Search - Zone of the Enders: The Complete Collection on DVD

A Game it's Not, An Anime it Is

M. Hard | Tacoma, WA | 06/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have to be honest, I have yet to see the game. However, after reading the synopsis of the show, I decided I had to check it out. The intrigue and enjoyment of the show is the ideas behind adding a human factor to the characters. A washed out father, kids who try to avoid him, a wife that left them all, and the appearance of a orbital frame with an A.I. that's only begun to learn. All come together through the typical dysfunctional values of family and charge head first into what ever presents itself. In all, I loved it! The sound is good on the 5:1. The graphics are standard. The concept is fantastic! And, it's all pulled together in a great little package of a plot that hits on the surface of family and duty. You'll laugh and be thoroughly entertained. I definately recommend this one."

An excellent anime.

Joshua Beaver | 07/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of the best anime series I have ever seen. The story is phenomenal. It makes you think. Its not just battles and pointless killing. Its a great plot line about family, freedom, and struggling to make it in a cruel world; or worlds in this case. If you like a good story and appreciate these qualities in an anime, then I highly recommend you check this one out."

A Great Sci-Fi Anime Series To Own, Doesn't Matter If You'v

Rich | CA | 06/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found this series set on a whim and for the price thought why not give it a try, and I'm amazed at how good the series truly turned out to be. Many reviewers have compared this with the game, an while I myself have never played the game the anime series stands well on its own. The characters are very likable from James Links( A former Earth military officer who after hearing of his wife's apparent death in a Mars space station test and Earth's reluctance to get involved leaves the military and becomes a space trucker to try and learn for himself the real reason of his wife's death which he feels was a cover up), Jame's daughter Noel and son Leon whom he's estranged from and who he later brings with him on his quest also wish to know the reason of their mothers death as well, and than we have Dolores the independent A.I space mecha that was delivered mysteriously to Jame's ship the ENDER so it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands. The series is a nice mix of action, comedy, and drama done well so that it makes it very entertaining to watch the episodes to the finale and not be bored or disappointed with the series. The Japanese cast were great for their roles and while there where a few of the English cast that were sub par the rest were reasonably good for their voice cast roles. So hopefully ADV film will re-release this series which they probably will considering how they're re-releasing other previous titles from before..."