Overall: 9.0
Fresh, warm, fun and expertly paced.
Story: 9.0
Strong characters and plenty of amusing twists camouflage an oft told tale.
Character Development: 10
Every character has depth.
Art/Animation: 7.0
Interesting shots and techniques spice things up - within budget constraints.
Translation: 10
Polished English script with panache.
Acting: 8.0
The American voice actors added to the production with competent characterizations and fluid ad-libs.
MPAA Equivalent: PG
Mild violence.
X-Factors
Unstoppable, Bad-ass Factor: 8.0
Special accolades for the creepy evil ninjas with steel claws.
Q-Factor: 8.0
A hero with access to James Bond's gadget arsenal.
