I personally have mixed feelings. The first 8 episodes are fantastic. The final five, too, are just as good. But the in-between episodes are a mixed bag. The Nautilus ones are good for the most part, the best ones being 13-19, 21 & 22. But the island episodes are a serious blemish on the show, and really should have been cut. (23-29). 30 and 31 are the only good ones, but that's not saying much. The less said about the absolutely atrocious African episodes (32-34), the better.
@@Turnajon Fun fact: The Island/Africa episodes were NOT planned. The network decided that viewership was so high they should extend it. Which Anno hadn't planned for, so he didn't make those episodes (except 31). Anno also planned for Neon Genesis to be a sequel to Nadia, but the network, and not the studio, retained the rights to the show. Those combined factors started his downward spiral into depression, not to mention really bringing down Eva. It was evident from 3+1 that he wanted it to be a Nadia sequel, and god I wish I could see that version instead of the steaming garbage pile of incomprehensible babble Eva ended in.
@@gunslingergirl2579 hold on a second. I know that anno didnt plan the Island Episodes, but i never heard that eva was going to be a sequel to nadia. I cant imagine how this would work, as nadias plot had quite the good closure. Do you have more information on that?
@@FullmetalTimo basically the plot was going to be the Adam's from Red Noah would come to life after it crashed into earth and take the roles of the Angels form Evangelion would become.
@@gabrielguzman6018 I read that he had a different vision, that he fell into depression because he had to work yet had limited control on the show. The original plot did not have the island fillers I believe.
@@mahmoudhaji how far I know the island fillers were created by someone else. Because the show was popular and they wanted more episodes. But with the original Script. He wasn't satisfied with it and rewrote a lot of it. What we got is probably the better version of what he had in mind
If anything I think this show would make a great reimagination as 3 or 4 movies. but seeing what happened to Evas rebuilds its prolly for the best as it is.
Indeed. Thank you GKIDS. The Sentai release has been out of print for a while now. And we should assume the video will look better with the 4K remaster.
@@nunab1864 This trailer alone. This is an upscaled version of the previous Blu ray with DNR slathered all over it making it an even worse image than before. This is pure trash.
@@erichfiedler1481 Since these companies are doing absolutely nothing to help preserve the best versions available and destroying the integrity. They don't deserve your money, go the pirate's life for this one. Discotek are the real MVPs that deserve your hard earned money.
@@user-ny5vp9be8v I got quite a few of their Blu-rays, including a couple of Lupin III movies and shows, Project A-Ko, the first two seasons of Symphogear, both seasons of Konosuba, Cyborg 009, Samurai Pizza Cats, Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sgt. Frog, and BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo (the last of these was actually a Christmas gift from my brother)
@@erichfiedler1481 Gtfo of here, you trash pop anime fanboy. Rebuild had the most atrocious ending imaginable. Considering the whole mess was supposed to be a Nadia sequel in the first place, and that every work of serial fiction is defined by its ending, Nadia is in fact his actual greatest masterpiece.
Just watched this last year, it’s pretty solid for 80% of the show. Wish I had known a blu ray version was coming out, I would have waited to watch in HD
@@flyingfish64 literally just remembered that. Like there's the island arc and I think there's also an Africa arc a couple episodes later that's also pretty bad. Anno apparently wasn't involved with either due to being, well, clinically depressed, this is Anno we're talking about, and the tone shift really shows.
@@Matthy63shinji higuchi took over and decided to make it goofy as shit to lighten the mood after the whole submarine basically "sinking". Also cause the staff gave him like zero idea what the actual plot was so decided to just roll with it. Worked out kinda considering those two make a great creative duo
Sadly there's a lot of important scenes there. But certainly it could have been reduced to 2 or 3 episodes while skipping the parts where Nadia becomes annoying and not representative of the rest of the tv show. It would be a waste to skip the part where Jean is looking through the telescope, or when the red noah awakes. This is why fans ask for a remake.
@@BlueFrenzy Good point--I wouldn't skip the Red Noah episode. That's really important. (I don't really think of it as one of the island episodes, because it *is* important.) What was the one where Jean looks through the telescope, though? I watched all the island and Africa episodes only once ... when I was living in Japan. Which means I went through them with no English subtitles. Never again! The horror! 😬
As of yesterday I’ve officially watched the whole series I couldn’t believe those first dozen episodes. Jean and Nadia are the pinnacle of Classic Anime Duos
Did you know that,the Creators of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (ふしぎの海のナディア, Fushigi no Umi no Nadia, literally "Nadia of the Mysterious Seas") is a concept of Hayao Miyazaki from Spirit Away and directed by Hideaki Anno of Neon Genesis Evangelion of Gainax!💧
Apparently there's controversy over the 4K restoration as it seems to be more of a DNR job. I don't think GKIDS is at fault here, though. I still respect GKIDS as a publisher.
