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Etrangel CheerRat
Japan is being enveloped in the dark world and in order to get through the crisis, God's phantom beast Nue has given powers to a high school student named Remi Nesumino. By using the item Ace Lamber, she becomes "Etrangel CheerRat".
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian Tokyo, a group of cheerful, yet deadly, cheerleaders known as 'CheerRats' engage in brutal combat against a monstrous alien entity that has invaded the city. As the alien threat grows, these seemingly innocent girls must unleash their full, violent potential to save humanity from extinction.
Critical Reception
Etrangel CheerRat received a mixed reception, with critics and audiences often divided on its extreme gore and campy humor. While some praised its unique blend of Kaiju, zombie, and idol genres, others found its excessive violence and plotline to be overwhelming and nonsensical.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its over-the-top gore and unique genre mashup.
Criticized for its excessive violence and convoluted plot.
Appreciated for its energetic performances and B-movie charm.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized view, with some enjoying the film's anarchic spirit and others finding it too extreme and lacking substance.
Fun Fact
The film's lead actress, Yurika Hanakage, also served as one of the choreographers for the 'CheerRat' fight sequences, blending cheerleading moves with martial arts.
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