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Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie

Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Terrible
Review: I've seen a lot of anime, and this is by far the worst animation and story I've ever seen. If you want the same thing with good elements, watch Ninja Scroll. Don't waste your money on this.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: A Horrible Reincarnation
Review: This movie is very poorly done. And I'm not just talking about the anime itself, I'm talking about how they took the OVA series (300+ minutes) of this and cut it down into a movie (87 minutes). I'm glad this doesn't happen to all anime series, that would be for shame.

The movie itself isn't that bad, its just I cannot give this DVD, nor any butchered version of the OVA series a good rating. The series features 3 ninjas fighting against Nobunaga Oda (an evil ruler at one time in Japan's history) as they try and stop his attempts to take over the world. The movie is kind of a beast/ninja movie which would fare over well for some viewers, but it failed to capture my interest.

With all of my personal opinons aside, the DVD itself does include some good extras. With deleted scenes being the key extras on the disc, it also has a "meet the cast" option as well with the traditional U.S. MANGA "DVD Sneak Peaks".

Overall, I'm sad that this could-be great anime was delivered in such a poor way. If you can overlook the fact that you won't be seeing the entire movie no matter what when you buy the DVD (even if they give you 2-3 deleted scenes), then you should probably pick this up. Also, if you are a fan of the ninja/demon beast genre it wouldn't hurt to check it out.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Second only to Ninja Scroll
Review: Ninja Scroll is the best ninja movie to come out. Wrath of the Ninja is great for any Ninja Scroll fan. The movie has excellent characters and the story is great. Pick up this great title NOW!!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: EXCELLENT!!! LOVED IT!!
Review: Great anime! Awesome action scenes! the story is kinda slow at first, but it gets best towards the end. has a lot of sad parts, but is totally worth seeing.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best Animes Ever!
Review: I love Anime. I bought this DVD version for one reason and one reason alone. So that I would not have to watch or listen to the dubbed version. I cannot stand the English dubbing. My advise to anyone watching a foriegn film; watch it in its original language, no one else can do the characters justice. That is my opinion.

Anyways, that matter aside, let's talk about the movie.
Yes, it has extremely graphic violence, but it states that on the DVD. (Contains brief nudity and Graphic Violence, Parental Discretion Advised). Gore is not what this anime is about. There is actually a great historical storyline interwoven within all its action and suspense.

3 Ninjas from different clans unite to ward off Evil. Each Ninja with their own special sword, come together as one. Evil is rampant, Lord Nobunaga Oda with his evil intentions sends out all his evil artillery to smash the Ninjas and thier allies. His goal, to spread evil and demons throughout the land.

Ayame, is a young girl who sees her life and family shattered before her innocent eyes, yet she is helpless to do anything. Vengeance becomes her lifelong obsession. Ryoma, a Ninja from a neighboring clan, kindhearted and sweet is her companion and ally. And of course, Sakon (my favorite guy) is the Ninja who can feel the treachery of those around him, and sees the battles and evil as never ending.

I will not say anymore, but I seriously recommend this movie. Take my advise and watch this great animated movie. I has everything, including Love.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Excellent! Loved it!!
Review: Great anime! Awesome action scenes! the story is kinda slow at first and the stroyline is a bit shallow, but it gets best towards the end. has a lot of sad parts, but is totally worth seeing.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good anime
Review: I too am not a very good judge of anime. One only has to look at my old reviews and the total ignorance implied in them to see this.

I really liked this anime! It's seinen AND it's historical (although it takes WAY MORE than a few liberties with the historic facts.). I liked the fighting a lot, but what captured me was the plot and the ending.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Movie
Review: Good Plot,Good movie pretty entertaining from start to end , this movie is the best in my opinion though i would recommend this to those who like ninja action , it also has betrayal and is really entertaining

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best!!!!
Review: This is a great anime movie, next to princess mononoke it could be the best. It definetley at the top ( and not at the bottom like Tekken the motion picture).Rent it, buy it, or edleast see it, you'll be happy you did.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: My favorite anime movie of all time
Review: Although this was one of the first anime movies I had seen, it has remained my favorite throughout these years. It has a good plot, though I've heard its still missing some parts that are included in the VHS version. My favorite character is Ayame, who is both beautiful and skilled. If you like ninjas, then this movie is for you. It was really touching, some scenes even brought tears to my eyes.


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