Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie English Sub & Dub

About Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie

If you are hunting for a new action series, Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie (劇場版 戦国BASARA -The Last Party-) deserves a look (2011). The setup goes like this. The premise: The story of the film is set after the conflict instigated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi ended, but not before the Battle of Sekigahara determines who shall be the Shogun of Japan.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Souichirou Hoshi as Yukimura Sanada and Kazuya Nakai as Masamune Date.

This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G, which means the visual identity of Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Souichirou Hoshi as Yukimura Sanada, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.