I recent bought this classic OVA about a month ago becasue i have enough funds to put this in my collection. Ive seen this series twice so far, and i can tell you that it never disapoints when i watch it. The story starts out on an island called Lodoss, where another war is about to be waged between Marmo dark forces led by Beld and King Fhan army in an epic quest between good and evil. The story start with Parn, a knight becoming and his companions Deedlit the high elf, Ghimm the dwarf, Etoh the priest in traning, Slayn the mage, and Woodchuck the thief. Togeather, they will decide the fate of Lodoss as they fight the forces of Marmo. What i like about this OVA is that its a midevil atmosphere, which i like midevil eras. Another is the charators in the story, how they depend on each other in thier battles and the outcomes as well. The is romance between Parn and Deedlit as the story progresses. Another is the detailing of the weapons and armor, as well as the dragons that are in the OVA as well. A common dislike of this series is that its too short for most people, becasue apperently the creators of Lodoss rushed the series to the public, but if the creators had more time, im sure it would be a bit longer as well as better. The TV series ROLW: Chronicles of Heroic Knights, the OVA is better explained in the beginning. I decided to get this because it something that is worthy and i honor in my anime collection. If this is something that you have an interested in getting, dont hesitate, you wont regret.Read full review
If you like fantasy at all, buy this DVD set. Period. If you like fantasy AND anime, then buy 4 copies. I'm kidding, of course, but the point remains: this DVD set utterly ROCKS. Because of its anime format, they can do amazing "special effects" that would otherwise cost millions of dollars, and the story line is better than you'll find in ANY feature-length film. Why, you ask? Because it's an entire series, much MUCH longer than ANY movie ever could be! I'll keep it short and sweet: if you don't buy this DVD set, you're seriously missing out on one of the best fantasy stories ever told. NOTE: there are actually TWO SEPARATE "Record of Lodoss" DVD series. They are both amazing; the other one is longer (27 episodes divided into 2 storylines), but this one is a little better, with slightly better animation, but only 13 episodes. Buy them BOTH.Read full review
The storyline and plot of the OVA is an exciting, full of adventure story of 5 heroes during the War of Lodoss. It's got the action, adventure, drama, and comedic relief that one desires out of an fun filled anime. The original Japanese vocals are perfect, whereas the English dubbing probably could've been better, but is good all its own. The series has an excellent soundtrack to it, that make the OVA that much better to watch. Overall this is MUST for an anime fan, or even people that like the old swordplay style entertainment. It is a must watch, even once, and perfect to own.
With time, I forgot about this title that was sleeping in my drawer ( VHS version ) Now I appreciate both it english and japanese :)
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I love this series. Thanks
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