| Strait Jacket | 
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Sales Rank: 19079
Category: DVD
Actors: Crispin Freeman, Kari Wahlgren
Director: Ichiro Sakaki N/a
Publisher: ANCHOR BAY
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
Manufacturer: ANCHOR BAY
Label: ANCHOR BAY
Format: Animated, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 76 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: MANDM5075D
UPC: 013138507594
EAN: 0013138507594
ASIN: B001AYWYEA
Release Date: October 7, 2008
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Product Description
In a world where sorcery and science co-exist, the power of magic comes with a price: Humans who do not take proper precautions are transformed into horrific demons. Those who destroy these demons and run the highest risk of all are tactical sorcerists known as Strait Jackets . But when terrorists unleash a plague of demonic carnage, the Sorcery Management Bureau must enlist unlicensed assassin Leiot Steinberg to stop the slaughter. Even if this rogue killer and a mysterious young girl can end the outbreak, will they be able to face their own dark secrets? Monsters, murder and redemption collide in this explosive anime written by Ichiro Sakaki (SCRAPPED PRINCESS) and based on his popular light novel series.
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The screenplay for the dark fantasy Strait Jacket (2007) was written by Ichiro Sakaki, the novelist who created Scrapped Princess. In a parallel world where humans use sorcery in tandem with steam power, magic sometimes causes people to turn into murderous demons. Perky Nerin Simmons of the Sorcery Management Bureau realizes a rash of demon attacks has overtaxed the government's resources. She has to call in unlicensed "Tactical Sorcerist" Leiot Steinberg, although she's reluctant to do so. Sardonic, guilt-wracked Leiot can destroy any monster, but he's hard to handle. Strait Jacket plays like a mixture of Cowboy Bebop and Fullmetal Alchemist, with monsters that recall the ones in Hellsing Ultimate, Demon City, et al. Stephen Blum offers a strong vocal performance as Leiot, another wisecracking antihero, but he can only do so much with the hokey dialogue. Leiot Steinberg lacks the depth and complexity that make Spike Spiegel and Edward Elrich memorable characters, and Strait Jacket is little more than a superficial gorefest. (Unrated: suitable for ages 14 and older: considerable violence, grotesque imagery, nudity, profanity) --Charles Solomon
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Not as bad as you think if you've already bought it, READ THIS SO YOU DONT THINK YOU WASTED YOUR MONEY December 4, 2008
Most of the people who see this movie are going to leave it feeling dissatisfied because the ending just seems to cut off right in the middle of the story without providing any real resolution, as if they had just watched the pilot episode of a new anime. And they would be right to feel this way because this edition of straitjacket is the pilot episode of an anime OAV/OVA or whatever... OVA/OAV's are typically shorter than actual anime series. For example Fullmetal alchemist, Dragon Ball Z, and Yu yu hakusho are all Anime series. Whereas FLCL, AKA Fooly Cooly AKA Furi Curi, The Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Phantasia Animations were all OVA/OAV. For anyone whos seen any of the OVA's (Which I'm gonna refer to them from now on cause it's simpler) aformentioned, (Which I recommend, Although FLCL might not actually be an OVA, the other two definitely are) you might have noticed that they are typically shorter than anime series. It is that way with Strait Jacket, This is the first of the three episodes being produced in English. (the next one comes out in January I think)
That being said, as a movie this was crap, but as a series, it has a lot of potential. However, whether this means the series will be good or not, I couldnt tell you, but given how this one was done, I would think that three more episodes this length (The movie's 76 minutes) probably can wind it down to the satisfying conclusion that this movie didnt have and are worth the risk if you've already bought it, but if not, I would advise that you wait until the other two come out and then look at their reviews.
As a footnote, the ending of this one isnt really a cliffhanger in that it ends right in the middle of a conflict, but it does end without really resolving the main character's main problem
 Straight Forward Action at it's best November 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes it's violent. Yes it's gory. No, Strait Jacket is not groundbreaking anime, but if you require having your mind blown every time and being revolutionary is the standard by which you measure things, then you will find most anime (and things in general) very disappointing.
I may be the lone voice of praise in an ocean of aspersion, but I really liked Strait Jacket. Maybe there wasn't enough comedy relief or cliche sweatdrops for some people's satisfaction. It's not the most original thing you'll ever see, but the things Strait Jacket does, it does well.
There's action, violence (graphic), a blend of magic and science, fighting and explosions. It's not Hollywood level action, so the explosions/fighting are more limited and there are no car chase scenes, but still fairly entertaining. The voice acting was flawless, with an all-star cast, Freeman and many more, how could one complain. Like others, I went into it with very low expectations. To my surprise, I found the setting intriguing and the premise fascinating, so much so that I went from "kind of paying attention" to giving it my full attention. It was very action driven and the pacing was perfect. It still spared enough time to flesh out or develop the characters just enough to make them interesting. I suspect that perhaps it's not as character driven as some people would like, but I liked Strait Jacket for what it was. No different than someone who enjoys a good action flick. The plot was "incomplete," but unless you are too busy looking down your nose from your high horse, you should get the sense that it was meant to be that way. Like an appetizer before a full course meal, it gives you an idea of how rich the story could be if they could make it into a series.
 Nice if you're action starved October 27, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Strait Jacket" takes place in a time when sorcery exist. Sorcery was bought out of superstition and myth, to be used in everyday life. The penalty of constant use is, the user would soon lose control and transform into a monster. Killing everyone in sight. To combat these creatures the "Sorcery Management Bureau" deploys tactical sorcerist. Men that use armored suits called "Mold" to fight using heavy artillery supported by sorcery. Leiot Steinberg is a rogue sorcerist that takes up a job and finds himself working for the bureau.
Wow. That is a pretty long story breakdown for a title that doesn't really deserve it. "Strait Jacket" is just another anime where style overshadows substance. But that doesn't make it bad. The animation and artwork is very good. It's at its best during the fight scenes. The battles are nice to watch and there is a good amount of slice and dice gore. Action buffs will most likely eat this one up.
The characters are given enough back story to work with. Their troubles and motives are pretty much clear but nothing seperates them, from any others you have already seen a thousand times already. But I will give this a little more credit and point out some of the characters actually have a purpose.
Overall, "Strait Jacket" is a little better than what it should be. It pulls off just enough in a short time to work with. But I still don't consider this a must see. If you're dying for an action title this is worth checking out at least. Others who are looking for something deep are better off to continue looking.
Pretty enough to look at but tedious to watch October 19, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Strait Jacket" contains the usual mix of Manga melodrama and cliche married to a juvenile predilection for gore. And while much of this particular anime is all very pretty to look at, with some quite beautiful artwork in places and high production standards, ultimately nothing can really rescue it from the fundamental banality of its storyline and its complete lack of substance. Perhaps if it took itself less seriously... but then, I suppose it wouldn't be Manga, would it?
Lovers of the genre will no doubt enjoy this production enormously. There is nothing here for anyone else, however.
enjoyable October 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Strait jacket is a good anime about a man wrestling with the sins of his past. Magic has become a way of life for everyone, and by doing so we have unleashed demons into the world. It's the job of the "tactical sorcerers" to destroy one every time it takes over someones body. Good story, decent battles, real cool battle suits, but the back story on the main charcater is real vauge. I really didn't get why he was so depressed. He was alittle too EMO I felt like "the cure" should of been a part of the soundtrack. The animation isvery good. Nice and smooth with a sort of"final fantasy" look about the characters. The english voice acting is very nice and the visuals/aduio looked and sounded great on suround sound with a HDtv. If you like anime and horror genres with alittle sci-fi on the side then you should really pick it up.
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