Product Description Ryu, Ken, Gouki and Sakura return in this thrilling prequel to Street Fighterโข Alpha. When Ryu returns to pay homage to his deceased mentor, Gouken, he is tormented by disturbing memories of his masterโs killer. In a quest to become a true martial arts master, Ryu sets out to hone his street fighting skills and to deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the Dark Hadou. But the ultimate test of his new power can only be accomplished through one last fateful confrontation with his arch-nemesis, Gouki. .com The OVA Alpha Generations serves as a prequel to the popular Street Fighter continuity that includes two movies, a TV series, and another OVA. (There's also a live-action Street Fighter based on the same video game.) Ryu returns to the mountains where he lived as a child to visit the grave of his original martial arts master: Gouken was killed by Gouki, a renegade student who embraced the "dark Hadou." Much of the back story is related by an old monk who helps Ryu in his training and explains the ancient origins of the evil Hadou that turned Gouki into a demon. The monk's wisdom and the gentle presence of his granddaughter prepare Ryu for his inevitable battle with Gouki. The minimal plot unfolds in disjointed fragments, but fans of the Street Fighter series aren't looking for compelling narratives: As four members of Japanese cast say in the special feature, "watch the fighting scenes." (Unrated, suitable for ages 15 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
B**N
One of my favorite video games for sure
I like the fact that .... it kinda has a thing where , when Street Fighter was becoming itself.... like in the making. Going back to the origins of some characters. I wouldn't mind seeing Fei-long's bio. But overall it's an awesome movie.
A**J
We have been tricked, but not completly
first of all, I would like to thank Managa for thier effortsMy rating will be as follows:1- ONE STAR:we liked Street fighter because we now it as non stop fighting but in this movie we learned that Akuma (Gouki) is there and there is a fighting between him and Ryu but what we saw in the movie is some blows we have seen beter than them in Fatal Fury or any week movie(Video game related)the cover of the DVD shows a Great Animation Pic. while the animation in the movie is nice but weekthe animation in Street Fighter Alpha is better and it was the best way to show the full stringth of street fighter I wich if i did not see the movie because it showed my how fragile is Gouki, when we saw Akum in Street fighter Alpha we was feeling his power in our bodies also as Viewers but here he is nothingSorry Managa to say that but i telt that is my duty as Street Fighter and Manga Fan because i Can draw stronger animation than this one2- Five Stars:I was very interested in the story, because any one who played street fighter we find that suddently akuma appears from no where and he is incredibly strong from where he came, now we know the story which have made the story more powerfullfor that weekness we feel that we paied our money in the air 28$ gone with the wind and Managa now have to satisfy all of Street fighters Fans with another DVD with new story with strong animations alsothank you all
A**.
It's a Video Game Movie. What do you expect? Still Entertaining though.
I grew up playing the Street Fighter series. I needed something to do while washing dishes... so I put this on. I don't mind being entertained by B movies. I also am interested in the street fighter lore. This movie provides some background / backstory on Ryu, Akuma, Gouki and Gouken which I was curious about. I felt like this could have revealed and explained more... nevertheless it was still entertaining. As for the drawing, it's not bad... I wished the characters looked more like the ones from street fighter alpha though (you'll see what I mean when you watch this).
D**R
first father son clash
when I first saw this I thought that Gouki and Ryu are father and son and after rewatching it I still think that. this is a great prequel to Street Fighter Alpha. yes it's about 45 minutes long, but the fight sense are pretty good and it does a good job of adding to the Street Fighter brand.
E**K
For every True Street Fighter Fan
I don't see how it is possible to finish watching this film and not love it. It packs a lot more in the 45 minutes it has than most animated films do. The animation is incredible - a perfect blend of CG and hand drawn art. The story is great, it serves its purpose as turning on people to the Street Fighter games and giving vets reinforcement to their dedication to the series. The best Street Fighter animated film yet, this is a must buy for anyone with a remote interest in Anime or Street Fighter.
E**E
Classic
Classic
R**R
Fun movie for Akuma fans.
Worth seeing if you like the Akuma mythos with Ryu and Ken. I recommend this along with Assassin's Fist.
J**P
This movie really does suck!
The movie has a great story. Unlike Streetfighter Alpha the Movie, Alpha Generations actually follows the correct storyline. It had the potential to be a great movie, but there is to much wrong with it that cannot be overlooked that will irritate you immediately. The character design sucks(Why dosen't Ryu look like Ryu?), the English voice acting sucks(I recommend watching it in japanese with subtitles) and the fights suck. The only fight worth watching during the whole movie is Ryu vs. Sakura. This film dosen't even deserve a 1 star rating. I just gave it that because there's no way to go lower.
P**Y
Why?
The main thing I thought watching this is why does it exist? It claims to be a prequel to Street Alpha, but clearly isn't. The best way to really describe it would be as an epilogue to the Alpha film. Ryu and Sakura didn't actually meet in that, so it could conceivably be set after it. The only other way this could really work continuity wise is as a sequel to the Street Fighter II V series.The story itself is almost pointless. Ryu fights Akuma/Gouki. That's it. You do get a couple of quite nice flashbacks into Akuma's past, but it's nothing anyone was really clamouring for.Some of the animation in this one is quite nice (the spirits and the effect the Hadou creates), while some of it is less impressive.Overall, it's worth a look if your a die hard Street Fighter fan, though you'll be wondering why they couldn't adapt SF1 or SF3 instead. Rent it, have a look, then watch Street Fighter II (it's loads better). If you're not a Street Fighter fan, you're probably better off elsewhere.
M**Y
Stop toying with me!
I had many hopes for this movie, but the biggest down side is the lenght. It doesnt even break the 1hour barrier. Just as i was getting into it i needed more. Animation is good and generally its not bad. Im a huge street figther fan and this is a must for any collection. The movie highlights the early years of the characters when akuma was still a little sane but on the verge of being completly swallowed by the dark chi, and the murder of his master Goutetsu. Ryu, Ken, Sakura star in this plot. Capcom stop toying with us and finish this, BUT PLEASE MAKE THE FINISH THE MILESTONE FOR ALL MANGA PRODUCTIONS TO ATTAIN, AND BLOW US AWAY! i trust u will
E**.
Good dvd
Good but overall a bit short
D**E
Not worth it
The animation is simply awful, the charters look nothing like they do in any other street fighter game/book/movie and the story line is completely crapVery disappointed and definitely avoid this and just watch street fighter alphaIm actually a huge street fighter fan so i wish someone had told me how bad this is
T**G
Disppointing 2 Stars!!!
I have all the Street Fighter animation and this has got to be the worst of them all. To think that I have waited a long 6 years for another Street Fighter to release and this is the best that Capcom can bring. The story line is confusion and is on another page that simply does not relate to the Street fighter series at all. Only 45 minutes long, the fight scenes are poor and did not satisfy my expectations. Fans will be disapointed because this is something you would not expect from the makers of street Fighter. If you are new to street Fighter then Street Fighter 2 the movie and the STF V 2 collection is highly recommended as an alternative.
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