If you have a hunger for fantastic adventure...

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2000)

Luputa is one of the most original and imaginative adventures ever created. Complex characterizations, stunning visuals, a gripping story and truly exciting action sequences, combined with a haunting climax make this a memorable film that will stay with you long after it has ended. Very different from My Neighbor Totoro or Mononoke but equally as rewarding. My personal favorite of the director's films. Especially happy to see Fox-squirrels (ala Nausicaa's famous Teto) and a benevolent variation of the Warrior Gods (also from Nausicaa) present.