Iria - Zeiram The Animation - The Complete Collection
004 4 It's hard to say that every episode of an anime series is good , but Iria seems to have pulled it off well . All six episodes are well-crafted and blend well together . As for the plot , it keeps from being tedious , but suffers a little predictability closer to the end ( But hey , it's an anime , right ? ) . Still , the story is upbeat , with interesting characters and an even more interesting handful of settings . The world Iria seems to show is so weird and complicated , that it can't be helped but seem so believeable . Sort of like a blend of Ancient Chinese Dynasty with some organic machinery . Another plus to this is the awesome action and quite possibly the coolest villain in all of anime . . . ZEIRAM . A definite pick and also one of my favorite animes .
041 4 Now , i am a HUGE fan of this show , and everything about it !
I just think it has everything somebody wants ! like : : :
lots of Violence
Some Blood
a Great Plot
Plot turns
Plot Shockers
Great Animation
nice work on dubbed diolague
A GREAT SCARY Villian
etc . . . etc . . .
i just recomend this Anime , it's worth every penney GARENTEED !
it's a GREAT show for any Anime , Sci-Fi , Action , or Fantasy Fans out there .
043 4 IRIA is a benchmark piece of animation . Done in 1995 , IRIA continues to stand the test of time with it's beautiful artwork , excellent storyline , and fantastic characters .
Synopsis :
Iria , a bounty hunter who has just reached legal working age , must track down and destroy a nigh-invincible space creature named Zeiram . Her motivation is revenge for the death of her brother , whom Zeiram kills at the outset of the film . A twist is thrown into the plot when Iria discovers that Zeiram has assimilated Gren , using Gren's body to reform its own after it is destroyed in a spaceliner exposion .
Standing in Iria's way is Tiddan Tippedei , a huge business conglomerate specializing in weapons development , that wants to capture Zeiram and use it for purposes of war .
Iria is an excellent female protagonist , a bad-ass chick with a heart of gold ; not to mention an arsenal of super-cool gadget weaponry .
080 4 This review is from :
Iria - Zeiram the Animation , Episodes 1 - 6 ( DVD )
I'm really surprised at the high reviews .
On the positive side , IRIA has some interesting character design and atypical elements of science fantasy . Plus the DVD is about 180 minutes long .
On the negative , IRIA is unengaging and more action than story or character based . I found myself bored , and quickly not caring what was going on .
There's nothing particularly special about the animation , though it does feature some nicer background paintings . Hold frames of IRIA are drawn better than most . IRIA pales in comparison to GHOST IN THE SHELL , ARMITAGE III , NINJA SCROLL , GIANT ROBO , and even THE BIG O , in my opinion .
A rental , at best .
081 4 I'm really surprised at the high reviews .
On the positive side , IRIA has some interesting character design and atypical elements of science fantasy . Plus the DVD is about 180 minutes long .
On the negative , IRIA is unengaging and more action than story or character based . I found myself bored , and quickly not caring what was going on .
There's nothing particularly special about the animation , though it does feature some nicer background paintings . Hold frames of IRIA are drawn better than most . IRIA pales in comparison to GHOST IN THE SHELL , ARMITAGE III , NINJA SCROLL , GIANT ROBO , and even THE BIG O , in my opinion .
A rental , at best .
007 4 Anime while at times is incredible is also at times one of the boringest things I have ever sceen . I personally love anime for the detail in the shows but at times they put me to sleep . I got my Iria DVD in the mail and figured I would pop it in and watch an episode now and another one later ( there are 6 episodes on the DVD about 3hrs of footage ) . Since there was about 3hrs on the DVD I figured there was NO way I could sit through all of it during one sitting . . . MAN WAS I WRONG ! From the begining to the end I was hooked . This show is none stop action and entertainment . Man , I paused this DVD everytime I had to leave the room , I didn't want to miss a second of it . I loved every hour of it and plan to watch it again soon . GREAT SHOW . . . BUY IT !
064 4 What can be said about such a good Anime besides what I just said ? The artwork is AMAZING , the characters have beautiful personalities , and it was amazingly gripping .
Definitely something for Evangelion fans especially , but not just that . Ranma fans , Rayearth fans , Tenchi fans , it's all good ! Everyone will love this !
051 4 this movie has an interesting plot and is a great example of anime at its finest !
068 4 Iv'e seen this movie at least 5 times and it never loses interest
062 4 This movie , and the others in the series , are the best I've ever seen . Great story line , art , and character design . A must see for anyone that likes , loves , or is even interested in Japanimation .
059 4 great story great action great voices need i say mor
077 4 Iria is one of my fav . anime . Good story , good chars , nothing I can really complain about . But whatever you do , DO NOT listen to the english soundtrack . Turn on the japanese with subtitles . I have not heard a worse or more forced sounding dialog in any anime . Definitly worth the purchase , but * DO NOT * listen to it in english !
032 4 This is one of my favorite anime movies ever ! The plot took some interesting twists and I love the charcters . I would definitely recommend this to anyone !
037 4 Great delivery , great product . The Case was in good condition and looked great . All the episodes included . I have Not a SINGLE complaint .
088 4 When I watch Iria many strange things happen where my genitals are . Very cool ! Awesome !
Zeiram the Animation is a thriller / horror / sci-fi . It concerns Iria , who must slay the evil Zeriam . The two terrifying conflicts this anime provides are A ) a fantastic enemy , and B ) waiting for this worthless piece of garbage to end . Plauged by poor writing , unbelievible fight sequences , and more , Zeriam is better left alone .
Its stars Iria , the younger sibling of her big brother , Gren . Iria admires Gren greatly . She follows him around , assisting him in his bounty hunting job .
