Urotsukidoji - Legend Of The Overfiend [VHS]

Urotsuki Doji has been the target of much hate since it first appered in the west, but in the UK is this hate needed? Some would say yes, others no, I say it is up to the individual to decide, but for my own reasoning, I am against censorship to a degree.This covers episodes 1 - 3 of the series, though heavily editied into the Legend of the Overfiend movie. The plot remains intact, but much of the nastier scenes have been edited out for the UK market. Hunt down an import for the full version (available in the USA in a box set), but only if you have a strong stomach. A worthy addition to any anime collection, but only if you note the true intention of the series, to investigate the weakness of the human condition.

Legend of the Overfiend kickstarts a compelling series of anime with a plot far too complicated to recount here... suffice it to say it takes in life, love, God and Armageddon into a handy 90-minute portion. The animation quality is astounding, the English dubbing is, for once, done with true emotion and feeling, and the storyline itself is enough to keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end.What might put some viewers off is the graphic violence and frequency of sexual acts throughout the work. While it is true there is a lot of violence (much of it sexual) there is, very often, a justification for it being there. So if you buy this expecting a manga porno, you're going to be disappointed. If, however, you buy this expecting a thought-provoking, stomach-churning message-laden epic, then you've come to the right place.

WOOOOOOOHHHHHHH BOY. I bought this film because of its contreversial status and expecting over the top sex and violence. WRONG. This film has more justiification for the sex than american pie and porkey's etc. The animation music and voicing is incredible and the plot twists will have you on the edge of your seat. It has one of the best twist/set up endings since enil dead2. Ignore the rumors and don't expect a porno, just a damn good anime,