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Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

Ricco Fajardo (Actor), Orion Pitts (Actor), Felecia Angelle (Director) Rated:
NR
Format: Blu-ray
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 657 ratings
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Genre Science Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Television, DVD Movie, Blu-ray Movie, Anime & Manga, Action & Adventure See more
Format NTSC, Box set, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby, Animated
Contributor Orion Pitts, Justin Briner, Jarrod Greene, Sarah Wiedenheft, Felecia Angelle, Jeannie Tirado, Michael Harcourt, Jad Saxton, Justin Cook, Ricco Fajardo See more
Language Japanese
Number Of Discs 4

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Take an introspective look at RPG anime with this beautifully animated tale of adventure and loss from A-1 Pictures (Fairy Tail, Sword Art Online) and the director of Psychic School Wars.

After waking up in a strange new world surrounded by people who can’t remember who they are or where they came from, Haruhiro finds himself drafted into the service of the Volunteer Soldiers. Together with a ragtag party, he must set out to make a name for himself in a world where magic and monsters are a part of everyday life. But danger waits around every corner, and the small group soon discovers how quickly a life of adventure can be cut short. Faced with the reality of their situation, each member will have to choose how far they’re willing to go, and how hard they’re willing to fight to survive in the world of Grimgar.

Product Description

The legendary golden armor fights once more against the horrors of the world. In the capital city of an elegant feudal society, a powerful spiritual barrier protects the highborn from the demonic monsters that roam the night. But for the commoners, from the moment the sun sets, their world turns into a living nightmare. It’s up to Raiko and Seimei to protect the citizens and face their own demons.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.5 x 0.55 inches; 5.6 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Felecia Angelle
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Box set, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby, Animated
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 10 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2017
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Ricco Fajardo, Orion Pitts, Justin Briner, Jarrod Greene, Jeannie Tirado
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Justin Cook, Michael Harcourt
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), Japanese (Dolby TrueHD 2.0), Japanese (Stereo)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Funimation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06W9MS6M5
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 657 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
657 global ratings
Live to Fight Another Day
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Live to Fight Another Day
- Synopsis: A group of strangers find themselves in an unfamiliar world with mixed recollections of their own identities. The world is full of magic and monsters. Tune in to experience the struggles between life and death with the protagonist and his not-so-perfect party members in an unfamiliar world. The laws of nature will dictate who survives in the harsh world of Grimgar. Those that give up will definitely die. Those that fight; might survive.- Comments: The visuals (primarily, the background) looks similar to a water color-esque painting. Essentially, it’s soft and blends-in, as opposed to popping out with sharp, defined lines. Additionally, the overall tone I draw from this anime is subtly. Not every scene is flashy with destruction and carnage, but rather; an intense fight for survival. Even if it's just low-leveled party members fighting low-level goblins. Since the characters have little to no memories prior to being in the world of Grimgar, it is a bit difficult to connect with some of the characters.- Analysis: It's refreshing to see the struggles of a rag-tag team such as this. Because not every party is perfect. Not only that, watching an uber/over-powered character(s) does get boring at times. So, emphasizing survival over one-sided slaughters can be entertaining, too. Moreover, every party member can contribute something to the team. As such, it's important to address strengths and weaknesses. Effective leaders know this. This is especially true for gamers that play team-based games. Especially, if team compositions are present.- Features: Contains English audio, and Japanese audio with English subtitles. The subtitles are white. Includes 12 episodes on 2 Blu-rays, and 12 on 2 DVDs. The runtime is about 5 hours and is rated TV-14 for fantasy violence and some fan-service.- Conclusion: While the fighting might not always be flashy, this emphasizes the struggles of a group of rag-tag party members in the fantasy world of Grimgar. The visuals, like the overall anime, were subtle. The visuals were soft (especially the background), and blended-in like that of a water-color painting. Like playing certain Nintendo-based JRPGs/SRPGs. There are still unanswered questions: such as why they are in the world of Grimgar in the first place. However, if you're a viewer looking for a fantasy anime that doesn't showcase uber/overpowered characters, then this might be for you.- Recommendations: Re:Zero, Blade Dance of the Elementalers, Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, The Familiar of Zero, Black Bullet, Gate, Hundred, Absolute Duo, Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar, Ixion Saga DT, Sword Art Online, Full Metal Alchemist, K, Tokyo ESP, Code:Breaker, Sky Wizards Academy, and Chivalry of a Failed Knight.
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BuckBran
5.0 out of 5 stars My first or second favorite
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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Grimgar quickly became one of my favorite shows I’ve seen. I definitely enjoyed it more than death note, full metal alchemist brotherhood, is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon, Sword oratoria. This has in my opinion the best voice acting all the voices fit each character perfectly and the execution and emotion is fantastic. I love the characters too and they all are very realistic which is rare. The realistic aspect of the show is one of the things that elevates this show above others. Seeing the characters struggle to survive is kinda new to me especially compared to Sword Art Online which focuses on an expert. Early on you get to see a very cool scene that exemplifies the realism I’m talking about. Ranta is a bigmouth who talks big about what he is capable of but when he finally stabs the goblin you get to see a very refreshing reaction that I think most shows never let you see. I just think that if these types of shows were to actually happen this is a very realistic look at how people would really progress. And all the characters change and I know people who are like every single character and they did a great job of giving them specific personalities without taking traits to extremes. The ending song is also amazing and you get some serious emotion from it. This is also an incredibly emotional show and for being only 12 episodes it feels like it tells a full story is never rushed and isn’t too slow. But I am desperately hoping they do another season! Being only 12 episodes is the only thing that keeps me from saying I like it better than sword art online. I personally like grimgar better than even the first arch of sword art online but because there are more seasons and they are all good I give Sword Art Online the edge overall, but grimgar is definitely one of my favorites and to me I probably should rank it ahead of Sword Art Online but I’m not ready to give a definitive. For those wondering there is some mild language but it’s not too bad, the violence is there but as I’ve said in other reviews I don’t think violence is a reason to keep anyone from watching, and lastly there isn’t too much sexual stuff, there is one minor character dressed in a pretty inappropriate way but other than that it’s more just camera shots/angles of rear ends and some inappropriate “flat chest” comments from the character that is an insecure jerk, but really I would say if you are ok with your kid seeing a PG-13 movie then there shouldn’t be any issues with this. Again, I need a season 2!

