Kingudamu 2: Harukanaru daichi e

A lesser sequel when compared to the first film. This one's strength is one again the production values, which allow for large scale and lavish battle sequences which will delight anybody brought up on an era of DYNASTY WARRIORS gameplay. In terms of plotting, this is weak sauce indeed, with the main character failing to progress on any kind of arc whatsoever; he just does badass things to look cool. Even worse, half the cast are brought back from the first movie only to stand around twiddling their thumbs in random courtroom interludes. The climactic action sequences are both extensive and lavish, which makes this enjoyable but only in a mild way.