Tough Guy!

Unknown Spring 2005
ActionAward WinningComedy
6.9
Quality Score
0.45 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
302
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

An aggressive and martial arts-devoted mantis kicks cans and hunts down cicadas, bringing havoc into the life of a couple of humans. This personal opus by Shintaro Kishimoto, now steady collaborator of Production I.G's 3D crew, won the prestigious Ofuji Award in 2005. (Source: Production I.G)

Audience Consensus

The short film 'Tough Guy!' is a unique and weird indie anime with a focus on martial arts and comedy. While the artistic vision is appreciated, the technical aspects such as sound, image, and dubbing quality are severely lacking. The lack of subtitles further detracts from the experience, but it's still a worthwhile watch for those interested in experimental animation.

Strengths

  • Unique and weird artistic vision
  • Fun and comic-related
  • Interesting human interactions

Weaknesses

  • Poor sound quality
  • Bad image quality
  • Terrible dubbing with no subtitles