I had to add that some people complain it is slow. I don’t really understand that as it moves at a perfect speed in my opinion. I mean they are amateurs at best so getting to see everything they go through is part of the development. If you like fast pace then sword art online is probably more up your alley where they scale countless amounts of floors between episodes and you only see a handful of boss battles. But he’s a stud top player so it would be boring to watch him destroy every boss and enemy, but this is completely different and I don’t care how “slow” you think this is I don’t understand how you can’t enjoy it. This is another reason I feel like grimgar appeals to me more than Sword Art Online cause I liked the pacing of grimgar. I also didn’t mention but it’s worth reiterating what basically everyone says that the animation is amazing, if nothing else the visuals are worth watching. It’s kinda interesting though cause there are times where it looks awkward and very “watercolorish” but looking back it seems to be at transition times and then it slowly fades to perfection. Like the very first minute or so kinda had a clashy animation style and I was unsure about it, but then without me realizing where it changes I was super impressed how great the background animation was.
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Johnathan Soares
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Fantasy Series Worthy of Your Time
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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When I bought Grimgar, I was hoping that if nothing else, I would at least enjoy it. Imagine my surprise when, having finished the series over a couple of days, it has become one of my favorite anime releases this year.

Grimgar's story focuses on a group of teenagers who awaken in a fantasy world; none of them have any memory of who they are or even where they came from before arriving in this mysterious world. They decide to band together in order to survive in this place, and to that end they begin learning skills and traits that correspond with classic RPG roles such as thief, hunter, mage, priest, etc. One thing I love about the story is how little exposition we're offered; while it seems these characters are trapped in a game, the only thing that hints at that is how they progress and update their skills. The show doesn't waste time trying to figure that out, though, and I must say it works better because of it.

One thing that I feel the show deserves high praise for is in how vulnerable it makes the main characters feel. In an early episode, when trying to kill a lone goblin, each character struggles when trying to bring it down. The goblin puts up quite a fight, and each character feels legitimately frightened and eventually guilty about cutting its life short. I highlight this scene because it pulls off what a lot of anime try (and often fail) at trying to portray; our heroes as vulnerable and scared human beings as opposed to supermen.

Character development is also something that I feel the show handles fairly well. Granted, not every character gets a chance to shine, but those that do exhibit growth and a growing confidence that they lacked prior. These characters may seem like cliches at first, but they soon evolve into something better and considerably more enjoyable to watch.

Besides the characters and plot, the show is quite nice to look at. The environments are typically well realized and our characters are animated quite fluidly. I love how the show uses color; everything from the armor the characters wear to the way the sky looks, color is used beautifully in nearly every facet of the show.

