I've been a huge fan of the Highlander mythology, from the movies
(except the second one) to the television series and other spin
offs. When I heard that Highlander has received a anime makeover, I
was in Highland heaven and last week, I finally got to witness my
high expectations.
This current incarnation revolves around Colin MacLeod who has vowed
to kill Marcus Octavius, another immortal who murdered his wife and
destroyed his town. 2000 years later, MacLeod is still hunting
Octavius and it's now the not so distant future where Octavius is
under control of New York City.
The animation in the series is great but what really sets this
series apart from other titles is the black humour that is littered
throughout the series. My most memorable seen is when MacLeod is
holding is dying wife who urges her husband not to seek revenge as
it will only destroy him, MacLeod promises but when she passes, he
adds a few words about revenge.
As
the story progresses, MacLeod finds out that his wife has been
reincarnated countless times and is currently living as prostitute
to compound the situation for our hero. The series has graphic
violence, sex and an extremely in-depth yet sometimes clichéd story
that is definitely recommend to all anime lovers.
DVD Special Features
- "East Meets West: Filmmakers Crossing Borders" featurette
- "A Talk With Kawajiri" interview
- Highlander: Search For Vengeance promotional trailers
- "Stills, Drawings & Studies" Gallery
