Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #73013 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-11-11
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English, Japanese
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 125 minutes

From Amazon.com
Although it's based on the work of Yoshiyuke Tomino (the creator of Gundam), Aura Battler Dubine (1983) didn't include robots originally--the sponsoring toy companies reportedly insisted on their addition. Show Zama is transported to the alternate world of Byston Well to become an "Aura Battler," the pilot of a mecha powered by spiritual energy. He soon realizes he's just a pawn in Drake Luft's scheme to conquer the entire planet. Luft's foes include his daughter Elmelie, whom Show aids. The look and pacing of Dubine will remind viewers of Robotech and Ronin Warriors. The characters reflect the influence of American kidvid cartoons; the action halts while characters give long set speeches, which the cast delivers in stolid monotones. It's surprising that the adaptors have a character address Show with the offensive term "Jap." (Unrated: Suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, brief nudity, alcohol use, ethnic slurs) --Charles Solomon

Video Details
Collector’s Edition Available! ADV’s release of Aura Battler Dunbine: Tales of Byston Well will be available in two versions: as a DVD in its standard case, or as a special edition "Memorial Box," including the DVD and a high-quality ("hard") custom series art box, sized to hold the first six volumes of the series.