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{{Short description|Film TV animation of 2006}}
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{{Infobox television
| image                = Trouble in Tokyo.jpg
| image_size           = 
| image_alt            = 
| caption              = DVD cover art featuring the main characters names in [[Katakana]]
| genre                = [[Superhero]] <br /> Action <br /> [[Science fantasy]] <br /> [[Comedy drama]] <br /> Romance
| based_on             = {{Based on|''[[Teen Titans]]''|[[Bob Haney]] and [[Bruno Premiani]]}}<br>{{Based on|''[[Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans]]''|[[Glen Murakami]]}}
| writer               = [[David Slack]]
| director             = Michael Chang <br /> Ben Jones <br /> Matt Youngberg
| starring             = {{Plainlist|
* [[Scott Menville]]
* [[Hynden Walch]]
* [[Khary Payton]]
* [[Tara Strong]]
* [[Greg Cipes]]
}}
| narrated             = 
| music                = [[Kristopher Carter]] <br/> Michael McCuistion <br/> [[Lolita Ritmanis]]
| composer             = {{plainlist |
* [[Kristopher Carter]]
* Michael McCuistion
* [[Lolita Ritmanis]]
}}
| country              = United States
| language             = English
| executive_producer   = [[Sander Schwartz]]
| producer             = [[Glen Murakami]] <br /> Linda Steiner
| editor               = Joe Gall
| cinematography       = Pepi Lenzi <br /> Tak Fujimoto
| runtime              = 75 minutes
| company              = [[Kadokawa Shoten]] <br /> [[DC Comics]] <br /> [[Warner Bros. Animation]]
| budget               = 
| network              = [[Cartoon Network]] <br /> [[Kids' WB]]
| released             = {{Start date|2006|09|15}}
| related              = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans]]''
* ''[[Teen Titans Go!]]''
}}
}}
'''''Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo''''' is a 2006 American made-for-TV [[Animated cartoon|animated]] [[superhero film]] adaptation of the [[DC Comics]] [[superhero]] team [[Teen Titans]]. It is set in the [[milieu]] of the [[animated series]] ''[[Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans]]'' that ran on [[Cartoon Network]] from 2003 to 2006, with the film serving as the [[series finale]]. It premiered on Cartoon Network, Friday, September 15, 2006. ''Teen Titans'' head writer [[David Slack]] wrote the film.

==Plot==
The ninja Saico-Tek, under orders from his master [[List of Teen Titans (TV series) characters#Brushogun|Brushogun]], attacks the [[Teen Titans]]'s hometown of Jump City before mysteriously vanishing. Subsequently, the Titans head to [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]], to search for Brushogun. There, they meet the Tokyo Troopers, a supernatural defense force led by Commander [[List of Teen Titans (TV series) characters#Commander Uehara Daizo|Uehara Daizo]] after a battle against a [[Kaiju|large monster]] also sent by Brushogun. When questioned on Brushogun, Daizo claims that he is merely an urban legend. Left with no villains to pursue, the Titans decide to enjoy Tokyo.

The Titans split off on their own unique side plots. [[Beast Boy]] is wooed by a Japanese girl and winds up singing at a karaoke bar. [[Cyborg (Teen Titans)|Cyborg]] finds an all you can eat buffet, and eats it out of business. And [[Raven (Teen Titans)|Raven]] searches for something to read out of boredom.

[[Dick Grayson|Robin]] and [[Starfire (Teen Titans)|Starfire]] express their feelings for each other until Robin starts to focus on Brushogun again, upsetting Starfire. Investigating alone, Robin is attacked by Saico-Tek and supposedly kills him, subsequently being arrested by Daizo. Elsewhere, Starfire meets a little girl who helps to overcome her depression and make her realize that despite Robin's earlier objections, their feelings for each other are indeed mutual.

