Author: Christine Rebet

Format: Animated

Release Date: 07-05-2002

Details: Amazon.ca This outré comic adventure (based on a manga adaptation of a Chinese ghost story) takes some odd turns at its midpoint. While Lord of the West Ki Shou prepares to overthrow the corrupt Yin emperor, Taikoubou and his immortal minions appear on the scene--just in time to fend off a devastating tsunami created by four rival immortals sent by Yin commander Bunchu. The bulk of these episodes are devoted to the fantastic battle between Taikoubou, Nataku, Raishinshi, Tenka, and Youzen (who squabble among themselves over who gets to appear in the best scenes) and the four powerful spirits from Kuryuu Island who exert a magical control over the seas. After a typically offbeat struggle, the aloof demon Shinkohyo deftly sums up the series' appeal: "not bad for a bunch of lovable comic misfits." Rated 12 Up: Cartoon violence. --Charles Solomon From the Back Cover With the young princes away on Mount Kunlun, it seems the Yin Dynasty may be finished for good. Taikoubou and Lord Ki Shou must forge a new order before the entire nation collapses into chaos and anarchy. Can they recruit the Northern armies into their cause? Or will their poor diplomacy end up accidentally provoking them into a bloody battle? Meanwhile, Bunchu hasn't given up hope for the future of the Yin. Foreseeing an impending conflict with the armies of the West, he sends his four most trusted minions to crush Ki Shou and his allies. Bunchu's Shiseiare dangerous immortals with fantastic powers over earth, water, and light. Without the backup of the Western military, nothing stands between the Shisei and the destruction of the West...nothing except Taikoubou and his rag-tag crew of allies!

UPC: 702727018329

EAN: 0702727018329

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: New