Gakuen Alice DVD Collection [5 Disc]
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DVD Cover Information
Brand: Widowmaker FilmsllcDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language); English (Dubbed)
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Bayview/widowmaker
Product features:
- Liner Notes * Character Bios * Textless Opening & Closing
- Scene Access * Nozomi Entertainment trailers
- Japanese Audio * English Subtitles * on-screen translations!
Movie Reviews of Gakuen Alice DVD Collection [5 Disc]
Movie Review: Cute and fun series
Summary: 5 Stars
I started watching this series online out of boredom, but I enjoyed it so much I not only finished it, I went out and bought the Complete Collection as soon as it was available.
This is the story of a friendship between two very different girls. 10-year old Mikan is bubbly, ditzy, very sweet and ernest. Hotaru, her best friend, is seemingly emotionless, very smart and practical, and obsessed with money. When Hotaru is taken away to attend the prestigious, but suspicious, Alice School, Mikan is devastated. After months with only one postcard from Hotaru, Mikan decides to take things into her own hands and visit her friend. When she gets there, she learns that 'Alice' refers to a special talent unique to each person and that she herself possesses one. She enrolls in the school and sets about learning about the magical world of Alices and the people who hold them.
This series is both cute and wacky. Mikan is not too bright, but is a very lovable character. For those who can tell, her Kansai accent is really fun to listen to. Hotaru is an excellent foil to Mikan, and all of the other characters simply add to the zaniness. I was surprised at the depths the characters were able to show, and how the darker elements of the plot were handled without ever getting too dark, but enough to add complexity to the story. There are almost two plots running at the same time - the mystery of the Alices and the Alice school, and Mikan's quest for the acceptance and friendship of her fellow students. It plays together very well and makes a very entertaining series. I watched it a second time with my sisters (ages 14-20) and they all enjoyed it very much. I've seen it twice and I would see it again!
The manga this show is based on is still running in Japan, so the ending of the anime isn't complete. Still, it was done fairly well, without too much left hanging. The Japanese voice cast (there is no English dub available) was excellent, and the music fit well. The art is cute and unique.
Other series that might be of interest: Ouran High School Host Club: The Complete Series, Fruits Basket Box Set (Viridian Collection), and Special A: Collection 1.
Summary of Gakuen Alice DVD Collection [5 Disc]
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