@@Turnajon I personally don't care about this "controversy" as long as I can get this series on Blu-ray without having to lose an arm or a leg for Sentai's Blu-ray set
@@gunslingergirl2579 aside from both having Hideaki Anno at the helm, like watch Gurren Lagann, Panty & Stocking, Kill La Kill, and Promare back to back because they were directed Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima
It pleases me to see the ADV dub is being used. I always liked it and consider it very underrated. While the accents are kinda iffy in the beginning, everyone grows into their roles from day one and as it progresses it only gets better and better. I'd say it rivals the Japanese version. I will admit that I did, at least initially, find Jean's French accent a bit of a nuisance. But rather than switching to the Japanese, I gave it a few more episodes, and then something happened. Either I grew accustomed to it, or the actor just improves on it from day one. Either way, the annoyance disappeared after a few episodes and other than that Nathan Parsons plays the role with just the right amount of enthusiasm and charm. Did you know that he was also good friends with Meg Bauman (Nadia) and Margaret Cassidy (Marie) in real life? I feel that this solidifies the chemistry between all three and makes the dub stand out effectively considering the time it was made.
@@shoelessbandit1581 I wonder sometimes if my reasons are really valid. After all I HAVE been called less than flattering names for being a dub fan since day one ("retarded logic", "moron", "I am wrong", "dodgy-accent loving big", etc.). I have on occasion seen some Anime subbed, but I just can't bring myself to openly bash dubbing in general, especially dubs which are obvious labors of love. From everything I have read, this dub of NADIA was a labor of love for everyone involved, and it shows in their performances. I tried watching it in Japanese but I just didn't feel the same kind of charm. So I'm sorry, but I stand by the argument that the dub is underrated. If so-called "true fans" wanna disagree, so be it. But their words can't change my opinion. I hope I have laid out understandable reasons and that I am not mocked here, but if I am... I'll probably stay out of such arguments. Now I HAVE seen some dubs that I found to be awful, but this isn't one of them. And honestly, considering it was done by Monster Island Studios, who had a rather shaky track record (Samurai X, Lost Universe, and Sonic OVA -- all disappointing to bottom-barrel quality dubs), that this dub turned out as good as this was a pleasant surprise.
Honestly his janky french accent is like 90% of what gives this dub its charm. It's like Botans british accent from Yu Yu Hakusho, as in the show really isnt complete without it.
@@justina1909 Agreed. As shaky as Jean's accent is, at least in the beginning, it's justified as the character IS supposed to be French and this story takes place around the world (and there is a certain charm to it). Two things overshadow the shaky accent, though; 1) the enthusiasm and emotion he provides to Jean, and 2) his chemistry with Meg Bauman (Nadia's voice actress). Also, this is important: both Nathan and Meg were friends in real life, so there is some familiarity between the two of them which give both of their performances a tangible touch that the Japanese version doesn't have. That and Margaret Cassidy also sounds more natural as Marie. I feel like for the fact that this dub casts children in the roles and provides a lively supporting cast gives the dub an advantage against the original version.
If I'm being honest this is one of the few anime where it makes sense to listen in English as the characters are internationally based and not a single one was japanese. It felt just a touch more immersive and authentic that way.
I heard about it a month ago but haven’t found a way to watch until now. I’ve already pre ordered the blu ray. I recognize a classic when I see and hear it. Such beautiful anime style
Anne Of Green Gables already has an English dub, but the catch is that the dub was made in South Africa (unfortunately during Apartheid) and is currently distributed by Studio 100 of Belgium.
Can you please release *Wolfwalkers* on Blu-ray by itself? The only reasons I didn't buy the set was because I already owned the other two movies and I don't buy discs that come in cardboard sleeves except for CDs.
I actually did ask them about it at the panel in Anime Expo and unfortunately they couldn’t because of some licensing agreements between them and Apple TV and that it was far more easier for them to release it as part of a trilogy pack than Giving it it’s own Blu ray
@@zillauniverse7208 Great, another example of streaming actively ruining video releases. I just hope Apple's license expires one day, someone else picks it up, and releases it on Blu-ray by itself. This is exactly why I have a clear conscience when I watch something *illegitimately* as long as I buy it on video when it releases. However, this...this is the exception. I'm not just going to wait for a Blu-ray release, but also for it to be released by itself in a proper plastic or steelbook case.
I was able to borrow Wolfwalkers from my public library. They had to send away for it, but they did get it for me. I have to say, I still like the charm of Song of the Sea better.
How is it? I know the EVA Blu Ray GKids released was 99% awesome but had an issue with subtitles missing from an alternate scene from End of Evangelion that was included as a special feature, to the point they had to send an email out and get people's receipt numbers so they could ship out a replacement disc. Any weird shenanigans like that with this release?
It's a great show overall with an incredibly underrated dub, but beware of a hideous batch of episodes in the second half called the "island/Africa episodes." Those were never supposed to be in the show and are obviously detached from the rest of the thorough line. However, eps 1-22, 30, 31, and 35-39 (the preferred way to view it IMO) is the stuff of excellence.
