Neon Genesis Evangelion - Platinum Edition (DVD 1 of 7)

Release date: 2004-07-27
Pre date: 2004-06-29
Suggested retail price: $29.98
Age rating: 15+

SKU: DNGE-001
UPC: 702727078620 702727078620
ISBN-10: 1578138590 1578138590
ISBN-13: 9781578138593 9781578138593

Description:
Neon Genesis Evangelion is the story of a reluctant young hero, called upon to pilot an immense robotic weapon in battle against alien invaders in the year 2015. As the remnants of the human race cower in subterranean cities, a deadly war is being waged on what is left of the planet. On one side are the mysterious beings known as Angels; on the other, the special agency NERV and mankind’s last hope, the awe-inspiring Evangelions. Piloted by a special team of teenage warriors, these giant bio-mechanical humanoids are the only thing that can withstand the force of the Angels’ defense fields long enough for the pilots to tackle the invaders themselves in hand to hand combat! With the lives of every soul on the planet at stake, these few youngsters must reach down deep inside themselves to find the strength and courage necessary to meet the Angels head on in a desperate attempt to save mankind.


Neon Genesis Evangelion – Platinum: 01 is the first release of seven DVD volumes, which over the course of 26 episodes will include new cast and crew commentary, four bonus Directors’ Cut episodes and seven animatics (moving storyboards). Each volume also includes a limited edition collector’s slipcover in an exclusive metallic finish, limited to the first pressings only.

Neon Genesis Evangelion – Platinum: 01 ($29.98 SRP) is a DVD-only release, featuring the first five episodes in both English 5.1- and Japanese 5.1- language versions with English subtitles. Extras include: clean opening and closing animation; Episode: 01 commentary by director Matt Greenfield; Episode: 02 commentary by Matt Greenfield and Spike Spencer (“Shinji”); and ADV previews. The first pressing will include limited edition collector’s slipcover packaging and profile booklets filled with screen shoots, Japanese commentaries and character profiles.

Notes:
The first pressing had missing lines in the English dub track for Episode 3. Replacement discs were sent out upon request free of charge.

(added on 2004-04-20, modified on 2004-04-20)

• Reviewed in Shelf Life (August 23, 2004)
• Reviewed by Mike Crandol (August 4, 2004)

• Encyclopedia information about Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV)