Kino's Journey - The Complete Collection
by Ryutaro Nakamura
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Actor: A. Jacob Gragard, John Swasey, Kimberly Prause, Philip Lehl, Roberto Garcia (II)Director: Ryutaro Nakamura
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 325 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-10-25
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Adv Films
Movie Reviews of Kino's Journey - The Complete Collection
Movie Review: 13 Perfectly Unique Episodes
Summary: 5 Stars
Kino's Journey- The Complete Collection
I personally do not watch a lot of anime. It is not that I don't enjoy it, but rather that I just don't choose to watch it. With my sister becoming enthralled in anime, I have found myself watching some every now and then. This is the first one that I fully watched the entire series of though.
Kino is a traveler. She has no real purpose or no real reason for traveling other then that she enjoys it. She travels with her talking motorcycle, who is known as Hermes. There really is not a plot to speak of. Each episode Kino is usually in a new country (which are towns or cities) and has a different adventure. There are dangers along the way, which is why Kino dual wields to pistols, but this is not an action anime. The story is what brings you in and makes you want to keep watching every episode until the saddening ending.
Kino has a back-story, but because it is revealed in an episode I will not reveal any of the details. She is extremely deadly with her pistols, but tries to refrain from using them at all costs. Kino moves from country to country, only staying for three days in each so she does not have a chance to settle down anywhere. Often times when visiting a country, she will learn that the country is corrupted or tainted in some way. Being curious, she will often ask what happened and become absorbed by the culture of the place she is in.
The countries are all very unique. The first episode features a country completely run by machines. It has to be this way because the people created an invention that allowed them to read each other's minds. This caused too much pain and suffering and the people must stay locked away in their homes to avoid the disturbed thoughts and feelings of others. Do you think that would be interesting? If you do not, there is nothing to worry about. The next episode will be about Kino saving some traders in a completely different place.
You will never find yourself bored with the plot, because it changes every episode. Each episode captures a lot of what is wrong or was wrong in our society. Extreme religious leaders, wasteful killing, and tyrants all are shown in this series. All thirteen episodes are packed with moralistic truths, which is unlike a lot of action heavy animes I have seen. Is this good for everyone? Doubtful. If you enjoy hearing a story told though, you are going to love this series.
English and Japanese voice over is provided. There are also English subtitles, but they don't follow the dialogue accurately with the English voice over. They are more likely to be used for anyone watching the Japanese voice over. The English voice over is very well done though. Almost all the characters sound appropriate. Music is also well placed in this series. Nothing seems off at all, and it is usually very quiet.
The idea of having thirteen completely unique episodes amazed me. Each episode carries a different, yet epic, storyline. Sometimes these stories are saddening, or perhaps revealing. No matter what, you can't go wrong with picking up Kino's Journey. I recommend this whether you are an anime fan or not.
Summary of Kino's Journey - The Complete Collection
Destination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bare witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler. Sitting astride Hermes, the ultimate internal combustion companion, Kino searches for life's answers, life's questions, and the myriad of interpretations connected to them. A wielder of cutlery, firepower and a piercing tongue, Kino is ready to embark on a journey unlike any other!Anime & Manga DVD Video
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