Extras: This disc includes the Japanese previews for the episodes presented on the disc, an art gallery, non credit ending, and some trailers. There is also another fun commentary track on episode thirteen with some of the voice talent.

Included in the case (of the first printings at least) is a limited edition pencil board.

Video: Being a recent program, the video quality was for this episode was very good. The full frame video had bright colors and excellent detail. You could clearly see the steam rising from the morning coffee, and discern the strands of hair trailing behind the women as they ran. There was some aliasing in the picture, a little more than I’d like, but it didn’t distract from my enjoyment of the show. I was very pleased with the way this show looked.

Audio: This DVD has the original language track in stereo and in 5.1 also. Usually the Japanese track doesn’t get the multi-track treatment. There is also an English dub in 5.1. I viewed the disc listening to both 5.1 soundtracks, and I had a slight preference for the Japanese audio. The main thing I had against the English track was that Anita, being a young girl, had a high-pitched voice that was whiney and irritating. I’m getting more used to it as the show goes on though. Yamiko’s English accent is also fake sounding. The other voices sounded appropriate. On both tracks, the rear channels were used to very good effect, with effects and voices coming from all corners of the room.

Final Thoughts: This is becoming a great series. While the first volumes were good enough to earn the show a spot on DVDTalk’s Top Ten anime list for 2004, the stronger story arc that covers this disc greatly improves on the show. A show every anime fan should at least check out. Highly Recommended!