Pokemon: BW Rival Destinies-Collection 2 (2012) |
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Pokemon: BW Rival Destinies-Collection 2 (2012) |
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| General | Extras | ||
| Category | Anime | None | |
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| Year Of Production | 2012 | ||
| Running Time | 528 | ||
| RSDL / Flipper | Dual Layered | Cast & Crew | |
| Start Up | Menu | ||
| Region Coding | 4 | Directed By | None Given |
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Distributor |
 Beyond Home Entertainment |
Starring | None Given |
| Case | Amaray-Opaque | ||
| RPI | ? | Music | None Given |
| Video | Audio | ||
| Pan & Scan/Full Frame | None | English Dolby Digital 2.0 | |
| Widescreen Aspect Ratio | 1.78:1 | ||
| 16x9 Enhancement |
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| Video Format | 576i (PAL) | ||
| Original Aspect Ratio | 1.78:1 | Miscellaneous | |
| Jacket Pictures | No | ||
| Subtitles | None | Smoking | No |
| Annoying Product Placement | No | ||
| Action In or After Credits | No | ||
The Pokemon world is a huge favourite with pre-teen boys, all around the world. Originating in Japan, the world of toys, TV Shows, video games, Movies, books, card games and more has been expanding and very successful for many years since starting in 1996 with a video game. There have now been as many as 15 movies made as part of this multimedia extravaganza and the TV show is into its 16th season. This three disc DVD set includes 24 episodes from the 15th season of the TV show made in 2012 and 2013. This collection is officially named Pokemon Black & White Rival Destinies Collection 2.
These episodes continue the adventures of Ash Ketchum, Pokemon trainer and his friends, Iris & Cilan as they travel the Univer region, finding Pokemon, having battles and adventures and joining in tournaments. Connoisseurs (my pre-teen boys) tell me that these are really good episodes, even better than Season 14 which were really good as well. They love the quirky characters and their rivalries including the regular baddies, Team Rocket.
This is a good collection of new Pokemon episodes which will definitely appeal to the young fans of Pokemon.
The video quality is excellent.
The episodes are presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio which is the original aspect ratio. It is 16x9 enhanced.
The picture is extremely sharp and clear throughout for DVD. Colour is excellent.
There are no noticeable artefacts.
There are no subtitles.
There are no obvious layer changes during playback.
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The audio quality is good.
These discs contain an English Dolby Digital 2.0 track.
The music mostly consists of the theme tune and some other incidental songs.
Dialogue is clear and easy to understand throughout.
The surround speakers and subwoofer are not used.
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The menu is still and includes music. There is one menu screen on each disc allowing for a play all option and episode selection
NOTE: To view non-R4 releases, your equipment needs to be multi-zone compatible and usually also NTSC compatible.
These episodes do not seem to have been released yet in other regions. Buy local.
The video quality is excellent.
The audio quality is good.
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| Review Equipment | |
| DVD | Pioneer DV-533K, using Component output |
| Display | InFocus Screenplay 7200 with ScreenTechnics 100" (16x9) screen. Calibrated with Digital Video Essentials (PAL). This display device is 16x9 capable. |
| Audio Decoder | Built in to Amplifier. Calibrated with Video Essentials. |
| Amplification | Denon AVC -A11SR |
| Speakers | Jamo D6PEX wall mounted Speakers and Powered Sub (7.1) |