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Madlax (2004)
One of the Best Anime Out There!
This is the best of the best! A wonderful masterpiece! Probably the best TV series I've ever seen. It's just freakin' awesome! It has a fantastic storyline and awesome characters, especially the main character Madlax. (She is sooooo hot!) The animation and artwork were gorgeous, and the story was very original and very well-written. It kept me at the edge of my seat from start to finish. The action scenes were also stunning. The English dubs were near perfect! The voice actors did a fantastic job and their voices fit the characters very well. Nancy Novotny as Madlax and Vic Mignogna as Carrossea Doon were perfect choices.
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Elenore Baker refusing to shoot the soldier as she pointed the gun at his head was an awesome scene. It showed how important Margaret was to her. She's a true character. I was surprised how many characters died in this show. Elenore, Vanessa, Carrossea, and many others who were a main part of the storyline all died. Even though it was tragic, it made the story even better. I was glad that Madlax didn't disappear. I would've hated the series if she reunited with Margaret and just vanished. I loved the ending, how Margaret wished for Madlax and Laetitia to remain in the existing world as an individual. It was much better than a satisfying conclusion.
***Spoilers End***
I have to say that this is one of the best anime out there, a true masterpiece, so don't miss out. I definitely recommend this title for any of those who are fans of complex story lines, twists and turns, and mysteries!
Taiho shichauzo! (1999)
Recommended Title
I would definitely say that this movie is not a waste of your time (for those who enjoy police thriller films). After watching it the first time, I just had to see it again. The story makes plenty of sense and the film contains many action scenes. Both the Japanese and the English dub were very well done, and the artwork of the characters were superb. I recommend you watch the OVA and TV series first if you want to learn more about the characters. The film does have a much more serious tone to it than the series but still contain a few comical moments. It may not be as intense as other police thrillers or action films, but it's still a very decent movie. I definitely recommend this title for those who enjoy and appreciate these kind of movies.