The highest-grossing anime film of all time has finally come to my city!
What’s It About? An unusual bond forms between Taki and Mitsuha, two Japanese high school students, when they begin waking up in each other’s bodies – but this seemingly random phenomenon may actually have a greater purpose.
STRAIGHT UP: Colorful, inventive, and full of warmth. A true delight. 4.5/5
Pokémon is back! Time to revisit the hypest movie of my childhood.
What’s It About? When the bio-engineered Pokémon Mewtwo escapes from its lab, it’s up to the young adventurer Ash and his friends to contain it before its power threatens the whole world.
STRAIGHT UP: Leave the memories alone. 0.5/5
With the encouragement of my friends, I’ve decided to continue my efforts to spotlight anime films of note. This one was making headlines in Japan just a few months ago.
What’s It About? When the digital world she calls home is hacked by an unknown entity, DEVA security officer Angela Balzac assumes a flesh-and-blood form and travels to the wasteland known as Earth to find the source.
STRAIGHT UP: Smart concepts, but dry presentation. 3/5
One of the most oddly-conceived movies ever made, and one I’ve had some personal interest in watching for a long time.
What’s It About? A civilian pilot, Mark Curran, meets a scientist on the run from the military, who tells him about a deadly conspiracy that could affect the entire Earth – and gives him the power to defeat it with the high-tech combat machine, G-Saviour.
STRAIGHT UP: A fascinating example of Murphy’s Law in action. 0.5/5
A special screening in D.C. gave me the chance to see this movie, which beat Jurassic World head-to-head at the Japanese box office.
What’s It About? Nine girls who found fame performing as pop stars at their high school must deal with the consequences of their now-global popularity.
STRAIGHT UP: This is all it took to take over Tokyo? 3/5
Another limited-release DBZ movie means it’s time for another special review!
What’s It About? The legendary villain Frieza is resurrected by the Dragon Balls, and attacks the Earth to get revenge against Goku and his friends.
STRAIGHT UP: I liked it. Not deep, but very action-packed. 3.5/5
A special review for a limited-release theatrical event.
What’s It About? A wandering god seeks a legendary opponent – and if Goku can’t rise to the challenge, it could mean the destruction of Earth!
STRAIGHT UP: A decent addition to the DBZ legend. 7/10
A very special review from Cinema Sunshine in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
What’s It About? Using the full power of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, young pilot Banagher Links fights in a decisive battle to claim the secrets inside of “Laplace’s Box.”
STRAIGHT UP: A wonderful story for an exclusive audience. 9/10
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