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Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大興奮!みかづき島のアニマル騒動だってばよ
2006 95 min Japan PG-13 12+
★6.6
Adventure, Animation, Action
Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru
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Description
Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are assigned to protect the prince of the Land of the Moon, Michiru, during his world trip; other escorts had been hired, but quit due to being treated poorly. The Land of the Moon is a very wealthy nation, so Michiru tends to buy whatever he wants, and has a very materialistic worldview. His Hikaru, also acts in much the same manner.
Worldwide:
$3.2M
Starring
Junko Takeuchi
Actor
Chie Nakamura
Actor
Yôichi Masukawa
Actor
Key opinion
This third Naruto film is widely considered a successful, nostalgic expansion of the series that balances lighthearted mischief with poignant character drama. While some viewers note its modest visual budget, the film is praised for its dynamic action sequences and emotional core that reinforces Naruto's themes of friendship and selfless kindness.
| Theme | The narrative successfully captures the quintessential series themes of unwavering friendship, loyalty, and the protagonist's selfless nature. | |
| Direction | The action choreography is exceptionally fluid and dynamic, highlighting highly mobile character animation despite a limited production budget. | |
| Emotion | The film effectively balances humorous, lighthearted mischief with moments of genuine emotional resonance and sadness. | |
| Production | The aesthetic is defined by a deliberately modest, minimalist visual style that reflects the film's lower production budget while maintaining series consistency. |