▪	RELEASED BY:		FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT
		▪	ASPECT RATIO:		4:3 FULL SCREEN
		▪	AUDIO:		ENGLISH DD 5.1 / 2.0 AND JAPANESE DD 2.0
		▪	RUNNING TIME:		100 MIN
		▪	RATING:		TV MA
		▪	RELEASE DATE:		01/29/2008
		▪	REVIEW DATE:		02/11/2008
		▪	REVIEWED BY:		HOLLY ELLINGWOOD

Things aren’t looking good for Beck or Koyuki. It looks like they will lose the bet as well as Koyuki losing Maho. The Greatful Sound concert can be a dream come true but hopes can crash louder than a wicked guitar riff. Live means life. It’s improv with every moment changing, closing one avenue and sometimes offering another. When the last note fades in the night of this unforgettable evening, what path will Koyuki choose? It’s the final volume of Beck, an anime that keeps it real.

The concert has been a life altering event for the entire Beck group and this couldn’t be more true than for Koyuki. The team deals with unexpected sabotage which could seal their doom. But a blow up by a bratty rock star might just be the key to Beck’s saving grace. Even if they manage to win the concert, Maho catches Koyuki in a compromising position, one that isn’t what it seems. Can Koyuki save the band and win the girl? 

The fervour of the band leads to a chaos of emotions on and off stage for the players. When the aftermath of the concert hits, a lull hits the characters and the story. Things wind down unexpectedly and people go each their own ways. But music, although fickle, is a hard mistress to ignore when she calls. When Koyuki hears her sweet voice again, what road will he choose? Will he walk or rock? Beck fans will find out here.

This understated anime strives to keep it real. And it does a great job of capturing the atmosphere of a live concert during the Greatful Sound event. There’s something so special about live music, and so ineffable, particularly about outdoor concerts, that it has to be experienced to be understood because words aren’t enough. I felt nostalgic watching it, as it brought to mind many of the unique experiences I’ve had in such venues. The anime manages to capture the myriad of emotions that can occur, the impact it can have, and it does so in an unassuming manner that truly sets it apart from any other anime.

EXTRAS:
Bonus features include FUNimation trailers of other shows, textless songs, an all new Beck Mongolian Chop Squad music video, an exclusive guitar pick, and audio commentary on episode 24 with Mike McFarland (Music Supervisor), Greg Ayres (Koyuki), and Justin Cook (Chiba/Producer).

IN SUMMARY:
The understated anime hits a high note in the final volume in a story about the love for rock and roll and life as it happens.