I had previously viewed the Anime series of Crying Freeman before seeing the live action version. I was quite suprised to find that this version is actually far superior to the anime. The changes to the plot are minimal (the Japanese detective is now American) and quite a few important details remain from the comics. This movie is well directed and acted, and altogether a much higher quality than what I was expecting from a Hong Kong import. If you are a fan of the comic series, this is a must see. Please note that unlike most Hong Kong productions, this is not dubbed. Most of the dialogue is in English. Scenes that are in Japanese or Chinese are subtitled.
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Oh My Goddess!
(1993–1994)
A great introduction to the world of Anime.
23 March 2001
This series is a classic among Otaku (serious anime fans). It has a great plot and hilarious dialogue. The artwork is also top quality. I would reccommend this as an introduction for anyone unfamiliar with anime because it is a rather short series and is a good representative of what anime is all about.
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