Jay W
As an anime movie based off a TV series let's answer some burning questions.
No, you don't need to have seen any of the show to follow along.
No, this does not have any major status quo changes to the show's formula.
This movie is more a showcase of the characters and set up of the show for newcomers thinking of giving it a chance.
And for that, it does a pretty good job. The animation and music isn't much of a technical upgrade, it is clear that this wasn't a theatrical release. But the movie does a good job of ratcheting up the tension and making this adventure feel like a bigger deal.
In a nutshell, it is "Assault on Precinct 13" but Paintball Mode, so it is safe for kids.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
11/20/24
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Highly enjoyable. Though YUA is often a comedy, the series gets serious here but the characters never lose their personality or humanity.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/19/23
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A must-see for the fans of the serie, this movie could be also enjoyed by those who don't know anything about it! Interesting story, the quality of it makes it impressively real!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/23/23
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The series was all about the direction and how it set the mood right, be it for suspense or romance. The movie had less of the mood setting stuff, but was pretty good look at "What happened after the end" for the first season.
The comic relief was not as good as expected and the cheesy stuff had a bit of mayonnaise in it. However, the overall plot and the way the events unfold are very interesting. The end is also very satisfying.
The music as always is top notch, It does a perfect job like Kow Otani's did for the original series(even did SOTC OST). The sound design with the audio distribution and ambiance was excellent. Worth watching on DVD with Surround sound.
Wont mean much to people who never followed the series, should be an OK time-pass movie for others.
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/26/23
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Love this movie~ Very exciting!!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/06/23
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assault on police precinct defeated by paintballs... interesting to say the least
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/25/23
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