silvana and captures Dio, Alex and Alvis, with Claus fortunately able to stay with Al through the ordeal. Claus and Alvis are forced to watch in horror as free-spirited, life-loving Dio becomes a tragic figure as his coming-of-age birthday sadly ends as he feared as he begins to lose his battle to free himself from his evil sister.

However, the volume ultimately belongs not to them but largely and surprisingly to Dio's seemingly stoic slave Luciola, who becomes a hero of epic proportions as he faces seemingly impossible odds as he tries to do right by the master who had the power to make his life miserable but has always treated him kindly.

The penultimate volume leaves you on the edge of your seat and eager for the conclusion.