Product Details

• Actors: *
• Format: Animated, Color, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Viz
• DVD Release Date: August 1, 2006
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FZEQMI
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,453 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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• This is item 4 in The Inu Yasha Movie Series.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Like the previous three Inu-Yasha features, Fire on the Mystic Island (2004) pits the cast of Rumiko Takahashi's "feudal fairy tale" against new foes, unrelated to the tale of the Shikon Jewel. This time, it's the Four War Gods, powerful demons on the island of Houraijima, who preserve and augment their power by sacrificing half-demon children. Director Toshiya Shinohara uses lots of CG effects in the endless fights: explosions, lightning bolts, fire bombs, poisonous insects. But the visual glitz can't disguise that Fire on Mystic Island is the weakest of the features. The War Gods are standard-issue villains whose demise is a forgone conclusion. Inu-Yasha's half-brother Sesshomaru walks into the film, slays one of the War Gods, and walks out. Introducing a replica of Kikyo feels like a desperate attempt to introduce some emotion into a faltering plot. Kagome and Inu-Yasha once again combine forces to defeat the most powerful demon, but the film lacks the strong character relationships that give the series much of its charm. Inu-Yasha fans may want Fire on the Mystic Island to complete their collections, but they'll look in vain for the visual beauty of Affections Touching Across Time, the warmth of Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, and the passion of Swords of an Honorable Ruler. (Unrated, suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon

Product Description
Within the dark recesses of Horai Island, a group of half-demons lives under the demonic rule of the Four War Gods. Escaping with barely a shred of hope, Ai, the youngest of the half-demons, returns to the island with Inuyasha, who must face not only the Four War Gods, but the past he left behind on the island fifty years ago.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mystic Island Entertainment Destination, July 10, 2006

By	Patricia M. Pellerito - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yep, I'm a die-hard "InuYasha" fan. I liked "Guren no Hourijima" (a/k/a Fire on the Mystic Island) for the same reasons some reviewers took exception to the film! I originally purchased this film last year as an R2 in the original Japanese. And, where I enjoyed the three previous InuYasha films, the 4th film is my favorite because it's the most purely entertaining of the quartet.

So should you buy this DVD? I say yes for these reasons:

1) It has a clean, elegant plot-line. On the surface, "InuYasha:FOTMI" might be an expansion of the "Monster of the Week" premise, however, the real message is driven home by a strong emphasis on family and friends. A mix of appealing characters, stong moral conviction, and selflessness, creates a family-friendly anime experience. If you have kids, this film will open up some great discussions.

For tried and true fans of the "InuYasha" series, "FOTMI" provides a nice break from the Shikon scavenger hunt. No Naraku, no exhusting plot twists to drive you crazy -- just straight forward action and great reparte between beloved characters. Don't fret, there's some nice heart-tugging moments sure to please us old-schoolers!

2) This is one anime franchise children and parents can watch together and enjoy equally. The action is exciting, well choreographed and discrete; characters are well developed.

3) No sexually objectionable or explicit content. Some of the dialog contains 'rough' language (and probably will, too, in the English dub). However I've heard FAR worse on network TV and famous cable music and comedy channels during prime time!

4) Technically, I appreciated Kyoto Studio's return to model for the character designs. Unlike the previous three wonderful films, the character designs for "InuYasha:FOTMI" were taken from the television series models.

"InuYasha: FOTMI" is a particularly beautiful anime, with an emphasis on lush, vivid backgrounds as a setting for the action. The animators created a magical feast for the eye. The visuals meet, and frequently exceed, Miyazaki standards in this film. The frame count is robust -- no cheating! -- and the CG is minimal, used only to enhance the animation, not overwhelm.

5) If a visual banquet and heart-touching story isn't enough, add Karou Wada's dynamic musical score. Wada-san is the John-Williams of anime music. Besides "InuYasha", his portfolio includes music for the hit series "Samauri 7", as well as many, many other series. Wada-san's score is excellent and fits the characters and action perfectly. Other musical suprises include the EP "Rakuen", which topped the Nihon top 40 after the film's theatrical release in December 04.

I'm enjoyed this wonderful series and enthusiastically collect every new N.A. release. I hope this review encourages new viewers to check out "InuYasha: FOTMI" on DVD: I also hope it convinces other anime fans to pick up a copy, too!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Inuyasha Movie, August 3, 2006

By	Dylan "Majin Buu's Twin" (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews

I just purchased Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island and I must admit that it was pretty good. I love Inuyasha and this movie had all the elements that make Inuyasha great. It has a solid story, powerful foes, and the classic bonds between Inuyasha and his friends which makes them work so well together.

Specifically, this movie focuses on Inuyasha, Kikyo, and yes, even a little bit on Sesshomaru's pasts. Inuyasha and the crew come across a half demon girl from Inuyasha's past and save her from a powerful enemy. Soon the gang is pulled into an epic battle on a mystic island with 4 powerful war gods. This movie has good battles and I really enjoyed Inuyasha using the Adamant Barrage for the first time since he used it in the show.

I recommend this movie to any fan of Inuyasha, but suggest you buy the third movie before this one, it was much better. My favorite scenes in this movie have to be Sesshomaru's battles. A flaw in this movie is that not only Sesshomaru's, though his specifically, but all the character's fights are too short.The only other complaint I had was the lack of Naraku. He did not make one appearance in this movie and he's my second favorite character! Still, I love this show and this movie kept me interested until it was over. I believe any fan of Inuyasha will enjoy this movie.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good buy., August 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

I read a lot of negative reviews about this movie, some going as far as saying that it isn't worth buying. I bought it anyway, and was pleasantly surprised. I liked that the characters look more like they do in the series, while the other movies changed their designs. This animation in many scenes is superior to the previous movies, though I admit the plot is not all that great. The battles are a bit too short, and I would have liked Sesshomaru's scenes to be longer. As a matter of fact, the dominant reason for my deduction of one star is that Sesshomaru only shows up a few times, but always at the PERFECT time. I also didn't like the Four War Gods very much, but that makes watching them being crushed by Sesshomaru and Inuyasha even more fun.
All in all, I'd call it a must-have for any Inuyasha fan.
P.S. My copy came with a limited-time-only Movie Soundtrack, so don't wait too long to buy it!