Jan 6, 2014
*This review contains no spoiler*
Instead of the usual wordy review, I am just going to give you a quick run down because, quite frankly, I don't have the time to write and you don't have the time to read.
Story: 9.5
A fulfilling story completed with the signature mixture of outlandish comedy and adrenaline-packed drama that we love about Gintama and all seamlessly packed into an almost 2 hours long movie. Some say the movie offers no new progress into the story, but that's a silly complain because, as with most anime films, this is meant to be, for the most part, non-canon or at least
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not impacting the progress of the main series. I took out half a point because, as a fan of sci-fi, the way they portrayed time paradox was a little unsettling.
Art: 10
All too often in the movie version of animes, due to a significantly larger budget, will have better visual as compared to the TV counterpart. Usually that is fantastic, but that could become a dual-edged sword when the improvement is so much that viewers get a sense of disconnect from the main series. This was not the case here. While the over all quality of the art was improved, it is able to maintain the look and feel of the TV series which makes this very comfortable for fans to get into.
Sound: 10
Again on the point of maintaining a sense of familiarity, much of the sound effects and BGM were preserved from the TV series. You may notice new sound tracks as we move towards the climax of the movie along with insert theme "Genjō Distraction" by SPYAIR which was brilliantly uplifting. Finally, near the end of the movie, they have included "Pray" by Tommy heavenly6 which fans will know it as the first TV opening theme, thus completing the theme of familiarity.
Also, without saying too much, if you are someone like me who pays attention to voice acting, then you will be in for a treat.
Character: 10
If you are looking for character development, again, you are watching the wrong thing. Here is what you WILL find, a grown Kagura, a Shinpachi who can actually fight, a fake Kenshin, a fake Shinsuke, an evolved Elizabeth and, most importantly, a reminder of why Gintama hosts some of the most beloved characters ever created in animation history.
Enjoyment: 10
What's not to enjoy about this long awaited movie featuring all original materials? What I enjoy most about this movie is the fact that it doesn't feel rushed. You can tell that they really took their time to polish every part of this movie into perfection. It's no wonder that, despite its immerse popularity in Japan, this is the first original movie as compared to other shounen series like Naruto or Bleach.
Summary:
It is CRITICAL that you don't expect this to contain some insane revelation about Gintoki's past. Remember, that's what the main series (manga/TV) is for.
That said, I would recommend this much more so for a fan than a non-fan as there are just too many things you would have to know about this series before you can fully enjoy all of its content. Unlike movies like the one for Gundam00, You will want to hug the first person you see after finishing this and not to punch the first stranger in the street. Also unlike other shounen anime movies as in Bleach of Naruto, this movie is not a "for profit" movie. What I mean is that this movie does not feel like it was made for the sole purpose of box office, but instead, a genuine response to all the fans who all had been waiting for an original film featuring the Yorozuya.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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