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Gamertell Review: Bleach Uncut Season 2: The Entry DVD box set
Title: Bleach Uncut Season 2: The Entry box setPrice: $39.99 (Amazon) – $80.99 (Barnes & Noble)Format: DVDRelease Date: August 19, 2008Company: Viz MediaESRB Rating: UnratedPros: Episodes 21-41 uncut, English and Japanese voice tracks, English subtitles, production art, mini-poster, Ichigo stickerCons: Only basic extra featuresOverall Score: Two thumbs up, 90/100, A-, **** 1/2 out of 5.
The second season of Bleach is arguably one of the best in the run of the series. While the first season,”The Substitute,” sets up the story for viewers and acts as an origin tale for the hero that is Ichigo Kurosaki, the second season, “The Entry,” gives viewers the opportunity to see what Ichigo is capable of and up against.
The best way to experience this, to understand the mechanics of the Soul Society and Soul Reapers, is to watch the uncut DVD box set in Japanese with English subtitles. Even though Viz Media has cast capable voice actors to give life to all of the characters, the introduction and personalities of the various Soul Reaper captains and vice captains are better captured by the original Japanese voice actors. Since Viz Media has also done a great job with translating for the subtitles, the DVD set is a joy to watch either way…
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…
