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Review of the Knights of the Zodiac Movie

In this video, the speaker gives a review of the Knights of the Zodiac movie. He provides his opinion on the film and discusses its production.

Overall Impression

• The film is very good and enjoyable.

• It is not perfect but far from being terrible like Dragon Ball Evolution.

• The speaker rates it 14 out of 20.

Production Details

• The film is a Japanese production by Toei Animation.

• Majority of producers and decision-makers are Japanese or members of Toei Animation.

• Sony Pictures Entertainment only handles distribution and has no involvement in production or budget.

Spoiler Discussion

• The speaker warns viewers before discussing spoilers.

• He goes into more detail about what he liked and didn't like about the film.

Film Production and Kurumada's Involvement

The film Senseya is a Japanese production made by Japanese producers, with a Polish director and an international staff. The decision-makers behind the film are Japanese, including Toraye who holds the rights to Saint Seiya. Kurumada, credited as producer and "curve of production," invested money in the film and validated its design elements.

• The target audience for Senseya is primarily VOD and SVOD online viewers, but it may also be distributed in cinemas on a small scale.

• Kurumada has bought the rights to Saint Seiya and validates all works related to it. He can cancel projects at any time if they do not meet his vision.

• Kurumada put money into Senseya and participated in its production. He validated the current design of the armor used in the film, which was inspired by ancient Greek armor rather than futuristic designs.

• Despite being a producer, Kurumada did not just sign off on the project for financial gain; he had creative input into its development.

Perception of Senseya

This section discusses how people perceive Senseya as a movie that flopped at the box office.

• A movie's success or failure at the box office does not necessarily reflect its quality. For example, Fight Club initially performed poorly but is now considered one of the best movies ever made.

• While Senseya did not perform well financially, this does not mean it is necessarily a bad movie.

The Budget and Potential Sequel

In this section, the speaker discusses the budget of the film and the potential for a sequel.

Film Budget

• The film's budget was rumored to be 60 million dollars.

• However, one of the Spanish co-producers confirmed that it cost much less than that.

• It is unclear how much less, but there were 5 million dollars in revenue from the film at the time of recording.

• The producers are not necessarily looking for commercial success but rather critical acclaim to validate a sequel.

Potential Sequel

• There is a strong chance that there will be a sequel to "Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac."

• The film has already been profitable due to licensing deals with companies like Sony and Crunchyroll.

• Sony likely acquired distribution rights for less than 60 million dollars, so any box office profits would be additional revenue for Toei Animation.

• It is possible that Toei sold a package deal including distribution rights for both the original series and the 3D remake along with the film.

Plot Summary

In this section, the speaker provides an overview of the plot of "Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac."

Beginning

• The story begins with Seiya as a young adult fighting in underground arenas to find his missing sister.

Alman Kido and Saori Kido

• During one fight, he accidentally uses his cosmos energy which attracts Alman Kido and Saori Kido's attention.

• Alman Kido approaches Seiya and explains that he knows about his search for his sister and offers to help him find her.

The Bronze Knights

• Seiya is introduced to the other Bronze Knights: Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun, and Ikki.

• They are tasked with protecting Saori Kido who is actually the reincarnation of the Greek goddess Athena.

Battle Against Phoenix

• The Bronze Knights face off against Phoenix, one of the Black Knights who serves under the main antagonist, Pope Ares.

• During the battle, they discover that Saori is actually Athena and must protect her at all costs.

Final Battle

• In the final battle, Pope Ares reveals himself as a traitor to Athena and attempts to kill her.

• The Bronze Knights band together to defeat him and save Athena.

Summary of the Movie "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary"

This section provides a brief summary of the movie "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary" in French.

Plot

• Tatsumi and Saori arrive at Greece where they meet Alman Kido, who reveals that he is the leader of the Saints and is tasked with protecting Athena.

• Seiya decides to become a Saint to save his sister and trains on an island under Marine's guidance.

• After mastering his cosmos, Seiya discovers that Alman Kido is involved in his sister's disappearance.

• Meanwhile, Durad tries to steal Athena's cosmos to prevent her from destroying the world.

• Seiya fights against Cassios but loses. Alman Kido sacrifices himself to save his daughter Sienna, who gets kidnapped by Durad.

