Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

Plot synopsis:
Jump City is attacked by a Japanese ninja called Saico-Tek. The Teen Titans manage to capture him, having their tower damaged in the process. Under interrogation, Saico-Tek reveals the identity of the one who sent him - Brushogun - then he ruptures the room's fire extinguisher system and mysteriously vanishes. Subsequently, the Titans head to Tokyo, Japan, to search for his master.
Upon arriving Tokyo, after overcoming the language barrier (Starfire kisses a Japanese boy and learns how to speak Japanese, much to Robin's shock and jealousy) and fighting a Gorgo-like giant reptile, the Titans meet Tokyo's own supernatural defense force - the Tokyo Troopers - led by Commander Uehara Daizo. He shows the Titans around the Tokyo Troopers headquarters, and when Robin questions him on Brushogun, Daizo claims that Brushogun is nothing more than an urban legend.
Left with no villains to pursue, the Titans can do nothing else than to enjoy Tokyo as tourists. Beast Boy follows a girl around and is eventually lured to a karaoke bar, while Cyborg goes to an "all-you-can-eat" restaurant. Raven searches for book stores to read and incidentally finds a book describing the origins of Brushogun. Robin and Starfire explore Tokyo, then while sitting on Tokyo Tower they finally start to express their feelings for each other. They are about to share a kiss together, when suddenly Robin starts to focus on Brushogun again, and tells Starfire that they are heroes and can't be anything more. Upset, Starfire flies away with tears in her eyes.
Investigating alone, Robin is attacked once again by Saico-Tek and they get into a violent fight, which ends with Robin pummeling the ninja into the ground. When Saico-Tek does not rise, the crowd watching believes Robin has killed him. Despite his protestations of innocence, Robin is apprehended by Daizo. Elsewhere, Beast Boy and Cyborg are being chased by Beast Boy's fangirls from the karaoke bar (because they're infatuated with his performance) and the chefs from the restaurant (because Cyborg's bottomless appetite aroused their ire). Starfire, alone by herself, when a little girl manages to help her overcome her depression as she finally realizes that Robin does in fact have feelings for her.
The Mayor of Tokyo announces Robin's arrest and orders that the other Teen Titans must either turn themselves in or leave Tokyo at once. Starfire calls the other Titans for emergency. They are about to regroup when Brushogun sends out his minions to destroy each of the Titans. Cyborg is beset by a giant yellow robot who keeps trying to eat him, Beast Boy is attacked by a pink cat girl who turns out to be the girl he was following earlier, Raven is pursued by a ghostly figure in a graveyard, and Starfire is attacked by a small blue robot boy in the sky.
Robin is transferred, but during the ride a slip of paper bearing the name "Brushogun" fits into the armored car carrying him and turns into a bomb and explodes, freeing him. Now on the run, Robin co-opts the identity of a Shinjuku mugger to collect information that Brushogun is in fact real. He is eventually found by the Tokyo Troopers, which leads to a car chase. Robin is surrounded front to back when Starfire comes to his rescue. Starfire takes Robin to a shrine hideout, where they try to kiss again when suddenly Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy, who have come back safely, barge in on them.
As Raven relates from the book she found, Brushogun was an artist who dreamed of bringing his beloved drawings to life using Japanese dark magic. The spell ultimately turned against the young artist, and he was transformed into Tokyo's first super villain, Brushogun, a being of paper and ink - capable to bring any creation he could imagine to life - until he suddenly disappeared. With this knowledge, Robin deduces Brushogun's hideout: the comic book publishing factory that they encountered earlier in the film. Breaking in, the Titans discover the withered form of Brushogun, trap-wired into a cursed printing press that taps into his powers to create the enemies the Titans have faced. He reveals that he had sent the first Saico-Tek to the Titans to lure them to Tokyo in order to stop the real culprit who had enslaved him: Daizo himself, who used Brushogun's power to create both his Tokyo Troopers and the monsters that they captured in order to gain a reputation as a hero.
