Dual - Trouble Adventure - Visions (Vol. 1)
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Although the packaging proclaims that this new series is from "the creators of Tenchi Muyo!", Dual! is closer in tone to a mecha version of El Hazard. Everyone at Naniyo Academy regards nerdy Kazuki Yotsuga as weird because he flinches and ducks for no apparent reason. But Kazuki sees visions of giant robots fighting in the city where he lives. When the pretty and popular Mitsuki Sanada learns about the visions, she takes him to her father, Ken, an eccentric scientist whose specializes in "dimensional physics." Kazuki's visions confirm Ken's belief in a parallel world--where he accidentally sends the two teenagers via an untested invention.
In the very different parallel world, Ken heads the Earth Defense Force, commanding the giant robots that engage in stylized battles against the troops of the fanatic scientist Rara. In the best anime tradition, Kazuki demonstrates an unheard of empathy with the huge mecha Hartzenan, winning a battle for its injured pilot. But all the other pilots are girls: to hide the existence of his new star warrior, Ken puts Kazuki in drag, which leads to new problems.
The results are agreeably silly, although Dual! lacks the warmth that gives the "Tenchi" series its offbeat charm. Rated for ages 13 and up for mild profanity, sexual humor, and robot vs. robot violence. --Charles Solomon
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Kazuki is plagued by visions of giant, destructive robots that no one else can see. But all of the years of ridicule are about to pay off! Before he knows what's happening, Kazuki gets ensnared by a pretty face, and then a mad scientist's experiment throws him into his world of visions! Now the danger is very real and his allies are twice as strange as he ever imagined! On the plus side, he gets to drive the robots! Includes episodes 1 - 4
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ASIN: B00004W1ZO Release Date: 2000-09-26 |
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Although the packaging proclaims that this new series is from "the creators of Tenchi Muyo!", Dual! is closer in tone to a mecha version of El Hazard. Everyone at Naniyo Academy regards nerdy Kazuki Yotsuga as weird because he flinches and ducks for no apparent reason. But Kazuki sees visions of giant robots fighting in the city where he lives. When the pretty and popular Mitsuki Sanada learns about the visions, she takes him to her father, Ken, an eccentric scientist whose specializes in "dimensional physics." Kazuki's visions confirm Ken's belief in a parallel world--where he accidentally sends the two teenagers via an untested invention.In the very different parallel world, Ken heads the Earth Defense Force, commanding the giant robots that engage in stylized battles against the troops of the fanatic scientist Rara. In the best anime tradition, Kazuki demonstrates an unheard of empathy with the huge mecha Hartzenan, winning a battle for its injured pilot. But all the other pilots are girls: to hide the existence of his new star warrior, Ken puts Kazuki in drag, which leads to new problems.
The results are agreeably silly, although Dual! lacks the warmth that gives the "Tenchi" series its offbeat charm. Rated for ages 13 and up for mild profanity, sexual humor, and robot vs. robot violence. --Charles Solomon
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Kazuki is plagued by visions of giant, destructive robots that no one else can see. But all of the years of ridicule are about to pay off! Before he knows what's happening, Kazuki gets ensnared by a pretty face, and then a mad scientist's experiment throws him into his world of visions! Now the danger is very real and his allies are twice as strange as he ever imagined! On the plus side, he gets to drive the robots! Includes episodes 1 - 4Customer Reviews:
Fun, light-hearted series.......2002-05-17
While visiting Mitsuki's home, Kasuki is accidentally transported to a parallel world where he's shocked to discover that his "visions" of warfare are actually the reality of that world. And that he's very much alone.
Despite having borrowed plot elements from several other anime series, Parallel Dual successfully creates it's own unique universe. Refreshingly fun and light-hearted, the series has some surprisingly emotional moments, especially as the climax approaches. While none of the characters or plot lines will be nominated for the Emmy Awards, they're certainly developed enough for the viewer to appreciate many of the emotions that the characters feel throughout the series. Parallel Dual doesn't break any new ground in either technology or plot devices, but it does succeed in being highly entertaining.
As a side note, the series is strangely addictive. I found myself constantly feeding my DVD player until I had finished all four DVDs and then suddenly realized that eight hours had passed (much to my chagrin).
A Must Buy !!.......2002-04-02
Entertaining.......2002-03-10
The animation is beautiful, the sound crisp and clean, the extra's well put together and overall was very impressive.
Content wise, the storyline strikes as a slightly less serious version of Neon Genesis Evangelion, whilst still retaining some thinking parts. The robots are very reminiscent of Evangelion, as are many of the characters. If you enjoyed Evangelion, I'd certainly recommend this.
I was so impressed with this disc that I immediately ordered the rest of the series - a definite vote winner here.
Great series, just gets better as it goes along.......2001-10-28
Fun Adventure; Not to be taken too seriously.......2001-07-03
Basically, it is the story of a boy suddenly trapped in an alternate world were he must cope with piloting a giant battle robot (called Core Robot) in an ongoing war, while being in the middle of a love tug-of-war with three girls (a fourth one coming up on the 3rd DVD/VHS!).
Oddly, I feel the driving force of the story was not the large-scale robot battles, but the often-humorous burden of the main character of being the object of affection of several girls, all of who are or was a pilot of those Core Robots. And it shows that he is in it over his head!
As for the ending of the series, all I can say about it (without spoiling it) is that it is... odd.
A VERY subjective opinion here, for those who prefer the subtitled versions: I think the dubbing was excellent, never too often overdone. This is one of those rare anime shows where you would rather listen to it in dubbed English than subtitled. Again, this is my humble opinion.
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