Carried by the Wind - Tsukikage Ran - Big Trouble in Little Nippon (Vol. 3)
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Director Akitaro Daichi belatedly develops some chemistry between the sake-swilling female samurai Tsukikage Ran and her chattering sidekick, Lady Meow. In "There Was No God in This World," Meow is initially taken in by the cult leader Rokkan but helps to defeat him once his corrupt practices have been exposed. Tsukikage attracts a would-be student: Stephanie, a Caucasian giantess who nurtures weird illusions about Japanese society, in "That European Girl Was Huge." She's strong as an ox, clingy as a tick--and difficult to get rid of. The story takes an oddly serious turn in "I Counted On an Enemy." Meow revisits a childhood friend, only to discover she's now a wealthy dealer in "dream incense," obviously a euphemism for opium. Tsukikage Ran aired on the Japanese satellite channel Wowow in 2000. (Rated 13 and older: violence, profanity, alcohol use, implied drug use) --Charles Solomon
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The sake-swilling swordswoman continues to cut a path through Edo, Japan with her hilarious adventures. And the ever-present Meow of the Iron Cat Fist remains stalwartly at her side. When a mysterious cult catches Meow's fancy, it's up to Ran to discover the group's secret. Old friends, new friends - the group just got a lot bigger when a foreigner from across the seas decides to follow Ran around Japan!
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Director Akitaro Daichi belatedly develops some chemistry between the sake-swilling female samurai Tsukikage Ran and her chattering sidekick, Lady Meow. In "There Was No God in This World," Meow is initially taken in by the cult leader Rokkan but helps to defeat him once his corrupt practices have been exposed. Tsukikage attracts a would-be student: Stephanie, a Caucasian giantess who nurtures weird illusions about Japanese society, in "That European Girl Was Huge." She's strong as an ox, clingy as a tick--and difficult to get rid of. The story takes an oddly serious turn in "I Counted On an Enemy." Meow revisits a childhood friend, only to discover she's now a wealthy dealer in "dream incense," obviously a euphemism for opium. Tsukikage Ran aired on the Japanese satellite channel Wowow in 2000. (Rated 13 and older: violence, profanity, alcohol use, implied drug use) --Charles SolomonDescription
The sake-swilling swordswoman continues to cut a path through Edo, Japan with her hilarious adventures. And the ever-present Meow of the Iron Cat Fist remains stalwartly at her side. When a mysterious cult catches Meow's fancy, it's up to Ran to discover the group's secret. Old friends, new friends - the group just got a lot bigger when a foreigner from across the seas decides to follow Ran around Japan!Customer Reviews:
She's Good - For a Parody!.......2003-03-31
Deeper, beneath the amusing facade of obviously recognizable storylines, there is a much more engaging message. Because both the main characters are female in a primarily male dominated genre, seemingly predictable stories often come to surprising conclusions.
On more than one occasion this series has been deeply moving. Volume 3 begins the slow exploration of Ran and her companion Meow, starting with Meow's past in one of these episodes. Like anything hinting at Zen, there is much beneath the surface here. Expect laughs but also expect to realize that 'nothing is permanent' and those laughs will fade to some surprising emotions every now and then as you watch this series.
One technical note: I enjoy the fact that you don't see blatant re-used footage (in the way of flashbacks or such tricks) in any of the eps of this series. And the fight scenes are fantastic. Ran is a powerful samurai and excellent with a sword. She's fun to watch and after your first few eps you won't take her lightly! Meow, too, but of course, she's the exuberant side-kick, so expect and enjoy comic fight scenes with her -- but not always.
Enjoy!
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