Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Released By: Animatsu Entertainment
Rating: 15
Running Time: 975 Mins
Audio: English DD 2.0 & Japanese DD 5.1
Release Date: 22/6/2015
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes
On DVD and Blu-ray is the new release of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water where Nadia and Jean travel around the world to find out the secret of the Blue Water gem, but how can they stop the ones trying to steal it?
This is the first time that this title has been available in the UK and from Hideaki Anno. Considered a classic anime series it is here in its complete form with a 15 certificate which tells viewers that not all anime are for the younger set. Inspired by Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Nadia and Jean are in search of the Blue Water's true secret.
The series has been a favourite of anime lovers for over 25 years and even though the animation style retains its late seventies look it could remind viewers of Lupin the Third. I can understand why this is considered a classic anime. It has a rather distinct style which due to progression in digital anime these days might be dated. Watching it in the original Japanese with English subtitles is preferred as well due to the English voice actors seeming slightly annoying, especially Jean's very bad French accent.
The story will have you believe that Jean has come to Nadia's rescue as she doesn't know where she has come from and needs to hear about her true heritage. As Jean is competing in the flying competition, he can give her a chance to explore. It has an Around the World in 80 Days feel about it that doesn't go away as this is the ultimate thrill of a classic anime with a decent sized cast of goodies and baddies.
Bonus Material: Clean Opening and Closing Animations, Japanese Promo and Japanese Spot.
Verdict: There's no wonder it's considered a classic - this is anime at its most excellent and touching.
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