The assassins that survived the explosive bloodbath of the first film's finale set out to bring an end to the one remaining Lord, because while civil war is still a possibility their mission objective is incomplete.
It’s still colourful but besides the occasional ridiculous villain (and the web fight) the majority of the action is less comic-booky. Some will say it’s also less eventful because of that, but the shift to a more sedate and personal journey was to my liking, meaning I preferred it over the first film.
Aya Ueto appears to be more comfortable with the role as Azumi and certainly more confident in her swordswomanship.
3½ last words out of 5
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