The War Of The Rohirrim Review: The Lord Of The Rings Goes Anime

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai)

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The Lord of the Rings anime 'War of the Rohirrim' delivers stunning visuals but lacks the grand scale of the beloved fantasy saga.

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Director Kenji Kamiyama ('Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex') helms the project, bringing his signature anime style to Middle-earth
The film focuses on the backstory of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary King of Rohan, in a more intimate, character-driven tale compared to the sprawling LOTR epics

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Kenji Kamiyama, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, The War of the Rohirrim