The Skibz has always been a major fan of 'Teen Titans' (mainly the series; I've never even read the old 60's DC series, but maybe because I'm just a young punk); he's seen all the episodes, read all the 'Teen Titans Go!' comics, collects a couple of little figures (purely for decorative purposes to impress the nonexistent ladies that visit his "pad")...even to the point of writing fanfic. The point *is* is that he's a fan.

After five awesome seasons, 'Teen Titans' has been cancelled, and since it never really received a proper series finale, what better time than to make full-length movie, even if said movie does take place between seasons four and five? Needless to say, the Skibz had his doubts. But, despite what he believed, he lined up 90 minutes early on July 22nd in order to see the world premiere of 'Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo', with about 2,500 other rabid fans. After a brief introduction by Glen Murakami, David Slack, and the obviously stoned Greg Cipes, the film began.

Standing...ovation.

Yes, 'Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo' meets every expectation that one would have towards an awesome 'Teen Titans' movie. The Skibz shall now review it.

The plot...the plot is thus: A mysterious, seemingly indestructible superninja called PsychoTech attacks the Titans's city, bombing the hell out of everything, including Titans Tower. Having captured him, the gang learns that it is, in fact, a *Japanese* ninja (who'd-a thunkit?), who confesses that he was sent by a figure known as 'Brushogun', right before he vanishes into thin air. The Titans decide to take matters into their own hands and take a trip to Tokyo and find this 'Brushogun', much to the dismay of Beast Boy and Cyborg, who wish the trip to be nothing more than a much-needed vacation. Upon arriving, they are met by a shady detective (I don't remember his name) and his army of supercops, who informs the team that 'Brushogun' is nothing more than an urban legend, and that they are better off just going back home. But the Titans are not to be brushed off that easily, so they go their separate ways to find out more about the mysterious villain known as 'Brushogun'; a quest that just might cost them their lives. But who cares about that? The *real* plot of this movie is the relationship between Robin and Starfire, and what exactly is to become of said relationship. I'm not going to give a definitive answer, because The Skibz ain't no stoolie, but I will definitely state that the immortal question 'Will Robin and Starfire ever get together' is finally answered.

Anyhoo, this film is more than just a longer version of an episode. The plot is much more complex and thematic than you would find on television. The art is beautiful; the Tokyo backdrops are particularly pretty. Um...what else? Well, it's just simply pure 'Teen Titans'; a perfect ending to an amazing show. The movie is not without it's flaws, however. The first half-hour is particularly heavy with the comedy and the wacky animation, it puts off the actual plot for too long (however, it also happens to have some of the funniest moments the show's ever had; for instance, Starfire striking a 'Sailor Moon' pose, Beast Boy singing a badly translated karaoke version of the theme song, and "Super Twinkle Donkey Gum"). Another flaw, although I don't think anyone would mind, is that parts of it are really predictable; you know who the bad guy is from the first couple minutes, but it didn't really distract me or take me out of the movie. A strong point of 'Teen Titans' has always been the characters and their development. In 'Trouble In Tokyo', Robin and Starfire are really the only touched upon and the only ones to show any emotion. Cyborg and Beast Boy are really only there for comic relief, and Raven probably has the least amount of screen time, but I'm trying not to complain...it was a very entertaining movie. And I have two personal problems: one, doesn't anybody find it really creepy that Beast Boy tries to have relationships with *human* women? I just think...ew. And two, what else am I going to watch now that 'T.T.' is off the air? The new season of 'The Batman' looks promising...

I have to keep this review short, so I'll sum it all up in a quote a guy who sat behind me said: "Dude, this is f***ing brilliant". This is a magnificent addition to the 'Teen Titans' franchise, and will definitely not disappoint fans of the series.

Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo takes the Teen Titans into their first movie, with a new and challenging villain, and based in the world famous Japanese city of Tokyo, this movie is a very well designed movie for Teen Titans. Although since the shows final episode left us on a cliffhanger, this movie does not resolve the plot in the TV show that it should have. The movie is also designed to be a finale for the show, taking on-going plots from the show and resolving them (Robin & Starfire), but not finishing the cliffhanger many fans would have wanted it to. Despite the movie being a follow-up of the show, the movie in general has a good story to it. After Slade, Brotherblood, Trigon, and The Brain, the Teen Titans are opposing a new and equally evil villain in this movie. I also think the Teen Titans fit into Tokyo very well, with the shows anime-ish style/animation. I give this movie 7.5/10

Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

Super-heroes travelling to Japan need to be aware that speed lines will accompany all of their movements.

Mind you, the super-team trekking to Tokyo in this animated adventure is familiar with Manga motifs.

When a ninja attacks their base at the behest of Japanese super-villain: Brushogun, The Teen Titans – Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Star-fire and Beast Boy – head to Tokyo to retaliate.

When they arrive, Commander Daizo of the Tokyo Troopers explains Brushogun does not exist.

Opting to sightsee instead, the team separates. But when Robin is accused of murder, the team must locate the real Brushogun if they hope to clear their leader's name.

Based on the DC Comics television show, Trouble in Tokyo is a standalone feature film that maintains the lively pace and puerile comedy of the cartoon while paying homage to the culture that inspired its aesthetic.

Incidentally, Japan's worst super-villain is still Used Women's Underwear Man.

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While there is some good chemistry finally really explored with Robin and Starfire and other cool Titans action, there are too many dumb moments even for a cartoon movie to overlook. It will disappointment you compared to the show.

Although I missed the first five minutes or so of "Trouble in Tokyo" because I was out getting myself some dinner, I greatly loved it! Right from the beginning, when you see each of the Titans packing (It was especially funny to see the ways that Cyborg and Starfire packed), the movie kept me entertained all the way to the ending. I'll now list what I liked and disliked about it, starting with what I disliked (That way, I'll save the good stuff for last):

1. They could have done a good deal more with Raven. 2. The sudden twist at the film's climax (Don't worry, I'm not giving anything away) was, I thought, rather predictable. I could see it coming.

Now, the stuff that I did like:

1. Very, very funny! I especially liked Cyborg pigging out at that restaurant (Let's just say he looked like he'd make a good contestant on "Fear Factor"), Starfire at the arcade playing a game which looked like a bizarre combination of "Dance Dance Revolution," "Guitar Hero," and Whack- A- Mole, and of course, Beast Boy singing karaoke. I was kept laughing all throughout the film, which I'm sure was their intention. 2. Many of the fight scenes were very well- done, particularly the final one, which was really intense, and might even be too spooky for younger viewers. 3. Great character development for Robin and Starfire. 4. Very good voice acting, as usual. I'd have to salute Hynden Walch for her job as the voice of Starfire, as in this movie, she's able to display a vast range of emotions and does so in a very believable manner.

All in all, "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo" was a great film, a great addition (And conclusion) to the series, and a definite must- have for my DVD collection, whenever it comes out.

Like always, these voice actors are the stars. They are all absolutely perfect and funny. They act with passion every single line and make the characters feel alive. All of them alone are enjoyable regardless of the other elements of the movie.

Of the other elements, the score is just awful. The story is not bad, but it's the reason that the second act kind of doesn't work, putting all the characters in quite boring situations. The jokes (or funny situations) are hit and miss.

But, the ending puts everything pretty much in its place and it's pretty enjoyable. Also, I loved the movie visually (designs, colors, animation quality).

Maybe a 5 would've been more appropriate, but like I said, I love these actors and spent time with their interpretations of these characters, which makes this mediocre story good enough in my experience.

