Violence Voyager
Violence Voyager

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Violence Voyager

2018
Movie
84 min
Japanese

Following an end-of-term school ceremony, the American boy Bobby decides to go with his friend Akkun into the mountains outside their village, to a place perfect for a secret base. On the way they stop into a mysterious amusement park. They have fun there, but are attacked and cannot leave. Falling in with some other children who are also lost there, they fend off a number of attacks, and gradually learn the truth behind the facility.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: UjichaGenres: Anime, Horror, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a future where robots are commonplace, a young boy named Bobo is eager to join a robot fighting tournament. He aims to prove himself as a formidable fighter, but his journey is fraught with bizarre and violent challenges. The film follows Bobo and his companions as they navigate a world filled with grotesque creatures and over-the-top combat.

Critical Reception

Violence Voyager is a polarizing film, acclaimed by some for its unique, hand-drawn animation style and uninhibited creativity, while criticized by others for its extreme gore and disjointed narrative. It has gained a cult following among fans of extreme animation and bizarre cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinct visual style and creative, often disturbing, creature designs.

  • Noted for its extreme and often gratuitous violence, appealing to a niche audience.

  • Criticized for a lack of narrative coherence and potential to be off-putting for general viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film was entirely animated by director Ujicha over a period of seven years, using a technique that mimics old-school rotoscoping and hand-drawn celluloid animation.

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pimpskitters

pimpskitters

Outstanding, and an incredible achievement for a largely solo production. Really high on the creepy factor, and some incredible use of novel animation techniques. Show it to your mom!