--- product_id: 15293874 title: "The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack)" brand: "isshin chibakatsumi chôandrew r. joneskôji morimoto" price: "€ 102.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/15293874-the-animatrix-gift-set-includes-cd-soundtrack store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack) **Brand:** isshin chibakatsumi chôandrew r. joneskôji morimoto **Price:** € 102.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack) by isshin chibakatsumi chôandrew r. joneskôji morimoto - **How much does it cost?** € 102.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/15293874-the-animatrix-gift-set-includes-cd-soundtrack) ## Best For - isshin chibakatsumi chôandrew r. joneskôji morimoto enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted isshin chibakatsumi chôandrew r. joneskôji morimoto brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack) ## Images ![The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91S+qnzk9tS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspired response by that which inspired *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2012* I'm surprised to read reviews that marginalize the commentary.Why?The commentary says the Matrix and the Wachowski brothers' work is essentially inspired by the Japanese animation style. Not just in visual perspectives, but Japanese animation and other media has long had an apocalyptic thread of reference (tied to the history of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings, of course). So for a series of anime shorts to be then based on the Matrix, things come full circle.It also says some writers chose to write their interpretations purely from scratch, rather than use existing references the brothers provided. So I think it's easier to view these episodes as side stories more or less exploring the concept of the Matrix, although a few had specific references and connections to the main story. It's slightly comparable to fan fiction, but with much more structure, and full official support, although I think that's a relatively crude and incomplete analogy, now that I think of it.I mean, c'mon, those that visited [...] when the promo website FIRST started-- weren't you thinking of the conceptual possibilities of the Matrix then?I think the brothers stumbled a bit with Reloaded and Revolutions, and I seem to recall other fans were similarly disappointed. Again, as The Animatrix is not fully bound by the main story, I think that makes it a gem, and worth keeping in a collection even if you don't collect the other two movies. It's certainly not a piece that is not much more than promotional fluff (as others pointed out with other animated tie-ins to other movies). It more or less stands well on its own. You could view this before the first movie and I don't think it'd necessarily spoil things.Oh, and I'm one of those movie soundtrack nuts, so I did buy this packaged with the CD soundtrack and enjoyed it as well. I think it related much better to The Matrix movie, actually (as it did have voice samples from the movie) but then it didn't have commercial artists singing songs that weren't necessarily written with the movie in mind (which is fairly typical of studio movie soundtracks, including The Matrix). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IT'S LIKE ART COMES TO LIFE *by E***H on Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2003* This was the most brilliantly interpeted, scripted and thought provoking thing I have seen in a very long time. The DVD gives you background filler for what the Matrix is and the Wachowski brothers allow some of Japan's best anime artists to interpet the 9 different stories on their own. I think, just like art, each viewer will have a different type of experience. You have 9 wonderful compelling stories and the visual style is so different that it adds much value to the telling of the stories. The brothers had a vision and clearly the Matrix effected many people and, what a wonderful gift they gave by incorporating the world of anime into the telling of their vision. But not only is it visually stunning and stylish, but the music is dead on. There are all sorts of morals in the stories. From SECOND RENNAISSANCE'S man's destructive nature and his down fall, to the sort of, don't-play-with-fire nature of MATRICULATED and the playfulness and joy of BEYOND. Plus the DVD special features take us into each director of each piece explaining his "art" and how the film the Matrix effected them. We even get a little history on the orgins of anime. It was just really enjoyable to watch people who are so passionate about their craft and about the Matrix. I think you will enjoy this immensly and take something out of it yourself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition to the weak Matrix trilogy *by K***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015* I was never a fan of the Matrix trilogy (as the Nostalgia Critic says, there are more of us). But I adore animation and watched this set of short stories on an anime streaming site, then decided to purchase it because I liked it so much. Each story is a small piece of the Matrix world and it explains it beautifully.I wish the Matrix had had more of this style of storytelling. Even if you don't always understand what is going on (Matriculated) you do feel for and understand the characters.I highly recommend this piece for all. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/15293874-the-animatrix-gift-set-includes-cd-soundtrack](https://www.desertcart.at/products/15293874-the-animatrix-gift-set-includes-cd-soundtrack) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*