• With Marine's encouragement, Seiya regains confidence and acquires his final armor. He defeats Iki du Phénix and saves Sienna and Athena.

Analysis

• The movie introduces the concepts of Saint Seiya universe such as armors, divinities, knights, and most importantly cosmos.

• The film focuses on how Seiya manages his inner turmoil and guilt over not being able to save his sister while learning to control his cosmos to save Athena.

• The relationship between Sienna and Seiya also evolves as they both learn to master their cosmos together.

• The movie serves as an introduction or prequel for Sensea manga series by introducing key elements of its universe.

Overall, "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary" is a reboot that introduces the Saint Seiya universe to new audiences while also providing an alternate timeline for Sensea manga series.

Introduction to the Film

In this section, the speaker discusses how the film expands on the universe of Saint Seiya and integrates additional elements such as other knights, different castes, and enemies. The speaker also notes that while the film takes some liberties with the original manga, it remains respectful of its source material.

Expansion of Universe

• The film expands on the universe of Saint Seiya for viewers.

• Additional elements such as other knights, different castes, and enemies are integrated into the story.

Respectful Adaptation

• The film takes some liberties with the original manga but remains respectful of its source material.

• Many elements from the manga are included in a useful way in the story.

• The story is presented differently but still maintains its essence.

Example of Story Adaptation

In this section, an example is given to illustrate how the film adapts a story from the manga. The speaker explains how a scene involving Seya and Cassios is adapted in both works.

Seya vs. Cassios

• In Scenica (the manga), Seya fights against Cassios and defeats him to obtain his armor.

• Shayna (Cassios' master) attacks Seya for defeating her student.

• Seya wears his new armor and defeats Shayna after learning a lesson about overconfidence.

Same Story in Film

• In the film, Seya fights against Cassios but loses due to overconfidence.

• Marine (Shayna's counterpart in this adaptation) helps Seya modify his cosmos so he can defeat Cassios.

• Seya defeats Cassios by breaking his helmet, just like he did with Shayna in the manga.

Attention to Detail

In this section, the speaker discusses how the film pays attention to detail and respects the source material. The speaker notes that many small elements from the manga are included in the film, such as character designs and armor.

Small Details

• The film includes many small details from the manga, such as character designs and armor.

• Seya's civilian clothes are taken directly from the manga and anime.

• Seya's first armor is an intermediate version that resembles his training armor from Scenica.

Mercantile Nature of Saint Seiya

• Saint Seiya has always been a mercantile franchise, with Bandai commissioning Kurumada's original manga for toy sales.

• Criticizing the film for being made for profit misses this point.

The significance of the food reference

In this section, the speaker discusses a food reference in the movie and its significance.

Food Reference

• The food reference is a nod to classic heroes who eat excessively.

• The character's behavior is explained as he comes from poverty and eats whenever he can.

• The reference serves a purpose in the story and shows respect for the original material.

Positive and Negative Elements of the Film

In this section, the speaker discusses both positive and negative elements of the film.

Positive Elements

• Visual effects, attacks, and cosmos are well done.

• A reference to original material is included with a purpose in the story.

Negative Elements

• Poorly executed 3D elements such as cars and characters that look dated.

• Poor animation around 3D elements detracts from the film.

• Slow-motion effects are overused at the beginning of the film, making it feel outdated.

Poor Use of Slow-Motion Effects

In this section, the speaker discusses how slow-motion effects were poorly used in certain parts of the film.

Overuse of Slow-Motion Effects

• Slow-motion effects are used too much at the beginning of the film to show impact but are not modern-looking.

• The slow-motion effect does not differentiate between regular punches and those with cosmos power.

Visual Effects and Power

The speaker discusses the visual effects used in the film, particularly during fight scenes. They suggest that there should have been a gradual increase in power and effects as the character evolved, but this was not done well. However, they note that the training scene was well-done and faithful to the original manga.

Use of Visual Effects

• The speaker suggests using slow-motion shots with distortion effects to emphasize impact during fight scenes.

• They criticize the lack of a gradual increase in power and effects as the character evolves.

• The speaker notes that after an initial period of excessive effects, there is less reliance on them for the rest of the film.