If there is one criticism I have of the show, it's that the plot can sometimes feel a bit aimless. We know that the protagonists are trying to become stronger, but it would be nice for them to have more justification for journeying forward other than leveling up. There doesn't seem to be a much larger adventure lying in wait for them, at least not in what we're shown here. If there is to be a sequel series, I'd like for there to be something grander in scale.

Ultimately, Grimgar is a great show that I am happy to have taken a chance on. It's beautiful visually, and its characters are fun to watch develop and grow. The plot handles themes such as vulnerability, fear and loss in a much more mature manner than many anime do, and that's an accomplishment in and of itself. I'm really hoping that we see a second season someday very soon, because Grimgar is a place I can't wait to see more of.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet in the best way
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
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This is an anime that will always hold a place in my heart because of the feelings it evokes. When I first started watching this anime I was severely depressed and actively planning my suicide. The struggle to live that it portrayed and the deep emotions concerning loss, failure and struggle despite it all was in a way cathartic and inspiring.
The cinematography is sublime and art beautiful in a nearly magical way. The series almost feels like magical realism die to the fact that the characters are so intensely human and thier struggle within and without the centerpiece of this deeply magical and human work. Relationships, leadership, and love both platonic and romantic swirl around and through it in a way unmatched my anything else I have experienced beyond some award winning and indie live films.
I would reccomend this to anyone honestly. Easily my favorite all time anime and in my top ten cinematic experiences easily. I hope that you find it as enjoyable and as beautiful as I have.
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Wayne
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching anime, at least in my opinion
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2020
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Very interesting premise here, a group of people are transported to another world that is fantasy based in nature. To survive they have to become adventurers and defeat monsters to earn money to live. However, what happens when a group of young kids, inept in the actual understanding of what it means to survive and live in such a world do when faced with the stark fact that you have to kill these monsters that do not want to die and are actually trying to kill them in turn to survive. Is it really that easy to take a life, especially when that person/creature is doing everything they can to keep and preserve their own life? And what happens when one of your band, your friends, your family dies? How do you carry on? Really loved this anime and found parts of it very touching, later in the series when one of the characters dies. Always wish they did a follow up to this as either a full OVA film or a new spin of series looking where they are at 5-10 years later.
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あんこ～♪
5.0 out of 5 stars 最近のチート系ファンタジーに飽き飽きな方にお勧め
Reviewed in Japan on September 6, 2019
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タイトル『灰と幻想のグリムガル』。
一般的な国内プレイヤーで再生出来ます（再生環境/SONYの2015年～の最廉価プレイヤー『BDP-S1500』）。
タイトルで日本語/字幕《OFF》を選択すれば、後は普通に鑑賞する事が出来ますが、これは映像特典のOVAも同様です。
映像特典はOVA（4.5話）・4話コメンタリー・他作品のトレイラー。

ファンタジーＲＰＧをリアルな残酷さで味付けしたような作品。
若い方にはわかり難いかもしれませんが、初期のウィザードリー的なノリです。
物語自体は、主人公達の成長物語的要素が強いので、全員の抱えているトラウマや課題などを1つずつ回収して行くように進んで行きます。
世界観の伏線回収などが全くされていないのが少々モヤモヤしますが、何だかんだ言って区切りの良い所で〆てくれたので、個人的には文句無しです。
チート系ファンタジーに飽き飽きな方にとっては、結構楽しめる作品ではないかと。
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iMike
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun series, can't wait for the next season!
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2019
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I grew up watching anime in the 80's and 90's, then it got really popular with Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon. There's plenty of anime available to watch now, but I find that only a handful are actually good. I was expecting this to be something similar to the Record of Lodoss War, but instead it has its own take on medieval fantasy. It has role playing game elements, which reminded me a bit of Sword Art Online, without being a rip off of SAO.

Anyway, if you enjoy medieval fantasy anime, definitely take a peek into the world of Grimgar, you might get drawn in and want to see more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 普通に再生出来ます。
Reviewed in Japan on August 16, 2018
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PanasonicのBDレコーダーで再生出来ました。強制字幕もありませんでした。
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars A Staple for Slice of Life/Fantasy Fans!
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2018
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Grimgar is easily one of my favourite fantasy shows. It has some MMO elements to it (classes, skills, parties, etc) but ditches the video game elements as it is in its own world. Despite this it has a very “Slice of Life” feel to it.

I am completely obsessed with the art style of this show! The water colour backgrounds are fantastic. It has terrific voice acting (English and Japanese) and good music.

That being said, it’s a bit on the slow side so for those seeking the faster more action oriented shows, this might not be your cup of tea, but I still highly recommend it! Typical price for an anime box set.
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