The show is about the Japanese Ministry of Defense and their anti-paranormal special forces called the Supernatural Disaster Prevention Office. They’re tasked with protecting Japan from supernatural and paranormal events. Of course there are missions that go awry and you’re dropped right into the middle of one from the beginning of the show.
Tag: thriller
Witchblade
Witchblade actually has a long history. It just ended it’s 20 year run as a comic with issue #185 for October 2015. It started out as a Top Cow comic in 1995 under Image Comics. There was a TV series in 2001-2002, a novel in 2006, a manga series and the anime which was broadcast… Continue reading Witchblade
Darker than Black: The Black Contractor (Dākā Zan Burakku: Kuro no Keiyakusha)
The story revolves around a phenomenon known as “Hell’s Gate”. Hell’s Gate is a impenetrable field which appeared 10 years ago. At the same time these psychics who wield paranormal powers at the cost of their conscience also emerged. These people are covert agents known as Contractors, they’re assassins, spies and other covert type agents… Continue reading Darker than Black: The Black Contractor (Dākā Zan Burakku: Kuro no Keiyakusha)
Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor (Dākā Zan Burakku: Ryūsei no Jemini)
So you’ve finished season 1 of Darker than Black and you want more right? Well there’s more show for you to enjoy. In this 2nd season of Darker, you find Hei and Yin are on the run after being betrayed by the Syndicate. After leaving Japan, Hei ventures to Russia and comes across a young… Continue reading Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor (Dākā Zan Burakku: Ryūsei no Jemini)
Darker than Black: Gaiden (Dākā Zan Burakku: Gaiden)
Darker than Black: Gaiden is seen as a 3rd season by a lot of people and they have plenty of reason to think that since it came out after the 2nd season. If you’ve watched Darker than Black, these OVAs are essential in the storyline, they aren’t your typical OVAs of recent vintage which are… Continue reading Darker than Black: Gaiden (Dākā Zan Burakku: Gaiden)
Paranoia Agent (Mousou Dairinin)
Paranoia Agent is one that I picked up because the cover image and genre. If it’s mystery, I’m probably checking it out. Now that’s not to say that all mystery is good but I will most likely check them out. In Musashino, Tokyo, a juvenile serial assailant who was nicknamed “Lil’ Slugger” has been terrorizing… Continue reading Paranoia Agent (Mousou Dairinin)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak (OVA)
The town of Hinamizawa can’t seem to catch a break but it can catch an outbreak. Yes folks, I’ll be here all week 😀 Alright, enough bad jokes. Yes, we’re back in Hinamizawa with Keichii and the girls. The curse that never dies is back but this time in the form of a viral outbreak.… Continue reading Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak (OVA)
Terror in Resonance (Zankyō no Teroru)
Terror in Resonance is one that seems to have slipped under the radar. There could be several reasons for that. These days you don’t get a lot of thrillers due to the production committees not recognizing what people want. Instead that produce moe show after moe show which I guess is making them money but… Continue reading Terror in Resonance (Zankyō no Teroru)
Kite Liberator
Kite Liberator is set 10 years after the original Kite, it’s also a 50 minute OVA. This sequel isn’t about just introducing the characters or murders like the first one. This one goes in a much different direction but just as dark. The story revolves around another high school girl named Monaka, she’s clumsy, works… Continue reading Kite Liberator
Another (Anazā)
The story starts in 1972, when a student named Misaki died in the middle of the year. Misaki was part of Yomiyama North Middle School’s class 3-3. Being devastated by the loss, the students and teachers acted as if Misaki was still alive which lead to him mysteriously being in the class picture. Fast forward… Continue reading Another (Anazā)