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Japanese
name(s):
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Dangaioh: Star of Destruction |
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English
name(s):
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Dangaioh: Hyper Combat Unit |
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Overall
description of edits/changes:
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The Manga release was edited together into a single movie from three OVAs, leaving a significant portion of the first episode out. US Renditions (out of business) release was uncut. DETAILED REPORT |
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Reviewed
by:
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Jim Lazar (Webmaster/animeprime.com) and Kris Jones, with information from James Kahle |
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Date
reviewed/updated:
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Wednesday, April 14, 2004 7:36 PM |
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North
American company releasing title:
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Cut version:
Manga (VHS and DVD) Uncut version: US Renditions (out of business) |
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Japanese
version that North American version is based on:
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Original Japanese OVA release |
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Description
of what effects the edits/changes had on the original story/plot (opinion)
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Story and characterization seem unaffected by the video edits, but summary nature detracts from viewing experience. The dub script changes do affect the story in fairly significant ways. |
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Detailed
description of video edits
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Cut version: The part OVA series cut into a 'movie'. Episode 1 was trimmed to a ten (10) minute prologue. Was only released in a English dubbed version (no English subbed version was released of the cut version). Uncut version: No known changes. Was released in a English subbed versions. |
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Detailed
description of opening and ending changes
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Cut version: Ending cut from episode two (2) and opening from episode three (3). Uncut version: No known changes. |
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Detailed
description of English dub changes
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Various rewrites were apparent in the dub script. For example, one character's motivations were changed with a rewrite in her father's dialogue. From "I sent you to be brainwashed into a cyborg psi-warrior to better serve our master" to "be free and join the rebellion." |
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What
you can do to get the unedited version (import and domestic)
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Domestic version:
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