However, Daizo drops in on the heroes and forces Brushogun to create an army of animated ink minions. A mass battle ensues, culminating in Robin facing Daizo. With no options of escape left, Daizo hurls himself from a catwalk into the ink reservoir of the press, taking control of Brushogun's magic and transforming himself into a giant, hulking mass of ink and machinery, with Brushogun at the center. As the other Titans battle the creatures Daizo hurls at them, Robin frees Brushogun. As the old man peacefully fades away in his arms into the afterlife, his powers disappear and Daizo is left defeated and exposed. With the battle concluded, Robin tries to explain his true feelings for Starfire, but getting the message, she silences him. The two romantically share their first real kiss as the other three Titans look on, with Cyborg stating, "Well, it's about time".
Later on, with Robin's name cleared, and Daizo sent to prison, the Titans are awarded medals of honor by the mayor for their actions of unlocking the truth, and the inhabitants of Tokyo welcome their new heroes. Robin and Starfire are seen as a romantic couple, Cyborg earns his own "all-you-can-eat" meal, Beast Boy remains popular among the girls from the karaoke bar, and Raven has been made a mascot for Japanese confections. Robin remarks that even superheroes need a vacation once in a while, to which Beast Boy declares that he wants to go to Mexico on their next vacation. This prompts Raven to slap him on the back of the head (albeit offscreen).
The end credits roll as each of the Titans sing the karaoke version of their theme song.

Tags: comedy, violence

Review:
The Skibz has always been a major fan of 'Teen Titans' (mainly the series; I've never even read the old 60's DC series, but maybe because I'm just a young punk); he's seen all the episodes, read all the 'Teen Titans Go!' comics, collects a couple of little figures (purely for decorative purposes to impress the nonexistent ladies that visit his "pad")...even to the point of writing fanfic.
The point *is* is that he's a fan.After five awesome seasons, 'Teen Titans' has been cancelled, and since it never really received a proper series finale, what better time than to make full-length movie, even if said movie does take place between seasons four and five?
But, despite what he believed, he lined up 90 minutes early on July 22nd in order to see the world premiere of 'Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo', with about 2,500 other rabid fans.
After a brief introduction by Glen Murakami, David Slack, and the obviously stoned Greg Cipes, the film began.Standing...ovation.Yes, 'Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo' meets every expectation that one would have towards an awesome 'Teen Titans' movie.
Having captured him, the gang learns that it is, in fact, a *Japanese* ninja (who'd-a thunkit?), who confesses that he was sent by a figure known as 'Brushogun', right before he vanishes into thin air.
The Titans decide to take matters into their own hands and take a trip to Tokyo and find this 'Brushogun', much to the dismay of Beast Boy and Cyborg, who wish the trip to be nothing more than a much-needed vacation.
But the Titans are not to be brushed off that easily, so they go their separate ways to find out more about the mysterious villain known as 'Brushogun'; a quest that just might cost them their lives.
The *real* plot of this movie is the relationship between Robin and Starfire, and what exactly is to become of said relationship.
I'm not going to give a definitive answer, because The Skibz ain't no stoolie, but I will definitely state that the immortal question 'Will Robin and Starfire ever get together' is finally answered.Anyhoo, this film is more than just a longer version of an episode.
Well, it's just simply pure 'Teen Titans'; a perfect ending to an amazing show.
The first half-hour is particularly heavy with the comedy and the wacky animation, it puts off the actual plot for too long (however, it also happens to have some of the funniest moments the show's ever had; for instance, Starfire striking a 'Sailor Moon' pose, Beast Boy singing a badly translated karaoke version of the theme song, and "Super Twinkle Donkey Gum").
Another flaw, although I don't think anyone would mind, is that parts of it are really predictable; you know who the bad guy is from the first couple minutes, but it didn't really distract me or take me out of the movie.
A strong point of 'Teen Titans' has always been the characters and their development.
In 'Trouble In Tokyo', Robin and Starfire are really the only touched upon and the only ones to show any emotion.
Cyborg and Beast Boy are really only there for comic relief, and Raven probably has the least amount of screen time, but I'm trying not to complain...it was a very entertaining movie.
