Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rated by buyers Unrated
Type of bind: DVD
EAN num: 9781578130740
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN number: 1578130743
Label: Adv Films
Manufacturer: Adv Films
Quantity: 1
Publishing house: Adv Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 10, 2001
Running Time: 75 minutes
Sale Popularity Level: 76311
Studio: Adv Films
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When the most prestigious university of magic in the land loses Orphen, their most talented student, they'll do anything to get him back. Unfortunately for them, Orphen has bigger plans than majoring in spell casting - namely tracking down a mysterious dragon, the Bloody August. Together with his young apprentice, a spoiled heiress, and two cranky trolls, Orphen must battle both the Bloody August and his old teachers, advanced sorcerers who posses frightening power and even more dangerous secrets! Experience the magic, the adventure, and the excitement that spawned the hit video game of the same name. Let Orphen cast a spell on your whole family. Don't miss a single adventure.
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I bought this disc on a fluke, because I really enjoyed David Matranga's voice work in the series "Saiyuki", and wanted to own more of his work. Not only is the series well written, but the English dub is (to me at least) funnier than the original Japanese version (and before anyone says anything, I'm legally blind and it's much easier for me to hear the voice rather than trying to read off the TV).
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I have only two words for this movie. The best!! It has plenty of action as well as humor. I loved it the moment I saw it! I have only two things to say to you all. Buy it!!!!!!
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This DVD was a total impulse buy, and looking back, I'm very glad I was so eager to spend my money on that day.
First off, I am not a fan of fantasy. Having said that, I'm not quite sure what drew me to this title, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
One of my favorite things about this anime is Orphen himself - he does not look like your typical main character. With his leather jacket, grey pants, and blue headband, he looks like a bad guy, but looks are decieving. Orphen is a very interesting character with a mysterious past, and by the end of the very first episode, the viewer knows that there's a lot more to this story than they've been shown so far.
These very first three episodes are like a trilogy; they all run into each other to make one long story designed to introduce us to the anime, and it does this well. We are introduced to Orphen's student Majik and a girl named Cleo who has a crush on Orphen, but would never admit it. We also meet the troll Volcan and his sister, Dortan. Volcan's anti-Orphen attitude is quite amusing, though he can become quite annoying at times.
This show has well-placed comedy and a very good story; one that left me excited and interested in what the subsequent volume held in store. Needless to say, I threw the second disc in my DVD player as soon as the third episode finished.
What amazes me most is that this show could have such a strong hold on me when I'm not particularly into fantasy. I definitely recommend this show - it doesn't get enough recognition.
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Now for those of you who played the dismall PS2 game titled "Orphen," I want you to forget that period in your life.... Now that you have done that...sit down and get your hands on this anime. It combines a well organized plot with the commical antics of those involved in the story.
The plot in itself is amazing, purely because it takes until the last episode to have every piece in place. Most movies leave you with a few pieces missing or too quickly bring them all into focus. This story spawns over many years with flash backs that lead the viewer a bit closer into the world that is being displayed. This anime's plot is worth five stars in itself actually and is far more evolved then most animes on the market these days.
Orphen also uses top notch animation. The characters are well draw and look more realistic then most on the market today. The spell casting and action sequences are gripping. The humour animation really adds to the jokes as well.
The music track has a few decent scores, but overall is quite average. The voice overs are really really really good. I can't say it enough, they are great. I really can't say it enough, I love the voice actors for this series. If they do a sequal series, they had better have the same voice actors.
The lighter comedy aspects of this story are wonderful as well. They are well placed and don't detract from serious scenes. Some of it is so funny because of the randomness. If you love comedy I suggest this series strongly.
So overall this series is what real animation is about. Funny, serious, story to die for, great animation and great voice overs. A truely excellent series that I hope has a sequal.
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i rented this vido whithout even reading what it was about.ive seen about 15 different series this was one of my favorite's. it starts out with orphen teaching magic/the boy hes training) a few trickes. orphen was one of the berow of magic --witch only top wizards go. but for some reson he droped out and they want him back u see. well the whol vol 1is about this dragon locking for this sword that can change her back into a human. but the thing is that nothing can change her back. but see keeps on going for it well she kidnaps 2 girls for there home. and orphen has to save them. and make sure the dragondoes not get the sword. what well happen wel im not going to tell u the whole story youll have to see the movie.
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