Product Details

• Actors: Tsubasa, Colleen Clinkenbeard
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Funimation Prod
• DVD Release Date: February 19, 2008
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0010X8NLE
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #42,137 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The popular continuities from the all-female Clamp studio are linked by the formidable character of Yuko, the Dimensional Witch. Just 35 minutes long, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle: The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage (2005) plays like an extended episode of the series with lavish art-nouveau backgrounds. Syaoran, Sakura, Fay, Kurogane, and Mokona visit the Land of the Birdcage, where people lead apparently peaceful lives with their bird-familiars. A boy named Koruri and Princess Tomoyo join the regular cast to battle an evil king who wants use the power of one of Sakura's feathers to plunge the realm into eternal darkness. Syaoran's battle with the King features striking special effects and effective camera work. In A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005), eternally put-upon Watanuki follows Yuko and his friend Domeki to a party at an eerie mansion. The owner of the mansion has assembled noted collectors from around the country for a party that's really an elaborate game of cat and mouse. The filmmakers use CG to create such interesting effects as a maze of tatami mats and an endless hallway covered with cases of butterfly antennae. Director Tsutomu Mizushima's handling of the transitions between fantasy and reality pales beside Satoshi Kon's haunting Paprika, but the film will please the many fans of xxxHolic and Clamp. (Rated TV PG: violence, grotesque imagery, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon

Product Description

From the sweeping universe of CLAMP.

Two journeys run parallel, yet intersect. As two souls seek the mystery of truth, worlds collide where the dimensional witch waits. There is no coincidence, only the inevitable…

CLAMP Double Feature contains over two hours of bonus features!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A CLAMP appetizer, February 25, 2008

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

With two seasons each (xxxHOLIc 2 having been announced fairly recently) plus a reportedly spectacular OVA covering Tsubasa's famed Acid Tokyo arc (which is currently in full swing in the English manga release) about to conclude in Japan, collecting the Tsubasa/xxxHOLIc crossover in anime form is going to be a pretty big investment for us Region 1 fans if it is in fact eventually all licensed. These two short movies - essentially anime-exclusive episodes based on the mangas acting as advertisements for their respective series - are an excellent opportunity to dip into the continuum to help us decide if we want more. They seem to be intended for people who are familiar with at least the story covered in the first four or so volumes of the mangas, as a basic understanding of the situations of the characters is taken for granted. The Tsubasa gang's initial separation suggests that their story takes place before the Shura arc and Fai's subsequent insistence that they maintain physical contact during space-time jumps, while the xxxHOLIc story clearly takes place before the Spider's Grudge arc.

First up is The Princess in the Birdcage, a half hour Tsubasa adventure. You know the drill: The gang drops into another alternate universe in search of Sakura's feathers. This time, their quest involves rescuing an AU Princess Tomoyo from an evil would-be usurper. It's drawn in more or less traditional fantasy style, the highlights probably being a fight scene for Kurogane and Fai against a routine military patrol (poor patrol) fairly early on and an aerial combat sequence between Syaoran and the main villain near the end. It gives a pretty good idea of what could be done with the more drawn-out events of the manga visually. The problem is that we're given only the barest hints of the heart of the series - which is the relationships between the four leads (five if you include Mokona). A few words of banter between Kurogane and Fai and some meaningful glances between Syaoran and Sakura are just about it. On that basis, I'd give Princess in the Birdcage three stars - not bad but nothing particularly special, aside from the enjoyment of seeing the characters animated for the first time for those of us who haven't watched the volumes of the Tsubasa series currently available.

Then, there's A Midsummer Night's Dream - our highly anticipated first look at xxxHOLIc in animated form. As opposed to Tsubasa, it's drawn in a very stylized art nouveau form, faithful to the manga, with some trippy psychadelic sequences thrown in for Watanuki's clairvoyant spells. The one hour long story involves Watanuki and Domeki accompanying Yuko to a haunted house to which she's been summoned. The big news here is the absolutely amazing English dub, which I can say without exaggeration is one of the best I've heard so far with solid performances all around. In particular, Todd Haberkorn uncannily captures Watanuki in all his shrieking, fussy, goodhearted glory. He had me laughing out loud several times, at one point in particular bringing new meaning to the catchphrase "screaming like a little girl", but in some other scenes also hinting at Watanuki's warmth and empathy - something that's going to be very important in the series proper. A very solid four stars for this one.

You might give pause once the price for this volume jumps, but while it remains the price of a hardcover book it's well worth your money, with the Holic movie quite possibly having rewatch value even once both series are commercially available in their entirety and we don't need these shorts for a quick fix anymore.

5.0 out of 5 stars Every moment is INTENSE!, October 8, 2009

By	Christian Anime Girl "Katie" (California) - See all my reviews

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Now, I have never watched xxxHOLIC, only Tsubasa Chronicles, so this double-feature was my first time ever watching xxxHOLIC. Since it came with both films, might as well watch both, huh?
Anyways, I first started with xxxHOLIC. The film really made me feel weird, it is kinda freaky, actually, and very weird. However, it's suppose to be dark, I guess. It was interesting, though, 'cause this one has a Mokona, too! This is the other Mokona, the black one, and this one is a HUGE ball of energy! And a bit irritating XD And if you thought the white Mokona was hyper, THINK AGAIN!
Tsubasa was breath-taking, and things move very fast. I didn't like how it was so short though, I wish they had made it at least as long as xxxHOLIC, but I enjoyed this one the best. Both films are tied together by Syaoran contacting Yuuko for her assistance. You'll need to watch xxxHOLIC in order to understand about the item which Yuuko gives Syaoran, and the 'price' was Princess Tomoyo's bell. To understand why it was of great worth, watch Tsubasa! I highly recommend these movies. You'll be awake and aware every moment, wanting to see how it ends! If you like dark and creepy anime, with humor moments tied in, I think you'll love this xxxHOLIC movie. If you love fast-moving, intense action, you'll definitely love Tsubasa! (Still wish it was LONGER!)

5.0 out of 5 stars Clamp Double Feature - Holic & Tsubasa Chronicles, September 8, 2009

By	Nightpounce "J" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews

This was a great buy and i really enjoyed both features. More of a taste of each than individual movies, this DVD offers you two short features - One for Holic and one for Tsubasa. The two episodes intersect and give you a great taste of what each individual show is like. Very enjoyable, it is not necessary for you to have seen any of the shows previously to enjoy this double feature.