Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Vol. 1 (Starter Set)
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Actor: Jun Fukuyama, Maaya Sakamoto, Sayaka Oohara, Yuu MizushimaDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; French (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Polish (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); Tagalog (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 128 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-05-22
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.
Movie Reviews of Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Vol. 1 (Starter Set)
Movie Review: Response: First Season Is Great...
Summary: 4 Stars
While I agree in principle and in some specifics with the review, I have a slightly different take. Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicles is an excellent story. The first season is as good as anyone could expect from anime. And yes, the second season falls short. However, Tsubasa animation does not end with season two. Three more excellent episodes called "Tokyo Revelations" in OVA form have been released in Japan by a different studio (awaiting licensing in the US), with expectation that more will follow. So, if you hesitate to invest in this series because you think it dead ends, keep that in mind.
Where I disagree with the previous reviewer has more to do with whether or not one also reads the manga from which the anime is adapted. I have watched some 150 anime series, but have read little manga. From my experience, the comparison between novel/movie and manga/anime adaptations is virtually parallel. If you read books and manga, you should as a rule avoid the movies and anime based on them, because you will usually be disappointed. An anime I enjoyed, Love Hina, was ruined for ever watching again by my reading the manga, and that adaptation was supposedly a good one.
Point being, this is anime, not manga. Taken on its own, Tsubasa's first anime season ranks with some of the best. The flaws are minor: I almost stopped watching because of the horrible audio mix in the first episode. I literally almost started re-adjusting my sound system, because the music drowned out dialogue. The music was misplaced, with intense action music playing, and playing continuously, over non-action dialogue, where no music at all would actually have been most appropriate--much worse than any "B" Hollywood movie I've ever watched. Fortunately, either the sound person was replaced or corrected immediately, since by episode two or three the mix was fine.
More obvious in season two, but somewhat in season one, are the animation shortcuts: those long pauses for instance. This becomes ludicrous and laughable toward the end of season two, when I presume the studio had already been informed they would lose the series and so started cutting production costs dramatically. But somewhat in season one, you'll find yourself actually wondering when the screen will change or someone will say something.
I disagee entirely with the season two "Smurfs" comment, however. That animation style lasts only one episode, is quite humorous, serves the purpose of comic relief, and as such is placed properly. More generally, if you are looking for pure action or dramatic anime, then Tsubasa isn't what you want anyway. The series was broadcast at 6:30 pm in Japan, meaning it was intended for family or young audiences (as in the US, anime with more adult themes are aired late night). Though the series, as with many Japanese stories, does get dark at times, overall this anime is a fantasy-romance story with a strong comedic tone.
Bottom line is don't hesitate to buy this series because of a comparison to the manga, or because of flaws that become apparent late in season two. CLAMP, the creators of Tsubasa and one of the most famous manga production groups in Japan, wrote the manga series (still continuing, in fact) as an anniversary gift to their millions of fans, and the quality is definitely there. Though obviously some of that quality seems lost via adaptation, the anime is still well worth owning, and we can only hope that the new studio behind Tokyo Revelations will continue releasing more episodes.
One last word on crossovers: CLAMP wrote Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles to crossover directly with xxxHolic, another of their manga series still running concurrently (much of the crossover is not in the anime versions). But more importantly, to enhance the enjoyment for their core fanbase, nearly every character in Tsubasa is actually an alternate version of a character from their earlier works. While not essential, a previous viewing of Cardcaptor Sakura and Chobits, for instance, greatly enhances the depth or comedy of some scenes and episodes.
Summary of Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Vol. 1 (Starter Set)
Tsubasa Chronicles is a classic hero epic of love and sacrifice.Princess Sakura's memories have been scattered across time and space and Syaoran volunteers to retrieve them. His devotion to her is so strong that he is willing to give up Sakura's memory of her love for him in order to complete his quest and make her whole again. Syaoran is joined by two brave warriors who make sacrifices of their own to accompany him and Sakura on their quest.
The Tsubasa story involves characters from 20 different CLAMP creations and their legendary artists take animated entertainment to a higher level in this beautifully mastered epic.
The starter set is packaged in a collector memory box.
The shojo (girl's) adventure Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle has been eagerly awaited in the U.S. since it debuted on Japanese television in 2005. Based on a manga by the Clamp Studio, it offers new adventures for the characters from their popular Cardcaptor Sakura. The looks and personalities of the characters remain largely the same, but their situations have changed. Sakura and Syaoran are teenagers: she's the princess of the Kingdom of Clow; he's the dedicated son of a famous archeologist. Toya rules the kingdom, with Yuki as his mage-in-residence. A mysterious power seizes Sakura in an ancient temple Syaoran has been excavating. Her spirit appears as pair of graceful white wings that shatter, sending the feathers of her memories flying through time and space. Syaoran must recapture them or the Princess will die. Launched on his journey by Yuko the Dimensional Witch, Syaoran is joined by three new characters from other dimensions: the rabbit-like Mokona; Kurogane, a hot-tempered warrior who served Princess Tomoyo; and Fay, a wizard who resembles Kaoru in Evangelion. Tsubasa is a picaresque tale that plays more like Fullmetal Alchemist than Cardcaptor Sakura, but Clamp fans will enjoy the mixture of romantic devotion and fantasy-adventure. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 10 and older: minor violence) --Charles Solomon
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