The anime starts with Iria saving three girls from a criminal . Before she nabs the criminal , however , a rival of Iria's flys down and grabs him , claiming the bounty for himself . Iria travels back to her brother , and he tells her that he has to board and investigate the Karma , a ship that has been hijacked by an unknown assailant . Gren must hurry , however , becuase he must rescue the few survivors before the authorities arrive .
But when Gren , Iria , and Grens companion , Bob arrive at the ship , they find more than they bargained for : a indistructible demon-like beast called Zeiram that is hellbent on killing Bob , Gren and Iria .
I ll start with the good stuff first , The animation and art quality . The art quality is great.Many of the mecha and set designs have a decidedly turn-of-the-century Chinese / Japanese design and feel , and it looks very interesting . Character designs are above average . Uniquely drawn , Iria looks perfect as the gun-happy heroine of the series . However , her personalitie seems completly lifted from a Masamune Shirow work . Her friend Kei looks very sterotypical , with his sling-shot and spikey hair .
Frame-rates are exceptional , and do not hinder the detail of the drawings . Zeriam himself had a frightening design . Big and tall , Zeriam has a black blob where his head should be . The blob has a face on it that looks like a pale mask , and the face can strech out at his foes .
Now the bad . The story is uninspired and boring , and many of the key plot elements seem to have been completely lifted from Alien . In addition , viewers are forced to withstand chessy plot cliche's .
It seemed as if the boundries and rules set in the universe of Iria : Zeiram the Animation where constantly forgotten , and gave Iria : Zeiram the Animation a unbelevable feeling . For example , Zeriam survives a explosion the size of a atom bomb and hundereds of bullets , yet a rising kick or a rock from a sling-shot stop him in his tracks . Even the characters behaved in unnatural ways . For example , Iria idolizes her brother , yet he dies , and she carelessly takes a nap . Completely emotionless .
Being a horror title , one can expect some violence . In the first episode , Bob is getting torn apart by Zeriam while Iria is having a calm conversation with someone else . Unfortunatly , Iria : Zeiram the Animation tends to have unnesscary scenes in which tons of children are shot down by Zeriam .
All in all , Iria : Zeiram the Animation is overrated story that is deprived of good storytelling , characterazation , and lack of realism . It's not even fun to watch .
If you are looking for a good cyberpunk with a good story , Battle Angel or Ghost in a Shell would be good choices . Or if you want a anime high in entertainment value , try Plastic Little . Iria : Zeiram the Animation is unpleasant .
001 4 At some time in the future a young woman named Iria and her brother Glen , both bounty hunters , join in an contract to rescue the passengers from the crash of a space transport . This mission takes a turn for the worse when the rescue team find themselves face to face with an indestructible killer - Zeiram . The result is disastrous ; one team member killed , and Iria is forced to leave her brother behind to fight the monster . For the rest of the episodes Iria dedicates herself to solving the mystery of the Zeiram and saving her brother .
Several things set this 1995 OVA series apart from female ( or male , for that matter ) heroic anime . While the primary plot isn't entirely original the characters are notable and are allowed to develop well-crafted personalities . Iria is young , intelligent , and fiercely capable - a completely independent woman . Fujikuro is more than a little crooked , but , despite his antics , loyal to Iria . Bob - a bounty hunter turned into a computer ghost . And Kei , who is a younger reflection of Iria . All of these characters and others leave lasting impressions as the result of the find scripting and conceptual work of Keita Amemiya .
The artwork remains outstanding even by today's standards . The series is based on an original live action film , but animation can go where file can only follow at great cost . Character design ( Masakazu Katsura ) and set design ( Amemiya , et . al . ) combine to provide a fresh looking universe that combines traditional Japanese and Chinese elements with fantasy visions that rival Yoshitaka Amano , peopled with contraptions that Da Vinci would have envied .
The set includes an additional DVD with graphics and interviews with Amemiya , Katsura and several of the voice actors . If you are lucky enough to find the limited edition you will also get a metal container for the set . This is another of those ' must see ' that both stretch the boundaries of anime and provide great entertainment as well .
002 4 I could be mistaken , but I think I've found the holy grail of anime sci-fi action . But what makes for a good sci-fi action show ? In my experience , it a combination of a likable character , excellent fight choreography , a sweet soundtrack , cool weapons and gadgets , atmosphere , and action , action , action .
First of all , this OVA has some of the slickest presentation I've ever seen in an anime . The opening , the closing , the music , the way the shots are composed . . .10 out of 10 . The animation and artwork are also absolutely top-notch . Looking at the backgrounds in this show made me think of some of the awesome concept art we sometimes see in the opening or closing of a show but almost never in the actual show . How to describe the style ? It's a bit like the very best art in Outlaw Star , but kicked up a notch . Everything has a kind of oriental / Star Wars Episode IV style to it ( from people wearing old battle armor with cloaks over them to cities and transportation that looks like it's made of stuff found in a futuristic junk-yard ) .
As far as characters go , the main one in this show is mighty cool . Iria wears ceramic-looking body armor , carries a cool looking gun , and has more gadgets for fighting than you can shake a light-saber at . Of course if you are into sci-fi gadgetry there are also the speeder-type transports that can jump into hyper-space , personal energy shields , and the holographic fighting simulators ( and we're just getting started ) . Cool stuff .
The fights in this show are great . Some people might get tired of seeing our hero fight the same villain for hours , but personally I loved it . The fights just get more and more intense , as the horrible creature called Zeiram simply refuses to die . During her fights with the monster , Iria will do all kinds of martial-arts moves , fire weapons until they run out of ammo and grab another one only to keep blasting , dodging , running , and doing all kinds acrobatics . Very slick .
Of course Iria herself is also an extremely likable person , and as we slowly learn more and more about her and how she came to be a hunter we come to care about her more and more . Iria may be tough-as-nails , and cool-as-ice , but in the end she's still a girl with a little bit of growing up to do , and she's not out to prove anything or hurt anyone , just to destroy the monster that threatens to kill everyone it comes close to . Iria is now officially one of my favorite anime heroes .
