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The series known as Knights of Ramune in America and Europe is really Knight Ramune and 40 Fresh, the last video sequel to the TV series that began in 1990. Its status as a sequel explains why the story starts in the middle with no explanation and ends inconclusively. The heroines of this dubious magic and mecha adventure are "Holy Virgins" Cacao and Parfait, and their recently acquired young sidekick, Lemon. They're pitted against Rumford, a megalomaniac with a punk-rock coxcomb, who is trying to pass himself off as Sir Ramunes. A clutch of overendowed and underdressed women attend him. Knights epitomizes the kind of "fan service" series that causes novice viewers to dismiss anime as mindless. The fragmentary story exists only to provide a setting for the shots of jiggling breasts and bare bottoms. (Rated 16 and older: extensive nudity, sexual humor, violence, violence against women, profanity) --Charles Solomon
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Starring: Jay Snyder , Akiko Kusao , Rik Nagel , Naoko Takano , and Yûko Miyamura Director: Yoshinori Sayanna Manufacturer: Software Sculptures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD  General
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ASIN: B00007K000 Release Date: 2003-01-28 |
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The series known as Knights of Ramune in America and Europe is really Knight Ramune and 40 Fresh, the last video sequel to the TV series that began in 1990. Its status as a sequel explains why the story starts in the middle with no explanation and ends inconclusively. The heroines of this dubious magic and mecha adventure are "Holy Virgins" Cacao and Parfait, and their recently acquired young sidekick, Lemon. They're pitted against Rumford, a megalomaniac with a punk-rock coxcomb, who is trying to pass himself off as Sir Ramunes. A clutch of overendowed and underdressed women attend him. Knights epitomizes the kind of "fan service" series that causes novice viewers to dismiss anime as mindless. The fragmentary story exists only to provide a setting for the shots of jiggling breasts and bare bottoms. (Rated 16 and older: extensive nudity, sexual humor, violence, violence against women, profanity) --Charles SolomonCustomer Reviews:
Great anime!.......2007-06-11
YUCK!.......2006-05-18
Here's my brief summery on whats "Knights of Ramune" is all about.......2005-09-01
What can I say about "Knights of Ramune"?.......2004-06-16
Actually, this has little plot, bad action, generic characters and I would only suggest this for those extreme otakus out there that think they'll get lucky by one of these characters (sadly...I know some of those...).
An excellent addition to ANY anime collection.......2004-03-30
The series features two "Holy Virgin" heroines named Parfait and Cacao. Parfait is a cute girl with pink hair, slender figure, and (as mentioned in by spiritual advisor "PiQu") stunted mammary glands. Cacao is a busty Asian girl with blue hair, and a very beautiful figure who is capable of doing holy.
Then there is the bad guy, Sir Ramunes. Now when you think "Bad-guy" you'd think it would just be "Blah Blah World Domination Blah Blah" Ramunes puts in a new meaning to this term. He rules over the "Giga Genos", an organization made to serve the "universal will". In the process he destroys earth, and blows up others things as well. Sir Ramunes "Giga Genos" fleet is made up of mostly women in skin tight outfits, with alcoholic-based names like Tequila and Liquor. He takes this to he full advantage by "physically harrassing" a girl who is completely loyal to him, and also physically abusing other women in his fleet.
This anime is rated 16+, and for a very good reason. It contains much upper body nudity (I couldn't go as fair as to say "a lot" because I have seen far worse, but you are still looking at more than usual for a 16+ anime), and a lot of "Fan Service"(For those of you who don't know this term, I is just another word for "Panty Shots, or Up-skirt" depictions). The overall amount of fan service can be distracting. Example: At one point of time in the movie, young protagonist Lemon is talking to Parfait in the woods. While she talks they have a camera view that goes behind Parfaits lower body. As you can imagine the short cape she wears does absolutely nothing to cover her bathing-suit-like armor underneath, revealing a clear view of her back. Also there is some lesbian innuendo, and some physical activity in between Parfait and Cacao in the DVD as well.
Violence wise, it isn't that bad, but at the very least you can be promised mild blood content, and most definitely, violence against women. The majority of Cacao's fight scenes include holy magic, while Parfait's take a Mecha approach (with a cool sword fight as well).
Of course though, nothing is perfect, and the same goes with this DVD. The series has very poor dubbing, and horrible voice actors. The choice of music at some point is very poor. For example, in one scene where Sir Ramunes is raping one of his loyalist, they play music this makes the situation seem almost seem positive, which it is most definitely not.
Also the story progression in Episode 1 is lightning fast, and the way that they portray it is as if you have seen the prior series (Knights Lamune: 40 Fire, Japan release), which you probably haven't.
Overall the story, unfortunately, lacked some of the qualities it needed, yet this has some of the most beautifully drawn women I have ever seen in any anime. The action is great in the later episodes, and as long as you bear through the pain in which is episode one, the series is quite enjoyable. I most definitely approve and recommend this series to anyone from hard-core anime fans, to the little guy who saw the commercial in the slayers.