I'm so glad you picked this up! I missed out on the old DVDs. And I'm happy I can now collect this series without having to resort to torrents or bootlegs
Holy cow that dub is grotesque! Animation looks great though and the concept looks fun. Looking forward of checking this one out in it's original language.
0:50 This brief scene caught my attention, as the cel painting seems off - namely the colors being lighter and in some places overlap the lines (such as the white in Nadia's eyes). This is something I do not expect with a studio like Gainax. It then reminded me of info I read in a Wikipedia article on former Gainax co-founder and character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto: "According to Gainax co-founder Toshio Okada, Sadamoto's feelings towards Koreans were already a factor of animosity during the production of Nadia, during which he blamed outsourced Korean animators for oscillations of quality during the series' 'Island Arc' and would go on angry tirades disparaging their work, leaving the studio on his motorcycle. Anno believed this was part of miscommunication in the production process, and Okada attributed it to cultural differences." Is this one of those episodes of said arc?
Joke's on y'all; I got my copy when Sentai had it. If you want to see the inspiration for Pokemon's Team Rocket, buy this anime. Just know that you should skip a plethora of non-canon episodes in the second half. Also has the best aerial battle I've ever seen.
This bring back memories, by the way. Don't be deceived by the figures of those three idiots. A deceitful, a man with unbelievable strength and a smart one. Those three shouldn't taken up lightly 😂
I literally found this show while reading someone’s list on Top 10 Tanned/Brown girls in anime 🙃 lol But Nadia was Number 1….. So I Investigated…… GOD BLESS MY OTAKU FAMILY
I think she's coded as either Indian or Romani towards the beginning (but neither she nor the other characters actually have any idea), her actual backstory is quite a bit more complicated and dare I say a little convoluted, but extremely interesting.
I wish Streamline Pictures did more than eight episodes because… well I wanted to hear Cheryl Chase’s voice for the character of Marie. For those who don’t know who Cheryl Chase is you probably know her better as Angelica Pickles from the Rugrats.
It would have been interesting, to be true, but I personally think Margaret Cassidy just edges her out: she just has a very natural quality and sounds more authentic which IMO sells the character. I thought she was terrific from the start, and honestly I can't imagine anybody else voicing this role. (I know it may be controversial to say this, but I prefer Margaret to her Japanese counterpart; no offense to Yuko, but she was too shrill for my tastes.)
@@Turnajon Since it’s much older and bigger than GKIDS, NHK probably owns Nadia, because Hayao Miyazaki had sent his Nadia prototype to one of its former CEOs decades ago. But GKIDs currently has the distribution rights to the incredible ADV English dub of the show. It’s a pretty sad reminder that digital destruction is not only pervasive, but also unbearable for some viewers.
I Actually Liked this show better than Neon Genesis. Kind of wish he'd revisit this or get permission from his old Boss to Adapt the rest of Nausica than making more Neon Genesis. though I heard He's busy with Live Action Films these Days.
Disappointing that this new issue has DNR, but it is nice to have this classic back. Also, before anyone goes after me, hear me out. I've always considered Nadia's dub to be underrated. Always have, always will. I mean no disrespect to the Japanese VAs. But to me it just sounds more natural to have the kids sound like kids authentically as this dub does. Yes, the accents are hit and miss at least in the beginning, but that's a flaw that gradually disappears as the dub goes on. I quickly got accustomed to it after about 3 episodes or so, and now honestly, I can't watch the show any other way. I DID see some episodes one time in Japanese, but was it better than the dub? No, only different. So sorry, but I stand firmly behind what I said about the dub being good.
Finally there's a legitimate restoration of this anime except that dub in this trailer. Man this anime had some great adventure when I'm watching this. The plot was great imo, it starts peaceful then the story gets darker when watching this farther (classic Hideaki Anno) except that annoying Island filler that makes Nadia more hate points. Time for another thrilling rewatch.
The ADV dub of NADIA is actually really underrated. Yes, it starts off on a shaky note, as the actors struggle with their accents, but they improve on it from day one and get more and more into character. Personally, I've always loved that this dub casts kids in the lead roles, and their performances are what really make the dub soar. The Grandis gang's VAs are really strong too.
This is not a good restoration. This is DNRd to hell, no film grain and it looks absolutely terrible. The previous Sentai BD is WAY better than this trash.
@@JemZard This is a Blu ray, the second one done. The original one from Sentai was sourced from a 2K scan but retained all the film grain in the source. This while being 4K removes and scrubs out all the detail retained in the filmgrain, also known as Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). This is an absolute garbage release that needs to be avoided at all costs.
Well, in a way, he is. He's the one who rescues Nadia at the start and who initiates the relationship. If it weren't for him, Nadia would probably have been captured by Gargoyle and would have forever been his slave. It's also Jean who shows Nadia consistent kindness and who gradually transforms her from an aloof, suspicious pessimist to a caring young woman. To be fair, Nadia does save him in return several times, but Jean is the true friend-easily the best friend everyone wishes they had. It's because of this that he IS the real main character. But Nadia herself still is central to the story.
