El Hazard: The Alternative World -- The Priestess of Water |  | Actor: Animated
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Category: DVD
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 128,860
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), Japanese (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 013023025493
EAN: 0013023025493
ASIN: B00000JL4Q
Release Date: August 17, 1999
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"The Priestess of Water" contains the first four episodes in a 13-chapter (on 4 separate discs) broadcast series that continues the story from the two popular OAVs. Many of the artists also worked on the Tenchi series, and they've created another comic sci-fi adventure centering on a pleasant, somewhat dense hero pursued by colorful, powerful women. The arrival of Qawoor, the new priestess of water, in the Kingdom of Roshtaria, sets the story in motion: the power-mad Mr. Jinnai uses the insectlike Bugrom in a new bid for power; a curious device Makoto found emits blasts of energy. At Qawoor's coronation, the mysterious Arjah, who calls himself the ruler of the universe, sends the cast from the idyllic El Hazard to a gritty industrial world. The characters land in different regions and the plot complications multiply. Honeymooners Miz and Fujisawa discover they're climbing a mountain on a floating island; the flamboyant emperor Dall Narciss falls in love with Qawoor. He wants Makoto to repair the dimensional reactor that supplies their power, but his lieutenant, Gilda, suspects Matoko of espionage. Fire priestess Shayla-Shayla dukes it out with Jinnai and finds herself a prisoner of the Bugrom. The tone is too silly for any of these problems to seem like much of a threat to the eccentric characters. --Charles Solomon
Description
The Priestess of Water is retiring and her replacement is long overdue! What has happened to her? And just when Makoto is trying to learn more about this new world... What's this? An alternative world?
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 Hooray! A worthy successor to the original!! October 14, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was a fan of El-Hazard since the re-releasing of the first OAV series. The humor, action, and romance of the series has captivated me, and still does to this day (Though El-Hazard 2 was somewhat disappointing, I'll admit, it had its good points). And now this third TV series is truly a worthy successor in the continuing adventures of Makoto and the gang (especially with a new priestess of water taking over for Miz, and she is REALLY cute to boot!). I, myself, can't wait to acquire all of this series; to me, it shines as brightly as the original (though with only a slightly lower quality of animation from the original). And as previously stated, if you ARE an anime neophyte, watch the first and second series, and then be ABSOULUTELY sure to get this one. I guarantee, neophyte or not, you won't regret it!
Excellent continuation of an already magnificent series August 21, 1999
jxg2863@rit.edu (New York, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This new series is the perfect continuation for the already magnificiently funny, action packed, and just plain amazing series. All of your favorite characters have come back, with loves and romantic interests springing up like wildflowers. The writers still continue with the sweeping saga, and the hilarious antics of Makoto and crew, but still put out an emotional rollercoaster ride. Truly an excellent piece of anime, with a killer soundtrack to boot. I wasn't a J-Pop fan until I heard the soundtrack from the first release
Shows the potential to be the best in the series yet! August 29, 1999
Jake Adams (jake-ige@pacbell.net) (Morgan Hill, CA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
El-Hazard: The Alternate World is quite possibly the best addition to this already incredible series. Combining a slightly more refined version of the art from El-Hazard 2 with a plot that is so far more complex than any yet, this DVD is a sure winner. Also, the DVD format is perfect for anime, allowing for dubbed or subbed depending on the viewers prefrence. I recommend dubbed for El-Hazard, as Pioneer continues to do a stellar job in the dubbing process. Over all, a top=notch volume, and I can't wait for the rest.
You don't have to see the OAV to enjoy this June 21, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Alternative World is, acccording to the AIC site, the first TV version of the El Hazard series. It has 13 epidsodes on 4 DVDs, ... US.
Visually speaking, the colors are brilliant with slightly too much red for my eyes (a product of aging and improper equipment set-up). The quality of the art is excellent, and attention to details is good.
Audio wise, the English dub is good (Pioneer has done well with all it's English versions). Unlike some translations, the story works well in English.
The story is easy to follow, even if you haven't seen the original version. I was able to understand what was going on, who was who, and the basic point of the plot. The situations are slightly adult in nature, but it doesn't mean that a younger viewer won't enjoy the series. Overall, the story is funny and entertaining.
wonderful August 28, 1999
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is just great. For those of you dissapointed by El Hazard 2 this is the continuation that you were wanting for. It has beautiful animation like the original. I highly recommend El Hazard 3.
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