Bleach the Movie 4: Hell Verse (DVD)

Well there is not much I can say about this anime that u can't just go read about on ur own but I'll do my beast. ^_^'Ok boy can see ghosts, some ghosts eat other ghosts so there r other ghosts that stop the bad ghosts from eating the good ones, boy meets girl good ghost that gives him the power to become like her so that he can fight the bad ghosts.I know that the bad ghosts r call something and r a little different than just ghosts and that the ones I'm calling good ghosts r called something else also.I'm just trying to make it simple here ok. ^_^I really do love this anime just don't want to go into great detail on what is what when someone just wants to know the basics of what they maybe buying even though if ur looking for a anime u most likely already know what ur looking for or buying if ur here.If I'm wrong about anything I've said then I'm sorry. -_-,

After watching Movie 4 it has become my new second favorite Bleach movie prevoiusly movie 1 was second favorite with Movie 2 being and still is my number one favorite. Movie 4 does have its pros and cons which I'll list below.Pros:1) The Story is so good it keeps it at the edge of your seat threw the hole movie you can't wait to see how Ichigo and his friends are going save Karin and Yuzu from their kidnappers.2) The Music is outstanding, Shiro Sagisu did an awesome job picking songs from the show and 3 other movies to mix in with the new songs he composed for Movie 4.3) The Voice acting in the english version is beliveable and full of emotion, Ichigo's VA for example does a fantastic job of making Ichigo sound like he is really cares about what happens to his sisters ,his VA is so beliveable and full emotion in his performance you'd think Karin and Yuzu where his real live sisters.4) The Picture and sound quality are outstanding I could see ever gorgous detail clearly and hear every litttle sound perfectly on my 42 inch 1080P Sanyo HDTV.5) the animation is outstanding,it is very fulid and detailed especially during the fight scenes.Cons:1) Viz messed up the subtitle tracks, when you pick the english dub with dubtitles you get the movie in english but with subs for the japanese version I tried to change it with the subtitle button on my Blu-ray player's remote once I started the movie but Viz made it so you can't do that for some reason.2) Again Viz has forgotten to put music on the menus ,I don't why know every since the Rurichiyo arch dvds Viz all of sudden stop putting music on their dvd menus.3)Viz could of given us better special features then the two art galleries like a interview with the english dub cast and crew about their work on the movie,a blooper/gag reel , A commentry track with the english dub's ADR director and some the voice actors.4) I loved the story but I have two problems with it . one being where is Issin and how does he not noice when Karin are Yuzu have been kidnapped, Why didn't they have him help Ichigo instead of useless Orihime. Maybe this movie came out in Japan before the episode where Ichigo finds out his dad is a Soul Reaper aired and the writers wanted leave that special moment for the anime.Two being the Lack of Toshiro and Masumoto two of my favorite characters who appear in like two scenes the whole movie and do nothing to help Ichigo and his friends.5) they finallly show Rukia naked but it's a let down because they only show her naked for about 2 or 3 seconds and you can't enjoy it like you could the Masumoto and Orihime bath scene in the animeThis it for list of Pros and Cons for Movie 4 and I recomend this movie any fan of Bleach who hasn't seen it yet it well worth the money you'll spend on it because it still is a very enjoyable movie even with it's faws.

If you watch or read bleach you know that Ichigo and his friends are always trying to rescue somebody. Well this time its Yuzu, Ichigo's little sister, and he has to go to hell to save her! I've always wondered if there was a heaven or hell in the bleach universe since apparently one goes to the soul society when he or she dies, but here we learn that hell is a place where the worst sinners go and there are a group of sinners who want to break free from hells grasp and are basically bribing Ichigo to break the very gates of hell in exchange for his sister's soul. I really enjoyed this movie, I would say it may be my favorite bleach movie so far. The animation is awesome, and I just think the concept is just perfect for a bleach side story. The bluray had amazing picture and sound, but featured very little special features. Just a small art gallery and a couple trailers.Overall, awesome. You've been to the soul society. You've been to hueco mundo. Welcome to hell.