This is a magnificent addition to the 'Teen Titans' franchise, and will definitely not disappoint fans of the series..
Although I missed the first five minutes or so of "Trouble in Tokyo" because I was out getting myself some dinner, I greatly loved it!
Right from the beginning, when you see each of the Titans packing (It was especially funny to see the ways that Cyborg and Starfire packed), the movie kept me entertained all the way to the ending.
I'll now list what I liked and disliked about it, starting with what I disliked (That way, I'll save the good stuff for last):1.
I especially liked Cyborg pigging out at that restaurant (Let's just say he looked like he'd make a good contestant on "Fear Factor"), Starfire at the arcade playing a game which looked like a bizarre combination of "Dance Dance Revolution," "Guitar Hero," and Whack- A- Mole, and of course, Beast Boy singing karaoke.
3. Great character development for Robin and Starfire.
I'd have to salute Hynden Walch for her job as the voice of Starfire, as in this movie, she's able to display a vast range of emotions and does so in a very believable manner.All in all, "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo" was a great film, a great addition (And conclusion) to the series, and a definite must- have for my DVD collection, whenever it comes out..
The Titans are back, and this time they're headed to Tokyo on the trail of a villain called Brushogun.
Beast Boy runs off after a cute Japanese school girl, Cyborg goes to the All-You-Can-Eat buffet, Raven wanders off to find something to read, and Robin and Starfire go off and do stuff.
Alls well until they're attacked by Brushogun's henchmen (each resembling a character from another show, like Kaonashi from Spirited Away and AstroBoy) and Robin ends up in jail!
Anyway, so now he's a fugitive and he has to steal this guy's clothes for a disguise (and might I add he looks VERY hot in this new getup :D) and off he goes to seek out information about Brushogun.
After a very exciting motorcycle chase, a close shave with the Tokyo Troopers, and a romantic moment with Starfire, Robin meets up with his friends to track down Brushogun and take him out!I was overjoyed that this movie finally answered the number one question that I wanted it to: "Will Starfire and Robin ever get together?" The answer: WATCH THE MOVIE AND SEE!
:) Apart from that, the music score was awesome and I loved the beginning credits when they're packing and when they're flying to Tokyo (Aqualad appears briefly!
^-^) Some fans may not appreciate it because of some of the weaker aspects, but if you overlook those you've got a great movie.
I laughed through most of it, especially at the parts where the characters turn chibi :) Packed with action, adventure, humor, and romance all set in the beautiful and colorful city of Tokyo, Japan, this movie is almost certain to please any die-hard Teen Titans fan.
Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo takes the Teen Titans into their first movie, with a new and challenging villain, and based in the world famous Japanese city of Tokyo, this movie is a very well designed movie for Teen Titans.
Although since the shows final episode left us on a cliffhanger, this movie does not resolve the plot in the TV show that it should have.
The movie is also designed to be a finale for the show, taking on-going plots from the show and resolving them (Robin & Starfire), but not finishing the cliffhanger many fans would have wanted it to.
After Slade, Brotherblood, Trigon, and The Brain, the Teen Titans are opposing a new and equally evil villain in this movie.
I also think the Teen Titans fit into Tokyo very well, with the shows anime-ish style/animation.
I am a big fan of Teen Titans as a series, and I generally love the DC animated movies.
Apart from the ending being the predictable side, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo is great.
The writing is snappy, funny and smart, with some intelligent intensity also when needed, and the story is peppered with amusing moments like Beastboy singing karaoke and exciting action sequences as well as a sense of conflict.
In conclusion, a great movie, just as good as the series and perfect to go with it too.
Teen Titans: Trouble in TokyoSuper-heroes travelling to Japan need to be aware that speed lines will accompany all of their movements.Mind you, the super-team trekking to Tokyo in this animated adventure is familiar with Manga motifs.When a ninja attacks their base at the behest of Japanese super-villain: Brushogun, The Teen Titans – Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Star-fire and Beast Boy – head to Tokyo to retaliate.When they arrive, Commander Daizo of the Tokyo Troopers explains Brushogun does not exist.Opting to sightsee instead, the team separates.
