×
  • remind me tomorrow
  • remind me next week
  • never remind me
Subscribe to the ANN Newsletter • Wake up every Sunday to a curated list of ANN's most interesting posts of the week. read more

Forum - View topic
REVIEW: The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye DVD 2




Note: this is the discussion thread for this article
Anime News Network Forum Index -> Site-related -> Talkback
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
UtenaAnthy



Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Posts: 694
PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:36 am Reply with quote
The annoyingly unnecessary narration remains, you mean. Though I don't mind it myself.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message My Anime My Manga
Xanas



Joined: 27 Aug 2007
Posts: 2058
PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:58 pm Reply with quote
I still need to watch this. I bought it about a week ago lol. Honestly we bought other things also (Shana) and about the only reason I've been a bit reticent to watch this show is that narrator voice. Don't get me wrong, I still like the show despite it, but it is very annoying.

I'm sure the voice isn't going away anytime soon though.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message My Anime
Heretic



Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 177
Location: Laurel, Maryland
PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:53 pm Reply with quote
I ordered volume one, two, and three (with the artbox) about a week ago. It looks very promising.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message My Anime My Manga
Randall Miyashiro



Joined: 12 Jun 2003
Posts: 2451
Location: A block away from Golden Gate Park
PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:49 am Reply with quote
There is something very cinematic about this series. I think some of it is due to it's pacing, while I think the actual directing lends itself to a larger television as well. Between some great long shots, beautiful details in the background and small fonts for episode titles this is a series to watch on a big screen.

The 7th episode with the ant queen is one of the best anime television episodes that I've seen in some time. It reminded me of something out of Nausicaa. Honoka is one of those really strong female protagonist who is both strong and feminine. All too often "strong" female characters are no different from their male counterparts besides offering a good amount of fan service, but like Nausicaa and Kurau, Honoka isn't just another hot girl performing a typical male role.

I feel that at this point it doesn't look like this series will be a big seller which is a shame, but I'm really glad that the review here is giving it it's due praise. I also love Right Stuf's job with this series, especially the Japanese credits followed by English credits (like ADV's recent Macross release) for individual episodes. With Noein, Fate/Stay, Utawarerumono, Zipang,and Ergo Proxy's final DVDs released Third (along with Kurau and D'Eon) has moved into my current favorite series.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website My Anime
Dargonxtc



Joined: 13 Apr 2006
Posts: 4463
Location: Nc5xd7+ スターダストの海洋
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:29 pm Reply with quote
This review makes me happy. I have yet to watch the second disc, but I enjoyied the first very much so it is good to hear that things keep turning out well. I really think that this will end up being one of my favorite series that has made it out in years. Here's hoping that the trend continues.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website My Anime My Manga
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Anime News Network Forum Index -> Site-related -> Talkback All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group