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Wolverine (2010), the second installment in the four-part reinterpretation of Marvel characters for Japanese audiences, makes the transition much more successfully than Blade. The series is based on four graphic novels created by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller in 1982. Logan/Wolverine heads for Japan when Mariko, the woman he loves, is kidnapped by agents of her father, Japanese yakuza boss Shingen Yashida. He plans to marry her to the slimy Hideki Kurohagi, cementing the alliance between their gangs. The path to true love seldom runs smoothly, but it's rarely this rocky. Wolverine has to battle not only scores of yakuza thugs with hi-tech weapons, but an increasingly deadly succession of mutants. Kikyo can produce a katana (Japanese long sword) from his wrist, much the way Wolverine extends his trademark claws. Omega Red, a Russian biomedical experiment gone wrong, attacks with metal tentacles and a Boris Badenov accent. The gigantic automaton Vadhaka presents an even graver threat. Wolverine gets some help from his friends, especially the slinky assassin Yukio, who fights with a ring-shaped throwing knife, and a cadre of rebel slum-dwellers. Their fighting skills may be formidable, but Wolverine fans know better than to expect a happy ending. Director Hiroshi Aoyama keeps the action moving and choreographs the many fights with the requisite panache. The result is a violent but interesting fusion of Eastern and Western fantasy that recalls Wolverine's catchphrase, "I'm the best there is at what I do, but what I do best isn't very nice." (Unrated; suitable for ages 14 and up: violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon
(1. Mariko, 2. Yukio, 3. Kikyo, 4. Omega Red, 5. Asano, 6. Girl--Min, 7. Vadhaka, 8. Koh, 9. Hell Road, 10. Shingen, 11. Kurohagi, 12. Logan)
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This series pays homage to Frank Miller's legendary Wolverine graphic novel from the 1980's. The series begins when Mariko, the love of Logan's life, is forced back to Japan by her crime-lord father, Shingen. Logan vows to get her back at any cost. He is plunged into a chaotic world of corruption and violence, forcing him to team up with young assassin, Yukio, to battle their way through the Japanese criminal underworld.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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the wolverine animated series , a slightly different perspective of our favorite adamantium clawed hero . very cool great animation for lovers of both genres anime / comic book heroes . 5 STARS & 2 THUMBS UP.....
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By BigWil
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I liked this video very much. It completely follows the Marvel Wolverine character and gives a most indepth look at love, life, motovation,and abilities. It also has plenty of action,heroes,villians, and twists to keep you interested. I would highly recommend this video to fans of the Wolverine character.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ray
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Great series. Love Wolverine... fight scenes are good and the dialouge was very well written. And at a very affordable price.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Even though this title is standard DVD , it is great. Value and transfer . Unlike budget DVD , from the big franchises ..
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ibleroy37
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These drawing are really great to see. And the plot is sweet. They keep getting better and better. Its a really nice version of the Anime drawing. From the first time the started showing this on Tv.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ed
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The marvel Wolverine animated series is very original and spot on with details about logan,even though somethings differ the plot story and action are what you come to expect from anime and marvel. It would be nice to see a second series behind this because this one was amazing!! I highly recommend it!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a awesome show. at first i was i little skeptic about wolverine being done in japanees animation. but i was really impressed with the animation and the story. i thought it was done very well. i can't wait to see the others. i hope they are just as good. the best episodes in the season/series
Episodes
1. Mariko
2. Yukio
3. Kikyo
4. Omega Red
5. Asano
6. Min
7. Vadhaka
8. Kho
9. Hell Road
10. Shinjen
11. Kurohagi
12. Logan
if you have not seen this show then i recommend you do
Episodes
1. Mariko
2. Yukio
3. Kikyo
4. Omega Red
5. Asano
6. Min
7. Vadhaka
8. Kho
9. Hell Road
10. Shinjen
11. Kurohagi
12. Logan
if you have not seen this show then i recommend you do
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was very unsure of this when it was announced. Wolverine in the comics has a fantastic story arc set in Japan. This anime series borrows from it but keeps it kind of new. Omeaga Red was the only sour note his fight scenes were great, but it felt out of place in this story. Everything else worked really good there is a really cool back story on the new characters to make you feel for them, the twist and turn reminded me of a really good video game script.
There's is a couple of movie references one to the graduate when Wolverine stops the wedding and a great Rocky 3 tease after the credits of the last episode.
I was surprised by how good the story really was, yes there are some fights for no reason but to have a cool fight scene but there are plenty shocking plots and sub plots, and there is a good amount of blood, I would not recommend this for little kids, there are some bloody scenes. But teenagers and adults should enjoy this is not perfect but it's pretty great.
There's is a couple of movie references one to the graduate when Wolverine stops the wedding and a great Rocky 3 tease after the credits of the last episode.
I was surprised by how good the story really was, yes there are some fights for no reason but to have a cool fight scene but there are plenty shocking plots and sub plots, and there is a good amount of blood, I would not recommend this for little kids, there are some bloody scenes. But teenagers and adults should enjoy this is not perfect but it's pretty great.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
sub good, dub not so...
The subbed version was good but the English voice cast not so much(except for Steve Blum who is always awesome).
Published 14 days ago by Ben Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome anime
Yet another great anime from japan with marvel. Wolverine anime is great, and as a matter of fact, the new Wolverine movie is possibly based on this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Granzon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fierce
The series was action packed true to the character and the things he is able to do and we'll written.
Published 2 months ago by Mike
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly it's just boring
The main character is so annoying. I hate his dialogue. The damsel in distress is So helpless she really comes off as a very pathetic character. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Polka loves Polka Dancing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wooooooah!!!!! A masterpiece!
Loved this ,I expected to be good, but it was mindblowing!!! I can't stop watching it, a must have for a true comic book fan, or someone looking for genius entertainment!!!
Published 5 months ago by Joe Cool
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wolverine
This is my favorite of the Marvel Anime series. This shows Wolverine in Japan like his mini-series from the 80s. He is darker and more violent.
Published 6 months ago by Dark Wolf
