The Ancient Dogoo Girl
The Ancient Dogoo Girl is a Japanese comedy tokusatsu series directed by Noboru Iguchi, director of The Machine Girl and RoboGeisha. The show airs on MBS every Wednesday night at 25:25 JST. The ending theme is Denki Groove's "Dareda!". In October 2010, Dogoo Girl premiered its sequel The Ancient Dogoo Girls. The show adds five more Dogoo Girls portrayed by Misaki Momose, Rina Takeda, Manami Nomoto, Maria Yoshikawa, and Haruka Dan. The theme song for the sequel is "Bakuha Seyo! Dogoon V".
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Plot Summary
A young girl, played by Miu, is discovered to be a "Dogoo Girl," a being with superhuman strength derived from an ancient energy source. She must learn to control her powers and protect her village from a shadowy organization seeking to exploit this power. The film blends martial arts action with comedic elements and a touch of horror.
Critical Reception
The Ancient Dogoo Girl is a niche cult film that garnered attention for its unique premise and Takashi Miike's signature eccentric style. While not a mainstream critical success, it has a dedicated following among fans of extreme and unconventional cinema. Audience reactions are often divided, with some praising its originality and others finding it too bizarre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and bizarre concept.
- Noted for Takashi Miike's distinctive and often shocking directorial style.
- Audience reception is highly polarized due to its unconventional nature.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of a larger anthology series showcasing unique and often experimental short films from various directors.
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