Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water: Perfect Collection
from ADV Films
The World's Fair Paris 1889: Young inventor Jean crosses paths with an enigmatic girl named Nadia and her pet lion King on the run from a trio of villains attempting to stealing the Blue Water - a mysterious jewel Nadia wears around her neck. So begins a quest that will take them around the world and through many many adventures.System Requirements:Run time: 975 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ANIME Rating: PG UPC: 702727186028 Manufacturer No: DNS/TN1
Based loosely on Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the sci-fi-fantasy Nadia, Secret of Blue Water (1990) opens at the Paris Exposition of 1889. Jean Ratlique, a young inventor and aspiring aviator, rescues Nadia, a circus acrobat, and her lion cub King from three robbers after her mysterious blue necklace. This exciting introduction leads to adventures in exotic settings, including the South Pole, Oceana, and Africa. In addition to encountering Captain Nemo and the Nautilus, Nadia, King, and Jean visit the 12,000-year-old remains of the Atlantean Empire. Secret of Blue Water boasts an impressive pedigree: Hayao Miyazaki proposed the idea as a young animation artist, and the first 22 episodes were directed by Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion. It's interesting to see how Miyazaki developed the combination of a heroine of unknown origin, a mysterious gem, a young aviator, and a lost civilization more fully in Castle in the Sky, and how some of the Atlanteans' science prefigures themes in Evangelion. But the story stalls when Nadia, Jean, and their friends are shipwrecked on a tropical island: the filmmakers just mark time until the villains reappear and main plot picks up. Nadia is a rare example of a heroine of color in anime, and her fervent defense of animal rights demonstrates her unusual strength of character. But she can also seem priggish and self-righteous when she bullies Jean and berates people who've saved her life. Secret of Blue Water remains a fan favorite almost two decades after its release, as its adventurous storyline appeals to audiences of both sexes. (Rated TV 14: violence, nudity, alcohol and tobacco use, minor risqué humor, ethnic stereotypes) --Charles Solomon
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - Nemo's Fortress (Vol. 5)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
In this volume, The Nautilus journeys to the frozen shores of Antarctica. On board Captain Nemo's amazing submarine, Jean throws himself into his work in order to earn the crew's respect while he desperately tries to distract a distraught Nadia. For Jean knows full well that once they reach Antarctica, Nadia must confront Nemo regarding her own mysterious past, while still evading the dangers posed by the evil Gargoyle. Join Jean, Nadia, and the colorful supporting cast of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water as they continue their underwater journeys in this exciting new chapter of this cherished classic produced by Gainax [creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion].
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - The Deep Blue Sea (Vol. 6)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
In this volume, after months of playing cat and mouse, Gargoyle's forces have finally closed in on the Nautilus. From aerial battleships, the evil despot stands poised to crush the only opposition to his plans for world domination. Cornered by a fleet of Garfish and threatened from above, Nadia, Captain Nemo, and the crew of the Nautilus hover on the brink of disaster. Join Nadia and Jean as they continue their underwater adventures in this electrifying new chapter of the beloved series produced by Gainax -creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - The Prophecy Fulfilled (Vol. 10)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
Now that the evil Gargoyle has seized young Nadia and her magical necklace, the Blue Water, he sets his foul plan in motion by resurrecting the most terrible power of the ancient people of Atlantis! Can Jean and the crew of the New Nautilus rescue Nadia and prevent Gargoyle's horrific plan to control the destiny of humanity? Who will survive the final battle of one of the world's most beloved animated series? Join Nadia and Jean one last time for the thrilling climax of Nadia, Secret of Blue Water!
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - Nadia in Love (Vol. 9)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
With King the lion cub in the evil clutches of Grandis' former love, it will take everything Nadia and the rest of her friends have to save him! But something sinister awaits our adventurers as they finally draw near to Nadia's homeland. Dark forces from the past pursue them, while the last pieces of Nadia's heritage come together. Will her fate doom them all? Or is there someone that can save them? Find out as Nadia's magical adventure approaches its ultimate conclusion in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water- Nadia in Love!
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - The Secret Cave (Vol. 8)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
Nadia The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
from A.D. Vision
This 1993 feature won't make much sense to viewers who don't already know the characters from the 39-episode TV series (1990). Two years after her original adventure, Nadia hasn't had much success as a reporter in London. But when important military, political, and business figures begin evaporating, she investigates. Dr. Giegar, a former follower of Gargoyle, is replacing world leaders with robots. He plans to start a world war, so he can conquer humanity during the ensuing chaos. Improbably, the comic villains Grandis, Sanson, and Hanson appear to rescue Nadia, Jean, and a mysterious girl with the unfortunate name of Fuzzy. Nearly one-third of the film consists of flashbacks, and the recycled footage barely leaves the filmmakers the time to set up their baroque story before it ends. The result is a mishmash that lacks the charm of the program. Unrated; suitable for ages 10 and up for violence and brief nudity. --Charles Solomon
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - Nadia's Island (Vol. 7)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
Nadia, Secret of Blue Water - The Dark Kingdom (Vol. 2)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
The second installment of this anime adventure gets even grittier than the first. Our intrepid preteen inventor Jean and his charge Nadia are sea bound after their first run-in with the Nautilus. A small island looks like paradise until they are shot down. They find a dark kingdom full of warlords turning the island into a giant power station while enslaving or killing the island's residents. One lone survivor is little Marie, who quickly joins our adventurers as they try to escape. The armed-to-the-teeth baddies make the bumbling Grandis (also stuck on the island) seem even more cartoonlike. Chases, gunfights, captures, and escapes are all part of these four episodes (numbers 5 to 8), but by the end we will have a new villain to contend with and a few secrets will be revealed about the highly prized blue water necklace that Nadia wears around her neck. Ages 10 and up. --Doug Thomas
The last few days have been pretty hectic for young inventor Jean Ratlique. After rescuing Nadia and her pet lion King from the villainous Grandis, he's been chased; shot at; rescued by an American battleship; swept overboard; menaced by a sea monster; and rescued again, this time by a futuristic submarine named the Nautilus. Now he and Nadia are aloft once more, and headed for Africa. But the nearby deserted island isn't as deserted as it looks. And Grandis is still after Nadia's Blue Water gem. The adventure is just beginning!
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - Battleground (Vol. 4)
by Hideaki Anno
from Adv Films
In this volume, Captain Nemo orders the crew of his amazing submarine, The Nautilus, to gather food and water on a nearby island. Marie and King, a lion cub, take the opportunity to have a little fun in the sun, but they soon find themselves being chased by minions of the evil Gargoyle! A narrow escape from one dangerous situation leads the valiant crew of The Nautilus into a deadly battle with a gigantic Garfish, an enormous sea creature. To make matters worse, the American Fleet, who still believe that Nemo's submarine is a mysterious sea monster responsible for the sinking of numerous trans-oceanic vessels, continuously pursues The Nautilus. Join Jean, Nadia, and the crew of the Nautilus as they continue their underwater journeys in this exciting new chapter of this beloved classic produced by Gainax, the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
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