Just then, the Mayor of Tokyo announces Robin's arrest and orders that the other Teen Titans must either turn themselves in or leave Tokyo. Starfire calls the other Titans, but as they attempt to regroup, Brushogun sends his minions to destroy the Titans. Meanwhile, Robin escapes the truck transferring him to a more secure facility, and is eventually found by the Tokyo Troopers. Starfire rescues him and takes him to a shrine, where they attempt to kiss again until they are interrupted by [[Cyborg (DC Comics)|Cyborg]], [[Raven (DC Comics)|Raven]], and [[Beast Boy]]'s arrival. There, Raven relates from a book she found that Brushogun was an artist who dreamed of bringing his drawings to life using dark magic, which transformed him into a being of paper and ink. Robin realizes that he did not kill Saico-Tek because he was an ink creature, and that he had been framed to look like a criminal.

The Titans track Brushogun to a comic book publishing factory and discover him trapped in a cursed [[printing press]] that harnesses his powers. He reveals that he had sent Saico-Tek to bring them to Tokyo and stop Daizo, who had used his powers to create the Tokyo Troopers and the monsters that they battled and gain a reputation as a hero.

Daizo drops in on the Titans and forces Brushogun to create an army of animated ink minions. Ultimately, Robin corners Daizo, who takes control of Brushogun's magic and transforms into a mechanical ink monster with Brushogun at the center. As the other Titans battle Daizo's creatures, Robin frees Brushogun, who dies peacefully in his arms, dissipating his creations and depowering Daizo. With the battle concluded, Robin and Starfire finally confess their feelings and share their first true kiss.

Later on, with Robin's name cleared and Daizo imprisoned, the Titans are awarded medals of honor for their heroic actions. Robin then allows the group to stay in Tokyo a little longer and enjoy a well-earned vacation.

As the end credits roll, the Titans [[fourth wall|sing]] a literally translated version of their Japanese theme song in celebration for the defeat of Daizo and their award ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://yattatachi.com/puffy-amiyumi|title=Puffy Amiyumi: The Iconic and Multifaceted Duo|publisher=Yattatachi|access-date=September 14, 2018|date=June 21, 2017|archive-date=September 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914061107/http://yattatachi.com/puffy-amiyumi|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Voice cast==
* [[Scott Menville]] as [[Dick Grayson|Richard "Dick" Grayson / Robin]] and Japanese Boy
* [[Hynden Walch]] as [[Starfire (Teen Titans)|Princess Koriand'r / Starfire]] and Mecha-Boi
* [[Tara Strong]] as [[Raven (DC Comics)|Rachel Roth / Raven]] and Computer Voice
* [[Greg Cipes]] as [[Beast Boy|Garfield Logan / Beast Boy]]
* [[Khary Payton]] as [[Cyborg (DC Comics)|Victor Stone / Cyborg]]
* [[Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa]] as [[Brushogun]]
* [[Keone Young]] as Commander Uehara Daizo, Saico-Tek and Sushi Shop Owner
* [[Robert Ito]] as Bookstore Owner, Japanese Old Man, and Mayor
* [[Janice Kawaye]] as Nya-Nya / Miko Tezumi, Karaoke Club Girls, and Timoko
* [[Yuri Lowenthal]] as Japanese Biker, Japanese Man, Japanese Mugger, Japanese Bartender, Karaoke Club Owner, Jump City Truck Driver and Scarface

==Reception==
''Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo'' received generally positive reviews from critics.

Filip Vukcevic of [[IGN]] said in his review: "Something's missing here. ''Teen Titans'' the television show is a fun, vibrant series that's a lot more entertaining than it looks. Following the show's recent cancellation, it seems like ''Trouble in Tokyo'' is the last we'll get of our intrepid heroes. Unfortunately, as a swan song or otherwise, when squeezed ''Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo'' reveals itself for what it really is: a suspiciously average direct-to-DVD movie that looks good, but doesn't do anything to conceal the fact that underneath it's fake".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/02/teen-titans-trouble-in-tokyo?page=1|title=Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo|last=Vukcevic|first=Filip|website=IGN|date=February 2, 2007|access-date=March 14, 2016|archive-date=February 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210235255/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/02/teen-titans-trouble-in-tokyo?page=1|url-status=live}}</ref>

