At the end of the year, we will be able to travel to Middle Earth in anime format for the very first time and MeinMMO author Ody is so ready for it.
What movie is this about? At “The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim” is an anime film that takes us back to Middle Earth – this time “through the eyes” of the well-known anime director Kenji Kamiyama.
The film is set around 200 years before the events of “The Lord of the Rings” and revolves around Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra. Along with Théoden, Hammerhand is one of the most famous kings of Rohan.
A diplomatic mishap of the highest order leads to war between Rohan and the Dunlendings, who are led by the young Prince Wulf. Rohan’s shieldmaiden, Éowyn, known from films and books, will return as the narrator for the film.
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim will be released in German cinemas on December 12th. You can watch the German trailer for the film here:
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim – The next film in Middle Earth will be an anime
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A declaration of love to Middle Earth
The trailer has not been received positively by all LOTR fans. Some are annoyed that it is an anime and not a live-action film. Others criticize the fact that the focus is on Hammerhand’s daughter Héra instead of the king himself. But I am very much looking forward to the film. For me it seems like a declaration of love to Middle Earth
I immediately notice that Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, the producers of the original film trilogy, are back on board. Rohan looks exactly as I expected and the clothes and armor also fit in perfectly. Even if the trailer didn’t include the clips and music from the films, you would know – yep, that’s it!
The anime has chosen to tell a very exciting story: Helm Hammerhand is a household name for many fans, and his name is even in the name of the fortress Helm’s Deep. The decision to perhaps focus more on his daughter does not necessarily mean that Hammerhand will be any less interesting or important.
Animes are not child’s play
I don’t think it’s bad that the film is being released as an anime. On the contrary, I notice that the understanding of anime or “cartoon” as a medium is not particularly widespread. We know from series like Invincible or the Castlevania anime that animation doesn’t have to be just kid’s stuff.
If someone looks at you strangely because you are an adult and go to an anime movie, I would just ignore it. Rest assured that they are missing out on some great productions while you hopefully enjoy the new LOTR movie.
Fans of the Amazon series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can look forward to meeting one of the most fascinating characters from the books in the second season. Read more about it here: Legendary figure from Middle Earth missing from the “Lord of the Rings” films, now makes an appearance in Rings of Power