Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture
| Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Hiroshi Ishiodori Matt Greenfield (English) |
| Produced by |
Hiromichi Mogaki Tatsuji Yamazaki Yoshihiro Suzuki English dubbing: Matt Greenfield John Ledford and Sharon Papa (executive) |
| Written by | Nobuaki Kishima |
| Distributed by | ADV Films |
Release dates | September 8, 1994 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language |
Japanese English (dub) |
Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (SAMURAI SPIRITS 〜破天降魔の章〜 Samurai Spirits: Haten Gōma no Shō?) is an 1994 anime film based upon the 1993 SNK video game Samurai Shodown (Samurai Spirits). It was released by SNK in association with Fuji TV and NAS.
It was followed by a 2-episode sequel in 1999 entitled Samurai Spirits 2: Asura Zanmaden, which has not been adapted into English.
Plot
In 1637, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada was one of the seven holy warriors who have been chosen to guard the evil spirit Ambrosia. Betrayed by his people, Amakusa frees the spirit. Over 100 years later, six warriors try to stop him.
Cast
English dubbing:
- Marcy Rae as Shiro Amakusa Tokisada
- Milton Lawrence as Haohmaru
- Brisan Matthews as Jubei Yagyu
- Carol Amerson as Nakoruru and Child D
- Drew Scroggins as Tam Tam
- Kurt Stoll as Galford
- Matt Greenfield as Earthquake
- Mungle Roberts as Hanzo Hattori and Wan Fu
- Neal Ford as Gen-An Shiranui
- Tiffany Grant as Charlotte and Goro's mother
- Aaron Krohn as Kyoshiro Yoshimune
- Christopher Isaac as Goro
Reception
EGM2 called it a "ridiculously overblown anime," noting that "the story is as believable as some of the more ludicrous moves pulled off by the characters."[1]
References
- ↑ EGM2 issue 5 (November 1994) page 96
External links
- Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture at the Internet Movie Database
- Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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