The Titans are back, and this time they're headed to Tokyo on the trail of a villain called Brushogun. *Beast Boy- VACATION WHOOO! Robin- WE'RE NOT ON VACATION! Heroes don't take vacations, you nOOb!* But after discovering that Brushogun turns out to be a myth it turns into a vacation anyway. Beast Boy runs off after a cute Japanese school girl, Cyborg goes to the All-You-Can-Eat buffet, Raven wanders off to find something to read, and Robin and Starfire go off and do stuff. Alls well until they're attacked by Brushogun's henchmen (each resembling a character from another show, like Kaonashi from Spirited Away and AstroBoy) and Robin ends up in jail! *gasp* Well that's what he gets for going overboard. Anyway, so now he's a fugitive and he has to steal this guy's clothes for a disguise (and might I add he looks VERY hot in this new getup :D) and off he goes to seek out information about Brushogun. After a very exciting motorcycle chase, a close shave with the Tokyo Troopers, and a romantic moment with Starfire, Robin meets up with his friends to track down Brushogun and take him out!

I was overjoyed that this movie finally answered the number one question that I wanted it to: "Will Starfire and Robin ever get together?" The answer: WATCH THE MOVIE AND SEE! :) Apart from that, the music score was awesome and I loved the beginning credits when they're packing and when they're flying to Tokyo (Aqualad appears briefly! ^-^) Some fans may not appreciate it because of some of the weaker aspects, but if you overlook those you've got a great movie. I laughed through most of it, especially at the parts where the characters turn chibi :) Packed with action, adventure, humor, and romance all set in the beautiful and colorful city of Tokyo, Japan, this movie is almost certain to please any die-hard Teen Titans fan. 10/10 TEEN TITANS, GO!

Following on an attack on their home base by a mysterious assailant named Saico-Tek (Keonoe Young), a group of five teenage superheroes known as the Teen Titans consisting of martial artist/acrobat Robin (Scott Menville), shapeshifter Beast Boy (Greg Cipes), half man half machine Cyborg (Khary Payton), alien girl with energy burst powers Starfire (Hynden Walch), and witch Raven (Tara Strong) set off for Tokyo, Japan looking for into the one clue Saico-Tek gave before he vanished, a villain named "Brushogan". Far from home and in unfamiliar territory, the Titans try to seek out the elusive Brushogan while dealing with Tokyo's many distractions and the no nonsense attitude of Commander Daizo (Keone Young), head of the law enforcement group Tokyo Troopers.

The Teen Titans animated series had a very successful run as one of Cartoon Network's most enduring and legacied series. While its creation was inspired by the success of Bruce Timm's Justice League and it took a departure in art and storytelling approaches from the Timmverse, Teen Titans was embraced by fans and helped to re-establish the popularity of the superhero team which had fallen out of favor since the cancellation of The New Teen Titans comic in the early 90s and mixed reaction to continuation such as The Titans comic series from 1999. 2003's Teen Titans animated series not only lead to a new iteration of the team in comic form, but also helped to established lesser known heroes like Beast Boy, Starfire, Raven, and Cyborg and without this show establishing these characters it's a near certain bet you wouldn't have developments like Cyborg being a member of the Justice League (though I know some people aren't fans of that). The show was initially only supposed tor run for 4 seasons with the adaptation of the "Terror of Trigon" initially positioned as the series capper, only for popularity to see the series extended for a fifth season which while very good ended on a frustrating finale that left no sense of closure and felt like part 1 of a story where the other parts just don't exist. Despite the series ending on an abrupt note (possibly because of conflicts with Toy Licensees), 8 months after Things Change we got the TV movie Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, a stand alone adventure for the Titans that serves as an alternate finale for the team. Trouble in Tokyo is better than Things Change, but the movie is dragged down by the weight of being a finale which probably wasn't the original intention.

As with the TV show, the five Titans are likable and given time to shine character wise. The show created a solid dynamic for its five central characters and we do get that dynamic on full display in both the team's interactions and the fight scenes. The Tokyo setting is decent all things considered, as the environments are all varied and unique, but most of the time it feels like a very superficial recreation of Tokyo with a lot of dated elements brought in. One sequence features background characters in Ganguro fashion (an outdated fashion concept of giving oneself dark skin and light hair that was seen as a "punk" thing to do in Japan) that had died out with the 90s. Aside from some rather odd inclusions of outdated social/cultural trends, pretty much everything you expect from a Teen Titans adventure is on display.