Really , the pacing of this anime is fantastic . It starts out at fast , and the tension just keeps building until by the end of the final episode we just know that either Iria or the monster is going to die . The desperation in the battle is palpable , and the viewer is on the edge of their seat . I love this anime . If you like action , you probably will too .
003 4 First of all , I'd like to thank Pioneer for including all six episodes of Iria in one DVD , because they prove it can be done ( other companies decide to put only three or four eps per DVD , whereas they can fit plenty more ) .
The movie is excellent , surpassed only by , perhaps , Ghost in the Shell . A story of a bounty hunter named Iria , and her brother Gren , and the mysterious , immortal monster , Zeiram .
The movie includes great animation , storyline , action , and other blockbuster elements . The one downside of the series was the ending that ended abruptly . I have found an answer why however ( and this is to answer all those reviews that gave Iria a lowsy rating because of the ending ) . I have found rumors that a second Iria movie is in the works , but dont count on it , because these are only rumors from various websites .
Anyways , whether or not you enjoy anime , buy this excellent DVD !
005 4 To tell you the truth , this was not only the very first anime I owned , it was also the first one I saw . The story , the action , the characters and designs , all gloriously original . Anime about bounty hunters are nothing new , but Iria : The Zeiram Animation brought its own original twist to the sub genre . It is somewhat disappointing to only have six episodes , but once you own a few OVA's , it's more than enough . I bought the VHS back before DVD's were even around . The only reason that I hesitate to give it five stars is the English language track . It is littered with odd sounding phrases and seems to be poorly translated altogether . The voice acting is excellent , but marred by the odd translation . All in all , I highly suggest purchasing it . It is great for anyone starting a collection or just building upon their existing one .
006 4 You either love this or hate it . Well , it began my love for anime . In fact , I think I enjoyed this on the Sci-Fi channel before even I developed my obsession for Sailor Moon . I wasn't trying to write a review in my head while I was watching it ; I just sat through it and thought it kicked butt . Some people found the kids annoying , which is strange , because I ALWAYS find kids annoying , and didn't find these to be so . I liked the music . I liked the animation . Iria is cool . Yeah it has mistakes , but c'est la vie . Know thyself - - if you're like me and enjoy a lot of femme butt-kicking and futuristic settings , you'll like it . If you're like a lot of these reviewers and don't like a bit of wholesome non-sensical violence and characters whose personalities you learn from having them thrown in your face , well , then , you won't like it . : ) I liked it , my friends liked it - - maybe we're shallow , but we're happy .
008 4 I've read a lot of reviews on this seires and have seen a mixed bag . My stand is that Iria was a great seires and here's why .
First of all the animation was great , and the series was only six episodes long , so it can be watched in one evening . Zeiram , the villan , was tough and practically unstopable , which is how a good anime villan should be .
The background music compliments the series well and at times gets stuck in your head throughout the day . The series is light enough , in language that preteens could watch it w / o their perents freaking out .
The plot moves along at a quick pace and the action keeps you into the series .
To be fair , I will say that the dialouge dubbing could have been better , but after awhile you get used to the chopping converstaions .
Lets put it this way , Iria was meant to be an action stroy , not a character developing anime . If you want character development , you may not like Iria , but if you want an action thrill ride with a lets shoot first and ask questions later attitude , then Iria should be to your liking .
009 4 This anime title is the best of it's kind . It has a nicely developed plot , a incredible monster , spellbinding animation , and the greatest anime heroine ever : Iria ! She is a strong female character yet she isn't mean spirited . There is a shortage of strong female characters who don't have a mean streak . Iria is on the top of the heap . She is also extremely HOT man ! The only other anime to rival my love for this movie is Sol Bianca , which has the same exact amount of charm . Buy Iria immediately if you love anime .
010 4 This animation is a strange anime for several reasons . Firstly the animation is up to the standard of some Manga productions . It is clear and well realised . The story is strong in that the villan is far more interesting than the heroine . Iria is a bounty hunter who is caught up in tracking the creature ' Zieram ' . There follows a complicated tale of her adventures that are frequently inter-spersed with flashbacks . However the real star of the show is Zieram who proves more than a match for anything that it comes up against ( It absorbs there DNA thus making itself stronger ) . The music is good and the dubbing is fair . Overall it should appeal to science fiction fans as well as those who enjoy a blockbuster type animation .
011 4 If you like anime , you'll love this title . Iria - Zeiram the Animation mixes the scary sci-fi genre with an intricate plot . Iria , sister to the Hunter Gren , is sent on a mission to save the vice president and some precious cargo , the opening to a brilliant adventure . The action never lets up , leading to a climatic battle between Iria and indestructable beast Zeiram . Great animation , with technology that is a blend between the ancient far east and a classic starwars type future . One of my favorite DVDs .
012 4 I enjoyed watching this anime . But I think it is a little expensive . You do get 6 episodes which is always a great thing and adds to the value . The animation itself is not too bad . It is not great but it certainly isn't trash . The technology in the show is pretty interesting as are some of the concepts . Unfortunatly the characters are a little weak as is the plot . It has it's moments of brilliance . But not enough of them . There are no extras on the DVD and the sound is ok and does not use the DVD's potential . Overall I thought it could have been alot better . It had the potential to be . Worth a rent to see if you like it before buying .
013 4 Iria : Zeiram the Animation is in my opinion one of the greatest Import DVDs I've ever bought . I first saw it on the sci-fi channel a while back , and I figured that it would be worth it to buy the DVD when I got a chance . It has an epic storyline and interesting characters . Zeiram is a rather interesting bad guy , mainly because you learn something new about him every episode , and Iria is the perfect heroine for this picture . However , there are still some problems . First off , the picture quality is not what you'd expect from a DVD . It's comparable to that of VHS at best , regardless of what DVD player you use . Also , the ending is kinda predictable if you pay attention to what is going on , and the music starts to get cheesy after a while . However , these are minor problems in the long run . If you're looking for a good 3 hours of beautiful animation that rarely gets boring , this is perfect for you , not to mention that this is the only way to get all six episodes in one .
