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Spriggan Released On DVD

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the shoot-em-up dept.

Raiyu writes "Spriggan, scheduled for DVD release on 04/23/2002, has been released early and is available at many local retailers now (Got my copy today). Supervised by Katsuhiro Otomo (Of Akira Fame) and directed by newcomer Hirotsugu Kawasaki, this is perhaps the best pure action anime made to date. Although criticized by some for lacking a strong plot, Spriggan still stands as an amazing anime because it never loses its focus, to entertain the audience." If they had edited out a couple minutes of the cackling laughter from the psychic child, it would have been superior movie. Looks like AnimeonDVD already has a full review of the disk.

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  1. Helpful Links by Davak · · Score: 5, Informative

    Movie Site
    animetric.com review
    Rambles Review
    AniWorlds Review
    Animeondvd Review of DVD

    I had to study a bit to figure out what the big deal was regarding Spriggan... Hope you find these sites useful as well.

    Davak

  2. trailer for the curious by f00zbll · · Score: 5, Informative

    trailer for those who want to see. I haven't seen the movie, but trailer looks interesting.

  3. MPAA? Don't think so by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    I don't suppose it would be worth pointing out those crying about the MPAA everytime something is posted about DVDs that the MPAA has very, very little to do with the various anime companies. The company that produced the Spriggan DVD is called A.D. Vision, and is known to leave their DVDs unencrypted except in the rare cases that they are required to because of their license. The company doesn't even use union voice actors for the dubs, instead using local actors who are apparently the equal of any in the industry.

    Well, I guess they are involved here a little bit. Spriggan recieved an 'R' rating for the theatrical release from the MPAA. Am I missing any other way they might be involved?

  4. Also on the 23rd... by WoodenBoy · · Score: 2, Informative

    Metropolis is also coming out on the 23rd.

    Non-anime, but animated and also being released on the 23rd is Batman: The Animated Series Vol 1, the Justice League movie, and Transformers Season 1 Box Set.

    So little time...