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Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Box Set [Blu-ray]

Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Box Set [Blu-ray]Director: Don Rush
Actors: Chris Patton, Luci Christian
Studio: Funimation
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 reviews
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Format: Color, Widescreen, Digital Sound, Subtitled
Languages: Japanese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 312 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5.4 x 1.1

MPN: 704400085413
UPC: 704400085413
EAN: 0704400085413
ASIN: B0029XFPNS

Release Date: August 11, 2009
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Studio: Funimation Prod Inc Release Date: 08/11/2009 Run time: 320 minutes

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5 out of 5 stars FMP! The Second Raid QUICK REVIEW   August 12, 2009
R. Caymo (California)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful

Since FMP! The Second Raid has been out for sometime now I am not going into the story in detail, but the Video/Audio transfer (Which is, for the most part why we invest in blu-ray). As some would note, this is one of the most cleanest and slickest looking animes to date. Coming from Kyoto Animation I would expect no less as this new addition to FMP! on Blu-ray was inevitable due to its slick visuals and fantastic designs. I should note that this is a triple dip for me. (Collected individually, then the Box Set, now this Blu-ray addition)

THE MOVIE ITSELF: (Maybe some spoilers)
If anyone has followed the first season to FMP! and even the addition FMP!Fumoffu you will know that this is the second season and a hell of a season it was. Unlike the last season, the 2nd Raid is really straight forward and it leaves out the random filler type episodes. This time around the story continues almost 3 months later and sorely focuses on Kaname and Sousuke's relationship. To be short, in the amidst of all the craziness, they both realize how important they are to each other. As I said, I will not go into much detail, this was a great season you should check it out if you have not already.

VIDEO: (Presented in an AVC-MPEG4/1.78:1/1080p)
I will be up front and say; "You haven't seen FMP! The Second Raid in all it's glory, if you haven't seen it in Blu-ray!"
I have watched the DVD additions time and time again and this one is an eye opener the first time viewing it. It is definitely more vibrant, sharp, and the lines are really clean; not just another plain upscale like some thought it would be. The studio actually went in and remastered it for HD release and more importantly they removed a lot color banding. Though I might add, it is present in some scenes but rarely apparent. Just to check if my eyes were not lying to me, I went back to the DVD addition (Upscaled 1080p), and yes this is definitely a step up from that.

AUDIO: (Presented in 5.1 ENG/JP Dolby TrueHD) ^^b
Unlike the video presentation; the audio has been beefed up enormously. Some of the key upgrades in audio are more rear surround use and a bombastic use of the LFE (sub). What I appreciated the most was the liveliness that they gave the Arm Slaves; whether they were just walking or in the amidst of action, they definitely rocked the LFE thundering the house. Good stuff, not audio demo worthy, but good stuff for an anime. It would remind you of the Cloverfield monster rampaging through the city.

EXTRAS:
Unfortunately they did not add anything that the DVD additions didn't have already. All of the extras which included Episode 000 and the Bonus OVA (presented in HD as well) are all crammed into the second disk. I should note that you can view a short trailer of the Blu-ray addition of Burst Angel; if your are wondering how it would look that is.

In conclusion, if you are a video/audiophile like me and you love to watch your anime in a high fidelity or you just love FMP! that much; you definitely want to add this one to your collection. This one is a nice addition to the Funimation Blu-ray venture. Here's hoping for Season 1 and maybe Fumoffu for Blu-ray!

Reviewed with:
Samsung LN4061F
Yamaha RX-V465 w/Orb Audio satellites and sub
Sony PS3


5 out of 5 stars FMP! TSR - One of the greats   August 7, 2010
CSquier
What could be better than having what of the greatest anime series of all time on bluray? Out of hundreds of series that i've seen, this is easily in the top 5. The first season is good, but this followup season is amazing. You laugh, you cry, and you enjoy it all the way through. This series moves me like few others do. Treat yourself and pick this up! The first season comes out on bluray soon too, so make sure you watch it first!!


5 out of 5 stars More Full Metal Panic....in HD!   August 12, 2010
HiroNotHero
If you have seen the other 2 Full Metal Panic series, this one is required viewing. You will not be disappointed. This series goes back to the gritty action and drama seen in many portions of the 1st series. Most definitely the least humorous out of the three but that's what allows this one to shine through. Plus, we get to see the much more emotional Sousuke, rather than the socially inept and more laid back Sousuke in Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu. Anyway, the conversion to blu-ray makes the overall animation quality crisper and clearer and the colors are more vibrant. The sound quality is much richer and noticeably more dynamic. Definitely a much better way to enjoy this awesome series.

For people new to the Full Metal Panic universe, this one and the other 2 series are recommended if you: 1) enjoy mech battles and war/battle based stories, 2) enjoy "tongue and cheek" humor, 3) enjoy nice doses of action(explosions, gunfire, and etc), 4) like interesting and engaging storylines, and/or 5) like memorable characters and good character development. So basically, if you don't mind an anime that gives you everything from absolute seriousness to zany humor, and some of the stuff in between, you will probably enjoy Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid(and the other 2 shows).


5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Blu-ray Anime Series!   October 1, 2009
Antonio L. Quinones Jr. (Long Island)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Kaname Chidori, Captain Testarossa(Tessa) and Sousuke Sagara are in their 3rd adventure in this fantastic Full Metal Panic TSR Blu-ray set. It's amazing, has a lot of war, great action, and suspence. This is a great sequel to the Full Metal Panic Franchise. It looks so real with crystal clear picture and sound. A lot better than the DVDs. I know that some people aren't satisfied about this set because the lack of animation from the opening. But I guarantee for those who have a 42" LCD HDTV or bigger(no plasma) center ALL your color settings(leave it on 1080p). Then you'll get better HD quality while you're watching the series. Overall this is one of the best anime blu-ray sets ever sold. This is definately worth buying.


5 out of 5 stars cool Anime   March 29, 2010
Nicholas D. Curtis (Colorado)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

one of my favorite anime's, looks good on Blu-ray but not sure there a big diffrerence form DVD like movies that come out on Blu-ray. still really cool that It's on Blu-ray

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