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Karas - The Revelation (2005)

Starring: Matthew Lillard, Cree Summer Director: Keiichi Sato Rating: Unrated Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Matthew Lillard, Cree Summer, Jay Hernandez
  • Directors: Keiichi Sato
  • Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Studio: Manga Video
  • DVD Release Date: October 23, 2007
  • Run Time: 85 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000UVV2C4
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,461 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #84 in  Movies & TV > Art House & International > Asian Cinema > Japan > Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Picking up where Karas: The Prophecy left off, Keichi Sato's Karas: The Revelation celebrates the 40th anniversary of its producers, the venerable Japanese animation studio Tatsunoko Productions (creators of Speed Racer and Neon Genesis Evangelion, among countless others) as well as offering an action-packed conclusion to the thrilling six-part OVA (direct-to-DVD release) about the battle between supernatural forces on the streets of modern-day Japan. Comprised of the final three episodes of Karas, The Revelation covers the true identity of newly-minted Karas (spiritual protector of humanity from demonic forces) Otaha, who returns to his hometown to rescue a friend from gangsters. Meanwhile, evil Karas Eko (well-voiced by Matthew Lillard) continues his campaign of terror against mankind with the aid of a multi-headed dragon summoned by the powers of rogue demon Nue (Jay Hernandez of Hostel). Though complex for anime novices (and those unfamiliar with Karas: The Prophecy), the sheer spectacle of violence and action (as well as its sympathetic subplot involving two detectives and the emotional toll they suffer while hunting for the demons) and the impressive blend of 2-D and 3-D animation delivered by Karas: The Revelation will undoubtedly please longtime genre fans. The DVD is presented in anamorphic widescreen and offers Japanese and English language tracks, as well as interviews with the American voice talent. -- Paul Gaita


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Picking up precisely where the prophecy ends the new karas otaha seeks vengeance against the yakuza that murdered his brother & almost killed him. Meanwhile the old karas eko unleashes his wrath & contempt for the pitiful humans infesting the city. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 10/23/2007 Run time: 90 minutes Rating: Ur

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars worth the wait, September 6, 2007
By Figbean (Burbank, CA) - See all my reviews
I saw the subtitled version of the movie at one of the recent anime cons. It was excellent! Animation is still stunning and the story piks up right where the last movie ended. The cliffhanger ending of the last film was confusing due to so many unanswered questions. But Revelation answered most of the questions, though still a complicated/sophisticated plot. The middle third actually takes a very dark turn plus it is much more bloody than Prophecy...which was fine by me.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great closure to a fantastic anime, October 23, 2007
By S. Ngok "fatman" (somewhere between heaven and hell) - See all my reviews
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The story picks up right from the ending of Karas: the prophecy.

Just as a quick review of what I think about this second part:

- the story is straight forward, explains pretty much every "mystery" the first part set up

- feels like there's slightly less action, but definitely more story telling

- still beautiful graphic, great action and exceptional music score

I can't really think of any cons about the movie. Yet the ending is somewhat a let down. It is a great closure, but it just feels like there should be more.

Karas absolutely has the potential to be made into a series, in which case the audience coule have a better chance to fully appreciate the story. I guess my disappointing feeling came from the fact that a story with such potential to have deep characters development and complex story line is squeezed into a three hours movie.

Karas, nonetheless, is a great anime that should not be missed by anime fans. The first part (the prophecy) definitely requires a bit thinking, but if you can overcome it you'll find yourself enjoying one of the best action animes.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Letdown from The Prophecy, January 5, 2008
Call me picky, but the only substantial thing The Revelation did for me was explain a lot of what happened in The Prophecy. They take about ten to fifteen minutes to do this and that was good. But overall, compared to The Prophecy, The Revelation is a disappointment.

The action (admit it, is there another primary reason to have watched Karas?) is nearly nonexistent. What little action does occur happens like it does in most other mundane anime: Big, dusty explosions that conceal all vision, single sword strokes, etc. The elaborateness of the fight scenes is completely gone.

The graphic quality changes from the first one too, and not for the better. The superb blending between CG and hand drawing that made the first one so beautiful is markedly gone. You end up with an awkward non(mix) of CG and hand drawings, with the hand drawings resembling typical anime (though in the upper tier) and CG reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons like Beast Machines. And after watching The Prophecy, that's a letdown.

Basically, Karas: The Prophecy (the first volume) is an exceptional anime. Karas: The Revelation is just anime.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing sequel
After watching Karas: The Prophecy, which ends on a cliffhanger and which I thoroughly enjoyed, I was pretty excited about seeing the conclusion. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Neiman Alvarez

3.0 out of 5 stars The Revelation
Karas - The Revelation is the follow up to Karas - The Prophecy. I purchased this product with no research simply because I loved the first one so much. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Beric Benemein

5.0 out of 5 stars karas the revelation
Most excellent anime in a while. I loved the fact that the story lines had so many twist in it. it keep you on your feet.
Published 17 months ago by cheyanne

3.0 out of 5 stars Why must I give titles to everythin?!. It's annoying.
Pretty animation, unimpressively violent. Eh.
I watched it on recommendation and it's pretty much the standard "fighting robot anime" (if anyone uses the word "mecha", I... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ronald Reagan

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as the 1st.
The action is a bit more personal in this one, but choreographed just as well. Not to mention the story of how a Karas comes to be is fully explained here. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Reginald E. Mccafferty

4.0 out of 5 stars Karas - The Revelation
This a very good anime, but i'm the type that needs a little more explaination. There was hole in the ending, is there going to be another? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kay F. Foster

5.0 out of 5 stars Karas Revelation
I found Karas Revelation to be very action packed anime. It complements the first movie very well. If anyone had any problems understanding the first one I think that you'll find... Read more
Published 23 months ago by elemental alchemist

2.0 out of 5 stars BORING!!!!!
I saw the first Karas movie and it was HIGH QUALITY ACTION-PACKED!!!!
But this one has only two action scenes!! The rest is blah,blah,blah. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Francisco Cortes

5.0 out of 5 stars Karas - The Revelation
Great sequel. Wish it wasn't the end to a great two movie wonder. For a great anime that's fast paced and awesome cg you need to watch this movie.
Published 24 months ago by Steven Hill

4.0 out of 5 stars Good wrap-up
Here is the final installment of the series. The animation was just as high quality as "prophecy". Of course the details of the storyline are revealed in this installment. Read more
Published 24 months ago by S. Martin

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