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REVIEW: Fate/Zero Blu-Ray Box Set II

I couldn't agree more with every word you're saying here. I feel strangely empowered in the end, and not depressed at all.

It's not that much of an accomplishment if you're bombarded with an exaggerated version of the darker parts of human nature and condition, which is what Urobuchi specializes in.

I think he takes a rather honest look at human nature in all it's complexity, and, after admitting to all the horrible things we're capable of in the name of idealism/freedom/security/faith/survival/whatnot, decides that he's just not willing to loose faith completely yet after all. I do find that rather honest and inspiring.

Animation : B+




LOL! It should be A+. This show has the best animation of any animated show I've ever seen! And I've seen A LOT of animated shows...

SouthPacific wrote:

As for the review itself, it seemed quite solid, but if there's one thing I dislike with the review it's the lack of coverage on the packaging, which is kind of AoA's forte... No one can deny that AoA has some of the most gorgeous box sets and that there's not many companies that can rival them.

Yeah, yeah. We all know you love Aniplex USA and will not shut about it. You should work for AoA because you do a great job pimping it every chance you get.

For the record, I like AoA, but your constant praise towards it is annoying.

In any case, this review, and many others on ANN, regardless from what company the release was from lacks packaging coverage, which I think I can say, without you going ballistic, is a part you need to cover in case you're reviewing a physical anime release .

For the most part, however, Fate/Zero's second half is directed far better than its fatty, talky first half, and ufotable's production continues to impress, as does Aniplex's immaculate Blu-ray transfer and nice packaging

SouthPacific wrote:

In any case, this review, and many others on ANN, regardless from what company the release was from lacks packaging coverage, which I think I can say, without you going ballistic, is a part you need to cover in case you're reviewing a physical anime release .

From the review

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For the most part, however, Fate/Zero's second half is directed far better than its fatty, talky first half, and ufotable's production continues to impress, as does Aniplex's immaculate Blu-ray transfer and nice packaging

You got your obligatory packaging blurb. I for one am glad the review consisted more about the content of the show rather than a paragraph about a box.

I'm sure there are other review sites you could find that will tell you what you want to know

I'm concerned for anyone who sees the title and feels misled when the review isn't about packaging. I can only imagine how betrayed they must feel. I bet their only outlet is to put as many obnoxiously smarmy smilies as possible to counteract the intense sadness within.

I don't really know what more you want. The review mentions the packing is fine and that includes the soundtrack/etc. Do you need to know how the box feels to the touch? It's exact dimensions? I'm sure there's an article from when the product was announced that lists that stuff if you care about it. It seems really silly and a waste of space to include in a review. I'd much rather the writer concern themselves with the content and give thoughtful criticism like Hope did here.

Here's the review of Fate/Zero Blu-Ray Box Set II as written by SouthPacific:

So yeah, there's this show called Fate/Zero and it's about, I dunno, like magicians or something and they're, like, having some kind of war? Whatevs. Now let's get to the REAL action...

... THE PACKAGING!!! ZOMG, IT'S LIKE TOTES AMAZING!!! I immediately rolled around nude with it while dreaming of Henry Goto! Paradise! Eventually my squeals of delight caused mommy to yell down into the basement for me to be quiet! So buy it immediately and throw away those annoying discs and simply revel in the only thing that's important: THE PACKAGING!!! YAY!!!