![]() ![]() To say that Fuse's romance is doomed to end tragically is not saying much, as I expected that would happen. As I stated earlier, this is one of the most depressing films I've ever seen. Though I won't let that discourage gore fans, as they will certainly get their fair share of blood and violent action when they watch "Jin-Roh", but be prepared to wait a while for any action. A film that focuses more on the emotions of the characters, much rather action and graphic bloodshed, like most anime films tend to do, is what "Jin-Roh" is. Yet, movies, especially animated ones like "Jin-Roh", are rare. The films ending, which I will not describe, is the saddest part of the film. There are constant allusions to "Little Red Riding Hood" and excerpts from the story are read throughout the film, as it details with a lot of government conspiracy theory stuff. The soundtrack to this movie is one of the best I have ever heard. They certainly picked the right actor to voice the gravely Fuse, who I don't think ever fully recovers from what happens. This is one of the most devastating films I've ever seen. ![]() Soon forces in the government, as well as Fuse's own police unit, threaten to tear them apart and it becomes evident that the girl herself may or may not be all that she seems. Seeking to gather information on her, he runs into the dead girl's older sister, who he befriends and eventually begins a romance with her. Fuse who was right there, is instantly traumatized by the event, and is forced to undergo re-training at his academy. One of these "hoods" is cornered by Fuse in the sewers and in a grim act of suicide, blows herself up. It seems that the government is under constant threat from an underground terrorist organization that uses "Red Riding Hoods" (teenage girls) to deliver powerful explosives to the authorities. The film is set in what it calls "an alternate Japan" and a special police force has been formed to defend the capital. I had heard nothing but good things about "Jin-Roh" and I was very pleased when I saw it. I had seen the 3-disc special edition DVD at a video store, and having never seen this movie before, I took a chance and bought it. "Jin-Roh" or "The Wolf Brigade" is an amazing anime film. ![]()
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