anime's best 100 films!
340216
This is an official sony pictures release! I'm so glad, I thought it was discontinued id rather they release on blu ray but sony don't want don't know why. there is no English language track for those who you prefer watching anime in English.
511607
Kill Bill Volume 1 is mesmerizing from the very first few seconds.  Simply one of the best films I have ever seen.  Startling real, not formulated, a real joy, and a very tongue in cheek tribute to all those wonderful Hong Kong, Japanese and American martial arts films of my youth.  Of all the very excellent believable performances I have to single out Lucy Liu as O-Ren Ishi a part that Ms. Liu has captured to the fullest.  Part viscous, aloof, funny, autocratic, determined, cruel and viperous I only wish we could see more of this "empress of the Yakuza" as a future film series as she has really captured the essence of this woman, this assassin, this powerhouse.  In addition Uma Thurman is the glue that holds this film together, and what a job she does of it.  I can hardly wait for Volume 2 to come out in February.  In the meantime rush to the theatre and consume Volume 1.
304903
These is one of the best movies i have recently seen. Recomended to everyone that loves Anime. Super good fights and very detailed graphics. Toooooooo Coooooool!!  rock on Apple seed!!.
2720924
This is so beautiful!!

When this title was recommended to me I had a quick glance at the front cover, and some of the reviews, and thought 'meh. looks ok. why not?' I'm glad that I went in with such low expectations, because it allowed me to be all the more awed! Charming and utterly heartfelt, Brave Story is up there with Shinkai and Ghibli quality.

It's all about Wataru, whose happy childhood suddenly falls apart when his father leaves and his mother falls ill. Desperate to change his destiny, Wataru takes the advice of strange classmate Ashikawa and enters the fantastic other world of Vision through a portal in a delapidated building. Wataru is told that if he can collect 5 gems in this fantasy world he will be granted a wish, so he courageously sets out to put his broken family back together. But his friend Ashikawa is also on the quest for five gems, and unlike Wataru he will use any means necessary to attain his goal of a wish. No wish comes without a price however, and when Ashikawa collects the fifth gem and sets chaos loose in Vision, Wataru finally comes to see that the happiness that comes at the cost of others is not true happiness at all...

Wataru is an adorable hero - rather like Renton of Eureka 7 I had the overwhelming urge to cuddle him throughout the entire movie...he's sweet, polite and earnest, and not bratty, loud or whiny like so many protagonists - but I confess that Ashikawa stole the show for me. He's as morally ambiguous as they come, and from the moment he summons a denizen of the Underworld which murders and eats the schoolyard bullies that were picking on him and Wataru, you know he's not your standard bishounen. The guy has some pretty dark backstory going on.

Character development and likeability is 10/10 - if you don't have a lump in your throat when Ashikawa's motives are finally revealed then you have no soul! - the music is fantastic (very folksy, lots of strings and fiddles and swelling orchestral numbers , and the ending theme is provided by Aqua Timez - Bleach Movie, anyone?!). The ending was perfect in every way, bittersweet and with a big surprise at the end that had me nearly up on my feet applauding. There's also a nice extras section which goes behind the scenes on the japanese voice actors (the movie is sub only), two of whom are a hilarious pair to listen to.

All in all...AMAZING. This is the loveliest, most touching standalone anime movie I've in ages; it was easily better than Ponyo, and almost snagged Origin's place as my favourite Gonzo movie. PLease watch this - it'll be the best 3.99 you EVER spent.
2621135
This is pretty neat!

This box set includes:
1. English and Japanese audio
2. Awesome box art
3. DVD pamphelts for anime ads
4. Extra features like character bios
5. The whole shadow dragon saga