But when Robin is accused of murder, the team must locate the real Brushogun if they hope to clear their leader's name.Based on the DC Comics television show, Trouble in Tokyo is a standalone feature film that maintains the lively pace and puerile comedy of the cartoon while paying homage to the culture that inspired its aesthetic.Incidentally, Japan's worst super-villain is still Used Women's Underwear Man.Green Lightvidiotreviews.blogspot.ca.
This movie is really good,i finally know the relationship between Robin and Starfire is on.Beastboy get's kissed by a lot of Japanese girls,and Cyborg eats a lot!The good thing about this movie is that it had a good plot,and a very shocking ending.The bad thing is when Robin was punching that guy the cops saw him do that,the cops thought that Robin had blood on his hands.It was PINK ink!That confused me.I wanna see Beastboy and Raven kiss,but that's not gonna happen.I know,i might be telling the whole movie,but after they destroy the NOT brushogun,but the power of brushogun,I give you a hint: Robin and Starfire have a symbolic relationship together.Then at the very ending,the Teen Titans have a celebration with Tokyo and Robin and Starfire hold hands..
Teen Titans Trouble in Tokyo: Hard pass.
Initially I expected to hate Teen Titans stuff, when I finally got round to watching something it surprised me.
It was darker than I thought it'd be and considerably funnier.Therefore going into Trouble In Tokyo I had high hopes but within the first quarter realised they were to be dashed.Make no mistake this has its moments, in fact some of gags are downright hilarious but they are far too few.It tells the story of our heroes venturing to Tokyo in search of a villian who sent a lackey to destroy their home.
Once they arrive they become embroiled in a sinister plot.The whole thing looks and plays out like an anime, with those stupid over the top facial expressions that I detest and animated backgrounds during fight scenes.
This doesn't work in it's favour, in fact it was detrimental.I wanted to like this but simply couldn't, besides a couple of chuckles this was a brainless purile animated effort and taking me back to my original fears regarding the Teen Titans.The Good:Some jokes are on pointGreat villianThe Bad:Why is Starfire so young?Some parts are beyond juvenileAnimation is plain goofy Plot is pretty lameThings I Learnt From This Movie:Beast Boy is Stan Marsh painted green.
Well, Batman isn't the only masked man/boy/creature than can do movies.
Though this isn't your traditional Robin character.
But that is beside the point.The Titans go to Tokyo believing something is up, and for while think it was an excuse for a vacation.
I honestly like this movie.
It has a great story, great action, great plots, and the main characters are great.
Anyways, I love Teen Titans and the original series that it seems like it's unfair that a horrible reboot gets a theatrical release and this movie doesn't.
I don't like how they are treating Teen Superheroes nowadays, which they are making the Teen Superheroes become Supernoobs, and the creators of the original are working for Sony or Disney can't stop the Teen Titans Go train wreck.
Anyways, this movie is well thought out that it could be a little bit better in theaters..
As a fan of the Titans series since it first came on the air, it was great to see the gang get their own full-length movie.
Instead, I want to give props to WB for continuing the anime flavor that has pervaded this American series.
Starfire's demonic enemy looked a lot like an evil version of Astro Boy. 2.
The motorcycle Robin stole from the crook's club looked similar to Kaneda's bike from "Akira", and the sideways skid at the police blockade was taken right from the movie.
3. The commander of the Tokyo Troopers was dressed exactly like Inspector Zenegada from the Lupin III series.(Dark suit, with brown trench coat & fedora)Did you also notice that at the karaoke club, one of girls in the audience was a Ganguro girl?
If I hadn't learned about it in other anime info web sites, I wouldn't have appreciated it in the film.It would have been nice to show subtitles during some of the Japanese dialog (what did the cat girl say to Beast Boy?), but that is a minor complaint.