014 4 Remember the good ol days when a creature could be scary without having to say a word . Zeirem is creepy , intelligent , and visually interesting , all without uttering a word . Oh yeah , Iria's pretty cool too .
015 4 I tend to be skimpy on stars , this is an excellent anime .
The story is of a young bounty hunter woman who follows in the footsteps of her older brother . She is reckless , but soulfull an excellent young japaneese hero . She develops a better understanding her of love for her brother , the value of spirited action and cautiousness , and she gets some great actions scenes along the way . The story has nice twists , including a younger image of Iria that helps you understand her better .
The look of the world is extremly cool , the dress is Pirate meets samurai on a spaceship . The art is stylized simple and well done .
It is a fun action thriller that gets your attention with more than just big bangs . It also is a complete story , so you don't have to worry about missing out on the characters .
016 4 Iria has long been one of my favorite animes . The characters , locations , weapons , vehicles , and just about everything else are so uniquely designed it's incredible . They really put in the effort to create a truly unique sci-fi universe .
Iria is a young bounty hunter following in the footsteps of her older brother Gren . There's a big corporate cover-up going on and a deadly alien monster named Zeiram on the loose . I don't want to spoil the story so I'll keep the details brief .
The anime revolves around mystery and action . When things start to get too slow , a heavy dose of Iria's fighting abilities come into play . Iria's right up there with Armitage , Faye , and Motoko Kusanagi of Ghost in the Shell . Between her incredibly designed armor , Bond like gadgets , and fighting style , there's plenty to keep things fresh .
I absolutely love how they designed Iria . The hair , the weapons , the blue and white armor . . . it's all very cool . If you're not an Iria fan just by watching the opening then we've got different tastes . She has moves that would make Batman jealous and a good sense of humor to boot .
The music is really catchy . . . I always have the opening theme in my head for days after watching the movie . It's a really great song that truly fits with the style and theme of the animation .
This one's a good family anime . The message is good and the action is sure to keep everyone interested . There's a real brief shower scene in the full sub version though . It's not fan service , but brief nudity none the less .
The story itself is well told and will keep you guessing . There's plenty of twists and turns to keep things moving and interesting . All in all this is a great anime that has been a favorite of mine for many years now . Give it a shot if you like bounty hunters , female fighters , alien monster sci-fi , and / or mysteries .
- Rirath_com
017 4 Iria is a hairbead-wearing rookie bounty hunter on a perilous mission to find her big brother and mentor , Gren , who was last seen battling the dreaded , unstoppable space creature known as Zeiram . Rocketing through space in her yellow creeper - - which resembles Luke Skywalker's landspeeder - - the armor-plated apprentice hunter in the crimson-colored , artichoke-shaped cloak is determined to find Gren and destroy Zeiram before the Shadow Zone kids , Kei and Komimasa , eat all of her precious space rations . Guided along the way by a mysterious voice on her comm , and with additional , unwanted assistance from her dempadan-piloting rival , Fujikuro , young Iria blasts her way through hoards of skinny red robots in pursuit of the dark villain , Zeiram , as he teleports from one transembler to another , absorbing everyone in his path by devouring them in the fangs of the grotesque , white-faced worm that resides in the center of his big black hat .
' Iria Zeiram The Animation : The Complete Collection ' is a 3 DVD set . Disc 1 contains the first three half-hour episodes ; disc 2 concludes the story with the last three episodes . Disc 3 is loaded with special features , including , character sketches , concept art , and creator interviews . The picture quality is excellent and there are two audio options : English 2.0 , or Japanese 5.1 Surround . The series is rated 13 and up due to some bloody violence and a very brief shower scene , but it certainly doesn't deserve the R rating listed here as it contains no sex and no bad language in the English dub ( there is some swearing in the subtitled version ) .
This is an essential purchase for any anime fan . Iria is a very cool character and the vast , exotic Myce landscape , dotted with towering , mushroom-like structures , creates a uniquely weird and wonderful atmosphere . The soundtrack is also terrific , and the opening animation , with huge snowflakes falling before Iria's big , brown eyes , is unforgettable . Buy this OVA . It's one of the best .
And the night to come does not matter . . . Let's go without looking back .
018 4 Iria is a great bounty hunter that accompanies her brother and his boss on a mission the save a VIP and a strange cargo . They were fooled when that cargo happens to be none other Zeiram , Iria's worst enemy . Zeiram is a fearless alien monster that broke lose from a corportation . See what happens next .
019 4 The only problem with Iria is that I want another one . It's quite good , and I have to mention that it's a good title for women who like anime but who get weary of the 3 - 4 female archetypes so common in anime .
Here at last we have a strong female lead who has depth of character ! More than almost any other female protagonist you're going to ever come across in anime . . . Add in good art , a solid story , great action and you're in good shape !
So where are the sequels !
021 4 This show has got to have one of the best story plot and endings i've ever seen . . . coming close to the controversial Neon Genesis Evangelion . . . the show had it all a good plot , a lota of twist and turns , good follow up's , great armament ( check out the burapodan . . . or whatever it's called ) , a hot babe and a crazy lil ' brat . . . put that with a cowardice sort-a Hunter and u got an action-packed , hilarious and a side of a hell-lotuva mayhem and destruction . . . hey its a drama too . . . how'd that happen . . . Iria is a good show so stop reading this and go out and buy one . . . or buy one here . . . well . . . go already ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
022 4 This anime combines all the things that anime stands for . It's excellent drawing style and clear and easy to understand plot make this a movie for all ages . The fact that the DVD version has all six episodes and both english and japanese languages along with subtitles allows this movie to be customized to anyone's preferences . Too bad a widescreen version of this anime was never made .
