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Escaflowne & Metropolis Hit US Big Screens Friday

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the stuff-to-see dept.

darketernal writes "Escaflowne is appearing in theaters nationwide on the 25th, depending on your location. Rated PG-13. Here is a Yahoo! Review." If you've seen Escaflowne in japanese, you probably know that its a pretty cool show, and while its not one of my all time favorites, if the big screen release gets anywhere near me, I'll be there. Perhaps even bigger news is that the mega anime film hit Metropolis is being release at the same time.

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  1. I prefer the series by StorminNorman · · Score: 2, Interesting

    As much as I enjoyed the Escaflowne movie, I still think the series is a lot better. The movie changed a lot of things, not always for the better. The new character designs weren't great, although I did like Hitomi more in the film, mainly because she had more of a purpose than she does in the series.

    My problem really is that they neutered Merle in the movie, and almost neutered Allen. These two were my favourite characters from the series. I did like the fact they gave Merle a background though.

    Of course, the movie is an excuse to listen to Maaya Sakamoto's beautiful voice for 90-odd minutes.

    Then again, I can listen to it for 13 hours if i watch the series. :D

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    1. Re:I prefer the series by rgmoore · · Score: 2, Interesting

      She's also in DoCO together with the other women from Ranma 1/2. I just find it really odd to think of the same actress doing Dilando and Nabiki Tendo. I guess that's talent.

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  2. Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's Door next??? by MsGeek · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Please!!!!!

    Yeah I know the movie starts with a bunch of terrorists blowing up a Martian colony, but everyone who's seen the fansub that's floating around says it kicks ass, and the series is certainly one of the best anime series I've seen. It's easily in Evangelion and Lain's league.

    Besides, you can't NOT like CowBe...it's got Radical Edward!!!

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