Final word: This is an excellent series, and an excellent value. You should buy it because if you can overlook its faults, this is a great series to own, yet, IF YOU STRONGLY DISSAPPROVE OF NUDITY, FAN SERVICE, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND SEXUAL/PHYSICAL ABUSE TO WOMEN, AVOID THIS ANIME SERIES AT ALL COST!
Side Note: This review is written by a Guy, and is looked at from a mans point of view.
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ASIN: B0000584ZU Release Date: 2001-03-13 |
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The series known as Knights of Ramune in America and Europe is really Knight Ramune and 40 Fresh, the last video sequel to the TV series that began in 1990. Its status as a sequel explains why the story starts in the middle with no explanation and ends inconclusively. The heroines of this dubious magic and mecha adventure are "Holy Virgins" Cacao and Parfait, and their recently acquired young sidekick, Lemon. They're pitted against Rumford, a megalomaniac with a punk-rock coxcomb, who is trying to pass himself off as Sir Ramunes. A clutch of overendowed and underdressed women attend him. Knights epitomizes the kind of "fan service" series that causes novice viewers to dismiss anime as mindless. The fragmentary story exists only to provide a setting for the shots of jiggling breasts and bare bottoms. (Rated 16 and older: extensive nudity, sexual humor, violence, violence against women, profanity) --Charles SolomonCustomer Reviews:
Great anime!.......2007-06-11
YUCK!.......2006-05-18
Here's my brief summery on whats "Knights of Ramune" is all about.......2005-09-01
What can I say about "Knights of Ramune"?.......2004-06-16
Actually, this has little plot, bad action, generic characters and I would only suggest this for those extreme otakus out there that think they'll get lucky by one of these characters (sadly...I know some of those...).
An excellent addition to ANY anime collection.......2004-03-30
The series features two "Holy Virgin" heroines named Parfait and Cacao. Parfait is a cute girl with pink hair, slender figure, and (as mentioned in by spiritual advisor "PiQu") stunted mammary glands. Cacao is a busty Asian girl with blue hair, and a very beautiful figure who is capable of doing holy.
Then there is the bad guy, Sir Ramunes. Now when you think "Bad-guy" you'd think it would just be "Blah Blah World Domination Blah Blah" Ramunes puts in a new meaning to this term. He rules over the "Giga Genos", an organization made to serve the "universal will". In the process he destroys earth, and blows up others things as well. Sir Ramunes "Giga Genos" fleet is made up of mostly women in skin tight outfits, with alcoholic-based names like Tequila and Liquor. He takes this to he full advantage by "physically harrassing" a girl who is completely loyal to him, and also physically abusing other women in his fleet.
This anime is rated 16+, and for a very good reason. It contains much upper body nudity (I couldn't go as fair as to say "a lot" because I have seen far worse, but you are still looking at more than usual for a 16+ anime), and a lot of "Fan Service"(For those of you who don't know this term, I is just another word for "Panty Shots, or Up-skirt" depictions). The overall amount of fan service can be distracting. Example: At one point of time in the movie, young protagonist Lemon is talking to Parfait in the woods. While she talks they have a camera view that goes behind Parfaits lower body. As you can imagine the short cape she wears does absolutely nothing to cover her bathing-suit-like armor underneath, revealing a clear view of her back. Also there is some lesbian innuendo, and some physical activity in between Parfait and Cacao in the DVD as well.
Violence wise, it isn't that bad, but at the very least you can be promised mild blood content, and most definitely, violence against women. The majority of Cacao's fight scenes include holy magic, while Parfait's take a Mecha approach (with a cool sword fight as well).
Of course though, nothing is perfect, and the same goes with this DVD. The series has very poor dubbing, and horrible voice actors. The choice of music at some point is very poor. For example, in one scene where Sir Ramunes is raping one of his loyalist, they play music this makes the situation seem almost seem positive, which it is most definitely not.
Also the story progression in Episode 1 is lightning fast, and the way that they portray it is as if you have seen the prior series (Knights Lamune: 40 Fire, Japan release), which you probably haven't.
Overall the story, unfortunately, lacked some of the qualities it needed, yet this has some of the most beautifully drawn women I have ever seen in any anime. The action is great in the later episodes, and as long as you bear through the pain in which is episode one, the series is quite enjoyable. I most definitely approve and recommend this series to anyone from hard-core anime fans, to the little guy who saw the commercial in the slayers.
Final word: This is an excellent series, and an excellent value. You should buy it because if you can overlook its faults, this is a great series to own, yet, IF YOU STRONGLY DISSAPPROVE OF NUDITY, FAN SERVICE, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND SEXUAL/PHYSICAL ABUSE TO WOMEN, AVOID THIS ANIME SERIES AT ALL COST!
Side Note: This review is written by a Guy, and is looked at from a mans point of view.
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ASIN: B000A2SYQU Release Date: 2003-01-28 |
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