Karas - The Revelation
by Keiichi Sato
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Actor: Cree Summer, Jay Hernandez, Matthew LillardDirector: Keiichi Sato
Composer: Yoshihiro Ike
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-23
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Manga Video
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Movie Review: The Revelation
Summary: 3 Stars
Karas - The Revelation is the follow up to Karas - The Prophecy. I purchased this product with no research simply because I loved the first one so much. The Revelation picks up right where Prophecy left off and concludes the storyline. Unfortunately, Revelation and Prophecy have very different narrative styles. I was a fan of The Prophecy because of its experimental plot development, its non linear progression, its understated characters, and the pressure on viewers to piece plot devices together with very little guidance. It made for a very unique anime full of WTF moments that broke a lot of sterotypes and traditons. The Revelation, however, has little to none of this experimental storyline. The Revelation is a much more traditional anime film, everything is explained in clear matter of fact speeches. Information is clear and concise so there is none of the previous feeling that you are an active viewer. The fight sequences arent nearly as epic or abrupt and look far more like traditonal sword fights than in The Prophecy. Despite these changes in style The Revelation is a great movie and when you strip it of your expectations from The Prophecy you realize its still a good story, its just not as ground breaking. The movie answers a lot of questions, and makes some pretty interesting statements. While not as good as Karas - The Prophecy, I would recommend any Karas fan buy this movie. Anyone who didnt care for the first one, or doesnt know what Karas is should skip this purchase.
Summary of Karas - The Revelation
Picking up where Karas: The Prophecy left off, Keichi Sato's Karas: The Revelation celebrates the 40th anniversary of its producers, the venerable Japanese animation studio Tatsunoko Productions (creators of Speed Racer and Neon Genesis Evangelion, among countless others) as well as offering an action-packed conclusion to the thrilling six-part OVA (direct-to-DVD release) about the battle between supernatural forces on the streets of modern-day Japan. Comprised of the final three episodes of Karas, The Revelation covers the true identity of newly-minted Karas (spiritual protector of humanity from demonic forces) Otaha, who returns to his hometown to rescue a friend from gangsters. Meanwhile, evil Karas Eko (well-voiced by Matthew Lillard) continues his campaign of terror against mankind with the aid of a multi-headed dragon summoned by the powers of rogue demon Nue (Jay Hernandez of Hostel). Though complex for anime novices (and those unfamiliar with Karas: The Prophecy), the sheer spectacle of violence and action (as well as its sympathetic subplot involving two detectives and the emotional toll they suffer while hunting for the demons) and the impressive blend of 2-D and 3-D animation delivered by Karas: The Revelation will undoubtedly please longtime genre fans. The DVD is presented in anamorphic widescreen and offers Japanese and English language tracks, as well as interviews with the American voice talent. -- Paul GaitaScience Fiction & Fantasy DVD Video
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