Synopsis
The discovery of a drifting escape capsule leads to new threats to the survival of the Nirvana, two new crew members and the secret to the aliens’ origin! The aliens continue to adapt themselves and attack the Nirvana in new ways. As the crew struggles against these developments the Nirvana itself undergoes a transformation and a tragedy causes the unthinkable - Bart grows up.
Review
*Sigh….* Once again I’ve ordered something that’s from Pioneer Animation that came without the things that were advertised. It happened with The Soul Taker and now with Vandread 2nd Stage. They didn’t give me my collectible cards that the case of Volume one stated that they were included! I hope Pioneer Animation’s collectible department fixes this or else I’m going to be a really ticked off customer. I’ve sent them an email a few days ago, no reply yet so errrrr… I’m really going to go off soon. What? Why? Because Vandread is one of my favorites. Enough with my problem, here I present to you the review of Vandread 2nd Stage volume one without my collectible cards :(
Vandread 2nd Stage is the sequel to Vandread 1st Stage (duh!), what’s different is that, the story is really going to kick off and new characters are introduced. They are Misty Cornwell, and Pyoro-2 (Erza’s baby)!!! The Earth wanted to harvest the others, because they have lost the ability to reproduce. By thinking that harvesting the others’ body parts they can create something that’s perfect. Our Nirvana of course won’t let them have it their way. Hibiki has more problems to face now that Misty likes him too. Jura wants to have a baby, the ‘real’ way, not with an Ohma. Pyoro-kun names Erza’s baby Pyoro-2. All these fun stuff happens in volume one, aside from fun stuff though, there are also, moments of sadness and climatic moments.
In episode one, it shows what goes up must come down. Just when it went to the ‘to die by the harvesters or to live’ situation. The show, shows the determination of Hibiki and how he believes that people should pursue to live instead of waiting to die (So true, Hibiki my brother ^_^). That’s one of the climatic moments for you, now for a sad moment. I can’t say it without spoiling so I’ll just say that Bart became more mature, because of this.
Closing statement: Pyoro-kun says, ‘Vandread is back and defending at a video dealer nearest you!’
The Breakdown
Vandread was the first work I’ve seen that was done by the good people at GONZO, ever since, I’ve been impressed every time another work of theirs is released. Vandread 2nd Stage continues the story of 1st Stage. So in order to see the real ending you must see 2nd Stage. NOTE: October 25, 2002, Vandread Turbulence is released in R2 and can be ordered at CD Japan.
» The Pros
Vandread's action scenes are completely... off the hook amazing. The shounen thing that goes on and comedy are all what I think made Vandread so successful.
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» The Cons
No more? Another 13 episodes series, after Vandread 2nd Stage, we have to go Turbulence!! And no, that's not a con at all :P
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» Animation
10 |
Has GONZO ever failed to impress me? Maybe a few years later when or if they do lose their touch, other than that, V2S's animation is awesome. |
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» Sound
8.5 |
The theme songs really weren't catchy. Unlike in 1st Stage's SilC - himegoto (secret) ending theme. The characters' voices are all well done as always expected. The whole soundtrack is alright. (And I do own the V2S soundtrack!!!) |
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» Story
9 |
This series will be mark the end of the story, although Vandread: Turbulence will hit pretty soon. (Turbulence is an OVA) |
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» Recommend
9 |
Did you own the 1st Stage or have seen the 1st Stage? If not please go back and view them, just so you can get an idea of the story as a whole. I, as a fan of this series of course will recommend this series for action, animation, and comedy!!!! |
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» Other Information
Language: English/Japanese language with English Subtitles
Extras: Textless openings, Previews and the Collectible Vandread cards (hmph! :( - Alpha)
Package: The Special Collector's Box is pretty normal. The females of Vandread on one side the males of Vandread on the other. What I didn't expect was that its... normal. I thought Pioneer will go with something like holographic foil, rather than just plain color printing that holds 8 DVDs, the 1st Stage and the 2nd Stage. |
Friday, September 3, 2010
