Dororo

A really fun film that takes from so many tropes. The weirdest thing about it isn't its CG Yokai type stuff, but the fact that it's apparently based in the distant future yet everyone acts as if it's the Sengoku Jidai all over again (which makes sense if you understand that the original Tezuka manga was set in that era). The biggest problem with it is the common problem with a lot of Japanese action films in that its slow as molasses at times. Other than that, really enjoyable but cheesy fun.

Fun when it's silly, like during the monster killing montage or when a giant mutant baby splits its head open and ghost fetuses swarm a butterfly lady. But when it gets serious in the meaty story bits, it's animu as hell. It just feels like it misses out on the full potential of a baby-corpse frankenstein with magic sword arms fighting an army of demons to get his body back.

ger; [dororo]; hyakkimaru wurde ohne organe geboren, welche er und seine komplizin dororo durch das töten von dämonen wieder versucht zurück zu bekommen.;

Great opening fight, and the quality takes a big dive. Decent, fun story though.

A guy with SWORDS FOR ARMS embarks on a quest to defeat 48 demons, each of which possess a piece of his body. The effects range from great CGI to silly rubber monster suits, and everything in between. Just a ton of fun, if you're willing to forgive the effects not looking like LOTR.

Loved the cheesy fighting, loved the cheesy demons, just an enjoyable watch.