Solty Rei – Volume 5
Label: MVM.
Certificate: 12
Discs: 1. (4 episodes)
Running time: 100 mins approx
Video: 16.9 anamorphic
Sound: English 5.1, Japanese 2.0
Subtitles: English.
Release date: 9th November 2009
RRP: £15.99 – Amazon – Play
Brief synopsis:
As the last two surviving members of Special Security Division’s PROCEED Team attempt to clear their names and avenge their fallen comrades, more of Ashley Lynx’s diabolical plans are revealed and a lone pair of disgraced and outcast ex RUC officers may not be enough to stop him. More of the mystery surrounding Solty’s past is unravelled but it seems that doing so may also rewrite large parts of the city’s early history.
Comments:
As can be expected from GONZO, the animation is nicely handled though can become a little inconsistent at times but at least the CGI’s not being overused and is blending in better than it did at the start of the series. Throughout the series the dub track’s improved with each release and at this point even Solty’s VA seems to have gotten the hang of it.
Extras:
Text-less opening and closing animation; Trailers
Solty Rei – Volume 5 is available now from most high-street and online retailers.
Samurai Deeper Kyo – Volume 3
Label: MVM.
Certificate: 12
Discs: 1. (7 episodes)
Running time: 170 mins approx
Video: 16.9 anamorphic
Sound: English 2.0, Japanese 2.0
Subtitles: English.
Release date: 9th November 2009
RRP: £15.99 – Amazon – Play
Brief synopsis:
Yuya’s kidnap forces old enemies to work together for a common goal, but what is Kyo’s real reason for going up against the recently resurrected Lord Oda Nobunaga, The Sixth Heavenly Demon King.
Comments:
The animation’s of decently high quality throughout though the English language dub track still leaves something to be desired.
Extras:
An interview with Producer Yamada Tomohiro… and that’s your lot. But then with this release you do get 7 episodes on one disc so it’s still pretty good value for money. Especially as, along with all the other release on this page, you can find some quite sizable discounts to be had if you hunt around.
Samurai Deeper Kyo – Volume 3 is available now from most high-street and online retailers.
X: Volume 2
Label: MVM.
Certificate: 12
Discs: 1. (4 episodes)
Running time: 100 mins approx
Video: 4:3
Sound: English 5.1, Japanese 2.0
Subtitles: English.
Release date: 9th November 2009
RRP: £15.99 – Amazon – Play
X: Volume 3
Label: MVM.
Certificate: 15
Discs: 1. (4 episodes)
Running time: 100 mins approx
Video: 4:3
Sound: English 5.1, Japanese 2.0
Subtitles: English.
Release date: 7th December 2009
RRP: £15.99 – Amazon – Play
Brief synopsis:
X: Volume 2:
Kamui visits Hinoto in order to find out the truth behind the the circumstances of his mother’s death but refuses to believe in what he hears – that he alone will carry the burden of choosing Earth’s fate. While Kamui considers how Hinoto’s prophecy will affect his next move, the Dragons of Earth begin to make their move on Tokyo. Meanwhile, an attack from a mysterious organisation allows Satsuki to remember glimpses of her past.
X: Volume 3:
After an encounter with Nataku leaves Fuma’s father mortally wounded, he manages to leave a last message for his son. After the funeral Fuma saves Kamui and Kotori from an assassin sent by the Dragons of Earth, during which time Kamui senses that there’s something different about Fuma. Later Sorata and Arashi attempt to find Subaru – another Dragon of Heaven – but unfortunately the man they’re looking for has also come up against the Dragon of Earth’s assassin.
Comments:
As with the first volume, the animation’s of high quality throughout and the original Japanese vocals are well handled though the English language dub track can be a bit hit and miss at times.
Extras:
X: Volume 2: An interview with the Director and behind the scenes at animation production company Madhouse; Trailers
X: Volume 3: Text-less opening and closing animation; Trailers.
X: Volume 2 is available now while X: Volume 3 will be available from most high-street and online retailers from 7th December 2009.