Hand Maid May DVD Opinions

I have bought the complete Hand Maid May Region #1 Collection, and I think it's a pretty good DVD collection.  The DVDs have some interesting features that I personally love, and only lacks a few desired features.  The DVDs of course posses the English and Japanese Language tracks.  

Menus 
While not too impressive there are some very interesting additions.  When you initially start the DVD it gives you some English voice narrations, telling you what menu this is and your choices.  If you go to the Language menu and change to Japanese, the menu narrations are now in Japanese, "Main Menu Des", May  

Japanese Language Track
As far as I can tell, I have no complaints or problems with the Japanese track.  (By the way, I prefer the Japanese track) 

English Language Track
I feel that the English track is very good.  There are no questionable dialog changes (that I can remember), there is even a little Japanese thrown in here and there.  The voices are pretty close their Japanese counterparts and there are some very good attempts at sticking to the Japanese dialog despite language and cultural differences.

Video
As far as I can tell the video is very good, no major noise or pixelation.  My only complaint is that the Japanese Opening and Ending Credits are not in any way included in any of the DVDs.  While I suppose it is not required, I very much prefer if this is included on a DVD.  And as far as I can tell there are no overlays or modifications to the video which is a definite plus.

Physical Extras
-each DVD contains some very good pictures

 

Outline

Pros
-Japanese and English Language Menu Narration
-Picture Gallery (DVD #2)
-Creditless Opening and Closing
-Character description stuff (narrated in both English and Japanese by Characters)
-Extras
-No video modifications

Cons
-Lack of Japanese Credits Opening and Closing
-Lack of Translation notes

 


 

 

Last Updated:  September 28, 2002

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