023 4 One of the best Japanime movies ever created , Iria : Zeiram the Animation is about a female bounty hunter apprenticed to her beloved brother , Gren . While on a mission with Gren's boss , Bob , they incounter an indestructable monster called Zeiram . The monster was under study to harness its power and create a weapon of mass destruction . Zeiram breaks free and goes around assimilating people to stay alive . Bob and Iria barely escape , but Zeiram assimilates Gren . Iria vows to kill the murderer of Gren and does so with the help of Kay , Fujikoro , and Bob , who had been trapped in a computer when his human body died . A great set of movies and one you should see . END
024 4 Iria : Zeiram the Animation is an interesting series , to say the least . First , you must note that the series is only six episodes long , whereas many other popular animation series are 26 ( Neon Genesis Evangelion ) to 93 ( Rurouni Kenshin ) .
The problem lies in this . The character development in Iria is weak . Very weak . I didn't find myself able to connect with the characters at important parts of the plot . Iria presents herself nicely , though . She's got a bombshell hairstyle , and looks spectacular in her cloak . Her personality is an interesting one , although you must watch it to really understand it . Development of other characters : Forget it , there is none .
The animation is superb , the plot I'd give maybe three stars out of five . What Iria fights is interesting . Quite original , actually . However , there are many things wrong . Iria is caught in massive crossfire where the screen is flooded with gunfire . More than once , she escapes unscathed . Impossible .
Despite it's shortcomings , I find myself easily able to look past them . Iria herself is an amazing character with amazing hair and manages to kick the stuffing out of just about everything . ( She's got that beauty mark under her left eye . I love it . )
Pick it up , you might like it . It's the entire series , also , so it's a one-time deal for those of you who like having the complete sets of everything .
025 4 This is , without a doubt , THE BEST anime of all time ! Iria is a young bounty hunter , apprenticed to her big brother , Gren . A dangerous mission lands Iria and Gren face-to-face with the most dangerous ( and most awesome ^ _ ~ ) alien in the universe - - Zeiram ! Gren is captured and assimilated into Zeiram , and now it's up to Iria to destroy the creature . However , if she does that , she'll end up killing her brother too ! This movie is definitely worth buying ! I first saw it a couple years ago , and I just can't stop watching it . Besides that , Gren's a cutie ! ( Hey , Iria ! Got any other brothers ? Preferably single ones . ^ _ ~ )
027 4 I really enjoyed this movie . I originally saw it on the sci-fi channel and loved it . Since then I've been dying to acutally own it . The story is fast paced and futuristic . An evil alien known as Zeiram has started attacking different planets and an intergalatic hunter known as Iria and her brother named Gren are dispatched to eliminate him . On the next last 3 episodes it is the conclusion of what happened . Overall it has great animation , a great storyline , and characters that you learn to love . If you love animes like Akira , Armitage III , or ghost in the shell i recommend you check out this movie
028 4 This is a realy good anime , and one of my all time favorites . It has a fairly good plot , good voice acting , and animation . Unfortunatly few people I have talked to have ever herd of this anime . Its a real shame too , every one i have lent this to has told me thay thought it was a realy good movie . The story is as fallows ; Iria , a young bounty hunter , and her brother are sent to a space station after it is atacked by an unknown force . is is soon discoverd that the thing behind the atack is a legondary monster known as Zeram . Zeram is a monster with super humand streangth and has the ability to obsorb any person it comes in contact with and aquier there knoledg and skills . Iria and her brother are sucsessful in rescuing all the servivers of the space station but end up destroing the station in an atempt to kill Zarem . The explotion seperates Iria from here brother and sends here ship off to a resort planet far from here home . Well i don't want to give the reastof the story away so you'll just have to get if and see for your self . If you can find a copy that is , i had to search far and wide to get my copy .
030 4 I orignally watch Iria on HBO about three years before it was released in the US . I love it . The movie follows Iria , a young female bounty hunter . It is set in a far away galaxy . The problem is this un-killable monster from outer space comes Zeiram . To make a long story short it becomes a fight between Iria and Zeiram , with some strange things a long the way .
I gave this a 4 star rating because , the movie feels too long , over 2 and half hour .
031 4 Iria : Zeiram the Animation is a must have ! I first saw this on the sci-fi channel years ago ( you know when they had anime on Saturday at 1 : 59 ) . I'm just starting my anime collection but can already tell Iria is one of the best . If you've never bought an anime vidio GET THIS ONE it ROCKS ! The animation is not the most beautiful you will ever see but the story and characters will consume you within the first minutes of the movie . MUST HAVE
033 4 The anime is great , with a fairly invigorating storyline , but I found myself staring at a very abrupt ending .
The ending left several loose ends and didn't cap the story with Grin , or the death of him , and recovery time to Iria .
Not quite the best Anime ever , I'll save that one for Lodoss .
034 4 Really enjoyed Iria . Have watched it at least 5 times in the last 4 months . Even my kids like it , though it is not a young kids story . Had to explain things to them occationally . If a second series ever comes out , I would definitely buy it .
035 4 This review is from :
Iria - Zeiram the Animation , Episodes 1 - 6 ( DVD )
I remember watching this when i was younger , i think it was on the scifi channel . The animation is oldschool but the story was nice . If you are looking for a good story and don't mind dated animation this is worth a look .
039 4 A classic anime , and one of the very first anime films that drew me into the genre . Read up any of the other 80 + reviews if you want , I myself am surprised that there has been that many reviews .
The animation FYI , is great for 1994 , which was when it was originally released . Those who critique this film should remember that .