Not bad, not bad at all and it came in good condition
773418
If you enjoy truly good movies, with deep meaning behind them this is a definate MUST SEE!  In fact if you enjoy any type of movies at all, this is a MUST SEE!  Miazaki is consideredby many to be the GOD of anime and,  this, his final film is his greatest achievement (surpassed only by Titanic  in top box office sales of all time in Japan).  I am an anime fan and had  heard of Princess Mononoke over the internet and longed to see it.  Every  review of it was great, and I was prepared to travel to Boston (about 2 hrs  away from me to see it), luckily it came near me...  I saw it and instantly  fell in love with it.  Princess Mononoke was one of those few movies that I  actually say in the middlet:"My God! What an awesome Movie! ."  The animation in Princess Mononoke struck awe through every pore of my  body. The story is fantastic, it does an outstanding job of portrying the  struggle between man and nature.  And the symbolism.... Ah, the symbolism  (such as the bullet and the Askitaka's infection), are absolutly  outstanding.  A day hasn't gone by in which I don't think of what this  movie means and long to see it once more....  This is the only extremly  well dubbed anime film I have ever seen, the all-star voice actors are top  quality (i.e Billy Bob Thorton and Minnie Driver) and could not have done a  better job.  This is most definatly the best animated movie I have  ever seen and most likely the best movie all around.  SEE IT NOW!  OR  YOU WILL BE DEPRIEVED OF ONE OF THE GREATEST MOVIES EVER!
3076048
My neighbor totoro is the most magical film I have ever seen. Written and directed by my role model, Hayao miyazaki. My Neighbor Totoro is the story of two children and their father who move to a house full of mystical sprits.(That are cute beyond all reason).
 This movie is full of the cutest and fuzziest characters you could possibly come across, including three different kinds of totoros, billions of dustballs with eyes, and a catbus. All of which are animated with beauty beyond compare, which is expected seeing as how it's a studio ghibli production. The english dub is very good compared too most anime.
 I've seen the VHS version and I can not wait until the DVD comes out.  I'm definitely getting it. Hopefully it will come with the japanese audio as well as the english!
 Thanks for reading.
4141994
Ok here is a great anime film for any anime fans out there. Great artistry, this is a beautifully drawn film, with action, but not too much to bore you, or make it the typical "guy" film, both males and females can enjoy this film. It has some sexual content so it's not a film recommended for children. Of course, the movie is short and you're left aniticipating more, and wanting more information. I was left wanting more and in a way was left angered that it was only 50 mins. but that's the beauty of it, You're left wanting more (therefore making it a great film, and the creator an intelligent person). Also, if you are a great fan of only action based films such as Battle Arena Toshinden where characters are mainly fighting and little plot is exposed (don't get me wrong, I liked the film/series), this is not the film for you, although it has some gruesome and bloody action, it is not solely based on that.
1415098
I've seen about 43 episodes from this anime AND I LOVE IT! This is one of my top anime, it has tons of strange characters, and has a great story line too! It may start a little slow....But its full of surprises!
4896473
Great plot, good symbolism, moving and some of the best Anime art that I have ever seen. The closing sequence is AMAZING! BTW, I love this movie so much I made a larger than life model of a character (a Kodama, or forest elf/fairy/spirit/gnome) and have a username as it.
231699
Japanese culture is weird if their cultural orientation is beared in mind: how on earth can such animation come out from such a sublime culture!?
Well, if you are after some really cult-smelling, seriously plotted and tough film, get this!
1-Gore is amazing, if you regard it as a necessary ritualistic part for making a film deadly serious, then Ninja Scroll is a must buy (I felt as if I waswatching some underground movies, though I never did...8mm sort of thing I mean)
2-Music is really supporting the darkness of the frames...
3-It is really a great excitement to discover the special moves of specially designed characters...fantastic!
4-Lovely fighting chareographies have been arranged, think of Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon..
5-I wish, they had some time to use the Disney's Shading techniques so that characters were more like 3d designs, they are more like 2d designs (say, the shirt of a character is blue, and the dark part of it is dark blue, there is no smoothin effect used, no garaud shading I mean)...no problem, I am obsessed with this, so you may skip this assessment!
3180179
One of the Top five Japanese animation, (Cyborg), movies of all time.
1259837
I have only seen 2 episodes of this Blu-Ray set so far, but I am thoroughly impressed with the visual and audio presentation. I recently saw all of Casshern Sins on Netflix, then the next day I actually found out about this complete collection release [the day before its release] and pre-ordered it. If you want an excellent example of a quality Blu-Ray anime release this is a good one. Line detail, motion fluidity, image contrast, and image color use are all beautifully done. Dolby True HD audio track has very good presence and good surround use (not in the same league as Yukikaze - but a very well done surround track!) If all anime looked this good on Blu-Ray nobody would bother with DVD's anymore!

Note: I will update this review once I have gone through the whole Blu-Ray set.
2152596
An amazing collection of one the greatest animators! Tale of Tales and The Hedgehog in the Fog are my favorites but all of the films are great!
3411015
This film stands the test of time, and is one of the enduring classic animes that everyone should see.  With social commentary, fantastic voice acting, and great animation, this film hits all the right notes.  Definitely worth owning.
539625
Director Kazuki Akane's "the vision of Escoflowne" box set is the greatest collection I have ever seen.  The animation is breathtaking and the music really sets the mood.  Even if you have never watched  Japanese animation you sould still check it out.  It has romance, action,  adventure, great music, and some of the best animation ever.
3663374
If you are a DBZ or anime fan, you would want this.  I wasn't sure if animation could look good on Blu-Ray 1080P, but I was really surprised.  The colors are just so alive and sharp its amazing.  You can also choose between english or Japanese soundtracks.  I really enjoyed the Lord Slug movie more because it showed funny-kid version Gohan, and Piccolo fights in it like the good old times.  After watching this, I will try to collect all the DBZ movies on Blu-Ray from now on.  Really good overall and beautifully restored!