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Epicurus.com - Hamtaro - Hamtaro and the Ham-Hams
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List Price: $12.98
Our Price: $0.99
Your Save: $ 11.99 ( 92% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Viz Video
Starring: Daniella Evangelista, Chiara Zanni, Kelly Sheridan, Jillian Michaels, Pam Hyatt
Directed By: Osamu Nabeshima
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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0782009103639
Format: Animated
Label: Viz Video
Manufacturer: Viz Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Viz Video
Release Date: 2002-10-15
Running Time: 75
Studio: Viz Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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Editorial Reviews:
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Hamtaro is an English-language adaptation of the 2000 series Tottoko Hamtaro (Hamtaro the Hamster). With his outsized round head, huge eyes, big ears, and tiny limbs, Hamtaro is another aggressively cute little character in the tradition of Hello Kitty and Pikachu. In "Hamtaro, Please Come Home," his owner Laura and her parents move into a new house in the suburbs. While they're unpacking, Hamtaro sneaks out to explore and starts making friends with other hamsters: nervous Oxnard, pushy Boss, and pretty Bijou. (The neighborhood is apparently overrun with the little rodents.) The episodes quickly fall into a pattern: Laura socializes with her new classmates--most of whom also have hamsters--while Hamtaro secretly meets his pals, the Ham-Hams, in their underground clubhouse. Hamtaro is a harmless entertainment for preschoolers, although their older siblings may dismiss it as saccharine and sappy. Unrated: suitable for all ages. --Charles Solomon
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Hamha! (or hello in the world of Hamtaro)
Comment: Hamtaro and all of his cute little hamster friends are a joy to watch. They teach our children wonderful values of caring, sharing, courage, and friendship. Hamha!
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Summary: So CUTE!!!!
Comment: This is one of the best anime I've seen. I recommend it if:
You like anime.
You like non-violent anime
You love animals
You love incredibly cute animals.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hamtaro
Comment: I bought this not too long ago after finding it in a discount section. It had been years sinse It had been canceled from tv. I must say that it's just as good as it was when it was on TV. Hamtaro is adorable. I love all of the ham-hams.
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Summary: Great anime for kids, parents, and open-minded anime fans
Comment: I bought my first Hamtaro DVD as a present for a friend who has a sweet tooth for cute little animals, and then got a copy to satisfy my own curiosity as an anime fan (plus the DVD was on special). I must say I enjoyed what I saw.
First of all, it IS cute, but not absolutely disgustingly cute - it's just a visual style that you quickly get used to.
Second, even though it is technically a "kids' show", it's not exactly mindless. Just as in more "mature" anime, there are story threads that continue through the series, the characters (while being stereotypes) have some complexity in their relationships, and, thanks to the normal human characters and good background art, there is a sense that the show takes place in (a nice part of) the real world, rather than some airy-fairy cartoon utopia.
Third, visually this show is superior to any US children's cartoon show I've seen recently, especially in the directing (angles & edits) and the painted backgrounds. And, finally, while I would have liked the option of Japanese language and subtitles, I think this DVD is that rare thing - a pretty good dub of a Japanese anime.
The great thing about Hamtaro is that, although it's for kids, it's not as "dumbed down" as some shows, which means that adults (parents and, er, *ahem* others) can enjoy it too, and parents don't have to worry about their kids being treated like morons.
The downside: with only three episodes per disc, you only get an hour for your money. Also, due to some quirk with the sound mixing, your ears may suffer from some fatigue after half an hour of Ham-Ham adventuring.
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Summary: Hamtaro is a GREAT child anime!!
Comment: People may think that "Hamtaro" is simply a silly, children show, but that is not the case. At some points, the show can be VERY entertaining, and intersting. Yes, the show is mainly targeted to a younnger audience, but the adventures, and life lessons, that Hamtaro and his adorable freinds experience can be very beneficial. My sister is a HUGE fan, and enjoys every show available. I recommend this DVD to anyone out there who has kids or is looking for a sweet, enjoyable, viewing expierence. HBP. "HAM-Ha!!"
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