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The content is largely true to the comic, if you've read it; if not, it is extremely violent, with bullets, bombs, knives, grenades all joining in the mayhem. All of the action sequences are well done; unlike most shows, animated or not, the creators took some care to get the look and feel of the weapons right (as is shown in the included making of documentary on the disc). The car chases, too, show this level of care. Those who like action and don't mind it bloody will find a lot to like here. There is also enough humor sprinkled in to keep the violence from become monotonous. On the down side, the show does find the heroines frequently in their underwear without any real reason and some unnecessarily lingering shots pop up. There is also some incidental nudity on a computer monitor in two episodes (nothing significant, but it is there, for those who are concerned with such things).

Girls, guns, girls, bombs, girls, cars, girls...
About five years ago, I had rented the VHS versions of Gunsmith Cats and really enjoyed the series. I just recently bought the DVD, and it is already one of my most prized items in my anime collection!!!

This may be a series created by the Japanese, but the portrayal of Chicago is VERY realistic - the atmosphere of the city has been captured almost flawlessly. But great detail is also afforded to the vast array of weapons, as well as to the main car of the series (a Shelby Cobra GT500). The attention to sound is spectacular, especially when the action sequences are played at a rather loud volume.

This is one of the best-constructed DVDs I have ever seen. The menus are easy to navigate, with animation sequences and related sounds attached to nearly every menu selection. Like many anime DVDs sold in North America, English audio and Japanese audio/English subtitles are available. The "Extras" section has a number of offerings, including a special "Making of" documentary (which itself should win awards) and a creditless opening sequence (which is also part of the "Making of" documentary).

Gunsmith Cats is certainly one of the best anime titles to have been brought across the Pacific. This is a prime choice for those new to anime, and an excellent upgrade for those who have previously seen only the videotape versions.

Better than the average anime series
Gunsmith Cats has been around for while, so one may automatically think at the top of their mind: "Oh no! It's so old! It may feel outdated watching now!" Have no fear! Gunsmith Cats settles the thirst of anyone to whom yearns for a solid anime series: new, creative, and intriguing. First off, unlike most Japanese anime series and manga, this series takes full place in the U.S. (Midwest/Chicago)and revolves around a full cast of American/English characters (sorry, but no Japanese characters with blonde hair or blue eyes here). Rally Vincent and Minnie May Hopkins are two nubile female owners of a gun shop, so when they're called in to do investigations regarding the recent murders from an unknown organization, they quickly leap into action, ready for battle. A three-part episode series (running approximately around 90 minutes or so total on dvd) Gunsmith Cats is an extremely impressive attempt from Kenichi Sonoda at recreating the surburban areas of Chicago (there are actually Amoco gas stations spotted in the series from time to time). Watching "Gunsmith Cats" may actually make a viewer forget that the series was actually done entirely in Japan. All in all however, Gunsmith Cats is a very in-debt (though rather violet and explicit at times) action-packed series that should be able to break any anime fan's (looking for something more than just Japanese characters with blonde hair and blue eyes similar to that of "Yu Gi Oh," or "Tenchi Muyo") thirst. Highly recommended.