Rafe Telsch of ''Cinema Blend'' wrote: "''Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo'' is a decent follow up for the cancelled series that should make fans happy to see their favorite characters again, although a few of the characters seem to get the shaft on screen time".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/dvds/Teen-Titans-Trouble-in-Tokyo-2110.html|title=Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo DVD Review|website=cinemablend.com|access-date=March 14, 2016|archive-date=April 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419183509/http://www.cinemablend.com/dvds/Teen-Titans-Trouble-in-Tokyo-2110.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Soundtrack release==
A soundtrack to the film was released on July 22, 2008, through La-La-Land Records.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=200 |title=The World's Finest |publisher=Worldsfinestonline.com |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-date=August 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809070231/http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=200 |url-status=live}}</ref> The track listing is as follows.

{{Track listing
| all_writing = [[Kristopher Carter]], Michael McCuistion and [[Lolita Ritmanis]]
| headline = Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo
| title1 = Meet Saico Tek
| length1 = 5:18
| title2 = Interrogation
| length2 = 1:23
| title3 = Main Title
| length3 = 2:36
| title4 = Tokyo Arrival
| length4 = 1:28
| title5 = Monster Attack
| length5 = 4:36
| title6 = Troopers Tour + Robin's Disappointment
| length6 = 1:46
| title7 = Titans Watched
| length7 = 1:52
| title8 = Starfire Videogame
| length8 = 1:18
| title9 = Moment Lost
| length9 = 2:39
| title10 = Tokyo Skyline + Robin Blots Out Saico Tek
| length10 = 4:11
| title11 = All You Can Eat / Boy Troubles
| length11 = 2:01
| title12 = Titans Attack
| length12 = 1:51
| title13 = The Note
| length13 = 0:51
| title14 = The Fight Continues
| length14 = 2:43
| title15 = Raven Finds Books / Robin Goes Underground
| length15 = 1:19
| title16 = Play It Louder
| length16 = 0:55
| title17 = Bar Fight
| length17 = 1:18
| title18 = Motorcycle Chase
| length18 = 1:57
| title19 = Brushogun Origin
| length19 = 2:17
| title20 = Chasing Titans
| length20 = 1:58
| total_length = 53:33
| title21 = Meet Brushogun
| length21 = 3:48
| title22 = Villains Makin' Copies
| length22 = 2:16
| title23 = Final Battle
| length23 = 4:20
| title24 = The Kiss
| length24 = 0:55
| title25 = Tokyo's Newest Heroes
| length25 = 1:58
| title26 = End Credits
| length26 = 1:59
}}

==Home media==
The DVD release date was February 6, 2007. The special features included are "The Lost Episode", featuring the villain Punk Rocket, and a game entitled ''Robin's Underworld Race Challenge''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://teentitans.toonzone.net/index.php?content=releases%2Fdvd%2Ftokyo%2Findex |title=The World's Finest&nbsp;– Teen Titans |access-date=July 22, 2022 |archive-date=August 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821132039/http://teentitans.toonzone.net/index.php?content=releases%2Fdvd%2Ftokyo%2Findex |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Trouble in Tokyo'' was also released on Blu-ray through the [[Warner Archive Collection]] on December 3, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Teen-Titans-Trouble-in-Tokyo-Blu-ray/255205/|title=Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo Blu-ray (Warner Archive Collection)|access-date=April 16, 2022|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416024105/https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Teen-Titans-Trouble-in-Tokyo-Blu-ray/255205/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Sequel==
A [[stand-alone sequel]] serving as a [[Crossover (fiction)|crossover]] between ''Teen Titans'' and its [[Teen Titans Go!|successor series]] entitled ''[[Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans]]'' premiered at [[San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con 2019]] in July,<ref>{{citation|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-original-animated-teen-titans-will-return-for-teen-1829994160/amp|title=The Original Animated Teen Titans Will Return for ''Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans''|publisher=i09|last=Whitbrook|first=James|date=October 25, 2018 |access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730154546/https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-original-animated-teen-titans-will-return-for-teen-1829994160/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> followed by digital release on September 24 and physical release on October 15.

==References==
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==External links==
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