Neko zamurai: Minami no shima e iku

Both seasons of the series and the 'prequel' movie, "Tamanojo Goes to Edo," were consistently well done and heartwarming. It stood to reason that this 'between-the-seasons' movie would be equally good; but sadly, it falls far short of the rest. The Tropical Adventure has a few moments of humor, but for the most part, it follows the routines and repeats the humor of the other installments, and so lacks all freshness. It's an extremely low-budget production, which only adds to the disappointment. There are cute moments and funny moments, such as the big fight scene, and the moment when Tamanojo's male friend 'dumps' her, but these do not make this otherwise lame film worth seeking out.