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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781413910780
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1413910785
Label: Adv Films
Manufacturer: Adv Films
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Adv Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Running Time: 105 minutes
Sales Rank: 101575
Studio: Adv Films
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Description:
The Mobile Shinsengumi was organized for the specific reason of keeping Kyouto safe from influences which would hinder Japan's efforts towards westernization, be those demons and monsters of every shape and size or a band of misanthropes bent on turning the clock back for the city of Kyou. Yuuko Kondou, Toshie Hijikata, and Kaoru Okita are daughters of the reknowned Isamu Kondou, Toshizou Hijikata, and Soushi Okita, leaders of the feared, original Shinsengumi. They have come together under the banner of 'Truth' as their fathers once had and under the guidance of Ms. Oryou. With the help of Oryou's son Ryuunosuke, Shintarou, Gennai, and the cat monster Nekomaru, they protect Kyouto from the evil that lurks in the shadows. But, who protects the people of Kyouto from the Mobile Shinsegumi?
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The heroines of the OAV Moeyo Ken (2003), Yuuko, Toshie, and Kaoru, are the descendants of heroes of the Shinsengumi, the army of ronin (masterless samurai) the Tokugawa organized to defend Tokyo. The girls try to follow in their fathers' footsteps, but manage to defeat their supernatural foes only after mishaps that devastate big chunks of Kyoto. Moeyo Ken borrows heavily from other comedy-adventures, notably Burn Up! and Dirty Pair. Rumiko Takahashi designed the characters, and the giant purple cat Nekomaru looks suspiciously like the Ghost Cat in Ranma 1/2. The girls battle various demons summoned by Miki Saotome, who wants to return Kyoto to an older, more picturesque form. This kind of farce demands likable characters, hilarious gags, and an extravagant plot, but Moeyo Ken is just a collection of gags borrowed from funnier comedies. (Rated 13 and older: nudity, violence risqué humor, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon
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Rating:  - Enjoyed it but truthfully wanted to see it more for Takahashi Rumi's character designs
The city is under siege and paranormal phenomenas are to blame. Who do you call? No need toc call anyone... the Mobile Shinsengumi are there.
Who are the Mobile Shinsengumi? They are the daughters of Shinsengumi heroes featuring team leader Kondou Yuko, Hijikata Toshie and Okita Kaoru who follow in their father's footsteps as loyal guardian heroes in this 4-OAV series by Hiroi Ohji ("Sakura Wars", "Virgin Fleet") and character designs by Takahashi Rumiko ("Urusei Yatsura", "Ranma 1/2", "Inuyasha").
The storyline of "Moeyo Ken" revolves around three daughters of shinsengumi heroes protecting their city against demons, ghosts and the Gods that people believed in Japan's yesteryear. Throw in plot devices such as destruction caused by our heroes and the people they protect, despising them to the heroes owing money or broke because they aren't making money doing the job they do, that's "MoeyoKen".
I would have to admit that watching the first episode, I found "Moeyo Ken" a bit campy. With several anime series out there that take on the Meiji era and even more that focus on samurai action, it was interesting to see the daughters of the shinsengumi in mobile arbor and in a Batman-like vehicle.
I figured that I should ease up and not take this anime in too seriously and question how modern technology got into the mobile shinsegumi's hands (ie. too not be too analytical) and just enjoy the anime as is. Afterall, Hiroi's "Sakura ... Read More
Rating:  - Enjoy the laughter and danger
The Shinsengumi was organized for the specific reason of keeping Kyouto safe from influences which would hinder Japan's efforts towards westernization, be those demons and monsters of every shape and size or a band of misanthropes bent on turning the clock back for the city of Kyou.
Rating:  - Good premise, not so good execution.
I had heard a bit about this OVA when I began watching it. The list of people involved was impressive, (How can you beat Character designs by Rumiko Takahashi?) and the story sounded great as well. Three daughters of Shinsengumi swordsmen protecting a town against monsters and demons, all while the townspeople resist the westernization of their village.
By the second episode, though, I was beginning to have my doubts. Each episode involves the girls fighting some sort of monster (After going through a stock-animation "shielding up" sequence.) and revealing a tiny bit about their past, with very little to hold them all together but a side-story about a necklace.
In the end, I lost interest in this anime and stopped watching it about ten minutes in to the last episode. The only true bright spots about this OVA are the character designs and the theme song. This is one DVD you can easily pass up.
Rating: - A Blast From the Past
A couple of the greatest names in anime are behind this derivative but memorably offbeat series. Rumiko Takahashi is the creator of "Ranma 1/2", "Urusei Yatsura" and "Inu-Yasha". Ouji Hiroi is the creator of "Sakura Wars" and "Gungrave OD". The two of them collaborated on this entertaining OVA (Original Video Animation) which is set during the Meiji Restoration period.
The residents of Kyoto have had to deal with demons on a daily basis and now have the Mobile Shinsengumi team to aid them with their ongoing problem. The team is made up of three young women: Yuuko, Toshie and Kaoru, who are daughters of three of the most well known members of the Shinsengumi -- a team of assassins and protectors who are hired by a regime to overthrow the Shogun. The Shinsengumi are master swordsmen who will battle to the death to serve their cause.
To aid them in their battle against the demons, the Mobile Shinsengumi employs an array of outlandish devices. For example, they use a high-speed vehicle that resembles a race car, but features wooden computers with wooden keyboards! The most amusing weapon the girls use is a huge cannon that shoots out powerful magical armor that the girls wear to scare away the demons. The only drawback with these girls is that they seem to cause more problems than they solve!
There isn't a great deal of meaningful character development in the series, but that's because this show is intended to be nothing more than fast-paced and outlandish fun. It doesn't ... Read More
Rating: - A series to tickle your funny bone
This is a strange and funny show that will amuse viewers with its bizarre melding of early Kyoto and modern day technology. More of an heir apparent to "Ranma 1/2" than the epic "Inuyasha" could ever be, this mindless but entertaining series is highly recommended to comedy fans and those who enjoy switching off their brains as they watch anime.
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