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Inukami! The Movie
In 2007, the Punishment of Sexual Perversions Law came into effect. The city is surrounded by a squadron wearing protective suits and they begin to arrest any who look like perversions. No wonder that Inukami Master Keita and Inukami Yoko are wanted for Class A perversions. What will happen to Keita, Yoko, Kaoru's Inukami, and the other lovely perversions? What about Karina? Source: AnimeNfo
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Plot Summary
This animated film follows Kawahira Keita, a boy who can control powerful spirits called Inukami. He is tasked with capturing troublesome yokai alongside his own Inukami, Yumi. The movie delves into a special investigation by Karina Shirou, a detective who uses her own unique abilities to solve supernatural crimes, leading to exciting and humorous confrontations.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video anime film based on a light novel series, critical reviews are sparse and often focus on its niche appeal. It is generally seen as a lighthearted and fan-service heavy comedy, with some appreciating the action sequences and character designs, while others found the plot predictable and the humor sometimes juvenile.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic animation and comedic timing.
Criticized for relying heavily on fan service and a predictable plot.
Appreciated by fans of the original light novel series for continuing the story.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this specific film.
Fun Fact
The film is a spin-off of the light novel series 'Inukami!', which also spawned a manga and a television anime series.
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