# The Water Margin: Complete Series DVD Box Set

The Water Margin: Complete Series is a 10-disc PAL DVD set of the Chinese-language television series, with a listed runtime of 19 hours and 40 minutes. The listing describes a restoration combining Japanese materials with UK titles and soundtrack, but customer feedback is mixed on picture quality.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 39.57 GBP
- Previous price: 46.55 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:40:54.143Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 530

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## At a glance

- The set spans 10 PAL discs with nearly 20 hours of listed runtime.
- The listing describes a restoration using Japanese materials combined with UK titles and soundtrack, including some deleted and shortened scenes.
- Story follows outlaws in Song Dynasty China resisting a corrupt government.

## Pros

- A substantial runtime and 10-disc format suit viewers seeking the complete series in one set.
- Includes Chinese language and a separately listed English Dolby Digital 2.0 audio option.

## Specifications

### Format and playback
- Media format: PAL
- Number of discs: 10
- Runtime: 19 hours and 40 minutes
- Languages: Chinese
- Additional language and audio: English \(Dolby Digital 2.0\)
### People and release
- Actors: Atsuo Nakamura, Hajime Hana, Kei Satô, Sanae Tsuchida, Yoshiyo Matsuo
- Directors: Katsumi Nishikawa, Keiichi Ozawa, Nobuo Nakagawa, Shigeo Takahashi, Toshio Masuda
- Producers: Kazuo Morikawa, Kensuke Ishino, Norio Kato, Toshio Kato
- Writers: Hajime Takaiwa, Kaneo Ikegami, Nobuo Nakagawa, Sentaro Murano, Toshio Masuda
- Studio: Fabulous Films Limited
- Release date: 22 Aug. 2016
- Country of origin: Czech Republic
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions and weight: 1.7 x 13.6 x 18 cm; 340 g

## Before you buy

- The listing says the series has a fully restored HD source, but this is a PAL DVD release, not a stated HD disc format. Customer feedback is divided on picture quality, with some finding it poor. The listing also gives Chinese as the language and separately lists English Dolby Digital 2.0, so confirm the available audio and any subtitles before buying.

## A good fit for

- Fans revisiting the classic series or seeking a long-form television box set.
- Viewers comfortable with PAL DVD playback and the audio options listed.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking an HD or Blu-ray edition.
- Viewers who require confirmed English subtitles or a clearly specified English-language version.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the set as entertaining and nostalgic, with praise for the classic story and clear sound. Reactions to picture quality and acting are mixed, and some reviewers criticise the swordplay. That uncertainty matters for buyers prioritising image quality, even though the listing describes a restoration. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers mention enjoyment, nostalgia and the enduring story.
- Negative themes: Some customers describe the picture quality as poor and the swordplay as unimpressive.
- Mixed feedback: Picture quality and acting receive mixed feedback.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many discs are included?
The listing specifies 10 discs.
### What languages are listed?
Chinese is listed as the language, and English \(Dolby Digital 2.0\) is separately listed. Confirm the audio and subtitle options for the selected edition.
### Is this an HD or Blu-ray release?
The listing describes HD restoration materials, but identifies the product format as PAL. It does not state that this is a Blu-ray or HD disc release.

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## Images

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