Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie

Just received my copy of Space Adventure Cobra in the mail and couldn't hesitate to watch it immediately (in English). Last time watching was more than 15 years ago, old VHS version, and was one of the cornerstone pieces of my anime watching career. I just have to say, this is a must have for any Cobra fan and the film/audio quality is much better than the old VHS.Pros:1. Original English track (same as old US VHS release).2. Japanese tracks; both Dolby 5.1 and 2.03. Audio quality for English track is excellent4. Film transfer quality is excellent, you can throw your VHS copy out the door!!!5. Nice DVD menu, nothing extravagant but it gets the job done.6. Some interesting trailers are included for other anime from back in the day.I have not had a chance to watch a second time in Japanese w/subtitles but soon!Cons:1. At times there are minor film transfer issues, it can get blurry and/or discolored at the left or right of the screen. I don't recall if this is also a problem in the original VHS or if it is intentional but it is noticeable.2. I did not see that the trailer for Space Adventure Cobra was also included; would have been a nice addition.Overall, definitely buy this ASAP if you are a fan of this film!!!

A retelling of several episodes from the middle of the series' story arc. If for any reason you're not sure you'd like the show (although I mean seriously, how could you not?), start with this movie. If you've already seen the show, I'm not sure the movie will be entirely worthwhile unless you're a relentless devourer of media like myself ^__^

If you are a fan of the golden age of anime. (late 80's early 90's pre-cgi) and haven't seen this movie BUY IT! If you liked Golgo 13/Fist of the North Star/Demon City Shinjuku etc....It is not as violent or rape-y as the previously mentioned titles... but it is about twice as weird. Awesome imagery, tight action, star nipples, if this one doesn't have it, you don't need it!

This was the Number 4 Asian space movie of Second Week Of Spring 1982. That should tell you all you need to know.

If you're really a fan. This movie is good. But I suggest buying the TV series.If you rather not spend time on the TV series, this is a fair content for Cobra.

Enjoyed the storylines...

was just like he remembered watching,it is a series we were unable to find any where else,he just loves it

Kinda crazy but funny too. I ordered because the reviews where good and the price was great. Good decision. You will enjoy if your into this type of anime.

If you have seen the TV series this is exactly what you want.It's decently animated and very artistic, very eighties in its design.The story is okay and it features lots of ladies.It feels too short at the end because you'd want more! I was definitely happy with my investment.

Space Adventure Cobra is yet another old school anime relicensed and reissued by Eastern Star Media (Discotek). It is definitely old school in both looks and plot.It starts out with a retired space pirate teaming up with a beauteous bounty hunter in a fight for survival against the evil (boo hiss) Space Guild. In fact for the first half hour or so it reminded me a lot of old school animation like Tarna from Heavy Metal or any of numerous older properties from Central Park Media or Manga. And had it stayed this way, my rating would have undoubtedly stayed higher.But then alas it started to get more cheesy and ridiculous as it went along and by the time it got to the last half hour when a typical japanese cultural death wish kicked in (which alas is all too common in japanese anime) with a villain who wants to destroy everything for no really logical reason; it just lost what little credibility it had for me. The plot is just too ridiculous even by anime standards and the ending a little too downer for me. A pity as I really liked the first half or so of the movie. So I can't really give this movie a better rating than about 3.As for the technical specifications, it's an 1.85:1 (16x9) anamorphic widescreen and there are three audio tracks. A Japanese DD 5.1 track which had very little in the back channels, a Japanese stereo track and an English stereo track. The English dub being taken from a very old Streamline audio track that was originally done by none other than Carl Macek of Robotech fame and probably almost as old. A bit cheesy but acceptable considering the age.Overall, this is an okay movie but nothing more and is acceptable if you're used to old school anime and want to finish your collection. But if you're new to old school I'd recommend better titles such as Venus Wars or Galaxy Express 999 instead.J. A.

A completey Cleaned Up 1985 Version ....