The War of the Rohirrim” is the latest and most high-profile anime adaptation of a Western franchise to hit screens big and small.

The Lord of the Rings, with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Prime Video earlier this year and, now, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim hitting the big screen. Every chance of being back in Middle-earth is a gift,

But for one brief moment, the film shifts from its solely human focus to a broader look at what's going on in the rest of Middle-earth — specifically, Mordor. Mordor's influence creeps into The War of the Rohirrim during the film's prolonged siege sequence,