Where Trouble in Tokyo struggles is in its burden of being a send-off to these characters. If I had to guess I'd say Trouble in Tokyo probably began production before Season 5 of the series and was intended as a direct-to-video expansion of the franchise similar to how The Batman TV series had the movie The Batman vs. Dracula, because there's not really any attempt at closing the book on any dangling threads be they story or character based. The one exception to this is in Robin and Starfire's relationship where they finally get a sense of closure on their relationship tat has been established and built throughout the series and it's done so in a satisfying way. Aside from that however this feels like a longer version of one of the standalone episodes of the show. The central mystery behind Brushogan will be pretty easy for most viewers to solve (especially since there's only one character it could possibly be) and the movie feels pretty far removed from the series with not many callbacks to continuity (save for some background references) save for the Starfire/Robin relationship. This movie was obviously never intended to be a finally to the show and it's really only because of poor timing it ended up wearing that.

If you're looking for satisfying closure to one of the most influential and beloved cartoons of the 2000s, you won't find that here. But if you're looking for one last go around with said cartoon Trouble in Tokyo delivers on all the points that made Teen Titans so well regarded. The villain isn't one of the Titan's best and the film includes references that were dated even when it was first released, but it is nice to revisit these characters even if there's a lingering stink from Things Change.

I am a big fan of Teen Titans as a series, and I generally love the DC animated movies. So really it was a perfect combination. Apart from the ending being the predictable side, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo is great. The animation is full of colour, a good mix of atmospheric and vibrant, and fluidity, and the music is lively, always memorable and sometimes haunting. The writing is snappy, funny and smart, with some intelligent intensity also when needed, and the story is peppered with amusing moments like Beastboy singing karaoke and exciting action sequences as well as a sense of conflict. The main characters are likable, and the villain is a very convincing antagonist. The voice work is strong and done with gusto. In conclusion, a great movie, just as good as the series and perfect to go with it too. 9/10 Bethany Cox

In just the first minute you get the picture of what its going to be like. Horrible over the top color scheme, animation that is lacking something and worst of all stupefying and downright insulting action and story. Seeing Cyborg get in his car with his seatbelt on and chase a FLYING villain with beastboy running next to the car around a city makes you want to turn it off. Or Robin shooting rockets while the guy basically ninja stars them out of the sky. Every scene is more dumb. Now the popular excuse for this stupidity is "but durr its a kids show" . I dunno, is it? Good quality animations today interest all sorts of ages of fans of comics. The make it works, they are logical, follow common sense. Saying suspense of disbelief or its for kids is a CHEAP coput. Good animations attract any age group no problem. The problem with this film is that its so stupid that I can imagine even kids seeing the flaws in its logic through common sense. This film is on the level of kids that can barely talk and still get asked by parents pointing at a cow "what sound does it make?" "mooo". That level is this animation.

It was nice to see them again, but the story wasn't that good. It was a lil' bit predictable. Still better than the last episode, when they force the Terra thing.

Initially I expected to hate Teen Titans stuff, when I finally got round to watching something it surprised me. It was darker than I thought it'd be and considerably funnier.

Therefore going into Trouble In Tokyo I had high hopes but within the first quarter realised they were to be dashed.

Make no mistake this has its moments, in fact some of gags are downright hilarious but they are far too few.

It tells the story of our heroes venturing to Tokyo in search of a villian who sent a lackey to destroy their home. Once they arrive they become embroiled in a sinister plot.

The whole thing looks and plays out like an anime, with those stupid over the top facial expressions that I detest and animated backgrounds during fight scenes. This doesn't work in it's favour, in fact it was detrimental.

I wanted to like this but simply couldn't, besides a couple of chuckles this was a brainless purile animated effort and taking me back to my original fears regarding the Teen Titans.