@@Turnajon ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Fair enough. (Also epic profile picture, lol.) Still thought that the titular character (and at least deuteragonist) having, like… only one short line of spoken dialogue at the beginning was rather conspicuously disproportionate, you know? (None of this actually matters or is a big deal, of course.)
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This is literally the best anime I've ever watched 90's anime always wins everyone's hearts
I personally have mixed feelings. The first 8 episodes are fantastic. The final five, too, are just as good. But the in-between episodes are a mixed bag. The Nautilus ones are good for the most part, the best ones being 13-19, 21 & 22. But the island episodes are a serious blemish on the show, and really should have been cut. (23-29). 30 and 31 are the only good ones, but that's not saying much. The less said about the absolutely atrocious African episodes (32-34), the better.
@@Turnajon Fun fact: The Island/Africa episodes were NOT planned. The network decided that viewership was so high they should extend it. Which Anno hadn't planned for, so he didn't make those episodes (except 31). Anno also planned for Neon Genesis to be a sequel to Nadia, but the network, and not the studio, retained the rights to the show. Those combined factors started his downward spiral into depression, not to mention really bringing down Eva. It was evident from 3+1 that he wanted it to be a Nadia sequel, and god I wish I could see that version instead of the steaming garbage pile of incomprehensible babble Eva ended in.
@@gunslingergirl2579 hold on a second. I know that anno didnt plan the Island Episodes, but i never heard that eva was going to be a sequel to nadia. I cant imagine how this would work, as nadias plot had quite the good closure. Do you have more information on that?
@@FullmetalTimo the wikipedia saids it if you look it up
@@FullmetalTimo basically the plot was going to be the Adam's from Red Noah would come to life after it crashed into earth and take the roles of the Angels form Evangelion would become.
I wish Anno would remake this anime in the way he originally planned it to be.
What did he originally planned it to be and I wish they would of made a new movie the motion picture was garbage
@@gabrielguzman6018 I read that he had a different vision, that he fell into depression because he had to work yet had limited control on the show. The original plot did not have the island fillers I believe.
@@gabrielguzman6018 Probably mechas and aliens killing everyone again.
@@mahmoudhaji how far I know the island fillers were created by someone else. Because the show was popular and they wanted more episodes.
But with the original Script. He wasn't satisfied with it and rewrote a lot of it. What we got is probably the better version of what he had in mind
If anything I think this show would make a great reimagination as 3 or 4 movies. but seeing what happened to Evas rebuilds its prolly for the best as it is.
Thank goodness they're actually making this available again
Indeed. Thank you GKIDS. The Sentai release has been out of print for a while now. And we should assume the video will look better with the 4K remaster.
After missing out on the previous releases, I'm happy that GKIDS picked this classic title up for rerelease. Hope to get this very soon!!!!!
This release is gonna be worse than the Sentai. Find that if you can.
@@nunab1864 This trailer alone. This is an upscaled version of the previous Blu ray with DNR slathered all over it making it an even worse image than before. This is pure trash.
@@user-ny5vp9be8v $200 for a Blu-ray set, Hell to the NO
@@erichfiedler1481 Since these companies are doing absolutely nothing to help preserve the best versions available and destroying the integrity. They don't deserve your money, go the pirate's life for this one. Discotek are the real MVPs that deserve your hard earned money.
@@user-ny5vp9be8v I got quite a few of their Blu-rays, including a couple of Lupin III movies and shows, Project A-Ko, the first two seasons of Symphogear, both seasons of Konosuba, Cyborg 009, Samurai Pizza Cats, Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sgt. Frog, and BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo (the last of these was actually a Christmas gift from my brother)
I hope this means GKids will continue picking up Hideaki Anno’s back catalogue and other works; Gunbuster, Wings of Honneamise, Kare Kano etc
Discotek has Gunbuster coming out later this year
Personally I wanna see them get Little Witch Academia, both the movies and the TV series
@@erichfiedler1481 You can pick up region-free Malaysian copies that have the Japanese and English versions.
@@powerfrenzy No way! I still have my Japanese Blu-Ray import with both sub versions, that's excellent news!
@@gunslingergirl2579 Horrible bootlegs. Not official, DVDs, and compresed to hell.
If anyone hasn’t already, watch this underrated gem.
Sure thing, man. No matter what, I need to see this and the movie at least once. I have no idea of what I’m missing out on.
@@l.j.nguyen2586 Forget the movie.
