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Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture

1995 · 78 min

A somber, mythic fantasy quest with a brooding atmosphere and a sense of ancient tragedy.

Directed by
Ryutaro Nakamura
Genres
Animation, Action, Fantasy
Overview
Ashram, desperate to find a home for his people, is tricked into selling his soul. 300 years later, Pirotesse's devotion to her king remains unshaken. In the sacred world of Crystania, amidst a civil war waged by shape-changing warriors, she searches for her beloved Ashram. She meets Redon, a young prince obsessed with avenging his murdered parents. Together, they confront Ashram's captor Barbas.

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Directed by
Ryutaro Nakamura
Genres
Animation, Action, Fantasy
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • obsession
  • power
  • revenge
  • loyalty
Places
  • fantasy world
Era
timeless
Audience
teen
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror3
Humour2
Realism2
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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