Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2012

This blockbuster showcases the dual trend of Japanese action films trying to copy their big budget Hollywood older brothers and porno actresses trying to go legit. Following in the footsteps of Sasha Gray, Maria Ozawa and Sora Aoi, Adult Video actress Asuka Kirara has made the jump to mainstream film. She stars as the title character who wears an armored-clad suit and fights baddies who attack the weak (sound familiar?). The minimal story follows our super girl—who suffers from amnesia, and must defend a village in the Wasteland from a gang of criminals called “Crazy Dogs.” Naturally, the tiny hamlet has an ancient scripture of its own that prophesies an “Iron Savior,” yada, yada, yada. The flick is even more staged and stilted than its American counterparts and it’s difficult to get involved in any way. The action sequences are passable but not breaking any new ground in CG or choreography. Yawn. (min)