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Wolverine as anime should work, especially given the character's frequent occasion with Japan, but this series really misses the mark. There's a lack of excitement or originality, though there are moments of decent action, but the voice-actor for Wolverine is the real problem. He feels woefully miscast and nothing at all like the character should sound. Why didn't they just get Steve Blum? Unfortunately, the series just really doesn't work.

If you're a fan of either X-Men or anime, but not a hard-up fanboy of the former, then you should find this an enjoyable and entertaining series. Animation is great and I love the style. The (English) voice acting is fine, and the mix of characters are likeable although some are a bit under-developed. There is a good build up to the finale and it reaches quite a climax, but I felt let a bit let down by the final scenes after everything that happened. It's definitely worth the watch.

While I love these original comic book stories, straight from the source, even animation wise, these Marvel Anime segments aren't my favorite to watch, great Wolverine story though!

People are not surprised that Marvel is working on a different project with their best-selling character, Wolverine, from recent years. For likeable reasons, rather than because of the inability of recent films like Iron Man to draw crowds, I personally checked this out. Wolverine is one of the more endearing characters in the Marvel universe, and I've always liked him. Having watched almost every iteration of Wolverine that Marvel has released-in comics, films, and TV shows-I was interested to see how this one would do.

The plot tries to remain faithful to its origins, even though I don't find it that impressive. Wolverine and his entire attitude on life in Japan, along with the locals. Yes, he is in love with a Japanese woman named Mariko Yashida in this one. In order to be reunited with her, he essentially battles a group that has been holding her against her will. I initially found it difficult to accept this "storyline" because of the more recent iterations of Wolverine I had seen. Sure, it's quite sweet, but this kind of audience won't be pleased with romance in Wolverine. Wolverine, I want a rebellious attitude, like you just don't give a damn. This anime mostly fails to capture Wolverine's unpredictable personality.

Despite frequent fails to produce more gore or carnage from Wolverine's claws, the anime's art stays passable throughout. Though I think Marvel cheated in a few of these sequences, I don't think the artwork was ever genuinely deemed unsuccessful in the end. While it's not horrible, it's also not the best thing in the world. That's alright.

That's where Wolverine really starts to fall. This show has almost no or very few catchy songs. Marvel was able to think of something, but they chose not to. Themes for the last moments of episodes are appropriate, but they don't matter because they describe the series' dramatic conclusion. OK, but disappointing.

It was with the characters that Wolverine truly made a mistake. Yes, Omega Red is there (thank heavens), and the fight between him and Wolverine is definitely one of the best ones in the show. However, these are only weak justifications used by Marvel to place characters in inappropriate contexts. Omega Red could have had a whole different anime or storyline from Marvel, but they felt that "we gotta get him in there somehow!" I don't blame them for attempting to amuse us, but nothing seems to fit together perfectly. Is Kikyo meant to be the Samurai of Silver? When his sword emerges, why does it appear so innocent? Apart from being Wolverine's helpmate, what other roles does Yukio actually play? Sabertooth, where the hell is he?

The show is not without its shortcomings. While there are a few noteworthy bouts here, the majority aren't very noteworthy. Wolverine attempts to be someone he isn't in this incarnation. The program isn't a total bust; die-hard fans just don't think highly of it.

Well, I just finished watching the Wolverine Anime Mini Series and it was decent.

Positives for Wolverine (2011): Similar to the X-Men Anime Mini Series, the animation in this series is absolutely phenomenal. Milo Ventimiglia gives a good performance as Logan/Wolverine and while he is the weakest portrayal of this character, I still enjoyed what he brought to this character. I liked the journey that Logan goes on in this mini series. And finally, the action sequences in the series are awesome then again that's to be expected from any anime.

Negatives for Wolverine (2011): The story in this movie isn't that I'm interesting to me. For me, this story was done better in The Wolverine (2013). Also, this show's portrayal of Wolverine isn't the most compelling version of the iconic X-Men Character.

Overall, Wolverine (2011) is a decent enough binge watch for both X-Men and Anime fans.

Randomly came across this on Netflix and thought I would give it a watch it's definitely worth watching episodes are short and to the point albeit silly!! It's no Baki or invincible but still worth a go.

Cheap animation, bad voice acting, and a garbage story shine through in this gold mine of wasted opportunity. Don't watch it, please. Your time is so much more valuable.

First off, I just want to say I the Marvel Animated Universe. And Wolverine is personally my favourite superhero from Marvel. But the only problem is that anime and Marvel Animation don't go well together. I hated this. It was badly animated and ugh, it was just terrible! I don't understand how people can even watch this. There are no words to describe how terrible it was. It had to spark of Marvel in it. The has got to be the worst Marvel Animated ever made. How can people even think about making this crap when it deserves to be thrown into the trash! It was not only the worst animation adaption of the Marvel Animated Universe, it is also the biggest disappointment.

Logan learns that his true love, beloved sweetheart and girlfriend Mariko Yashida, who disappeared one year ago, has been taken to Tokyo by her father Shingen Yashida, the head of the Japanese crime syndicate Kuzuryu and a supplier of A.I.M., in order to be wed to Hideki Kurohagi. Wolverine goes on a quest to rescue Mariko and defeat Shingen and Hideki, encountering several opponents along the way.

This was just terrible. I DON'T recommended this!

Made it 5 minutes. Couldn't stomach how bad it was