Oh? Is that Hideaki Anno's actual greatest masterpiece I see?
kare kano
Nah, that honor goes to Rebuild of Evangelion
@@erichfiedler1481 Gtfo of here, you trash pop anime fanboy. Rebuild had the most atrocious ending imaginable. Considering the whole mess was supposed to be a Nadia sequel in the first place, and that every work of serial fiction is defined by its ending, Nadia is in fact his actual greatest masterpiece.
nope that goes to neon genesis evangelion
@@erichfiedler1481 lol what a joke rebuilds r trash
I have been waiting around 30 years to see this show. Caught part of an episode in Paris once in 1996 but of course it was in French.
Appropriate lol
A masterpiece that everyone should enjoy. Brings so many good memories
All 39 episodes, I have it on DVD since 2017.
Oh, hello there 😂 You have good taste as well I see.
@@EricDoesEverythingSeries What a small world! Nadia is such a good anime, it helped me a ton years ago.
Currently about halfway done watching this anime for the first time in 2024. It's amazing.
Nadia is still the Best!💝
This show has a LOT in store for their audience!
Once I see a dvd copy of this, I’m getting it to my collection!! Thanks a lot for the heads up on this GKIDS!! 😉😉😉😉
this is for the bluray though
Between this, Panda Go Panda, and Conan, it's really great that GKIDS is releasing some deep cuts of acclaimed anime directors.
Watched these in the 90s, one of the best series ever.....only 39 episodes so it isn't dragged out forever.
I love Nadia's look. She's exactly my type.
She’s very pretty.
Shame they don't use her dress from episode 1 a lot more, I kind of prefer it to her circus clothes.
So was Disney's Atlantis based on this series?
Just watched this last year, it’s pretty solid for 80% of the show. Wish I had known a blu ray version was coming out, I would have waited to watch in HD
The other 20% is that island arc ain't it
@@flyingfish64 literally just remembered that. Like there's the island arc and I think there's also an Africa arc a couple episodes later that's also pretty bad. Anno apparently wasn't involved with either due to being, well, clinically depressed, this is Anno we're talking about, and the tone shift really shows.
@@Matthy63shinji higuchi took over and decided to make it goofy as shit to lighten the mood after the whole submarine basically "sinking". Also cause the staff gave him like zero idea what the actual plot was so decided to just roll with it.
Worked out kinda considering those two make a great creative duo
The most important extra they can include is marking all the island/Africa filler episodes with "YOU CAN SKIP THESE."
Sadly there's a lot of important scenes there. But certainly it could have been reduced to 2 or 3 episodes while skipping the parts where Nadia becomes annoying and not representative of the rest of the tv show. It would be a waste to skip the part where Jean is looking through the telescope, or when the red noah awakes. This is why fans ask for a remake.
@@BlueFrenzy Good point--I wouldn't skip the Red Noah episode. That's really important. (I don't really think of it as one of the island episodes, because it *is* important.)
What was the one where Jean looks through the telescope, though?
I watched all the island and Africa episodes only once ... when I was living in Japan. Which means I went through them with no English subtitles. Never again! The horror! 😬
This will definitely be a great refresh over the old ADV DVD release. I haven't watched my copy in years!
You guys keep releasing hit after hit and I love it.
As of yesterday I’ve officially watched the whole series
I couldn’t believe those first dozen episodes. Jean and Nadia are the pinnacle of Classic Anime Duos
Did you know that,the Creators of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (ふしぎの海のナディア, Fushigi no Umi no Nadia, literally "Nadia of the Mysterious Seas") is a concept of Hayao Miyazaki from Spirit Away and directed by Hideaki Anno of Neon Genesis Evangelion of Gainax!💧
very happy this is available on Blu Ray again. missed out on the previous releases and glad this is getting a 4k restoration as well and dual audio
Apparently there's controversy over the 4K restoration as it seems to be more of a DNR job. I don't think GKIDS is at fault here, though. I still respect GKIDS as a publisher.
@@Turnajon I personally don't care about this "controversy" as long as I can get this series on Blu-ray without having to lose an arm or a leg for Sentai's Blu-ray set
@@erichfiedler1481 There's always free content online, dummy.
My childhood anime, it had very positive view of life.
I can't wait to watch this alongside my collection of NGE.
Why? Thanks to the network, they have no relation.
@@gunslingergirl2579 aside from both having Hideaki Anno at the helm, like watch Gurren Lagann, Panty & Stocking, Kill La Kill, and Promare back to back because they were directed Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima
@@erichfiedler1481 None of these things have serial connection, so why would you?
This is better than Evangelion character development,better world building and happy ending
Wow i missed this when i was child
I wish i could go back in time
I LOVE FEMALE PROTAGONIST
my childhood right there! this was my favourite anime when I was a kid and still in my top list
Same also it EVA was a spiritual successor to this given Nadia’s end….
I just finished this great series last week, I hope I get the chance to pick this new release up!
It pleases me to see the ADV dub is being used. I always liked it and consider it very underrated. While the accents are kinda iffy in the beginning, everyone grows into their roles from day one and as it progresses it only gets better and better. I'd say it rivals the Japanese version.
