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HARUKA: Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians, Vol. 2 | 
| Category: DVD
Buy Used: $35.09
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 151429
Format: Ntsc, Color, Subtitled, Dvd-video
Languages: Japanese (Unknown), Estonian (Subtitled), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Running Time: 74 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 858604001448
EAN: 0858604001448
ASIN: B0019VXIAI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A DVD anime adaptation of a romance adventure game that was a huge hit in Japan | | • | The complete 26 episode series is set for sale in 9 volumes | | • | Each volume includes an 8-page booklet. | | • | The cast features an all-star lineup of voice actors |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
"You can't just go around hurting others... That's unforgivable behavior for anyone!" -- Enter Yasuaki, the sorcerer! Will Akrams face finally be exposed?! Chosen as the Priestess of the Dragon God and transported to the alternate world of a capital, Akane now finds herself overwhelmed by the power bestowed upon her by the Dragon God. Until all of the Eight Guardians fated to protect her are assembled, she remains stranded with no way to return to her home world. As if seeing right through Akanes anxiety ridden heart, Akram, head of the demon clan, lets out a smile...
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| Customer Reviews:
Another satisfying volume for the lush, beautiful and whimsical "Haruka ~Beyond the Stream of Time~ Series! August 8, 2008
Dennis A. Amith (kndy) (California)
The second volume of "HARUKA ~Beyond the Stream of Time~ A Tale of the Eight Guardians" continues with its whimsical storyline as Akane, Tenma and Shimon are reluctant about their new found powers and their desire to return back to their own reality.
The third episode titled "The Sorcerer" features the appeal by the princess to please save their capital but the trio just want to return back to their reality. Akane is unwilling to accept that she is the Priestess of the Dragon and Tenma just think everyone is trying to make them stay in their reality.
During the argument, Akane suddenly feels ill and during her sleep, she is somehow whisked back in the area where she met the demon known as Akram.
But this time, she meets a sorcerer named Yasuaki. Who is Yasuaki and why is Akane dreaming about him? Or is it a dream? And also, a fourth guardian is revealed.
The fourth episode titled "The Flower Purifying Ceremony" is where you learn about the ominously red-stained cherry blossoms. The impurities of the capital are contained in those red cherry blossoms and if by any chance the petals would flow through the city, it would be lead to pure chaos. Thus a flower purifying ceremony must take place and in this ceremony, Yasuaki and Akane will take part, but a mysterious figure awaits them.
The fifth episode titled "The Dewdrop Lodge" is where you learn more about Tenma and his love for Akane. You learn about Tenma's past and how he and Akane became friends and why Tenma will do whatever to protect her.
I found the second volume equally entertaining as the first volume. With three episodes, really to learn more about the characters and almost similar to anime such as "Fushigi Yugi" and "Hakkenden", you have a curiosity to how Akane will meet the remaining guardians.
But unlike the two anime, one thing that you get a glimpse of is the devotion of towards Akane, as well as the jealousy of Tenmon. And the devotion by the guardians of wanting to protect Akane, is it because its their duty or perhaps they are also falling for her. That is something that I look forward in seeing played out as the storylines continues.
But most importantly, Akane and her feeling towards Akram. Can the Priestess of the Dragon be falling for the demon? That would be interesting.
Similar to the first volume, I've found the animation and the art of the scenery of that period to be breathtaking and vibrant and for a television show, I have been pleased so far with the overall production for this anime. There is a darkness with episode 3 and 4, which I found the animation very cool in covering that atmosphere. It's not a horror anime but it was well captured in the scenes where darkness and evil emerge. Also, the anime is presented in 16:9LB Anamorphic.
As for the sound, Bandai Visual/Honneamise releases have continued to release their DVD's in a high bitrate and are setting the standard for quality and thus, everything sounds great. The dialogue is clear and well heard and there are quite a good number of battle sequences for this second volume.
And the Japanese voice acting is well done with Kawakami Tomoko doing a spectacular job as capturing the emotions of Akane. Especially Tomokazu Seki who does the voice for Morimura Tenma and capturing that jealous rage but yet a tender, admiration for Akane. And of course, Okiayu Ryotaro for his voice work as the demon Akram. Well done!
As for special features, included is "The Demon's Soliloquy" which features Akram doing the teasers for the next episode.
And what is becoming my favorite part of a Bandai Visual DVD is the inclusion of a booklet. The booklet or in this case, more of a double sided, quad fold piece that features a synopsis of the three episodes, character profiles, staff interview with producer Yamaguchi Satoshi and series planner Junko Okazaki and an anthology of the Eight Guardians - Poems Unraveled.
"HARUKA ~Beyond the Stream of Time~" is an enjoyable anime with a storyline that manages to be straightforward and definitely doesn't skimp on the character development.
Volume 2 definitely shows new sides of the characters that were introduced in the first two episodes and the camaraderie of the group and how they play out like a dysfunctional family. Willing to protect each other but at the same time, watching their emotions get the best of them.
If you enjoyed anime series such as "Fushigi Yugi" or "Escaflowne", this is one of those anime that has its similarities to those series but yet is very different.
All in all, I found volume two to be entertainingly addicting and I can't wait for volume 3!
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