Training Scene

• The training scene is praised for being well-done and faithful to the original manga.

• Marine's explanation of atoms and cosmos is highlighted as a good example of how it stays true to Sensei's spirit.

Relationship between Seiya and Saori

The speaker praises the relationship between Seiya and Saori as one of the strongest aspects of the film. They also discuss how some fans may not appreciate this aspect because they are more interested in action scenes.

Relationship between Seiya and Saori

• The speaker highlights their relationship as one of the most interesting parts of the film.

• They note that some fans may not appreciate this aspect because they are more interested in action scenes.

Fight Scenes

In this section, we learn about how early fights were different from later ones. There is also a discussion of how the film is too generous with the amount of damage attacks do.

Early Fights

• The speaker notes that early fights in the manga were not as impressive as later ones.

• They describe early fights as being more like an improved version of boxing.

Damage from Attacks

• The speaker suggests that the film is too generous with how much damage attacks do.

• They note that there are many references to the original anime and manga in fight scenes, which fans will appreciate.

Review of the Movie "Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac"

The reviewer discusses their thoughts on the movie, including its strengths and weaknesses.

Overall Impressions

• The reviewer finds that the movie does a good job of staying true to the source material.

• However, there are some issues with certain elements, such as the music not being very memorable.

• The final part of the film is not as well-developed as earlier scenes.

Inconsistencies in Character Development

• The reviewer notes that Nero's motivations are unclear and inconsistent throughout the film.

• Similarly, Gorad's sudden change of heart towards his daughter seems too convenient and not well thought out.

Lack of Cohesion in Plot Elements

• There are several plot elements that do not make sense or seem unnecessary, such as I's appearance in the story.

• The ending feels rushed and poorly executed due to these inconsistencies.

Review of the Movie

The reviewer discusses their overall opinion of the movie and how it compares to the manga.

Overall Opinion

• The movie is good at introducing the universe.

• The beginning is not very good, but it gets better in the middle.

• The ending is average, which is a shame because it could have been better.

Possibility of a Sequel

The reviewer discusses the possibility of a sequel and how it could be faithful to the manga.

Faithfulness to Manga

• The movie sets up for a potential sequel by having Athena tell Seiya that they need to find other knights to fight against other gods.

• With Seiya having lost his armor and Ikki having taken the Gold Armor, there are many possibilities for future storylines.

• A potential sequel could introduce important characters like Shiryu and Hyoga's masters, as well as explore more about Ikki's character development.

Spoilers for Potential Sequel

The reviewer provides spoilers for what could happen in a potential sequel based on events from the movie.

Plot Points for Sequel

• Athena has become aware of her powers outside of her home, making her vulnerable to detection by enemies like Sanctuary.

• It is likely that Sanctuary will send an assassin after Athena, similar to what happens in the manga with Yoda.

• Seiya will need to retrieve his armor again, potentially with help from Shunrei or Kiki.

• Ikki has taken the Gold Armor and will need to be convinced by Seiya and Athena to return it. This could lead to further exploration of Ikki's character development.

• The introduction of Nero and his earring could be a foreshadowing of Shun's appearance in the sequel.

Overall, the potential sequel has many possibilities for exploring new characters and storylines while staying faithful to the manga.

Possibility of a Sequel to Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

In this section, the speaker discusses the possibility of a sequel to the movie "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary" and how it could be based on the manga.

Potential Storylines for a Sequel

• The speaker suggests that a potential sequel could continue with the Black arc from the manga, which features cyborg knights instead of Black Saints.

• Another possibility is to focus on the Silver Knights, which are different from those in the 3D series.

• The speaker believes that it would be easy to transition from the movie to either storyline and maintain fidelity to the manga.

Box Office Performance and Future Plans

• The speaker does not believe that the movie will perform well at box offices but thinks that it may do better through VOD platforms or Blu-ray sales.

• There may also be potential for success in China since the film has not yet been released there.

• However, fans who watch this movie purely for nostalgia may feel disappointed as they will not see their favorite armors. This disappointment may lead them to criticize and reject this film aggressively.

Overall, while there is potential for a sequel based on manga storylines, it is uncertain whether or not such a project will come into fruition due to poor box office performance.