Adding a drop of history to an otherwise phantasmagoric tale, the opening episode of Yotoden travels back to Lord Nobunaga's day in war-torn Japan, circa 1580. Here, Ayanosuke joins forces with Sakon the Whirlwind to--what else?--vanquish evil in a graphically violent manner. Fine animation with restrained color makes this visually stylish piece a strong optional purchase. Aud: P. (R. Pitman)
Yotoden 1: Chronicle of the Warlord Period
(Central Park Media, 41 min., in Japanese w/English subtitles, $24.95, avail Aug. 5) Vol. 12, Issue 4
Yotoden 1: Chronicle of the Warlord Period
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