Final Fantasy Unlimited - The Complete Collection | 
| Director: Mahiro Maeda
Actors: Shawn Sides, Rin Mizuhara, Robert Newell (ii), Akiko Yajima, Koji Ishii
Studio: Adv Films
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.98
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 25328
Format: Animated, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: Japanese (Original Language), Korean (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 625 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.6 x 1.7
MPN: GKW17494
UPC: 702727131028
EAN: 0702727131028
ASIN: B0009UV7GW
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
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| Features:
| • | The entire 25 episode Final Fantasy: Unlimited series in one thin-pak box set. | | • | Set in the fantastical world popularized in the Final Fantasy games! | | • | Epic adventure of stunning visuals and fast-paced action and lovable Chocobos. |
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Product Description
Playing Time: 625 MinutesAudio: Japanese, EnglishSubtitles: EnglishThe gateway to another world appears suddenly one day and with its coming awakens two mysterious beasts of astonishing power. When the monsters appear to destroy each other, they vanish leaving behind only the inexplicable pillar of darkness and the unanswered questions of the natural world.12 years later, the twin children of two scientists who disappeared on the so-called Day of Conjunction go on a hazardous quest in search of their lost parents. Boarding a phantom subway, Ai and Yu travel to Wonderland, a chaotic world of amazing beauty and thrilling danger.Accompanied by Lisa, an enigmatic woman they meet on the train, and Kaze, a brooding stranger with a demon-summoning gun, the twins begin an incredible journey that will lead to the mysterious heart of Wonderland.
Amazon.com
Twelve-year-old twins Ai and Yu Hayakawa take a mysterious subway to Wonderland to look for their missing scientist-parents. Wonderland is a hostile place, ruled by the petulant Earl Tyrant and his assorted hench-creatures. Ai and Yu are attacked by monsters and saved first by Lisa, a practitioner of the "Kigen Arts," then repeatedly by the taciturn, gun-totting Kaze. The first episodes are cluttered with characters who appear briefly then vanish. Although Ai, Yu, and Lisa do a lot of traveling, the series doesn't really go anywhere: the filmmakers seem more interested in showcasing the elaborate CG effects at their disposal than in coherent storytelling. The effects are very flashy, but they never meld satisfactorily with the drawn animation. Based on the popular videogame franchise, Unlimited borrows from Matsumoto's Galaxy Express and Miyazawa's Galactic Railroad, but offers none of their mystery and magic. (Rated 12 and older: violence, tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
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| Customer Reviews: Read 49 more reviews...
 Not So Final Fantasy, but Good Nonetheless December 8, 2005
Antonio D. Paolucci (Beaver Falls, PA)
35 out of 39 found this review helpful
I'd have to say I was disappointed when I first saw the first episodes of Unlimited. It was named Final Fantasy, but very little linked it to the incredible video game series of the same name. The story seemed immature and generic and not interwoven with many character driven side stories; only the Final Fantasy mascots appeared (Chocobo, for one); and the music didn't reflect the classical style that went with the games. So, needless to say, I didn't bother buying anymore of the DVDs in the series.
Then the box set came out, and I admitted to myself that I was at least curious about how this series would end, plus I had learned that Gonzo made Unlimited, and Gonzo has yet to fail me in any of my anime endeavors. I bought it, and I watched the first episodes again. I cringed, because suddenly I felt the same way and even found a few more things I disliked about it. But I didn't stop, and continued to watch, and found that, slowly, this series evolved. It became emotionally driven, with a lot of elements that made Final Fantasy great. There were mascots galore (the stated chocobo, cactuar, moogles, summons, and Cid). Some of the music heard can be heard in previous games (the opening song--not the title song--and the battle victory).
Still, it wasn't as Final Fantasy as its namesake, but I found that in watching the anime the entire way through that that was okay. Though it isn't a good chapter in Final Fantasy, it's a great stand-alone anime nonetheless. It has great animation, a strange style that seems both classical and cutting edge (Astroboy with CG). The story deepens as the two main characters search for their parents, and other story lines reveal themselves as well, such as Kaze's story, the main character in charge of a powerful gun capable of summoning creatures into battle, and Lisa, a martial artist with the power to control elements. The antagonists also turn into something more than they had been in the beginning. A deeper, more sinister foe appears later, one that adds a sense of dread to the story that wasn't there previously. All in all, it adds up to one decent anime. And the value itself can't be beaten. Twenty-five episodes of anime for less than fifty-bucks.
It's difficult, however, to recommend this anime. I'd only recommend this to Final Fantasy fans who don't take the game too serious. If you do, you'll be disappointed with this anime. I'd also recommend it for anyone who enjoys experimentation in their animation. If you enjoyed Kid's Story in the Animatrix, you'll enjoy this.
