A thorough analysis of the excitement and thrill of the movie "NARUTO"! What is the appeal of "The Great Action Drama! Yukihime Ninja Scroll Dattebayo!!"?

Appeal and evaluation of "Naruto the Movie: The Great Action Drama! Yukihime Ninja Scrolls!"

"NARUTO: The Movie - Great Action! Yukihime Ninja Scroll Dattebayo!!" is an animated feature film based on Masashi Kishimoto's popular manga "NARUTO" that was released on August 21, 2004. It was directed by Tensai Okamura, animated by Pierrot, and distributed by Toho. With a different scale and story development from the TV series, this film offers new excitement and thrills to fans.

story

Naruto, a dropout ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village, dreams of one day becoming the village's best ninja. Aiming for that dream, he devotes himself to missions every day with his friends Sasuke and Sakura, who are the same age as him, under the guidance of Kakashi, one of the village's most powerful ninjas. Their next mission is to escort a very selfish movie actress to the filming location, "Snow Country." However, there, fearsome enemies are waiting for them! Then, in the midst of a fierce battle, the movie actress is kidnapped! Why was she kidnapped? The mystery hidden in the country closed off by ice and snow will now be revealed!

Commentary

This is a ninja action movie with a larger scale than the movie version, including impressive and large-scale ninjutsu, action using giant mechas such as trains and airships, and feuds and conspiracies dating back ten years! This work is characterized by a grand story that goes beyond the boundaries of the TV series and a direction that emphasizes visual impact. In particular, the exotic setting of the snow country enhances the visual beauty and depth of the story.

cast

• Naruto Uzumaki: Junko Takeuchi
• Sasuke Uchiha: Noriaki Sugiyama
• Sakura Haruno: Chie Nakamura
• Hatake Kakashi: Kazuhiko Inoue
• Fuji-style snow painting: Yuko Kaida
• Wind Flower Doto: Tsutomu Isobe

Main Staff

• Original work: Masashi Kishimoto (serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
• Director: Tensai Okamura
• Animation Supervision: Yuto Date
• Screenplay: Katsuyuki Sumizawa
• Character design: Tetsuya Nishio
• Concept design: Masaaki Endo
• Mechanical design: Shinji Aramaki
• Storyboard: Tensai Okamura, Hiroshi Kawasaki
• Directed by: Ayako Terui
• Chief animation director: Hiroto Tanaka
• Animation directors: Shigeo Akahori, Noriyuki Kubo, Satoshi Kobayashi, Mamoru Sasaki, Tsutomu Awata
• Effects animation director: Takashi Hashimoto
• Art Director: Shigeyuki Takada
• Color design: Nobuko Mizuta
• Director of photography: Atsuho Matsumoto
• Edited by: Seiji Morita
• Music: Toshiro Masuda & Rokusanshi Project
• Recording direction: Chiharu Kamio
• Sound Production: Yasunori Ebina
• Producers: Tomoko Gushima, Mayo Oshikiri
• Animation production: Pierrot
• Produced by: Naruto the Movie Production Committee (TV Tokyo, Shueisha, Pierrot, Toho, Aniplex, Dentsu, Bandai)

Main Characters

• Naruto Uzumaki: He has extraordinary stamina and a fantastic imagination, and the great demon "Nine-Tailed Fox" is sealed inside his body. After watching the movie "The Great Adventure of Princess Fuun", he becomes a fan of the lead actress "Yukie Fujikaze", but...
• Sasuke Uchiha: A genin from the Uchiha clan, known as the strongest clan in the Hidden Leaf Village. He has the Sharingan, the clan's bloodline limit.
• Sakura Haruno: A female ninja who is good at illusions and brain warfare. She is at an age where she is full of love and has a crush on Michi-sama, who plays the supporting villain in the movie "The Adventures of Princess Fuun."
• Hatake Kakashi: A genius ninja of Konoha, with many nicknames. He has the ability to copy any technique with the Sharingan in his left eye and make it his own. It seems that he once went to the Land of Snow in the past...
• Fujikaze Yukie: An actress from the Land of Fire who rose to fame in the film series "Fuunhime no Daibouken". Although she is usually a lazy, useless person, once the camera starts rolling, she is a natural talent for acting that is unmatched by anyone else.
• Fuuka Dotou: A usurper who rebelled against his elder brother, who was the head of the family, and took over the Land of Snow. Koyuki's uncle. In order to increase military power, he is searching for the Fuuka family's assets that his brother hid.

Related Titles

• NARUTO

Theme songs and music

• TM1
• Home Sweet Home
• Lyricist: YUKI
• Composer: Yusuke Tanaka
• Arrangement: Yusuke Tanaka
• Sung by: YUKI

Evaluation and Impressions

"NARUTO: The Movie - Great Action! Yukihime Ninja Scrolls!" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the TV series, but also by new viewers. In particular, the otherworldly setting of Snow Country and the epic story that unfolds there enhance the visual beauty and depth of the story. In addition, the story depicts the growth and friendship of Naruto and his friends, as well as encounters and farewells with new characters, making it easy to empathize with the characters.

The portrayal of the characters is also superb, with each character's individuality firmly depicted, including Naruto's growth, Sasuke's conflict, and Sakura's struggle. In particular, the new character, Yukie Fujikaze, has a strong presence. Her acting ability and humanity add depth to the story and draw the viewer in. In addition, the confrontation with the powerful enemy, Doto Fuuka, creates tension and thrills that keep the viewer entertained.

Visually, the film also boasts impressive action scenes using powerful ninjutsu and gigantic mechas. In particular, the beautiful backgrounds that make the most of the setting of the snow country, and the battle scenes that make full use of ice and snow, make a visual impact. Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and the theme song "Home Sweet Home" sung by YUKI further enhances the emotional impact of the story.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• A spectacular storyline that is a little different from the TV series
• The setting is exotic, a land of snow
• A deep story depicting character growth, friendship, and conflict
• Powerful ninjutsu and giant mecha action scenes
• Beautiful backgrounds and visually impactful footage
• The moving theme song "Home Sweet Home"

"NARUTO: The Movie - The Great Action Drama! Yukihime Ninja Scroll Dattebayo!!" is recommended not only for NARUTO fans, but also for those who like stories about action, adventure, and friendship. Please experience the scale and excitement of the movie.