Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion
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Artist: BleachBrand: VIZ
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language), Stereo; English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-09-08
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Viz Media
Product features:
- "When a caravan transporting the King s Seal is attacked, Toshiro Hitsugaya and Squad 10 are on the ready. As they prepare to protect the treasure that holds immeasurable power, Hitsugaya suddenly abandons the scene alongside the thieves and becomes one of the accused. In response, the Soul Society calls for his capture and execution.Upon hearing the edict, Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki i
Movie Reviews of Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Movie Review: Action-packed, tragic, dramatic and so many characters featured....Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
"BLEACH", the popular, long and currently running Shonen Jump manga and anime series originally created by Tite Kubo gets its second film released on DVD in the US.
The second film is directed by Noriyuki Abe ("Bleach", "Ninku", "Ghost Stories", "Great Teacher Onizuka" and "Yu Yu Hakusho"), a screenplay by Michiko Yokote ("Big Windup!", "Cowboy Bebop", "Genshiken", ".Hack/SIGN", "Bleach" and "Gintama"), music by Shiro Sagisu ("Bleach", "Casshern", "Neon Genesis Evangelion", "Nadia - Secret of Blue Water" and "Kimagure Orange Road") and character designs by Masashi Kudo ("Witch Hunter Robin", "Wings of Rean" and "Bleach").
The second film "The Diamond Dust Rebellion" takes place after "Bleach" episode 150 and revolves around Squad 10 Captain Toshirou Hitsugaya.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
"BLEACH the Movie 2 - The Diamond Dust Rebellion" is definitely an animated film with a higher production value over its television series counterpart. Sharp, vibrant colors, more detail and beautifully painted scenery. The fact that so many characters (and even many locations) are featured in this film, needless to say that it's quite exciting to see so many people from the Soul Society involved in this film. So, despite the challenges the studios had in creating this film in a short time, needless to say that they really pulled this off. Backgrounds look great, nice amount of detail for the film version and for the most part, it's a colorful and vibrant film.
As for the audio, audio is featured in Japanese and English audio. I've watched both in Japanese and with English, so needless to say that both voice acting for the English and Japanese side are well-done. Certain sound effects and even musical score utilize the surround channel speakers but for the most part, the series is a front and center channel driven film. Dialogue is easily heard and is clear and understandable. Personally, I found the film much more fun to watch with my receiver setting on stereo on all channels.
Subtitles are in English only.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"BLEACH the Movie 2 - The Diamond Dust Rebellion" is featured on two discs (the first featuring the main film, the second disc on the special features). The case comes with a slipcase and inside is a 26-page booklet featuring interviews with the Japanese voice talent, still frames from the film and production information. Also, included is a flier promoting a contest to for people to win a limited edition autographed guitar by Bleach author Tite Kubo.
"BLEACH the Movie 2 - The Diamond Dust Rebellion" features the following special features:
* Making the Bleach Movie 2 - This featurette includes the following segments:
- At Studio Pierrot with the Director (Noriyuki Abe) and character designer (Masashi Kudo): (12:35) Both talk about what they wanted to accomplish for the film and what they wanted to accomplish for the battle sequences for each character.
- The T2 Studio - Photography and FX: (3:56) - Interviews with Katsufumi Sato and Toshiyuki Fukushima of T2 Studio who discuss the special effects of the film.
- At Studio Wyeth with Background Artists: (2:39) - Interviews with Sawako Takagi and Tomoyuki Shimizu of Studio Wyeth and what they wanted to accomplish for the film's background artist and the challenge in trying to create the backgrounds in a short schedule.
- Composing the Score with Shirou Sagisu: (10:40) Behind-the-scenes footage on the recording the music for "BLEACH the Movie 2 - The Diamond Dust Rebellion". Shirou Sagisu talks about the challenges of the score and more.
- Interview with Sambomaster: (7:21) Interviews with Sambomaster members Takashi Yamaguchi (Vocals/Guitar), Yasufumi Kiuchi (Drums) and Yoichi Kondo (Bass) about "BLEACH" and their song being used as a theme song for an animated film and growing up with "Shonen Jump".
* Production Art Gallery - With your remote, viewers can scan through production art.
* Original Japanese Promos - (5:08) Several of the Japanese promos for the film. One featuring Ichigo vs. Hitsugaya, another featuring Kon and the theatrical trailers.
JUDGMENT CALL:
I have to admit that I was surprised by "BLEACH the Movie 2 - The Diamond Dust Rebellion".
When it comes to animated films based on a long-running anime series, the truth is that most of them lean more towards good/average to an animated film that simply sucks. And most of the time, the films have nothing to do with the television series. So, it was great to find out that "BLEACH the Movie 2 - The Diamond Dust Rebellion" does have a connection.
Fortunately, the second "BLEACH" film is anything but. I think that for fans, its one thing to get hyped of seeing trailers of Ichigo vs. Hitsugaya but what surprised me was the sheer amount of action featured in the film and the amount of characters. Nearly every Soul Reaper is featured and most of them are featured in battle. This is an all out war and so it's quite interesting to see all of this taking place.
For Toshirou Hitsugaya fans, he's one character that hasn't been utilized a lot, so it was nice to get to know part of his back history through this film.
Plot-wise, the film was OK but its strengths lies in its animation, its battle sequences and special effects and the mere fact that it's "BLEACH" eye candy to have so many characters in one film.
As for the DVD release, it's really cool to have the booklet and the Japanese-based interviews included on the second disc. So, there are some incentives of buying the DVD.
Overall, I enjoyed the film and I would expect "BLEACH" fans to enjoy it as well. Action packed, tragic, dramatic but with almost every character from the popular anime series `BLEACH' appearing in this anime series, the second film "The Diamond Dust Rebellion" is definitely recommended!
Summary of Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion
When a caravan transporting the King?s Seal is attacked, Toshiro Hitsugaya and Squad 10 are on the ready. As they prepare to protect the treasure that holds immeasurable power, Hitsugaya suddenly abandons the scene alongside the thieves and becomes one of the accused. In response, the Soul Society calls for his capture and execution. Upon hearing the edict, Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is immediately suspicious and determined to uncover the facts. But when Hitsugaya refuses to defend his actions and fights against his comrades, it seems his fate is all but sealed. Can Ichigo uncover Hitsugaya?s motives before they destroy his honor, his life, and the Soul Society?Similar DVD Movies
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