Lost Universe - It's his Duty to Kick Some Booty (Vol 6)

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The confrontations and revelations pile up as Lost Universe reaches its finale. Several of the last episodes feel padded, as Kain Blueriver and his Lost Ship the Swordbreaker battle Kali and other secondary villains. Despite a plethora of computer effects, there's little suspense in these fights, because it's clear that Kain and the Swordbreaker have to survive to take on the icily murderous "Yami o Makumono" ("Spreader of Darkness") and his space fortress, the Dark Star. Kali blowing up the planet Carmel is copied a little too closely from Darth Vader destroying Alderan in Star Wars to play effectively. Not surprisingly, the final battle requires Kain, Millie, Canal, and Rail to work together to defeat the Spreader of Darkness and Nightmare's vast machinery. Kain somehow finds the courage to face his adversary, declaring that he fights not out of hatred or anger, but to defend the people he loves. Even as he battles the foe who caused his grandmother's death, Kain remains a mystery. Why he's the Luke Skywalker of this universe is never explained, but he's more entertaining in the early episodes as a somewhat goofy Trouble Contractor than as a Mark Hamill substitute. Contains these episodes: 22. "Destiny Spins," 23. "Ashura Comes," 24. "The Maiden Returns," 25. "Angelic Demon Strikes," 26. "And Then a Blade of Light Shines." Unrated; suitable for ages 10 and up; grotesque imagery and violence. --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

Cliche.......2001-05-09

As the story goes toward the end, it becomes less interesting. If anything surprise me, it's how these people dare to use so much cliche here without annoying their customers; And I RECOMMEND it to some of my friends for this reason - you won't believe that anime of this quality can be so famous! (since it's created by the Slayers' author.)

Lost universe.......2001-04-21

The last five episodes of Lost Universe were amazing. The series does a complete 180 changing from a light hearted action/comedy to an action packed, and emotionally jarring last five episodes. I felt the show really did not come together until these episodes. If you are a fan of Lost Universe you owe it to yourself to buy this DVD.

Surprisingly sweet for an ending........2001-04-12

Having sat through and watched a multitude of anime series get short-changed in the end, it's nice to be surprised once in a while. The ending of Lost Universe closed out on a very good note. Each of the 5 remaining episodes weren't fillers and kept up the momentum up to the end. The comedy that was so prevalent at the beginning/middle was downplayed to highlight the dramatic turn of events. I have recommended this show before to friends who have purchased the Slayers series, and would do so again.

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