Gamertell Review: Bleach Uncut Season 1: The Substitute DVD box set

Title: Bleach Uncut Season 1: The Substitute box setPrice: $27.99 (Amazon) – $44.99 (Barnes & Noble)Format: DVDRelease Date: June 10, 2008Company: Viz MediaESRB Rating: UnratedPros: 20 unrated episodes of Bleach, Japanese and English voice acting, free double-sided poster and a free Bleach trading card.Cons: Not that many bonus features in addition to the 20 episodes.Overall Score: Two thumbs up, 95/100, A, **** 1/2 out of 5.

Bleach is a far reaching animated series that tends to go beyond “kill this week’s bad guy.” It features identifiable characters, sometimes intellectual situations, mysterious story-lines that can’t be solved in one season and other concepts that many action animes don’t cover.

The first season of Bleach, referred to as “The Substitute,” is really essential viewing for anyone who wishes to really follow the show. Other seasons may have more intrigue, more comedic moments and more characters, but the first season prepares a solid foundation for future episodes. Viz Media did an admirable job with the voice casting, translating and DVD presentation…