El Hazard: The Alternative World -- The Priestess of Water (2005)

You don't have to see the OAV to enjoy this

The Alternative World is, acccording to the AIC site, the first TV version of the El Hazard series. It has 13 epidsodes on 4 DVDs, ... US.
Visually speaking, the colors are brilliant with slightly too much red for my eyes (a product of aging and improper equipment set-up). The quality of the art is excellent, and attention to details is good.
Audio wise, the English dub is good (Pioneer has done well with all it's English versions). Unlike some translations, the story works well in English.
The story is easy to follow, even if you haven't seen the original version. I was able to understand what was going on, who was who, and the basic point of the plot. The situations are slightly adult in nature, but it doesn't mean that a younger viewer won't enjoy the series. Overall, the story is funny and entertaining. June 21, 2002

3rd series ok, but get the original and second series first.

This is DVD disk 1 of 4.

The series continues with more than a few of the cast from El Hazard getting transported to an alternate dimension version of the El Hazard we've become familiar with.

It's nice to see the characters adapt to their new roles. For some of them, it's their first time, for the earthlings it's their second. Don't want to provide too many details that will spoil your experience other than a hint that the ancient weapons are resolved a bit differently in this series.

Technically, this series lacks some of quality of the original series, but it's still worthwhile for die hard El Hazard fans.

Continuity Notes: El Hazard the "Alternative World" is the 3rd El Hazard series. The original "Magnificent World" is the best, so start out with that one. The "Alternative World" series is continuation of "Magnificent World" and is not part of the "Wanderers" series.

Cautions: This series is the most adult of any of the El Hazard series. Lots of sexual inuendo like a sitcom, but nothing really happens. December 10, 2001

3rd series ok, but get the original and second series first.

This is DVD disk 1 of 4.

The series continues with more than a few of the cast from El Hazard getting transported to an alternate dimension version of the El Hazard we've become familiar with.

It's nice to see the characters adapt to their new roles. For some of them, it's their first time, for the earthlings it's their second. Don't want to provide too many details that will spoil your experience other than a hint that the ancient weapons are resolved a bit differently in this series.

Technically, this series lacks some of quality of the original series, but it's still worthwhile for die hard El Hazard fans.

Continuity Notes: El Hazard the "Alternative World" is the 3rd El Hazard series. The original "Magnificent World" is the best, so start out with that one. The "Alternative World" series is continuation of "Magnificent World" and is not part of the "Wanderers" series.

Cautions: This series is the most adult of any of the El Hazard series. Lots of sexual inuendo like a sitcom, but nothing really happens. December 10, 2001

why this series isn't so good...

First off, if you don't get the whole series of El Hazard The Alternative World (4 DVDs), that's because it's actually a sequel to El Hazard The Wanderers (which is about < 9 hrs in length) and that was a really good anime (I rate that at 4.5 stars) compaired to this sorry sequel. Second, After watching both El Hazard shows, I have come to the conclusion that you probably don't need to watch this series (Alternative World) at all...it's boring with a really weak plot...the anime just didn't do justice to the first El Hazard series...you can do without it... If you can manage it, try and find the series of El Hazard: The Wanderers instead...it shows how the gang first arrived in El Hazard from earth, it explains story behind the 3 priestesses, etc... and its a lot lot lot more funny than this one. February 5, 2001

why this series isn't so good...

First off, if you don't get the whole series of El Hazard The Alternative World (4 DVDs), that's because it's actually a sequel to El Hazard The Wanderers (which is about < 9 hrs in length) and that was a really good anime (I rate it at 4 stars) compaired to this one. Second, After watching both El Hazard shows, I have come to the conclusion that you probably don't need to watch this one at all...it's boring with a really weak plot...the anime just didn't do justice to the first El Hazard series...you can do without it... If you can manage it, try and find El Hazard: The Wanderers instead... February 5, 2001

More reviews at Amazon.com ...