Also , if you have ever seen the live-action film Zeiram . . . the creator making this into an anime was the best , most sane idea he ever had !
040 4 i love this Anime ! ive loved it since i was a little kid and im so happy i found it and bought it ! !
042 4 Iria is one of those anime that made its way over to American early and was able to have an effect on people . I saw a piece of this anime on the Sci-Fi Channel a long time ago , and since then I've always wanted the entire collection . Though the dubbed voice-acting is dated , and the animation a little washed , it matches up well with other action-oriented sci-fi anime of its time ( the animation style somewhat matches the anime series DNA2 ) . Plus , it has a solid story , if a bit used , that carries the OVA from episode to episode .
Iria , an assistant bounty hunter to her brother Gren , was dispatched along with Gren and another bounty hunter named Bob on a rescue mission in deep space . Yet upon arriving , they realize something isn't right . The ship in which they were sent is piled high with bodies , and all of them were killed at the hands of a fearsome and indestructible artificial alien named Zeiram . In an attempt to escape the ship with her life , Iria is separated from her friends . But Zeiram haunts her , both physically and mentally , and her battle to uncover the creature's weak-point , as well as her search to find her friends and family , comprises the next five episodes ( the synopsis above is of the first episode ) . Along the way Iria meets a few new friends who aid her in her fight against Zeiram , including a sheep-in-wolf's clothing named Key , who's a young orphan and expert thief that idolizes Iria .
The characters in this series aren't that unique ; Iria is the tough-minded chick with a soft side that shows in times of high emotion . Gren is the powerful bounty hunter role-model . Key is the mischief maker and comedy relief . And Zeiram is the overlord character , that evil entity that wants nothing more than to destroy . Despite this , though , the characters works well with the story , and nothing seems forced . The episodes flow along following the exploits of Iria and her friends .
Like I said before , the animation itself is a little washed , but that doesn't take away from the quality of the animation . Every character is highly detailed , and the action scenes are great , especially when compared to other anime of that time .
But what makes this anime even more special is this collected edition of it . You get every episode of the OVA , along with a bonus disc of special features ( and we know as anime fans how anime never truly has any special features , so anything added is welcome ) ; it has creator interviews , art galleries , a sing-along-song ( which is ridiculous but fun nonetheless ) , and the common trailer show-case . Plus , it comes with both Japanese and English tracks , and truthfully I'd recommend the subbed track before the dubbed . And you get all of the this - - entire OVA and bonus disc - - for less than forty bucks .
Iria , while not the most original anime to ever come out , is definitely one of the most entertaining . If I were to rate the anime separately , I'd give it a 4 , but the package deal makes it easily a 5 or more . It's one of the early anime to make a difference here , and also one no anime fan should miss out on . Pick up Iria : Zeiram the Animation if you want to see a solid , sci-fi action anime that no doubt inspired many other future anime .
044 4 This review is from :
Iria - Zeiram the Animation , Episodes 1 - 6 ( DVD )
Iria is my Favorite Anime . I just picked up the U.S . Manga Release used for $13.00 , and it appears to be exactly the same as the Anime Sudio Release , just an FYI for those of you looking to buy . Iria , moved a long at a good pace , the plot never felt rushed and the characters were likable and you could care about what happened to them . Iria is not a childish woman and does not expect a man to come recue her , she is the take charge type sometime to much and rushs into situation without thinking them through . This is the only DVD as far as I know so you are not left wondering what happens next , and the story is wrapped up .
045 4 Iria is my Favorite Anime . I just picked up the U.S . Manga Release used for $13.00 , and it appears to be exactly the same as the Anime Sudio Release , just an FYI for those of you looking to buy . Iria , moved a long at a good pace , the plot never felt rushed and the characters were likable and you could care about what happened to them . Iria is not a childish woman and does not expect a man to come recue her , she is the take charge type sometime to much and rushs into situation without thinking them through . This is the only DVD as far as I know so you are not left wondering what happens next , and the story is wrapped up .
046 4 Iria is one hot anime that I reconmend for ALL ! Trust me , it is that hot ! I really enjoyed it and I think you will too . I was into the story from the start and I was never bored throughout the whole film . Pick this one up and add it to you anime collection today !
047 4 This is an anime flick in the style of Battle Angel and Cowboy Bebop . Iria is a cute young bounty hunter with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of tricky gadgets , Zeiram is a large , sinister , and apparently invincible being with a very nasty hat . Iria loses her brother , picks up a couple of unlikely sidekicks , and acts out a personal vendetta against Zeiram . The animation is fairly good , and the ( often unlikely ) story is fast-paced and entertaining . Don't expect a realistic tale , but do expect plenty of action with a minimum of drama .
048 4 I know some people who absolutley despise this series . . . but all I can say is ' Whoa '
It's a great series , the animation is breathtaking ! The story is of a young bounty hunter named Iria , who is tracking down Zeiram . Zeiram is the most deadly lifeform in the galaxy , seemingly invincible to kill he is bringing mass destruction to the planet .
After Zeiram killed her brother , it gets personal . Iria is joined in her quest most notably Kei , a young boy who ends up with a shocking secret .
In the final showdown Iria has to show what she's made of , it's just her against Zeiram .
It's really an excellent series , and you get the full series ( episodes 1 - 6 ) in one convenient DVD . . . there's really no reason not to watch !
049 4 When I buy DVDs I'am always worried about the transfer quality , but I need'nt of worried - this is a top quality DVD product and it clocks just under three hours to boot ! The story is not one of the best but the character development is done well and is well worth watching . Basically because of the VFM and quality Iria : zeiram is well worth getting .
050 4 This video really blew me away . . . . . It's just has a great story , good voice acting , and well , it's just cool . U should buy it !
052 4 Iria : Zeiram the animation starts out with action and keeps you drilled to your seat throught the entire series . This one is a must own ! Iria has got to be one of the hottest anime babes of all time !
