Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (DVD, 2006, Japanese Master with Never Before Seen Scenes)

This movie originally was released circa 1994, about the same time Super Street Fighter II was released, and was translated to American audiences by Manga Entertainment. Be aware that this movie is NOT the same as the Street Fighter V TV series that once aired on USA Network, this is THE Street Fighter: The Animation movie to see.

Unlike the live action Van Damme movie, or the newer live action Chun-Li movie, this anime took a few liberties with the storyline, but strayed the least from the original Street Fighter II's "plot" or spirit, and all characters from Super Street Fighter II make an appearance.

Capcom licensed the title out for another company to produce this anime, as they do with all film properties. This anime wound up being so, SO good in terms of tone, action, accuracy to the original plot (what little there was), and in keeping that spirit while adding new elements and developing characters, that when Capcom realized its popularity and quality of characters, they basically said to themselves "These are characters that WE invented?? Why haven't WE done anything like this with them!?"

This anime based on the game, was the inspiration behind the plot line of the Street Fighter Alpha series which would come next. You can clearly see this in noting how Vega, M. Bison's power source, Cammy's personality, and Ryu and Ken's attitudes change significantly from Alpha 1 to Alpha 3. If Capcom decided they needed a game based on a movie based on their game, then it must have been a damn good movie, no?

Watch this movie. Legendary action scenes, classic '90s anime. This is the uncut version, thus featuring a brief nudity scene with Chun-Li and scant swearing. It also features the original Japanese music score (which many consider superior to the US release), however the dub is likewise quite enjoyable - both versions are on this disc. Be warned however, Manga Entertainment had to work with old masters of the VHS - the original silver screen master has been lost to time, and there was no way to create a digital copy. Thus the quality is perhaps the best quality you could get on a VHS tape, with chapters and subtitle options, and a few special features.

Buy this simply to own a piece of history, or at least rent it if you're a Street Fighter fan, because it is an essential piece of the legacy, and a very solid anime for the general otaku out there.

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An action filled and enjoyable movie to see if you are into the street fighter animated movies. It is sure to please anyone who watches it whether old or young and will leave you loving the movie.

The movie is an excellent piece of art and mainly faithful to the game. Excellent transfer of the original uncut version of the movie.

THIS IS THE BEST STREET FIGHTER ANIMATION MOVIE YET. I have seen alot of adaptations, but this is by far the best. Should check it out, if a fan or not.

This movie is amazing. It was shipped from an awesome seller. Would do business again, prompt response and delivery. Rock on.

I remember watching this movie as a kid. I love street fighter, my brothers and I have beat each other up countless times, however this movie has changed over the years. When I was a kid I liked this movie far more than I did when I recently watched it. The dialogue was horrible, the holy movie seemed slower, and I forgot about the nudity which I was terribly embarrassed about when I was watching it with friends and family.

The title says it all. First look at this anime you'll drool at the animation and fight scenes. The story only barely holds together.

If you only watch anime for story, maybe this isn't for you, but if you like great animation and fight scenes I say get it!

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I liked it a lot, thing was, i didn't really keep track of much so I kinda screwed up. I mistook the arrival dates LOL. The product was in perfect condition and enjoyed greatly.