Steel Angel Kurumi - Volume 1 : Angel On My Shoulder

dku - 001 Volume 1 90 Minutes 2002 She was the most powerful creation ever invented.  Designed by a brilliant mind using otherworldly technology, bred for military use, the Steel Angel's intent was as revolutionary as it was mysterious.  But when a young boy accidentally awakens Steel Angel Kurumi, science and strategy are thrown a curve. Now this multi-million dollar soldier is taking orders from a boy - and other forces are not happy about it.  So Kurumi and her young master must seek out a secret lab and discover dangerous answers.  Namely, why was Kurumi created in the first place?  What is her true purpose?  And why is a mysterious organization activating other beautiful, seductive, and powerful Steel Angels to destroy her? Featuring the vocal talents of Kelli Cousins (Princess Nine), Monica Rial (Gasaraki), Hilary Haag (Bubblegum Crisis), Kira Vincent-Davis (Nadesico), with a special appearance by Claudia Black (Farscape, Pitch Black), Steel Angel Kurumi is the most exciting animated series of the year!  Jaw-dropping animation with thrilling action sequences and surprising plot twists, this fast-paced, funny, sexy, and exciting anime experience will leave you praying for more! Disc Information Region 1. North-America   Rating Ages 17-UP   Episodes 1. Kurumi Stands on Solid Ground!   2. Only One Master For Me!   3. New Angle, Saki!   4. Don't Hate Me!   5. I Have A Kid Sister Now!   6. Sisterly Love   Audio Channels English   Japanese   Subtitles English song subtitles   English dialogue and song subtitles   Extras Conversations with Angels: Behind the Scenes, Part 1   Historical Background   The Onmyou Tradition   Production Sketches   Translator Notes   Clean Opening Animation   Extended Episode Previews (Japanese)   Kurumi Fortune Teller   Trailers Excel Saga   Sakura Diaries   Dirty Pair Flash : Random Angels   Miyuki-chan in Wonderland   Princess Nine   Burn Up Excess   UPC Code. 7-02727-01222-8

Matt's Bit

This is an extremely well developed DVD.  There are a lot of great extras included on this disc.  I love background information, and ADV poured on tons.  Translator notes are excellent for catching things you may have missed while watching it.  Like how Kurumi ends every sentence with "desu" (it is).  The extended previews are also great to watch.  Heck, even the behind the scenes (for the American crew) was informational, and it really pushed that everyone on the project really cared about the series, and what they were trying to do.  Go ADV! The Japanese track was ridiculously cute, and as an added bonus, I really liked this dub.  It's hilarious.  Not translated exactly from the Japanese, but it keeps the gist.  For being a series taking place supposedly in the 50's, the dialogue is very... modern.  I mean, when was the last time you heard the main character of a series chastised by his friends who call him a "pussy"?  I guess ADV knows how to treat it's core audience (male 15-25 I would guess).  Not to say the ladies wouldn't enjoy the show, it's just geared towards the guys.  I'll have to get Erin's review of this some time this summer. As for the trailers... I can't wait to watch Excel Saga!

Mancer's Bit

Coming Soon.

Liz's Bit

Liz has no bit because she doesn't like anime 'Comedies'.

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