055 4 Iria has the best animation / plot / storyline I've ever seen anywhere . The plot folds out beautifully . The action sceens are top notch also . If you like anime at all this is a must have . If you don't this will make you like anime .
058 4 This is one of my all-time favourite Japanese Animes . Iria : Zeirem keeps you hanging on by your fingernails as the story and the wickedly beautiful animation unfolds . The introduction will suck you in and never let go until the very end . The characterization is very nice , from Grenn's little bead flicking habit to the similarities between Kay and Iria . The voice acting is wonderful , and just writing this reveiw I want to go rewatch it . In a nutshell . . . wow . Very nicely done . I think I'll go make some popcorn now . . .
060 4 The characters were really cool and the action was explosive . The story line for this movie was well thought out for a cartoon . After seeing it the first time you would want to watch it again .
066 4 The story is complex enough to keep you watching instead of just another guys with guns shooting each other movie . The characters switch from bad guy to good guy constantly so it will keep you guessing until the end . Also , the voice overs suitted the characters in almost all instances , which is great since I hate subtitles .
067 4 i saw this movie on tv a while back , and it was on during a weekly broadcasting of anime movies . . . . this movie tops my lists up there with the big ones : Akira , Ghost in the Shell , Venus Wars , Vamp . Hunter D . . . . . so if it's that good , ya gotta see it ! TRUST me , it's SWEET !
069 4 Well this is a pretty good anime . Characters I rate a 10 + ( Gren made it go up by 3 points ) plot is 10 and overall I rate 10 + ( Gren made it go up by 1 + * hehe * ) this is something I just had to have . END
070 4 The concept of Iria is unique and entertaining as a story , it also does an ok job at engaging the audience . However , you would be mislead if you expect a feature film quality production from this DVD . The music is poor , the action is simple , the look and detail of the backgrounds is a bit shallow and the pasing gets really slow at times .
The best context for this DVD is as an ok TV Series , but it is certainly not Ghost in the Shell , it is not Princess Mononoke , it is not Ninja Scroll , and it is certainly not Akira . So don't raise your expectations of Iria to the level of any of these films .
071 4 Iria , while excellent , doesn't jump to mind when trying to think of the best anime ever , in any category .
It's a rockin ' ride tho , lots of fun , and excellent animation . An excellent choice for the anime nut who's seen it all , and for the anime newbie who hasn't . For those in between , there's better titles for yah to catch up with first .
072 4 This is one of the best animea's I've seen yet . It keeps you glued to you r seat throught the whole thing . From the begining where she is apprentacing to the end where she destroys the genetically crafted creature Zeiram .
073 4 This DVD kept coming up as a recommendation for me ( presumably because Amazon's database knows I own Battle Angel and Akira ) , so I rented it first to see if it was worth the purchase . It wasn't , and I stopped watching after the 4th ( of 6 ) episode because of boredom .
Iria has clean , well-drawn animation ( although I think there are a few too many pans of still frames - - too much like cheating ) and some interesting concepts regarding the design of technology in the Iria universe . Unfortunately , there's nothing about the characters that makes you care much what happens to them ( in fact , the children are so annoying that you sometimes wish that either Iria or Zeiram _ would _ get rid of them ) . Zeiram , for all that he seems indestructible and omnipotent , never seems particularly menacing .
The plot and character development of this DVD don't come anywhere near the quality of Battle Angel ( a much better story about a female bounty hunter ) , Akira , Dagger of Kamui , or any of the standard must-haves in this genre . Like one of the previous reviewers , I give Iria an extra star because of the quality of the animation and the originality of some of the designs .
075 4 I remember seeing this on Sci Fi several years ago . It was so great , I actually stayed up until 6 AM to watch it all . And the rest of the series was just a masterpiece . Who else would have guessed Kei was a girl ? I love this anime and its very , very big guns . I definetly reccomend it to you .
078 4 Ok this movie got me from the get go . I was just going to watch a couple of the episodes before i went to bed . After the first one i was hooked and i stayed up the whole night watching it . Iria Was full of action and kept me on the edge of my seat . Its a must own for anime fans and even if your not you will still love this movie . Good for anyone who likes a well done movie .
The animation is very well done , and the story line will keep you interested throughout the whole movie . This is one of my favorite anime's . . . . well maybe ghost in the shell or ninja scrolls but its up there with them . Also with 6 episodes you cant go wrong
Only bad thing about the movies is the ending . The ending seemed to lack . It was cut off and left several ideas in your head . But thats just a minor detail for such a wonderful movie .
082 4 The action is good , the animation is good , and the story is ok .
There are problems :
The ending was horrible .
The intro was horrible .
A lot of the city structure and vehicles are umbrellas or balloons .
There are some weapons that are tops like the ones being ejected from the vehicle .
There is only one concentration , which is just the monster .
There should have been a background of how the monster was even created .
Then there seemed to be more than just Zierum as the antagonist such as the government or other organizations .
Why wasn't there another way to free her brother ? Seemed kind of heartless , just go for the kill , for that revenge without another solution .
083 4 The final evaluation of this DVD is that the story is not finished , just like a first draft . With a bit more work and less ustilization of jumps into back episodes to reuse the animations and make some extra time , it would be much better .
084 4 Iria : Zeiram the Animation is a thriller / horror / sci-fi . It concerns Iria , who must slay the evil Zeriam . The two terrifying conflicts this anime provides are A ) a fantastic enemy , and B ) waiting for this worthless piece of garbage to end . Plauged by poor writing , unbelievible fight sequences , and more , Zeriam is better left alone .
Its stars Iria , the younger sibling of her big brother , Gren . Iria admires Gren greatly . She follows him around , assisting him in his bounty hunting job .
