The Familiar of Zero: Complete Series One (Viridian Collection) |  | Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
Actors: Cristina Valenzuela, Jonathan Meza
Studio: Funimation
Category: DVD
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 10,614
Format: Widescreen, Color, Box set, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Japanese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 312 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 704400086953
UPC: 704400086953
EAN: 0704400086953
ASIN: B002MXZYCW
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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FAMILIAR OF ZERO:COMP SERIES 1 VIRIDI - DVD Movie
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 The Review of Zero August 24, 2010
The Fan of Zero
I originally saw this anime on YouTube in Japanese. It's hard to capture to effects of the show when you're doing the English dubbing of anime, but these guys came closer than anyone yet. I am very satisfied with my order, and I await the arrival of the seasons after this one.
good anime series August 28, 2010
Will2004 (ga)
the only part i dont like is that they have yet to relese the other 2 seasons
 Fun, Funny and Fantastic March 21, 2010
Elias L. Blondeau (The Big ATL (Atlanta))
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'd heard a lot about this show prior to buying, so I was counting down the days until Funimation released it on DVD.
The wait was worth it, because "Familiar of Zero" is one of the funniest, most entertaining shows I've seen in a long
while. The two main protagonists, Saito and Louise, have an interesting chemistry which makes for a strong plot foundation,
one that the writers and director build on with a fantastical setting and gut-busting side characters such as the
sultry Kirche and snobby trust-fund brat Guiche. Watching all of these characters interact is the highlight of the show.
Where it disappoints, however, are the action sequences. You never really feel drawn in or excited by the fights, such as
you would in a series like, say, "Bleach." They feel rushed, not visceral or heart-pumping. It's much more interesting
during the comedy/romance segments.
The animation (done by JC Staff) is great, and the music is generally good. The opening theme is catchy and infectious, if not
laced with idiotic lyrics that obviously signify that the song was made expressly FOR the show as opposed to a real song being
licensed for use WITH the show. However, the ending theme may very well make you rush for the "chapter skip" button on your
remote, because it filled me with a sensation somewhat akin to the feeling you get when somebody runs their nails down a
chalkboard(I think it's sung by the voice actress of Louise, but I' m not sure; either way, skip it, IT'S ANNOYING!!!)
At the end of the day, "Familiar of Zero" succeeds as a romance/comedy anime for guys, what with all the blatant fan service
and pervy jokes. That's not to say a girl or woman won't enjoy it, but just be knowledgeable about the target audience. Where
the show stumbles, though, are the action scenes, which could've been fleshed out a tad bit more. Don't let that mark down
dissuade you from buying the show, though, because you'd be missing out on one of the funniest and most zany anime of the year.
Animation: B+
Music: B+
Plot: A-
Dub: B-
Sub: A-
OVERALL: B+ (Four Stars)
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