Title: Pioneer DVD Shames The Movie
Product review: This classic from the World Masterpiece Theater series gets seriously botched by Pioneer Entertainment. First Off, this is the EDITED VERSION, and ONLY the EDITED VERSION! Scenes were cut from the original Japanese theatrical release to 'tame the violence to the dog' sequences, which were some important moments. Also, the original Japanese dialogue is nowhere on this disc.But for some reason, the VHS release comes in either edited and dubbed, or widescreen uncut japanese with english subtitles.My opinion is to go for the subtitled uncut version on VHS. Either that or somehow find the original series that aired on Japanese TV years ago to get the full story.This movie is an absolute treasure in many Japanese childrens' childhoods, and now pioneer disgraces the DVD format.5 stars for the movie, and 4 stars gets retracted for the butchering.
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