The anime starts with Iria saving three girls from a criminal . Before she nabs the criminal , however , a rival of Iria's flys down and grabs him , claiming the bounty for himself . Iria travels back to her brother , and he tells her that he has to board and investigate the Karma , a ship that has been hijacked by an unknown assailant . Gren must hurry , however , becuase he must rescue the few survivors before the authorities arrive .
But when Gren , Iria , and Grens companion , Bob arrive at the ship , they find more than they bargained for : a indistructible demon-like beast called Zeiram that is hellbent on killing Bob , Gren and Iria .
I ll start with the good stuff first , The animation and art quality . The art quality is great.Many of the mecha and set designs have a decidedly turn-of-the-century Chinese / Japanese design and feel , and it looks very interesting . Character designs are above average . Uniquely drawn , Iria looks perfect as the gun-happy heroine of the series . However , her personalitie seems completly lifted from a Masamune Shirow work . Her friend Kei looks very sterotypical , with his sling-shot and spikey hair .
Frame-rates are exceptional , and do not hinder the detail of the drawings . Zeriam himself had a frightening design . Big and tall , Zeriam has a black blob where his head should be . The blob has a face on it that looks like a pale mask , and the face can strech out at his foes .
Now the bad . The story is uninspired and boring , and many of the key plot elements seem to have been completely lifted from Alien . In addition , viewers are forced to withstand chessy plot cliche's .
It seemed as if the boundries and rules set in the universe of Iria : Zeiram the Animation where constantly forgotten , and gave Iria : Zeiram the Animation a unbelevable feeling . For example , Zeriam survives a explosion the size of a atom bomb and hundereds of bullets , yet a rising kick or a rock from a sling-shot stop him in his tracks . Even the characters behaved in unnatural ways . For example , Iria idolizes her brother , yet he dies , and she carelessly takes a nap . Completely emotionless .
Being a horror title , one can expect some violence . In the first episode , Bob is getting torn apart by Zeriam while Iria is having a calm conversation with someone else . Unfortunatly , Iria : Zeiram the Animation tends to have unnesscary scenes in which tons of children are shot down by Zeriam .
All in all , Iria : Zeiram the Animation is overrated story that is deprived of good storytelling , characterazation , and lack of realism . It's not even fun to watch .
If you are looking for a good cyberpunk with a good story , Battle Angel or Ghost in a Shell would be good choices . Or if you want a anime high in entertainment value , try Plastic Little . Iria : Zeiram the Animation is unpleasant .
085 4 I didn't think this anime came close to the caliber of Ghost In the Shell or other top animes .
First , you get a little tired of seeing the good guy constantly shoot at the indestructable monster to no avail .
Second , the kids Iria befriends are so obnoxious that they become nothing but an annoyance .
Third , the English dubbed voice of Iria is dreadful . Not only does it lack the cuteness of the Japanese voice , but the acting is worse than what you would hear in a cheesey car dealership commercial .
I just began watching anime , and after seeing Ghost and Princess Mononoke , this was like watching Scooby Doo .
086 4 Iria , despite having an entire series included on a single DVD , is a huge disappointment . The story is shallow , artwork is bland and the dialog is predicatable and cringeworthy .
087 4 perfect 10 .
aliens , monsters , weapons , a young bounty hunter girl , and the song is cool .
Zeiram the Animation will leave you wanting more . The characters are funny and by the time the movie is over you are thinking to yourself , ' I wonder if there are any other Iria animations . ' The anime is almost 3 hours long , and has a great storyline . Iria is a bounty hunter out to stop Zeiram , which is supposedly an indestructable monster . She is very hot headed and won't let anything get in her way when she wants to prove herself as a good bounty hunter . The movie itself has average animation quality , as well as sound and music . There are several scenes which are rather classic animation humor , but for the most part the movie is pretty serious . I recommend this animation movie to anyone ages 12 and up .
020 4 Iria : Zeiram the Animation will leave you wanting more . The characters are funny and by the time the movie is over you are thinking to yourself , ' I wonder if there are any other Iria animations . ' The anime is almost 3 hours long , and has a great storyline . Iria is a bounty hunter out to stop Zeiram , which is supposedly an indestructable monster . She is very hot headed and won't let anything get in her way when she wants to prove herself as a good bounty hunter . The movie itself has average animation quality , as well as sound and music . There are several scenes which are rather classic animation humor , but for the most part the movie is pretty serious . I recommend this animation movie to anyone ages 12 and up .
029 4 This is one of the best Anime's that I have watched since the Neon Genesis Evangelion series , the story is well plotted and the characters Iria and Kei are te best by far . I saw this Anime in japanese w / english subs and it is one of the best Anime's that I bought and it is well worth my money and time .
036 4 I remember watching this when i was younger , i think it was on the scifi channel . The animation is oldschool but the story was nice . If you are looking for a good story and don't mind dated animation this is worth a look .
056 4 I saw first part of Iria on sci-fi channel the other night , I loved it . The movie mixes a great plot with fantastic animation . It's going in my anime collection .
057 4 Iria has some of the sweetest animation I have ever seen . On top of that , it's full of action . Your kept on the edge of your seat throughout the whole thing ! It is great ! Any anime fan would love this !
074 4 I had very high hopes for this anime , but was sorely dissapointed . The idea and design of Iria and Zeram was great . I had watched the live action version and had expected more from the anime version . The pace was too slow and the soundtrack died in spots essential to making it more exciting . The story itself was very shallow . With plot and pace being so lack luster , it becomes easy to overlook the outstanding job of animation . Artwork is the only reason why I rate this better than a 1 . This is , if you watch it objectively , an example of anime failure .
076 4 I found it to be a good start . I hope that more of the storyline comes out on DVD . I liked the premise and thought the first few episodes is a hint of a good elaborate series . However if you are looking for closure from episodes 1 - 6 , wait until more comes out .
