The Titans go ninja on the notorious villain Brushogun in their awesome first feature-length movie.|Sep. 15, 2006|United States|75 Min.|TV-Y7
Genre: Action;Animation;Family;Science;Fiction;TV;Movie
Description: “Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo,” released in 2006, is an animated superhero TV movie based on the DC Comics team, Teen Titans. Serving as the finale to the 2003-2006 Cartoon Network series, the film premiered on September 15, 2006. Written by series head writer David Slack, it follows the Teen Titans as they face a new threat in Tokyo.
The story begins in Jump City, where the Titans are attacked by a Japanese ninja named Saico-Tek. After capturing him, they learn he was sent by a mysterious figure called “Brushogun.” When Saico-Tek suddenly disappears, the Titans travel to Tokyo to uncover the truth. Upon arrival, they encounter cultural challenges, battle a giant reptile, and meet the Tokyo Troopers, a local defense force led by Commander Uehara Daizo. Daizo dismisses Brushogun as a myth, leaving the Titans without a clear target.
As the Titans explore Tokyo, Robin and Starfire grow closer, nearly sharing a kiss. However, Robin’s focus on Brushogun creates tension between them. Investigating alone, Robin confronts Saico-Tek and accidentally injures him, leading to Robin’s arrest by Daizo. Meanwhile, Starfire receives comfort from a young girl, helping her realize her feelings for Robin are genuine. The Mayor of Tokyo demands the other Titans surrender or leave the city.
During Robin’s transfer to a secure facility, an explosion frees him, and he discovers Brushogun is real. Meanwhile, Brushogun sends his minions to attack the Titans. The film combines action, mystery, and romance as the team navigates their challenges in Tokyo, ultimately uniting to face their adversary.
Cast director: Michael Chang
Cast actor: Greg Cipes, Khary Payton, Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Robert Ito, Janice Kawaye, Yuri Lowenthal, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Keone Young, Scott Menville
Original name: Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo