Blood Reign - Curse of the Yoma (1989)

curse of the yoma review

i saw this movie ages ago and have been searching for it since, finally found and rented it on netflix and plan to buy it on amazon. i can't say why i like this movie so much, the anime isn't so hot, i think it's mainly the story. February 16, 2008

better then average

Not perfect but, great mystery surrounds the whole movie because the Yoma are never fully explained. There could have been more conflict and fighting; this is no Vampire Hunter D or Ninja Scroll. The artwork is beautiful and the Yoma themselves are interesting, taking the forms of regular animals on earth and still containing their supernatural abilities. August 26, 2005

Nubidu's Anime review

This movie blows. 2 episodes only - which will leave you uncertain about where this is going and where it all began. August 1, 2005

Unfulfilled promise...

Much in this production promised well, but alas this promise goes unfulfilled...
The film has a fairly strong sense of style that is kept up throughout, but is lacking in substance. The plain fact of the matter is that I was rather bored with it - from beginning to end. Yes, there were some good things, but these were just not enough to chase away the strong sense of ennui... which is remarkable considering that there is so much going on that really SHOULD have been interesting...

As just about all the othe reviews have mentioned, the animation is dated though it certainly must have seemed impressive at the time (which was only 1989 - surprising how much the average quality level of anime in general has gone up in the following decade).

In the sound department, there is a fairly nice stereo soundstage for the effects. The music on the other hand left much to be desired - including some unfortunate testaments to the quality of 80s synthesizers (may they rest in pieces!).

In conclusion, this effort was simply wanting. I would really rate it with two stars, but the seriousness of intent on the part of the makers that is so evident throughout earns them another star - albeit somewhat grudgingly.
If only they had been able to fully realize their vision.. November 15, 2004

Blood Reign

This Movie had good sound, thats it. January 3, 2003

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