Nice DVD rip for the first 2 discs, average TV rip for the last disc (except the first episode on that disc). The TV rip has vertical shadows and some slight phantom pictures, but not as bad as RahXephon (AV) or One Piece (AV).

Nothing wrong on the first 2 discs, but noticeable noise on the TV rip.

Nothing wrong on the first 2 discs, but noticeable noise on the TV rip.

I really don't understand why those AV guys (this is an AV rip) always switch from DVD to TV rip. OK, it's not as bad as One Piece or RahXephon, but I wished they would have waited. Openening and ending are only once per disc. Normally I don't care (and don't report about), but I really liked the ending music (reminded me of Kate Bush). Anyway, this is a very nice series and despite my above criticism I really enjoyed this set. If you like school animes, get it. Maybe the MI version is better, but I haven't watched it, so I can't tell.

Actually, if you look closely at the show there are verticle bands running through the picture... not much to complain about though

I noticed nothing wrong. Sound seemed very good

I noticed nothing wrong. Sound seemed very good

Overall a nice set, but nothing special. A good solid title if you do not mind the above mentioned troubles... which are minor.

No problems that I can recall. DVD quality.

Nothing wrong again.

Nothing wrong again.

No openings and endings except at the end of each disk. One of the best animes ever. Great for a few episodes at a time, or for watching all at once. ^_^