This is my least favorite of the three Daimajin movies due to the inclusion of four plucky children on whom the movie wastes far too much time. While the other two movies in the trilogy maintain a serious tone throughout, this episode goes in for the cutesy, almost fairy tale adventures of the children as they travel across the Majin's mountain to rescue their father and brother who, along with several other woodsmen, have been taken prisoner by an evil lord and his clan. Just how the kids intend to save their family members once they find them is never made too clear. Instead we endure several long scenes of the children eluding the bad samurai on the mountain in almost "Home Alone" ways that did not fit in with the overall tone of the picture. Positive points in the movie are the beautiful cinematography, outstanding special effects, fine miniature work and inclusion of a nasty, bubbling sulfur pit where both a hero and villain meet their fates. This movie also adds another weapon to the Majin's arsenal in the form of a hawk who acts as the god's emissary and lookout.
Junguur's synopsis on this page, excepting the mention of the children, is actually for the movie Return of Daimajin.
Junguur's synopsis on this page, excepting the mention of the children, is actually for the movie Return of Daimajin.