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As the series continues, the large-framed but timid Mao, shortstop Kanako, and the dim wannabe star Yoko join the team. But they need a power hitter, and Ryo focuses her attention on Izumi. Complicating the relationship between the girls is Hiroki's growing interest in Ryo, and the romance Izumi's mother (now the head of the school) and Ryo's father shared 20 years ago. The team scores an upset victory over the champion boys' team and earns the right to compete interscholastically. But their elation proves short-lived when reporters disinter a decades-old scandal involving Ryo's father, and Ryo struggles to understand if and how the scandal could be true.
When the Kisaragi nine reaches the tournament semifinals, the girls find themselves facing the boys' team from their school, led by top hitter/heartthrob Hiroki. The game becomes a duel between pitcher Ryo and Hiroki, intensified by their attraction to each other. The series concludes on an upbeat note that is neither predictable nor pat. Princess Nine ranks as one of the best series for girls in recent years, with characters who are strong, capable individuals but who still exhibit human weaknesses. With any luck, the show will be continued: Ryo, Hikana, Yoki, Seira, Koharu, Yoko, Mao, Kanako, and Izumi--and Hiroki--deserve another season, at least. (Rated 12 and older, but suitable for younger viewers: Alcohol use, brief nudity, minor profanity, minor violence) --Charles Solomon
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Tomomichi Mochizuki |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 23 October, 2001 |
| MANUFACTURER: | A.D. Vision |
| FEATURES: | Animated |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 702727060526 |
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Customer Reviews of Princess Nine - Complete Collection (Vols. 1-6)
Nine Girls...Nine Dreams...One Anime. In the spirit of baseball classics like The Natural and Field of Dreams comes a sports drama of the highest calibur... The story of this excellent 26 episode Sports Saga centers on one Ryo Hayakawa and her dream of becoming a great pitcher like her father. But that doesn't even begin to tell you the real story. Like most stories worth telling, there is much depth hidden beneath the surface of this one.
The general atmosphere and tone of the show starts out light and easy, but as the story progresses we quickly come to appreciate that pretty much EVERYONE in this story has a hidden past worth hearing about. The background of characters is told through a series of background examinations and flashbacks, and as the characters learn more about each other we are drawn further into their world, and they are drawn closer to each other.
Interestingly, there are aren't ALL that many basball games in this show (for a series all about baseball). Much of the time will be spent developing everything from love-hate relationships between friends and rivals to overcoming obstacles in the way of the team and facing dark secrets of the past. But what baseball action there is in this one is really great. Key moments are given a boost by a reoccuring orchestral theme and the trademark speedlines-filled slow-motion (which personally I love). More importantly, all of the action has dramatic weight to it. So when you see over-the-top moves pulled off they seem more like great feats of strength under enormous pressure (kind of like shredding the ball in The Natural) rather than cheap tricks.
As I said before, the orchestral music is quite outstanding and the action sequences are excellent, as is the character devlopment and story. It should also be mentioned though, that the voice-acting in the English Dub is some of the greatest to be found in any anime, and all of characters are interesting enough to transcend the anime stereotypes. While the art quality in the series may be somewhat inconsistent, it is never bad by any means, and the animation and character designs are top-quality.
Really, this is one of the best anime I have ever seen. It ranks up there with Crest of the Stars, Angelic Layer, and Battle Athletes Victory (the other sports anime of choice). Oh, and the ending is sad, inspiring, original, and totally satisfying. I look forward to watching this anime over and over again.
An Extremely Good Anime
I've heard many bad things about Princess Nine. In truth though, it's a very gripping show that keeps you watching. This anime was made for girls, but the only things I've heard are bad ones. Overall, Princess Nine is a fast moving show that is good for anyone to watch. The deepening relationships between the characters is done better than in most animes I've seen. I just hope it catches on a little more here in the U.S.