The Legend of Black Heaven Blu-ray Anime (Discotheque Media) 1999 Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi 13 Episodes Heavy Metal Space Sci-Fi 1080p HD Video Oji Tanaka Gabriel Black Heaven Lyra John Sykes Hard Rock North American Import Blu-ray

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Product Description

"The Legend of Black Heaven" is a unique and original anime produced in 1999. Also known in Japanese as "Kachou Ouji," this work is an ambitious 13-episode story directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi.
The worldview, which beautifully combines the seemingly contradictory elements of heavy metal music and space science fiction, clearly sets it apart from conventional anime works, and it is positioned as a rare work that deals head-on with adult themes.

The story centers around a middle-aged office worker named Oji Tanaka. While he currently works a mundane office job to support his wife and child, he once performed as the lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Black Heaven under the name "Gabriel." Oji's transformation from a dream-chasing youth to a down-to-earth life as a responsible adult is a universal theme that many viewers can relate to.

One day, a mysterious woman named Lyra appears before Wang-ji. She reveals that she is a soldier from outer space and that the music Wang-ji plays is the only power that will activate the ultimate weapon in the space war. This setting develops the story from a simple everyday drama into a grand, cosmic-scale tale, giving The Legend of Black Heaven its unique appeal.
The idea of ​​elevating the power of music to the point of literally "saving the universe" can only have been born from a deep love and understanding of rock music.

What is particularly noteworthy about this work is the overwhelming presence of musical elements. The opening song was written by world-famous former Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes, and the full-scale hard rock number sets the tone for the entire work.
When the protagonist plays the guitar, the powerful sounds of hard rock and heavy metal add depth to the story and draw the viewer into the world of music. The reunion and reunion of former band members is also an exciting element for music lovers.

Visually, The Legend of Black Heaven is also a remarkable technical achievement. It effectively incorporates late 90s animation techniques as well as cutting-edge CGI for the time, achieving groundbreaking visual expression, especially in the space battle scenes.
These CG techniques were acclaimed as groundbreaking attempts in the anime industry at the time, and their technological value can still be seen today.

The adult world depicted in Kachou Ouji is characterized by its careful portrayal of the state of mind of a middle-aged man who has given up his dreams and is facing reality. Themes rarely explored in typical anime, such as the torn feelings between responsibilities to family and self-realization, and the conflict that arises between youthful passion and current position, are skillfully interwoven with science fiction elements.
This adult perspective is a key element that sets The Legend of Black Heaven apart from other works.

The Blu-ray edition includes all 13 episodes in 1080p high-definition video, allowing viewers to enjoy the fusion of precious animation techniques from the late 1990s and CG images in even greater clarity.
Released in January 2021 by Discotek Media, this edition features improved image quality, allowing you to see the technical achievements of the time in greater detail. Experience the powerful sound of the music scenes with high-quality audio, immersing you even more deeply in the world of hard rock and heavy metal.

The Legend of Black Heaven is a unique work that beautifully blends the multilayered elements of love for music, adult conflict, and a cosmic adventure. Its portrayal of the meaning of life and passion for dreams through the mind of a middle-aged man resonates particularly well with older viewers, and it continues to be loved by many people today as a monumental work that showed new possibilities for anime.

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, and these country code lock discs may not be playable on domestic Blu-ray players.

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.

*Some product specifications may be changed without notice.

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