I will admit that I did, at least initially, find Jean's French accent a bit of a nuisance. But rather than switching to the Japanese, I gave it a few more episodes, and then something happened. Either I grew accustomed to it, or the actor just improves on it from day one. Either way, the annoyance disappeared after a few episodes and other than that Nathan Parsons plays the role with just the right amount of enthusiasm and charm. Did you know that he was also good friends with Meg Bauman (Nadia) and Margaret Cassidy (Marie) in real life? I feel that this solidifies the chemistry between all three and makes the dub stand out effectively considering the time it was made.
What's that? A person that prefers dubbed over subbed for perfectly reasonable reasons? Weebs ain't gonna like this one!
@@shoelessbandit1581 I wonder sometimes if my reasons are really valid. After all I HAVE been called less than flattering names for being a dub fan since day one ("retarded logic", "moron", "I am wrong", "dodgy-accent loving big", etc.). I have on occasion seen some Anime subbed, but I just can't bring myself to openly bash dubbing in general, especially dubs which are obvious labors of love. From everything I have read, this dub of NADIA was a labor of love for everyone involved, and it shows in their performances. I tried watching it in Japanese but I just didn't feel the same kind of charm. So I'm sorry, but I stand by the argument that the dub is underrated. If so-called "true fans" wanna disagree, so be it. But their words can't change my opinion.
I hope I have laid out understandable reasons and that I am not mocked here, but if I am... I'll probably stay out of such arguments. Now I HAVE seen some dubs that I found to be awful, but this isn't one of them. And honestly, considering it was done by Monster Island Studios, who had a rather shaky track record (Samurai X, Lost Universe, and Sonic OVA -- all disappointing to bottom-barrel quality dubs), that this dub turned out as good as this was a pleasant surprise.
Honestly his janky french accent is like 90% of what gives this dub its charm. It's like Botans british accent from Yu Yu Hakusho, as in the show really isnt complete without it.
@@justina1909 Agreed. As shaky as Jean's accent is, at least in the beginning, it's justified as the character IS supposed to be French and this story takes place around the world (and there is a certain charm to it). Two things overshadow the shaky accent, though; 1) the enthusiasm and emotion he provides to Jean, and 2) his chemistry with Meg Bauman (Nadia's voice actress). Also, this is important: both Nathan and Meg were friends in real life, so there is some familiarity between the two of them which give both of their performances a tangible touch that the Japanese version doesn't have. That and Margaret Cassidy also sounds more natural as Marie. I feel like for the fact that this dub casts children in the roles and provides a lively supporting cast gives the dub an advantage against the original version.
If I'm being honest this is one of the few anime where it makes sense to listen in English as the characters are internationally based and not a single one was japanese. It felt just a touch more immersive and authentic that way.
Oh boy first future boy Conan and this I’m excited no seriously I am!
Don't forget about Evangelion
@@erichfiedler1481 At this point, we totally can. It was actually supposed to be a sequel to this, but the network retained the copyright.
I heard about it a month ago but haven’t found a way to watch until now. I’ve already pre ordered the blu ray. I recognize a classic when I see and hear it.
Such beautiful anime style
I have the entire series on DVD
RUclips
my favorite theme song to any anime EVER!
Какая удивительная Надя!
One of my favorite anime masterpieces! 😀
Great! When’re y’all licensing Anne of Green Gables?
THIS 🤞🤞🤞
Anne Of Green Gables already has an English dub, but the catch is that the dub was made in South Africa (unfortunately during Apartheid) and is currently distributed by Studio 100 of Belgium.
Can you please release *Wolfwalkers* on Blu-ray by itself?
The only reasons I didn't buy the set was because I already owned the other two movies and I don't buy discs that come in cardboard sleeves except for CDs.
I actually did ask them about it at the panel in Anime Expo and unfortunately they couldn’t because of some licensing agreements between them and Apple TV and that it was far more easier for them to release it as part of a trilogy pack than Giving it it’s own Blu ray
@@zillauniverse7208 Great, another example of streaming actively ruining video releases.
I just hope Apple's license expires one day, someone else picks it up, and releases it on Blu-ray by itself.
This is exactly why I have a clear conscience when I watch something *illegitimately* as long as I buy it on video when it releases.
However, this...this is the exception.
I'm not just going to wait for a Blu-ray release, but also for it to be released by itself in a proper plastic or steelbook case.
I was able to borrow Wolfwalkers from my public library. They had to send away for it, but they did get it for me. I have to say, I still like the charm of Song of the Sea better.
man, anime back then just had a completely different feeling, when they were warm they were warm and when they were dark, they were REALLY dark
Just got my copy in the mail, can't wait to watch it!
How is it? I know the EVA Blu Ray GKids released was 99% awesome but had an issue with subtitles missing from an alternate scene from End of Evangelion that was included as a special feature, to the point they had to send an email out and get people's receipt numbers so they could ship out a replacement disc. Any weird shenanigans like that with this release?
