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Plot Summary
Chisato and Mahiro find themselves targeted by two boys, Yuri and Makoto, desperate to become legit assassins, and under the impression that if they kill Chisato and Mahiro, they can take their spot.
Other Noteworthy Information
- There is a mid-credit scene, but it’s just – talking about food
Review
Our Rating: Positive (Worth Seeing)
Good If You Like
- A lot of mundane, everyday conversations
- Eccentric characters who act like they are from a bizarre anime
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Highlights
Expanding The Bizarre World Chisato and Mahiro Operate In
While Chisato and Mahiro weren’t trapped in a linear narrative of going from one job to another in the original movie, we didn’t necessarily get to understand as much about the assassin organization as we do this film. Now, do we meet their recruiter, understand why they were recruited, and all the questions that weren’t really gone into in the first movie? No.
However, with meeting the cleaners, getting a peek into the rule book, and seeing how killers, beyond the Yakuza, operate outside of the assassin organization, it feels like we got a little less hijinks and a bit more of an idea of the world Mahiro and Chisato live in.
Unafraid To Be Weird
Mahiro and Chisato are as weird as ever. If it isn’t Chisato having weird fits that would only make sense if she was a toddler, there is the continued awkwardness of Mahiro in interacting with people. But, when they are on the same page, comfortable with one another, and getting to play off one another, it is brilliant.
It’s the kind of weird comedy FX is known for and why with the original movie, and this one, there is such a vibe that this could have been a series over a movie.
The Fight Scenes
Chisato joins in with Mahiro in having remarkable fight scenes and while Mahiro still tops off the film as she fights Yuri, when it comes to the gun play? Chisato shows that, while fighting people may not be her speciality, put a gun in her hands and she is going to make it rain shells and bodies.
On The Fence
Sometimes, It Just Feels Like You’re Waiting Forever For Something To Happen
One of the reasons we mention “Mr. InBetween” and “Atlanta” for similar to this, is because, like those shows, “Baby Assassins 2” has a lot of moments where nothing notable happens. We just watch Mahiro and Chisato eat, work a boring job, and it can often make you feel like you are waiting for something.
The same problem exists with Yuri and Makoto. We spend a good part of the movie not watching them show they are worthy to become card carrying assassins, but instead Makoto crush on this girl at a restaurant.
Note: It’s not a terrible use of time, but for those who don’t enjoy the style of comedy that “Baby Assassins” clearly is attached to, it can become frustrating if not boring.
Background Information
| Film Length | 1 Hour 41 Minutes |
| Date Released | April 2, 2024 |
| Where To Watch | Digital |
| Director(s) | Yugo Sakamoto |
| Writer(s) | Yugo Sakamoto |
| Based On Work By | N/A |
| Genre(s) | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Young Adult, Non-English (Japanese) |
| Content Rating | Not Rated |
Content Information
- Dialog: Nothing Notable
- Violence: Gun Violence, Blood, Notable Fight Scenes
- Sexual Content: None
- Miscellaneous: Smoking
Character Guide
| Character’s Name | Actor’s Name |
| Chisato | Akari Takaishi |
| Mahiro | Saori Izawa |
| Yuri | Joey Iwanaga |
| Makoto | Tatsuomi Hamada |
Character Description(s)
Chisato
Still the more immature of the duo of her and Mahiro, Chisato now has discovered she has an issue of gambling.
- The actor is also known for their role in “Baby Assassins.”
Mahiro
Mahiro continues to be the more focused one when it comes to being ready for anything and staying in the guild’s good graces, though she does find herself often cosigning what Chisato is proposing to do.
- The actor is also known for their role in “Baby Assassins.”
Yuri
Like Makoto, Yuri wants to join the assassins guild and get all the benefits from the money to other perks. However, with no spots open, he finds himself stuck and frustrated.
Makoto
While Makoto longs for being in the assassins guild, he also is working through his crush on a girl at a local shop and trying to maintain the façade he is normal.
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