Gasaraki - Revelations (Vol. 5)
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Revelations about the pasts of the main characters further tangle the already complicated plot of this supernatural mecha adventure. While Kazukiyo Gowa plots a right-wing coup with the sinister Nishida and his allies, Yushiro Gowa and Miharu continue their flight to Kyoto, following the "path of the kai." At a ruined shrine, they share a vision of a revolt against the Emperor in Heian Japan (794-1185). They both participate in the struggle, piloting Kugai, huge mobile suits with faces based on Noh masks, although it's not clear whether they're the same Yushiro and Miharu or earlier incarnations. One of the key players in the Heian conflict is an androgynous figure in a wimplelike robe who influences the decisions of the Empress and can actually summon Gasaraki; the viewer can learn his name (Einyo) by studying the "episode production sheets" included in the extra features, but not who he is. Back in the present, when 14-year-old Misuzu Gowa asks what's become of her brother Yushiro, Noh master Sorachi tells her, "He died eight years ago--and was replaced." Oddly, she inquires, "Why?" rather than the more pertinent, "How?" or "With what?" The mecha battles and multiple graphic styles will delight fans of the series, but the endless plot twists will confirm its detractors' complaints. Unrated; suitable for ages 12 and up for violence, occasional profanity, and grotesque imagery. --Charles Solomon
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Starring: Chris Patton , Nobuyuki Hiyama , Mami Kingetsu , Monica Rial , and Takehiro Koyama Director: Ryôsuke Takahashi Manufacturer: Adv Films ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD  ADV Films
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ASIN: B000059TPE Release Date: 2002-01-01 |
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Revelations about the pasts of the main characters further tangle the already complicated plot of this supernatural mecha adventure. While Kazukiyo Gowa plots a right-wing coup with the sinister Nishida and his allies, Yushiro Gowa and Miharu continue their flight to Kyoto, following the "path of the kai." At a ruined shrine, they share a vision of a revolt against the Emperor in Heian Japan (794-1185). They both participate in the struggle, piloting Kugai, huge mobile suits with faces based on Noh masks, although it's not clear whether they're the same Yushiro and Miharu or earlier incarnations. One of the key players in the Heian conflict is an androgynous figure in a wimplelike robe who influences the decisions of the Empress and can actually summon Gasaraki; the viewer can learn his name (Einyo) by studying the "episode production sheets" included in the extra features, but not who he is. Back in the present, when 14-year-old Misuzu Gowa asks what's become of her brother Yushiro, Noh master Sorachi tells her, "He died eight years ago--and was replaced." Oddly, she inquires, "Why?" rather than the more pertinent, "How?" or "With what?" The mecha battles and multiple graphic styles will delight fans of the series, but the endless plot twists will confirm its detractors' complaints. Unrated; suitable for ages 12 and up for violence, occasional profanity, and grotesque imagery. --Charles SolomonCustomer Reviews:
Slow buildup to the big one..........2001-11-19
Overall, the animation is extraordinary, physical and mechanical effects are outstanding for anything less than a feature film, and the plot is both intricate and interesting. A truly one-of-a-kind achievement (notwithstanding those who will compare it to the inferior product Evangelion, which is much less complex, and appears to have been "dumbed down" so the under-13 crowd can follow along. Disappointing offering, that one; it had much more potential.)
This series is good enough that I hardly even mind the fact that it's 18 bucks a disc, and there are a lot of them...
The second half of a fantastic series.......2001-07-16
One of Anime's Top Series.......2001-07-14
Without giving too much away, Gasaraki concerns the saga of Yushiro Gowa, a civilian Captain in the Japanese Self Defense Force and a member of the Gowa family, which runs the mysterious Gowa Corporation. The Corporation is up to....well, SOMETHING, and Yushiro is in the middle. There are strange rituals, the Kugai - perhaps the most deadly and ominous mecha ever devised, modern combat between Tactical Armors (the "normal" mechas of Gasaraki which are far from impervious), small countries with unbelievable military capacity, delvings into Japanese history, and of course lies and deceit. The goings-on get pretty complicated as the series progresses, but never overwhelmingly nebulous like Serial Experiments Lain tended to be, and are told through astoundingly animated sequences that must be seen to be believed. The sequence where Gowa's TA is launched out of a carrier aircraft and hangs by a tether, assaulting attacking enemy aircraft, is utterly phenomenal.
Gasaraki's characters can seem flat and unemotional, but the strength of the series is its story and not its characters. The makers know this, and thankfully refrain from Eva-like emotional hang-ups. Although the series has three discs to go, I have high expectations for the conclusion. There have been many hints about the Kugai and their origin, just what the Gasaraki is, and who Captain Gowa really is and how he fits into the schemes of the Gowa Corporation and the likewise shadowy organization known as Symbol. One very attractive thing about Gasaraki is the sense that there is something disturbing and perhaps unknowable going on behind the scenes, remaining so far unrevealed...
Anyone who enjoys intelligent anime shouldn't hesitate to check out Gasaraki. ...vols. 1-5 have so much depth to them, you'll get hooked before the first episode is over. The storylines are intriguing, the animation rivals Bebop, and the series of events is as involving as Trigun or Lain. Gasaraki is a gritty, riveting series that is one of anime's best. Give it a try!
The Apocalypse is now!.......2001-05-02
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