Gonna watch soon 👀❤️
It's a great show overall with an incredibly underrated dub, but beware of a hideous batch of episodes in the second half called the "island/Africa episodes." Those were never supposed to be in the show and are obviously detached from the rest of the thorough line. However, eps 1-22, 30, 31, and 35-39 (the preferred way to view it IMO) is the stuff of excellence.
@@Turnajon You can skip 30, too, though, thanks to the recap.
@@Turnajon thanks for the review haven't watched yet by the way cause my exams are near🥺🥺
This... this is good.
1:11 god he's lucky
Would a proper 4k HDR release be possible in the future?
DNR to the max
Apparently remastered by NHK in Japan too since their licensing website promotes the 4k version so not exactly GKids nor Shout Factory's fault.
@@NJ973201 Doesn't mean we can't blame them for using it.
NHK: here’s my DNR’d pet project.
GKIDS: it seems so dull and there’s not that much grain at all.
I'm so glad you picked this up! I missed out on the old DVDs. And I'm happy I can now collect this series without having to resort to torrents or bootlegs
As long as you're picking up OOP anime series, can you do Monster next? Like don't get me wrong, I'm gonna buy this, but... I'd kill for Monster.
So is this where they took the inspiration of Atlantis from
🔮Restoration Looks so clear! 🦁
the original team rocket lol
Holy cow that dub is grotesque! Animation looks great though and the concept looks fun. Looking forward of checking this one out in it's original language.
Afte spending a chunk on the Oop sentai release only to find out gkids got the license back.
Damn... GUESS I'M GETTING A THIRD COPY BABYYYY
0:50
This brief scene caught my attention, as the cel painting seems off - namely the colors being lighter and in some places overlap the lines (such as the white in Nadia's eyes).
This is something I do not expect with a studio like Gainax.
It then reminded me of info I read in a Wikipedia article on former Gainax co-founder and character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto:
"According to Gainax co-founder Toshio Okada, Sadamoto's feelings towards Koreans were already a factor of animosity during the production of Nadia, during which he blamed outsourced Korean animators for oscillations of quality during the series' 'Island Arc' and would go on angry tirades disparaging their work, leaving the studio on his motorcycle. Anno believed this was part of miscommunication in the production process, and Okada attributed it to cultural differences."
Is this one of those episodes of said arc?
I heard there were comedic shorts only available on Laserdisk in Japan. I also heard no western release had those. Such a shame.
Disney Atlantis stole the idea from Nadia.
The Nadia game will appear on the Japanese version of the Sega Megadrive mini
Very cool anime. Re-discovered it a while ago. 👍
who's watching in 2024?
I need a Live action, now 😭
Qué espectacular este anime, de solo escuchar la canción del opening me da tremenda emoción 😌
will there be a youtube purchase as well?
I’ve seen this show before.
Parallels Laputa Castle in the Sky, I noticed.
ナディアかわいい
I first watched this anime back in 1994, it was Arabic dubbed on VHS.
is this a movie or series?
Series, one that preceeded Evangelion (as both had Hideaki Anno at the helm)
Joke's on y'all; I got my copy when Sentai had it.
If you want to see the inspiration for Pokemon's Team Rocket, buy this anime. Just know that you should skip a plethora of non-canon episodes in the second half.
Also has the best aerial battle I've ever seen.
I didn't even have to pay for my Copy. I was given it as a Birthday present
I thought the Time Bokan series from Tatsunoko had the inspiration for Team Rocket?
This bring back memories, by the way. Don't be deceived by the figures of those three idiots. A deceitful, a man with unbelievable strength and a smart one. Those three shouldn't taken up lightly 😂
holy shit I watched this in full not too long ago, would be nice to see a proper Blu ray for this!
I literally found this show while reading someone’s list on Top 10 Tanned/Brown girls in anime 🙃 lol But Nadia was Number 1….. So I Investigated…… GOD BLESS MY OTAKU FAMILY
I think she's coded as either Indian or Romani towards the beginning (but neither she nor the other characters actually have any idea), her actual backstory is quite a bit more complicated and dare I say a little convoluted, but extremely interesting.
Wish they'd make a directors cut of this series and cut out half the filler garbage they were forced to animate to lengthen the show.
They actually did this for a Japanese release. It's called 'The Nautilus Story'. (Unfortunately it does cut some good bits too.)
Cuánto arte
Damn. I need a 4k release in Germany.
Little Fun fact, last episode of the original run in japan aired on the day i was born
como se llama el soundtrack
Is this the original dub or a redub?
I wish Streamline Pictures did more than eight episodes because… well I wanted to hear Cheryl Chase’s voice for the character of Marie.
For those who don’t know who Cheryl Chase is you probably know her better as Angelica Pickles from the Rugrats.