I didn't consider the last episode of the series the best way to end it, though even though this movie has nothing to with the last season it really is a treat for fans, comic fans and newcomers to the series alike.After an attack on there town and Tower by a new villain named Psychotech with the power to regenerate himself, the Titans only lead is the criminals talk of a man known as Brushogun and then shortly he vanishes.
There the Titans meet a detective with an elite force who's capable of capturing the worst criminals who laughs at Robin's question of Brushogun saying he's just myth and tells them to leave the criminals to the adults.
Robin however ignores him and looks more into it and during a fight with the same criminal from back at home and after a long struggle, winds up charged for murder.
Now, certain that Brushogun is more than just made up, Robin and the others must get to the bottom of this mystery, clear their names, and deal with some new fighters with powers similar to Psychotech.
And Beast Boy thought this would be a vacation....The story, though not as dark as that of Batman vs Dracula, is still one of the darker plots in the Teen Titan series.
And the Teen Titans theme no less!).
I won't say anything about their powers (exept the regeneration thing) but its interesting.If I had to have a complaint, it would have to be the ending was rather predictable in some points and the fact when the Titans are wanted only Robin goes under cover (I was expecting to see the Titans out of uniform for once, though at least there was Robin).
Though those complaints are not worth knocking down the score.Simpley put, a must see for all Teen Titans fans and before I finish, best black and white credits I've ever seen (or in this case, heard).
The plot was great, the story was great, always funny and has a little romance.Well it starts with a guy driving a car who stops because some person is in the road.
They stop him and of course he's says he must get back to Tokyo.
This is where the Titans need to go to find out what attacked them.The movie begins.
An Hour and a half later, Robin and Starfire are kissing and everything is great.
Beast Boy sings and is so-so, but Japanese girls love him and kiss kiss kiss.
The first time, Robin says they are just hero's, and shouldn't be "This way".
Starfire explains about kissing a Japanese boy, and she says why she kissed Robin in episode "Go".
Then when Robin is saved by Starfire, they attempt it again, but the other titans interrupt.
Again, Robin is attacked by the Ninja, and by the way, he's not a robot.
But we never get to see him without his mask in the movie :(.Anyway, he defeats him, and Robin's hands are covered in red.
Robin is put in jail, where they eventually drive him, and is attacked by the ninja's bomb.
Robin says if there looking for him, then he'll have to be someone else.
Cyborg is eating most of the movie.Broshogon isn't the main villain.
They find him in the most obvious spot too.Anyway, Beast boy says he wants to go to Mexico, and Raven slaps him and the movie ends.Anyway, it was fun to watch, and since I'm a big fan, I'd have to give this movie a 10 out of 10.
Teen Titans Go!.
Teen Titans Go!.
The finale "Teen Titans" deserved.
It might not be a perfect finale like "Lost Heroes: Part Two", but it has enough charm, humor, and action to hold it's own.
I'll cover this more when I review the series as a whole, but you can really tell how the Titans have grown.
The plot's pretty simple, it's not challenging like "Haunted", but it's kind of for the best that they played it safe.
IT.Being a Teen Titans junkie I was naturally thrilled with the prospect of the movie.
And I can say with confidence that it did not disappoint.From the opening packing scene to the Titans singing a nonsensical version of their theme song during the credits, this movie moved me.I have four good things to say about this movie.
There was an air of seriousness about it, especially when (*spoiler ahead*) Robin got arrested.
Same with the final climax, which was also one of greatest Teen Titans battle sequences EVER!
Two; In spite of it's occasional seriousness, it had some of the funniest Teen Titans moments I've ever seen!
Beast Boy singing karaoke!
Four; My Robin was the hero du jour and looked totally hot in civilian clothing!
*cough!* And Star and Robin finally kissed!
A true Teen Titans movie.
If you like Teen Titans you will love this movie.When I first discovered this movie I cringed at a scene where Starfire saves Robin they are in a hut, Starfire tries to talk to Robin by handing him his costume, Robin reaches out and grabs her arm and they were nearly about to kiss and then got interrupted by Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg.
But at the time I was 12 when I saw this, I decided to watch this movie when I was 15 and I was more into the show.