‘The War of the Rohirrim’ Insists That You Can Drag Anime Into the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Universe

Story by Steve Pond

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A bold new 'Lord of the Rings' anime film aims to expand the beloved fantasy franchise, testing the limits of what fans will embrace.

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The film, 'The War of the Rohirrim', will delve into the backstory of the Riders of Rohan, a fan-favorite element from the original books and films.
With 'The Rings of Power' series facing scrutiny, this anime project offers a fresh take that could either captivate or alienate 'Lord of the Rings' devotees.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, Amazon, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Hobbit, The War of the Rohirrim