Naruto Shippuden Box Set 5 Review

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(More customer reviews)This "box set 5" includes episodes 54 through 65, starting what's known as the "Sora Arc". This new set begins Shippuden's first filler arc which had some level of criticism of fans but they aren't as bad as people think, specially considering the first series 80+ episodic filler. However this time around the studio worked around that and created a singular story arc (which will finish in middle of DVD box set 6) with interesting characters and plot. The story itself seamlessly merges with the original Manga's Canon material so as to provide more depth to the story and some of it's characters. The story might have it's faults but it is no way a "horrible experience". I definitely recommend this for all fans of the series.
By now if you are watching this show you are fully aware of the standard practices in these types of DVD boxes, dual language (English and Japanese), basic audio/video options, subtitles, text-less opening/closing videos. As well as an extra feature highlighting the English production at Viz. Overall this "filler arc" is pleasing to watch and provides some much needed insight to one character in particular that will be further explored in the following DVD box set.

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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 01/25/2011

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Black Butler: Season One, Part 1 (Limited Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this anime a lot, though I have to agree with other reviewers and say the manga is better. But hey, what manga ISN'T better than the anime(other than ones that were written after the anime). I am not going to make this review very long, seeing how I personally hate reviews that pick at every little thing in the series, and are 5 pages long. (plus I am a bit lazy to make it very detailed)
Art/Animation:
I liked the art. I totally disagree with the other reviewer saying it was hard to recognize Sebastian in the anime. Seriously? What? Are you partially blind or something? Animation and drawings are completely different, so there obviously be some differences. I enjoyed both greatly.
Story:
I've read up to the most recent chapter releases of the manga, in Japan and I can't tell even begin to tell you how far way this anime strays from the plot of the manga. Though I suppose it'd be boring for both the anime and manga to be completely the same. Yes, there was some slight fillers in the first season, but nothing too bad that made me even begin to dislike the series. I wasn't a big fan of where the plot went at the ending of the series though, mainly because it got sort of dumb and freaky.
Characters:
The characters are amazing in BOTH the anime and manga. I love all the characters, (okay, all of them except Lizzy) and think their personalities are shown very well.
Overall:
I'd highly recommend this series. Especially if you are a fan of BL (there are some nice hints). I LOVE all of Yana Toboso works, and will be a fan for a very long time. While this series has it's -.- moments. I still very much enjoyed it.
Ps. I haven't purchased this product but I plan to. I just wanted to leave a review that this series was very good, since it got such a bad review.

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Ciel Phantomhive is the most powerful boy in all of England, but he bears the scars of unspeakable suffering. Forced to watch as his beloved parents were brutally murdered, Ciel was subsequently abducted and violently tortured. Desperate to end his suffering, the boy traded his own soul for a chance at vengeance, casting his lot with the one person on whom he could depend: Sebastian, a demon Butler summoned from the very pits of hell. Together, they'll prowl the darkest alleys of London on a mission to snuff out those who would do evil. They're a rare sight, these two: the Butler who dismembers with dazzling cutlery - and the Young Master who carries the devil's marking. Rest assured that wherever they may be headed, it'll be one hell of a ride.

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