Onyanko the Movie - One Shot Crisis!
Onyanko the Movie - One Shot Crisis!

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Onyanko the Movie - One Shot Crisis!

1986
Movie
78 min
Japanese

The story revolves around a hardcore Onyanko Club fanatic who decides he wants to kill the girls to prevent the young, cute idols from getting old and married - in a sense, to preserve their youth for eternity.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Toshihiro NakanoGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

In this musical comedy, a group of schoolgirls from the fictional Onyanko Club are targeted by a villain who plans to steal their singing voices. They must band together to thwart his evil scheme and save their music.

Critical Reception

As a movie tie-in to a popular idol group, the film was primarily aimed at its existing fanbase and received mixed to negative reviews from general critics, who often cited its thin plot and reliance on fan service.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by fans for featuring their favorite idols in a lighthearted adventure.

  • Criticized for a predictable and simplistic plot that caters heavily to the Onyanko Club fandom.

  • Seen as a vehicle for popular songs and performances rather than a strong cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal and age, but likely reflect the fan-centric nature of the release, with enjoyment primarily stemming from the performances of the Onyanko Club members.

Fun Fact

The film features several members of the real-life Japanese idol group Onyanko Club, which was immensely popular in Japan during the mid-1980s.

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