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Summary: Koch Vision or AnimEigo Studio?
Review: Koch Vision Entertainment is an offical distributor of AnimEigo. The Lone Wolf and Cub series are digital transfer, translated and subtitled by AnimEigo and they did a wonderful job.
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Summary: Lone Wolf or Lone Wuf?
Review: No biggie just the Best Samurai Flick of all Times.Edging out my 'Main Man' Zatoichi. Animingo good job except the Master of Death had a Nailed Fist. A MAILED FIST was pre Postal then and not of any threat. Also the Gasp by Lone Wolf after he encounters the Lead Ninja Woman Seemed out of charater and not Audible on any previous tapes.Is that dubbed?
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Summary: The Whistling of the Wintry Wind.....
Review: This 2nd in the Series is nearly non-stop action as Ogami Itto, the former Shogun Executioner, is beset by enemies from every side. Pushing his young son along in a very tricky baby cart he is busy dispatching attackers from the onset to the closing titles.First up are the Akashi Yagyu Clanswomen who introduce themselves to us by dismembering an opponent bit-by-bit from nose to ankles as they fight him. But even these talented female Ninjas are no match for Ogami, he of the Suiouryu Horse-Slaying Technique of sword fighting, although they make a hell of an effort attacking him with hats, knives, and even a gigantic sort of radish! After dispatching all but the head Clanswoman, Sayaka, he must deal with the male Kokuguwa ninjas and there is much more bloody mayhem (with the requisite arterial sprays and more). Later, Itto & Daigoro win over Sayaka in a most novel way. All of this leads to the final fantastic showdown battle in the Sand dunes with the 3 lethal Hidari brothers who are guarding the person Itto is to assassinate. Known as the Gods of Death, the Hidari brothers are masters of the Hand Armor Claw, the Flying Club and the Mailed Fist, if that gives you any idea what Itto is up against. The clan intrigues and plot points are too complicated to detail here. But it is easy to follow with help from the subtitles and the great Liner Notes that detail the history and explain the codes of conduct and background to the story. This entry is wildly violent and extremely bloody, with terrific fights and escapes. Our stone faced hero is implacable and remorseless, but true to his own code of honor. And, finally there is the "Whistling of Wintry Wind" which ISN'T a poem but an unforgettable effect & image I will not spoil for you.
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Summary: Shogun Assassin: A cinematic visionary's dream.
Review: This has got to be one of the most visually impressive films of the genre to have come out of Japan in the last 30 years. Stunning cinematography with top notch scenes of blinding swordplay make Shogun Assassin an absolute must-see for fans. Tomisaburo Wakayama plays the central character with integrity and realism. One of the greatest scenes in the film, in my opinion, is when the boy Daigoro fetches food for his wounded father. Taking rice-cakes from under a Buddha statue, and leaving his jacket in exchange. This scene is very touching, and fills my heart with compassion every time I watch it. Fantastic!
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Summary: the best
Review: this is the best lone wolf and cub film ever the plot is a bit thin but if you saw the first film you shold know the story of whats going on. I used to have all the lone wolf and cub films on dvd well i live in the uk and the vershan us brits got was [...] so dark it as so hard to see what was going on but this new animeigo vershan it has been given a 35 mil print and it is such a good picture infact its the best i have seen the film in
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Summary: the best
Review: this is the best lone wolf and cub film ever the plot is a bit thin but if you saw the first film you shold know the story of whats going on. I used to have all the lone wolf and cub films on dvd well i live in the uk and the vershan us brits got was [...] so dark it as so hard to see what was going on but this new animeigo vershan it has been given a 35 mil print and it is such a good picture infact its the best i have seen the film in
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Summary: Japanese Samurai Cinema at it's best!
Review: Those of you who remember a movie that was released in the states in the late 70's or 1980 called "Shogun Assassin" will have every reason to pick up this episode of the Lone Wolf and Cub series. Basically 80% of the bloodfest that was the movie "Shogun Assassin" was taken from this particular episode of Lone Wolf and Cub, Baby Cart at the River Styx. Even with subtitles this movie is still one of my all-time favorites. For years and years I had looked for the movie "Shogun Assassin" in video stores. When I finally found out that it was actually a part of a series called Lone Wolf and Cub, I went into a frenzy. When I finally put this gem into my VCR, I sat back with a deep sigh of relief, and watched with the same awe and amazement that I had the first time I saw this movie when I was 13 years old. It is a must buy for anyone who loves their Japanese Samurai movies with blood, gore, and believe or not, heart.
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Summary: way cool
Review: too many things to mention here so i'll be breif on this movie my friend at the dojo which I ask him about the Samurai movies he told me to buy this tape. a lot of bloodbath,
in order to take revenge on behalf of his wife against the yagyu.who frame him ,no one could blocked his swinging sword. He also played as the yakusa on "Black rain" oldman playing golf,and talking to Michael Douglas.
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Summary: The artistic dance of death
Review: What a find! This is the kind of samurai movie that I've been searching for! This film is a samurai bloodfest along with bits of black comedy and some beautifully poetic scenery. The story of a self-proclaimed "evil" man and child. Even though it is obvious the "Lone Wolf" loves his "cub" even over his thoughts of revenge. The "Wolfs" fighting abilities are absolutely jaw-dropping, and will have you reaching for your slow-motion control button. Yeah, the bood fountains are a little over the top, but I believe it conveys the actual horror of being sliced and/or diced up with any assortment of weapons. I really can appreciate Ogamis (Wolfs) superb swordsmanship and especially like the little flourish he does with his katana before he sheathes it. Samurai buffs: this series is the answer to your dreams.
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Summary: Real life Ninja Scroll
Review: When i first saw Ninja Scroll, I thought it was the dopest movie ever... then i saw the Lone Wolf and Cub series and I relaized that even with the liberties of animation Ninja Scroll can not stand up against the skills of Ogami Itto
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