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Jul 25, 2008
Well here we have it, this is it; the third movie of the Kara no Kyoukai series. And as I have mentioned in my other reviews as well this movie is based on the Japanese novel series, authored by Kinoko Nasu and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. This movie is also probably the most anticipated movie by Type-Moon fans.

Well anyway onto this review.

Warning: Their are spoilers within this review, so please watch the movie first if you don't wish to be spoiled.


Story - 9
Well first off the story in the third movie, in my opinion, is much better than the second and first. The story in this one is a stand-alone story, like the first movie, and its pretty much understandable by itself. Definitely some twists and turns in this one and keeps you on your toes. Some parts are more understandable if you've seen the first two before this one and explains somethings that appeared in the first movie.

Art - 10
As always the visuals in this series is just outstanding. The special effects were just done beautifully and the background with excellent dark tones that fit this supernatural series. And as always the murder scenes made so gruesomely and lifelike. Again, excellent.

Sound - 8
Not much change in this category. Pretty much the same as the first two movies. Still good bgm for its supernatural and suspense theme. I thought the theme song "Kizuato" was alright as well.

Character - 9
Ok now the third movie definitely improved in this category. Not in character development, but more background info. It also introduced a very interesting character in this story by the name of Fujino Asagami and her ability; whom you'll feel pity for or not. This movie also explains Shiki's ability known as Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, which has been unexplained since the first movie, but still doesnt reveal how she got them though.

Enjoyment - 9
Well all I can say is that, if you've at least watched this series since the first movie then you'll probably be blown away by this one. Alot more action than the others, though its more towards the end of the movie. And how the story unfolds til the end you might be shocked. Not to mention this movie explains some things from the first one. And like the first two, murder scenes are still explicit. I should also mention that their's also nudity in the scenes where it shows Fujino getting violated (although those guys did deserve to die).

Overall - 9
All I can say, even from an average anime viewer's point of view, that this movie is the best movie of the three movies released so far. The action scenes is definitely great and the animation is excellent as always. Overall the movie itself is excellent, with flaws here and their. Definitely a great movie of the supernatural.

Actually if you only saw this movie, you'll probably still enjoy it, but if you've seen the first two movies before this one, then you'll probably be blown away by this one as Ive mentioned before. So its recommended to watch Fukan Fuukei first, Satsujin Kousatsu (Part 1) second and this one third to truly enjoy this series.

So an average anime viewer should definitely watch as well as you TYPE-moon fans out there.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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