Although it's based on the work of Yoshiyuke Tomino (the creator of
i Gundam
i0 ),
i Aura Battler Dubine
i0 (1983) didn't include robots originally--the sponsoring toy companies reportedly insisted on their addition. Show Zama is transported to the alternate world of Byston Well to become an "Aura Battler," the pilot of a
i mecha
i0 powered by spiritual energy. He soon realizes he's just a pawn in Drake Luft's scheme to conquer the entire planet. Luft's foes include his daughter Elmelie, whom Show aids. The look and pacing of
i Dubine
i0 will remind viewers of
i Robotech
i0 and
i Ronin Warriors
i0 . The characters reflect the influence of American kidvid cartoons; the action halts while characters give long set speeches, which the cast delivers in stolid monotones. It's surprising that the adaptors have a character address Show with the offensive term "Jap." (Unrated: Suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, brief nudity, alcohol use, ethnic slurs)
i --Charles Solomon

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title:	Aura Battler Dunbine - Tales of Byston Well (Vol. 1) - with Series Box
theatricalDate:	16-12-2002
stars:	Shawn Taylor Marty Fleck Kira Vincent-Davis Rick Burford Chris Patton Kaytha Coker Vic Mignogna Keiko Yokozawa Maria Kawamura Geoffrey Mueller Victor Carsrud Mika Doi Melissa Cybele Sparks Cynthia Martinez (II) Sh™ Hayami Allison L. Sumrall Mari Yok™ George Manley Norio Wakamoto Christine M. Auten
purchase date:	07-03-2005
publisher:	Adv Films
published:	15-07-2003
price:	$39.98
net Rating:	5
MPAA Rating:	NR
minutes:	125
last lookup time:	187948032
genre:	ADV Films Anime
fullTitle:	Aura Battler Dunbine - Tales of Byston Well (Vol. 1) - with Series Box
features:	Animated Box set Color NTSC 1.33:1
director:	Yoshiyuki Tomino
currentValue:	$9.99
created:	131917936
country:	us
aspect:	DVD
asin:	B000093NP8