 THE TV SHOW!!!!! August 28, 2003
Jesse A. Petrovich (Palmer, AK USA)
23 out of 31 found this review helpful
Yo, I have the honor of rating this incredible series first! If you have ANY serious love for the FF series then you'll love the TV show. The story-line has been done to death, but it IS a pretty tight series. Anyway, this series is about twins (a 12-year-old boy and girl) who go out looking for their parents after they disappered into another world known as the "inner world". Ai and Yu (the twins) go into an abandoned subway station where they find a ghost train that takes them to various parts of the inner world, where there are plenty of new friends and enemies to meet along the way. They meet Kuruki Kaze, (which means "Black Wind") who has forgotten his memory and can summon beasts with his Demon Gun, Lisa, who keeps her past a secret and can read the energy of living things and uses mysterious powers, Ru, a mysterious girl who can transform into a wolf with the sight of her reflection, and various other characters such as Cid, Chocobos, and other things from the FF games. I cannot some up this entire series, but trust me, it's worth getting. This is only the FIRST box though, so box 2 is still out there on the internet somewhere. I fell in love with this series after the first episode, but this is only for die-hard FF fans in my opinion. I hope my review was helpful!HAPPY TRAILS!
 Behind the Curve October 30, 2003
Marc Ruby™ (Warren, MI USA)
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
When I first heard that there was a Final Fantasy series that was to be introduced as a DVD series in the US I was quite excited. Certainly, as a game series, Final Fantasy has consistenly hit high marks in both story and graphics. It seemed reasonalble to expect that the series, coming out at the same time as other series that have shown landmark levels of quality would be something to watch. Alas, that is not the case.A great tower of light suddenly plunges into the modern world, and titanic monsters appear in epic battles. The world changes subtly as a darker presence begins to take possession of the shadows. A pair of research scientists start an investigation, but disappear right after they publish a book about a strange underground world that seems to have appeared right under our feet. Now it falls to Yu and Ai Hayakawa to try and find their parents. The board an odd subway train, and are transported to...Wonderland. In this DVD we take our first tour of wonderland, as the young children discover the mysteries and threats that surround then and acquire new companions like Lisa, who has her own special variety of 'martial arts,' and Kaze who uses a magical gun to carry out his role as a summoner (remember FF8 and FFX). At present the story stays focussed at this level, a bit more fight and adventure oriented, although I expect that the serious story arcs will gradually become more important. While the work is acceptible as standard Saturday morning cartoon fareit really lakes the flair that marks most Final Fanasty work. In fact, other than some creatures like Chocobos, it really has very little in common with the Final Fantasy game series. Scripting and character development are minimal, aimed at an audience that isn't quite ready for the complex relationship building which marks the show's namesakes. And the artwork is interesting in spots, but more cartoon-like, reminiscent of than the originals. A quick glance at the credits shows that there is very little cross over between the game creators and the series staff. This explains many of the little gaps that make the show confusing for a long time fan. If one approaches this as an independent work rather than as an heir to one of gaming's greatest lineages, then it is an acceptable and entertaining series. Buy if you are looking for the world of Gaia, peopled with Yuna's, Strife's, and Vivi's you are going to be disappointed, as I was.
A good anime for all ages September 23, 2005
Andrew B. Davis (Winchester TN, USA)
15 out of 21 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this. thankfully i was pleasently surprised. Being a Final Fantasy fan already it wasn't difficult to like it. However if you are not a FF fan, i think you will still enjoy this anime. The story is done very well, and although the animation isn't cutting edge, the cg included makes up for it. I could get into the story and spoil everything, but what's the fun in that? All in all a great dvd collection.
Not at all really final fantasy but still awesome! January 31, 2006
HeStAr (West palm beach,FL)
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
When I got this I read the reviews and didn't go into it really thinking it was asscoiated with final fantasy...Though it has the final fantasy name it's not at all about FF but still I found myself wanting to watch more and more..The animation isn't the up to FF standards but I still thought it was good unlike the review below me..I found myself laughing at some points and with loveable characters like lisa,yuh and ai you'll find yourself wanting more and chobi (think thats how you spell it) that chocoobo cracked me up...If your into light hearted anime then you should for sure pick this up!!!!..though the ending leaves you wondering a lil but all in all I would say it was worth the 40.00 for an awesome anime series and also my 3rd fav behind evangelion and full metal of course =)...But it also beat out trigun so that should say something cause trigun was another awesome show!...anyways,like I said,Awesome series 5/5!!
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