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"Wicked City" Blu-ray The legendary dark fantasy anime is reborn on Blu-ray

Wicked City, released in 1987, is a legendary anime film directed by Kawajiri Yoshiaki and based on the novel by Kikuchi Hideyuki. Produced by Madhouse, it remains highly regarded today as a sci-fi anime masterpiece representative of Japan's bubble economy.

A story where two worlds intersect

The story is set in the late 20th century, where the human world and an alternate dimension inhabited by demons known as the "Black World" coexist in secret. The protagonist, Renzaburou Taki, is an office worker at an electronics company, but in reality he is a member of the "Black Guard," a secret organization that protects the border between the human and demon worlds.

One day, Taki is given an important mission: to protect Giuseppi Mayart, a 200-year-old man with great spiritual powers. He is a signatory to the peace treaty between the human and demon worlds, and his life is being targeted by extremist demons.

Taki is assigned a partner for this mission: a beautiful woman named Makie, who is revealed to be a demon herself. Together, they must protect the old man, but Mayato seems strangely unconcerned about his own safety. Is there something going on that Taki and Makie don't know about?

Detailed drawings and a unique worldview

This Blu-ray features the impressive music by Koji Yoshida and the unique gothic worldview and sensual depictions expressed through meticulous artwork. You can fully enjoy the charm of this masterpiece in Japanese animation history in high quality.

Luxury bonus content

• The "Storyboard to Screen" segment showcases valuable production-related materials
• "Trailer" also included
• It also includes a commentary audio track by film critic Mike Toole, helping you understand the film better.

Deep appeal that transcends genres

"Yojuu Toshi" features a unique worldview that blends elements of gothic horror and science fiction. It explores the profound theme of the coexistence of two worlds, along with dark and erotic depictions. This work condenses the appeal of 1980s anime and is sure to appeal to a wide range of fans, including science fiction, horror, and anime fans.

The worldview of "Yōjū Toshi," which has had a major influence on modern anime, remains timeless even today. Enjoy this work, which combines Madhouse's meticulous animation, Yoshida Koji's music, and director Kawajiri Yoshiaki's unique directing sense, in the high definition of Blu-ray.

"Yōjū Toshi" is a timeless masterpiece that is an essential part of the history of Japanese animation. With its bizarre worldview where humans and demons mingle, stylish action, and a story full of unexpected twists and turns, there's always something new to discover no matter how many times you watch it. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, you'll be able to enjoy the essence of "Yōjū Toshi" on this Blu-ray.

About the North American Blu-ray Disc

North American Blu-ray discs use the same region code as Japan: Region A. However, some imported Blu-ray discs have a country code lock in addition to the region code. Discs with this country code lock may not be playable on Blu-ray players made in Japan.

Devices that can play discs with country code locks

• Blu-ray player with country code change function
• Region-free Blu-ray player
• PlayStation 3/4/5
• Blu-ray player software for PC

Also, many imported discs have English subtitles that are forced to be displayed, but depending on the player, you can disable the subtitles in the settings.

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