Inuyasha - The Movie 2 - The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
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Actor: Houko Kuwashima, Kôji Tsujitani, Kappei Yamaguchi, Mieko Harada, Satsuki YukinoBrand: VDI
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-12-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Viz Media
Product features:
- With their greatest foe seemingly defeated, Inuyasha and his friends return to normal lives. But their short period of peace is once again shattered as a new enemy begins to emerge. Kaguya, the self-proclaimed Princess from the Moon of legend, plots to plunge the world into a perpetual night of the full moon. Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango and Shippo must once again unite to face a new threat.Run
Movie Reviews of Inuyasha - The Movie 2 - The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
Movie Review: They've Done it Again--Another Fantastic Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
As always, it must be noted that those experiencing an Inuyasha film for the first time may be somewhat surprised, as the animation quality and design of the characters is somewhat different from the regular series. This change certainly doesn't hurt the movie, but it might prove to be a slight distraction during the first few moments of the film. In addition, The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass is missing an introduction similar to that found in Affections Touching Across Time, in which the characters and basic plot are introduced in order to familiarize viewers who might not be comfortable with the IY phenomenon just yet. Since this second movie continues to play on elements developed in the television series and first movie, it might be suggested that newer fans watch a few episodes of the regular series before diving into this DVD.
Inuyasha fans (such as myself) who enjoy character development over action scenes probably find many episodes of the series to be hit or miss. However, viewers from both sides of that spectrum will definitely be satisfied with The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, as once again the story arc proves to be a perfect combination of character interaction and action scenes. This particular film starts out particularly fast, with the team in the middle of a fierce fight with Naraku. The conclusion of this battle leaves Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Kagome, and Shippo with some time to catch up with their normal lives. The creators used this time to conjure up some creative (and funny) situations involving the characters, which proves to be welcomed breather before the plot begins to pick up a faster pace and more serious atmosphere.
The final encounter scenes between the team and Kaguya are extremely well developed; several plot twists and unexpected events make this to be a particularly nail-biting experience for the audience. This is definitely saying a lot, considering that the entire Inuyasha series is crafted to keep the viewers on their feet. The climax of this intense encounter leaves the team in the worst situation possible-Inuyasha's full demon coming out in full force once again. As always, Kagome is the only one who has the power to help Inuyasha overcome the transformation. This powerful moment in the movie left tears in my eyes, as the emotions evoked by the scenes leading up to this situation are enough to draw anyone into the story.
As always, the ending is a happy one, with everyone's favorite team of heroes overcoming a seemingly invincible foe once again. The cherry on the top of The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass is a feel-good moment between Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, and Miroku that occurs after the credit roll. Even though it's obvious that the two couples in the group, Inuyasha/Kagome and Sango/Miroku have grown closer together, they still refuse to admit that anything significant had occurred during their most recent adventure. Of course, we can't have a major Inuyasha production without the obligatory "Sit!", so the movie ends with Kagome throwing it at Inuyasha once again. The film tops off just over 1.5 hours long, which is perfect, as I felt as if I couldn't take the emotional stress of that roller coaster ride for much longer.
As with the first movie's DVD, Viz has put about an hour's worth of special features onto the disc. Aside from the standard lineart and movie promos, they've included a 40-minute subtitled television production that counts down 30 of the most popular things (characters, situations, and objects) that are associated with the World of Inuyasha. Proving that even television in a language unfamiliar to many viewers can still be hilarious , the creators of this production (which appears to have been released prior to this film) have included several great components that are weaved in with movie promos and television clips. One of the highlights of this bonus footage was the re-creation of the Inuyasha plot using character plush dolls. Viewers are also treated to a bit of Inuyasha in Japan, a brief look behind the scenes at the IY production facility, a boomerang expert recreating his own Hiraikotsu (Sango's weapon), and a chance to yell at "Sit!" at the screen and watch Inuyasha get pounded to the ground.
Overall, the Castle Beyond the Looking Glass is deserving of every five-star review that it has received thus far. The only thing left missing is Movie 3, which hopefully will hit store shelves in another couple of months.
Summary of Inuyasha - The Movie 2 - The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
Synopsis:Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 12/28/04
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
LanguageENGLISH
Foreign Film: no
Subtitlesno
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve Please note: This supplier will be closed on 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 1/2 for the holidays. The shipping cut off is 12/10 to try and have the products delivered by Christmas.
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