She also did the voice of Beezle the demon prince in The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
It would have been interesting, to be true, but I personally think Margaret Cassidy just edges her out: she just has a very natural quality and sounds more authentic which IMO sells the character. I thought she was terrific from the start, and honestly I can't imagine anybody else voicing this role. (I know it may be controversial to say this, but I prefer Margaret to her Japanese counterpart; no offense to Yuko, but she was too shrill for my tastes.)
Looks a billion times less depressing than Evangelion
Whats the music featured in the vid?
"Blue Water" is the opening of the show Nadia: The secret of the blue water.
Shame it's so blatantly upscaled and DNR'd, I was looking forward to this "New 4K Remaster".
I don't think GKIDS is at fault; NHK is probably the one who remastered it like that.
@@Turnajon Since it’s much older and bigger than GKIDS, NHK probably owns Nadia, because Hayao Miyazaki had sent his Nadia prototype to one of its former CEOs decades ago. But GKIDs currently has the distribution rights to the incredible ADV English dub of the show.
It’s a pretty sad reminder that digital destruction is not only pervasive, but also unbearable for some viewers.
haven't seen this yet, looks very similar to Laputa?
Haha, every time I see the title I laugh because in Spanish it means "the prostitute"but in a stronger and more offensive way😂😂😂😂
Preordered!
Loved this anime! (minus the island arc)
This is so Laputa : Castle in the Sky 😂
Hayao Miyazaki was screenwriter
A new dub? That would be the 3rd version.
Can you make a Rebuild version please? I prefer Rebuild (like Rebuild of Evangelion) over remastered version (ie. 4K Remastered version)
Be cool to have it in theaters. You guys had films coming to a local theater that sadly shutdown as a result of the pandemic.
It's not a film. 🤦
DNR!
Lets goooo!!
I Actually Liked this show better than Neon Genesis. Kind of wish he'd revisit this or get permission from his old Boss to Adapt the rest of Nausica than making more Neon Genesis. though I heard He's busy with Live Action Films these Days.
Disappointing that this new issue has DNR, but it is nice to have this classic back. Also, before anyone goes after me, hear me out. I've always considered Nadia's dub to be underrated. Always have, always will. I mean no disrespect to the Japanese VAs. But to me it just sounds more natural to have the kids sound like kids authentically as this dub does. Yes, the accents are hit and miss at least in the beginning, but that's a flaw that gradually disappears as the dub goes on. I quickly got accustomed to it after about 3 episodes or so, and now honestly, I can't watch the show any other way. I DID see some episodes one time in Japanese, but was it better than the dub? No, only different. So sorry, but I stand firmly behind what I said about the dub being good.
Wish they'd re-dubbed it
That ADV dub is so foul
Finally there's a legitimate restoration of this anime except that dub in this trailer. Man this anime had some great adventure when I'm watching this. The plot was great imo, it starts peaceful then the story gets darker when watching this farther (classic Hideaki Anno) except that annoying Island filler that makes Nadia more hate points. Time for another thrilling rewatch.
The ADV dub of NADIA is actually really underrated. Yes, it starts off on a shaky note, as the actors struggle with their accents, but they improve on it from day one and get more and more into character. Personally, I've always loved that this dub casts kids in the lead roles, and their performances are what really make the dub soar. The Grandis gang's VAs are really strong too.
This is not a good restoration. This is DNRd to hell, no film grain and it looks absolutely terrible. The previous Sentai BD is WAY better than this trash.
@@user-ny5vp9be8v Wait, this ain't a BD release? I thought it was
@@JemZard This is a Blu ray, the second one done. The original one from Sentai was sourced from a 2K scan but retained all the film grain in the source. This while being 4K removes and scrubs out all the detail retained in the filmgrain, also known as Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). This is an absolute garbage release that needs to be avoided at all costs.
@@user-ny5vp9be8v I think this transfer is sourced from NHK in Japan, so maybe GKIDS isn't at fault.
I really think that it is so beautiful and so lovely animation movie video in the whole world 🌺
Nadia should also be released on Ultra 4K HD as well.
The German dub is awesome btw. 😅
I haven't seen the show, but i feel like it would have been my shit if they had it on Toonami lol.
Very cool but why does this trailer make it seem like Jean is the main character.
Well, in a way, he is. He's the one who rescues Nadia at the start and who initiates the relationship. If it weren't for him, Nadia would probably have been captured by Gargoyle and would have forever been his slave. It's also Jean who shows Nadia consistent kindness and who gradually transforms her from an aloof, suspicious pessimist to a caring young woman. To be fair, Nadia does save him in return several times, but Jean is the true friend-easily the best friend everyone wishes they had. It's because of this that he IS the real main character. But Nadia herself still is central to the story.
@@Turnajon ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Fair enough. (Also epic profile picture, lol.) Still thought that the titular character (and at least deuteragonist) having, like… only one short line of spoken dialogue at the beginning was rather conspicuously disproportionate, you know?
(None of this actually matters or is a big deal, of course.)
Best anime ever, just forget about english dub lmao
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Dang so sentai did loose the title