So, in this movie we get to explore Hell. Of which we've only seen the gates once back in Ichigo's early days as a substitute soul reaper. Of course that glimpse had left me curious...well now I am pretty satisfied on that part. We certainly do learn a lot more about Hell and how it works. Rukia and Renji both explain about soul reaper's involvment with this prison, that was a tidbit completely new and interesting to find out about. The animation and sound were crisp and clear. The fight scenes were spectacular, fast paced and more intricate than usually seen in the serial anime, and that's a given for a movie. However, because this was made before the end of the war with Aizen, a couple of the battles just (SPOILER---rehashed our hero's techniques and the counters to them. Aside from seeing darn near apocalyptic superpower from a hollowfied Ichigo, an example would be the cutting off of Ichigo's hollow mask's horn just like Ulquiorra did to stop him, and Rukia's battle that almost mirrored her fight with the ninth espada in Hueco Mundo. End SPOILER) In that regard, excepting seeing the abilities of the bad guys in Hell, those two battles weren't that interesting because they weren't different enough from what I'd seen before. As for the rest of the battles, they were pretty good, especially the last one where Ichigo goes back for his friends and a surprising thing happens to him. You'll just have to watch to find out about that! Overall, I did enjoy this movie, and if you are a fan of Bleach and liked the other movies, I believe you will enjoy this, too.

This fourth movie of the 'Bleach' anime sees Hell make an appearance for the first time since episode five of the series proper. The movie sees a number of damned souls attempt to escape Hell and they need the power of Ichigo Kurosaki to do it. In order to force Ichigo's hand, the Sinners attempt to kidnap his sisters so that they can lure him to Hell and use the power of his Inner Hollow to escape.While this fourth 'Bleach' movie is very entertaining and enjoyable to watch, it probably isn't quite as good as some of the previous films. On the plus side the animation for this movie is brilliant (the vistas of Hell are beautifully rendered) and some of the fight scenes are top notch with some very good fight choreography. It is also good to see some development of the Bleach afterlife with more details on Hell than we have had in the past ten years or so of the series. While some of the characters introduced in this movie are a little boring (despite having some interesting abilities), others are interesting additions, especially Kokuto. The English dub of the film is reasonably good, probably on a par with the series proper.On the downside, the plot of the film is somewhat predictable and the ending is, unfortunately, something of a Deus Ex Machina. The film also has the same problem that some other films of anime series have, namely that some of the characters are somewhat underused and seem to only be included at all because they are reasonably popular.While I do feel that 'Fade to Black' had a better plot and 'Memories of Nobody' had better characters, 'Hell Verse' is still an entertaining film and one that any Bleach fan should enjoy. Overall I feel the film is worth a high four stars to four and a half stars.

My lasting memory of the Bleach movies will largely always fall back on the joy of seeing the series with some proper budget put behind it. Kubo-san's character designs have always been a joy to soak up, but in the films you get the added benefit of properly fluid motion and deeper, richer backgrounds too. And here, at least, is where this - the fourth Bleach film - really trumps its three predecessors.While I have to admit I preferred the third film in terms of sheer emotional resonance and what it managed to do with Rukia's backstory, plus bonus screen-time for the Soul Reaper captains, Hell Verse benefits from a plot that actually feels like it builds on the world established in the series.There are twists aplenty on offer here, some stunning action set-pieces, and while I think it'd be a stretch to call this a truly 'great' film - it's definitely one of the better Shonen big-screen adaptations I've seen.

oversaw by Tite Kuro (the author of the Bleach Manga), Hell verse sends you to hell, literally. Undoutably set after the Arrancar arc (due to the operning sequence) this shows off Bleach's hell (which you only see the gates of (and only once for me) with an all new enemy, Sinners. Although the story itself would be better of as another story arc in my opinion, it does have some sectacular fight scenes and breath taking moments, another apperance of Ichigos full hollow (better known if you have read the manga) and an all new form for Ichigo. Overall a great movie and a fine addition to the Bleach universe

Probably the best Bleach movie which finally arrives in a normal thin amaray case that matches the other 3 movie releases perfectly.Terrific animation, solid pacing and a great look at 'Hell' within the Bleach universe. If you're a long time Bleach fan or if you're just getting into the series, this is essential viewing. However for those of you just getting started, be sure you have reached past the conclusion of the Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra fight in Hueco Mundo as the opening of this movie could potentially spoil the outcome of that battle.

I've been meaning to pick up this DVD for a long time, as I have the first three movies on DVD already, and when I saw the price drop of this I grabbed it in an instant!!It's a must have for Bleach fans, and contains all the usual action with Ichigo and friends as the anime series does. For collectors who want to grab all the movies like myself, I recommend it.Such a great value.