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Review: Neon Genesis Evangelion DVD 1: Platinum Edition

Yes Eva fans, you have to buy the whole series over again. However, take some solace in the fact that - this time – you will have in your possession the absolute definitive Neon Genesis Evangelion collection.

ADV’s Platinum releases will mark the third time I myself have purchased the whole series, and it’s the fourth time I’ve purchased certain episodes (the original Eva Vol. 1 was released sans overlays, and Vols. 7 & 8 were reissued with the Director’s Cut episodes included)....When ADV first announced it would be releasing GAINAX’s digitally remastered prints, my initial reaction was somewhat less than enthusiastic. After all, how many times did ADV think it could empty my pockets with the same material?

We’ve all seen Evangelion before, many of us several times over. But I’m here to tell you that – unless you’ve lived in Japan – you’ve never seen it. Not like this. From the moment when “Cruel Angel’s Thesis” begins to play, the show explodes to bright, vivid new life. The colors fairly leap right off of the screen, and suddenly Evangelion looks as fresh and as new as the latest digitally-painted animé series. And that nasty jitter effect? Completely gone. Wrap it all up in brand-new 5.1 surround sound and you have the ultimate Eva viewing experience.

So now you can better understand what Anno was thinking when he was on medication.

we'll all float on

Hmm... from what I could tell, it would be down to 7 volumes total as opposed to 8 this time. It is a very nice release, and I'm glad I've held off in buying the series till now.

(this is my first post.)are they going to make a Platinum Edition of Death & Rebirth (the Neon Genesis Evangelion movie) and The End of Evangelion. and how much money is the Platinum Edition of Neon Genesis Evangelion ( I hope that came out right)

still, does anyone know how much money the Platinum Edition of Neon Genesis Evangelion will cost