Inuyasha, The Movie 3 - Swords of an Honorable Ruler
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Actor: Houko Kuwashima, KÃ'ji Tsujitani, Kappei Yamaguchi, Ken Narita, Satsuki YukinoBrand: Warner Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Viz Video
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- Many years ago, the Great Dog Demon wielded the Three Swords of the Fang. Upon his death, he bequeathed a sword to each of his sons, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, leaving the third sword, the wrath-filled Sounga, locked away forever. Now that the Sounga's power has been awakened, these two battling brothers must put away their sibling rivalry and face off against the force that spells doom for all mank
Movie Reviews of Inuyasha, The Movie 3 - Swords of an Honorable Ruler
Movie Review: Go Sesshomaru-sama!
Summary: 5 Stars
I would have to say the best out of four. Finally you get a little back story on the Inu-papa/Sesshomaru/Inuyasha realtionship. Although its just a glimpse, it was well recieved.
I have to say first off, that I notice alot of people saying that it didn't "move" the plot of the anime along or is even really related to it. Well, thats because its not. The movies are done independantly of the anime or manga, so dont expect huge plot twists or anything like that. They are just for the rabid enjoyment of us fans.
It was a nice break to see something other than Kagome/Inuyasha fluff, Naraku or the shikon no tama being concentrated on. Sesshomaru finally gets more than 2 lines and 4 (or less) minutes of screen time, and Rin gets to speak something more than "Hai!" or "Sesshomaru-sama!".
The basic plot of the story is, the sword of hell called Soun-ga is released and kind of goes on a rampage. This sword was weilded by Inu-papa before he died, along with his other two swords Tessaiga and Tenseiga.
When the sword is released it threatens to swallow up the earth into hell, and Sesshomaru and Inuyasha are on a quest to stop it (albiet seperatley). I know the official description of this movie hints that the boys "get together" to defeat the sword, but don't buy that. This movie stays true to character, so dont expect huggles between brothers. (Could you imagine? Inuyasha going to Sesshomaru, "Sessho-ni chan! Fight with me, please?"...I can't. Although I would pay good money to see Sesshomarus response..... :) )
There are some awesome fight scenes in this movie, one you have to slow down to truly appreciate it (check out the Tenseiga in mouth while throwing Tokijin move, sweet move but happens really fast). Most of this movie is battle involved, but it moves smoothly and there are breaks in the fighting scenes that make it non-repetative.
The animation was well done, and the use of digital coloring really shows. Although I prefer cel to film, it does look pretty good. The sound is excellent, and to truly appreciate it Dolby 5.1 is needed. The DVD has some descent extras such as line art, promos, a montoge of scenes from the anime to give you a recap of the brothers rivalry, and previews to the 4th movie Guren no Horaijima. (Which I'm guesstimating it will be out here in late 2006 or 2007). I wish the US release came with all the goodies the Japan version does.
This movie should please both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru fans, both brothers get some equal time on screen (finally) and Sessh fans should definitley be happy to see him in all his bad-ass glory (and of course saving his girl). Enjoy!!
Summary of Inuyasha, The Movie 3 - Swords of an Honorable Ruler
Many years ago, the Great Dog Demon wielded the Three Swords of the Fang. Upon his death, he bequeathed a sword to each of his sons, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, leaving the third sword, the wrath-filled Sounga, locked away forever. Now that the Sounga?s power has been awakened, these two battling brothers must put away their sibling rivalry and face off against a force that spells doom for all mankind!Swords of an Honorable Ruler is darker and more dramatic than the two previous Inu-Yasha features--or the broadcast series. Inu-Yasha's father Inu no Taisho, the Great Dog Demon, possessed not two but three swords: Tetsusaiga, Tenseiga, and Sounga, which are linked to Earth, Heaven, and Hell, respectively. After the human princess Izayoi gave birth to Inu-Yasha, she was killed by Takemaru, a samurai who loved her from afar. Inu no Taisho died soon after; the sword smith Totosai and Myoga the flea hid the first two swords, according their master's instructions, and sealed away Sounga. Seven centuries later, Sounga has become one of the treasures of the Higurashi family shrine. During what should be an ordinary ritual, Sounga is freed and returns to the past through the Bone Eater's Well. The bloodthirsty spirit of the sword raises the soul of Takemaru and begins a campaign of hideous destruction. Can Inu-Yasha, Kagome, Shippo, Miroku, Sango, and Sesshomaru defeat the sword-ghoul--individually or collectively?
In addition to being more violent than other Inu-Yasha films, Swords of an Honorable Ruler is more lavish, with lots of CG special effects and a score by Kaoru Wada that evokes The Rite of Spring. Director Toshiya Shinohara keeps things movie so briskly, the viewer doesn't have time to miss Naraku, Kikyo, or the Shikon Jewel, although the final battle goes on far too long. The drama and passion of Swords of an Honorable Ruler will delight Inu-Yasha fans. (Rated PG-13: violence, grotesque imagery, minor risqué humor) --Charles Solomon
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