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Title (English) Doomed Megalopolis

Title (Japanese) Teito Monogatari ...

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Fantasy Novel

Notes 4 OVAs, approx. 47 mins each. Toei Co. Ltd, 1991/2
US: Streamline, UK: Manga Video
DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 1
DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 2
DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 3
DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 4
(Eps. Have Eng. & Jap. Secondary titles).
1991-2

Classification -

Synopsis Period supernatural adventure.

Review DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 1, (dir. Kazuhiko
Katayama), (Manga Video), 50 mins, cert 15, ｣8.99
This isn't a well-known anime, so I was pleasantly
surprised to find that it's well worth a look. Part 1 is set
in Tokyo in 1908. A rapid building program is underway
as the city expands. A hero of the Heian era (794-1185)
is buried in what is now Tokyo and is its guardian spirit.
However an evil Satanist plans to disturb the sleeping
Guardian with highly destructive results.
The cast includes a rival sorcerer, an innocent young
girl, her male friend, and her brother. Part 1 is very
attractively animated, with interesting characters, and is
exciting, with some spectacular magical happenings. It's
also interesting because it's set in a real historical Japan.
The villain wears a military uniform which may well be
symbolic of the rising militarism of the time. And if you
remember anything about the early 20th century history
of Tokyo, this adds an extra tension..
The British-dubbed dialogue, as with FREEMAN and
ARISLAN, is well cast and well acted, but this time it
does sound rather incongruous in a 100% Japanese
setting. This is Cert. 15, but the preview didn't look to be
particularly suitable for juveniles, as the horrific contents
are on a par with 3x3 EYES. Parental discretion is
advised.
Manga Entertainment Ltd should be commended for
bringing this video to our notice, and at the modest price
asked it's well worth buying.

DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 2 (dir. Kazuhiko
Katayama),(Manga Video) 46 mins, cert 15, ｣8.99
A continuation of the interesting and stylish anime
incorporating 20th century history, horror and psychic
powers. Just as good as Chapter 1, and the childrens'
song sticks in your brain a while.
DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 3 (dir Kazushige
Kume), (Manga Video), 41 mins, cert 15, ｣8.99
Yet another psychic defies Kato's latest attempt to ruin
the megalopolis. In this chapter the pioneering
underground railway system of Tokyo is threatened with
attack from supernatural forces; seams of 'dragon ore' are
suspected. Meanwhile the diabolic Kato once again tries
to exploit the situation. The opening of the video is rather
dry and may leave viewers wondering who these
characters are: in fact Keiko Tatsumi is aunt to the young
psychic Yukiko who was born to Yukari Tatsumi after
the latter was impregnated by Kato. As the situation
develops there is some very dramatic and suspenseful
action. This volume is by a different director and doesn't
quite match the high standard set by the preceding
chapters; it's also shorter. However if you've got
Chapters 1 & 2 you'll probably want to get this too.
DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 4, (Manga Video),
39 mins, cert 18, ｣8.99
The concluding chapter, in which the evil sorcerer Kato
uses an incantation to bring down the moon. The
dialogue is splendidly full of pseudo- scientific jargon and
the descent of the Moon is very visual and quite thrilling.
Priestess Keiko Tatsumi is again in the forefront of the
struggle to defeat Kato, and the climactic sequences are a
visual treat.

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Episodes 4

Release UK:VHS, US:VHS

TV Showing See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here.

Date 1991-2

Production

Broadcaster

Animation

References & Help Look up the latest data on this title at:
Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or
Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) ,
or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001).
Help & further information.

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Title (English)	Doomed Megalopolis
Title (Japanese)	Teito Monogatari ...
Advertising Fantasy Novel
Notes	4 OVAs, approx. 47 mins each. Toei Co. Ltd, 1991/2 US: Streamline, UK: Manga Video DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 1 DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 2 DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 3 DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 4 (Eps. Have Eng. & Jap. Secondary titles). 1991-2
Classification	-
Synopsis	Period supernatural adventure.
Review	DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 1, (dir. Kazuhiko Katayama), (Manga Video), 50 mins, cert 15, ｣8.99 This isn't a well-known anime, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's well worth a look. Part 1 is set in Tokyo in 1908. A rapid building program is underway as the city expands. A hero of the Heian era (794-1185) is buried in what is now Tokyo and is its guardian spirit. However an evil Satanist plans to disturb the sleeping Guardian with highly destructive results. The cast includes a rival sorcerer, an innocent young girl, her male friend, and her brother. Part 1 is very attractively animated, with interesting characters, and is exciting, with some spectacular magical happenings. It's also interesting because it's set in a real historical Japan. The villain wears a military uniform which may well be symbolic of the rising militarism of the time. And if you remember anything about the early 20th century history of Tokyo, this adds an extra tension.. The British-dubbed dialogue, as with FREEMAN and ARISLAN, is well cast and well acted, but this time it does sound rather incongruous in a 100% Japanese setting. This is Cert. 15, but the preview didn't look to be particularly suitable for juveniles, as the horrific contents are on a par with 3x3 EYES. Parental discretion is advised. Manga Entertainment Ltd should be commended for bringing this video to our notice, and at the modest price asked it's well worth buying. DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 2 (dir. Kazuhiko Katayama),(Manga Video) 46 mins, cert 15, ｣8.99 A continuation of the interesting and stylish anime incorporating 20th century history, horror and psychic powers. Just as good as Chapter 1, and the childrens' song sticks in your brain a while. DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 3 (dir Kazushige Kume), (Manga Video), 41 mins, cert 15, ｣8.99 Yet another psychic defies Kato's latest attempt to ruin the megalopolis. In this chapter the pioneering underground railway system of Tokyo is threatened with attack from supernatural forces; seams of 'dragon ore' are suspected. Meanwhile the diabolic Kato once again tries to exploit the situation. The opening of the video is rather dry and may leave viewers wondering who these characters are: in fact Keiko Tatsumi is aunt to the young psychic Yukiko who was born to Yukari Tatsumi after the latter was impregnated by Kato. As the situation develops there is some very dramatic and suspenseful action. This volume is by a different director and doesn't quite match the high standard set by the preceding chapters; it's also shorter. However if you've got Chapters 1 & 2 you'll probably want to get this too. DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS Chapter 4, (Manga Video), 39 mins, cert 18, ｣8.99 The concluding chapter, in which the evil sorcerer Kato uses an incantation to bring down the moon. The dialogue is splendidly full of pseudo- scientific jargon and the descent of the Moon is very visual and quite thrilling. Priestess Keiko Tatsumi is again in the forefront of the struggle to defeat Kato, and the climactic sequences are a visual treat.
Credits
Episodes	4
Release	UK:VHS, US:VHS
TV Showing	See the whole series for free? This series may be syndicated to regional cable, satellite or terrestial TV stations. For Europe click here.
Date	1991-2
Production
Broadcaster
Animation
References & Help	Look up the latest data on this title at: Richard Llewellyn's Animated Divots, or Anime News Network (see Encyclopedia section) , or in "The Anime Encyclopedia" (Clements & McCarthy, Stone Bridge Press, 2001). Help & further information.