TEKKEN: The Motion Picture

Name: TEKKEN: The Motion Picture
Director: Kunihisa Sugishima
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Drama, Animation
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yumi Touma, Akio Nakamura, Daisuke Gori, Shin-ichiro Miki

1998Dir. Kunihisa Sugishima57m

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Runtime57m

Released1998

DirectorKunihisa Sugishima

About This Movie

TEKKEN: The Motion Picture is a curious blend of action, animation, and drama that captures the essence of the popular video game franchise. Directed by Kunihisa Sugishima, the film dives into the chaotic world of the Iron Fist tournament, showcasing characters like Kazuya and Nina with a distinctive hand-drawn style. The pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, with fights interspersed with moments of melodrama, adding layers to the characters that might surprise some viewers. The atmosphere is tinged with tension and intrigue, as alliances shift and rivalries ignite, all set against a backdrop of adrenaline-fueled battles. It’s a unique piece in the realm of anime adaptations, providing a different flavor compared to its game counterpart, yet still retaining that visceral excitement.

Interesting take on character backstoriesAnimation style reflects late '90s aestheticsOffers a different narrative approach than the games