The Good:

Some jokes are on point

Great villian

The Bad:

Why is Starfire so young?

Some parts are beyond juvenile

Animation is plain goofy

Plot is pretty lame

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

Beast Boy is Stan Marsh painted green

Just another peak of Teen Titans, too bad this is the last good thing from the OG Teen Titas before that atrocity of Teen Titans Go!....................................................

I could watch a million more episodes of teen Titans. I could watch it in a movie. I just want more teen Titans. I will forever want more teen Titans.

Well, Batman isn't the only masked man/boy/creature than can do movies. Though this isn't your traditional Robin character. This Robin is a leader of a bunch of teenage superheroes in a building obviously the heroes can't pay for. But that is beside the point.

The Titans go to Tokyo believing something is up, and for while think it was an excuse for a vacation. But turns out the original reason is right and have to fight. And thus the corny adventure of our misguided friends.

I am disappointed Puffi Amiyumi did not make a guest appearance since they are instrumental towards this series's fascination with Japan. But they were probably too busy with their music and television show.

The conflict wasn't as much as I would hope for and the bad guys weren't as bad as the Joker or Green Goblin. So as a result, sub-par viewing. "D+"

Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo is one of the best movies ever! The music, colors, voice acting, story, and animation is perfection! Every second is beautiful, thrilling, and exciting. I enjoyed the Japanese culture with the dark magic aspects. It was something so different for Teen Titans and worked. I loved the ink idea with Brushogun and thought it was really interesting. Robin and Starfire's plot line was beautiful and made me smile. It was a fantastic choice to finally have them end up together when it's been building to it. Raven going to the bookstore and finding out more about Brushogun was intriguing. Beast Boy singing karaoke was amazing, along with Cyborg doing the "all you can eat" challenge. There was a scene where Robin is fighting Saico-Tek and the coloring is just gorgeous. The sign flashing with Robin breathing over Saico-Tek makes you wonder what is going to happen next. It's just the best movie I've seen.

This movie is really good,i finally know the relationship between Robin and Starfire is on.Beastboy get's kissed by a lot of Japanese girls,and Cyborg eats a lot!The good thing about this movie is that it had a good plot,and a very shocking ending.The bad thing is when Robin was punching that guy the cops saw him do that,the cops thought that Robin had blood on his hands.It was PINK ink!That confused me.I wanna see Beastboy and Raven kiss,but that's not gonna happen.

I know,i might be telling the whole movie,but after they destroy the NOT brushogun,but the power of brushogun,I give you a hint: Robin and Starfire have a symbolic relationship together.Then at the very ending,the Teen Titans have a celebration with Tokyo and Robin and Starfire hold hands.

Here are my Top 3 reasons why "Teen Titans - Trouble in Tokyo" sucks nowadays:

1. As a Western viewer, I am sick and tired of all of the Japan-related stereotypes present throughout this movie.

2. Contrary to popular belief, not everything about Japan focuses on Anime and Manga in real life.

3. There's more things to explore in Japan in real life than Anime and Manga. For example, Tokyo Disney Resort and even Universal Studios Japan are perhaps one of the most western-friendly theme parks in Japan.

I wouldn't recommend this movie at all If you're tired of seeing various Japan-related stereotypes in various Western-produced media in general.

I honestly like this movie. It has a great story, great action, great plots, and the main characters are great. It's so great that it would of been better as a theatrical movie instead of a TV movie. I don't get why this movie was released as a TV movie instead of a theater movie? Anyways, I love Teen Titans and the original series that it seems like it's unfair that a horrible reboot gets a theatrical release and this movie doesn't. Of course life isn't fair but sometimes with good luck it could be fair. I don't like how they are treating Teen Superheroes nowadays, which they are making the Teen Superheroes become Supernoobs, and the creators of the original are working for Sony or Disney can't stop the Teen Titans Go train wreck. Anyways, this movie is well thought out that it could be a little bit better in theaters.