Scryed Alteration II: Quan
Scryed Alteration II: Quan

Scryed Alteration II: Quan

2012Movie93 minJapanese

Second part of the Scryed Alteration recap to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the anime; featuring digital remastering and some new footage. A strange environmental phenomenon 22 years ago in the Kanazawa prefecture caused the land to split and protrude upwards reaching unprecedented heights, creating the secluded area known as The Lost Ground. Kazuma is a young mercenary who lives in the Lost Ground, looking for any work he can find to sustain his livelihood within the harsh environment. He is one of the few people that are gifted with the Alter ability, which allows him to plaster his right arm and torso with a metallic alloy. When this mercenary encounters HOLY, an order whose purpose is to suppress and capture what they call Native Alter Users, and one of the elite members of HOLY, Ryuho, an epic rivalry begins.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Gorō TaniguchiGenres: Anime, Action, Sci-fi

Plot Summary

This second compilation film for the Scryed anime series continues the story with revised footage and new scenes. It focuses on the ongoing conflict and personal struggles of the main characters as they navigate a world altered by the mysterious 'Alters' and the ensuing battles. The narrative delves deeper into the relationships and motivations driving the protagonists and antagonists alike.

Critical Reception

As a compilation film, 'Scryed Alteration II: Quan' largely retreads existing material from the original television series, 'Scryed'. Critical reception typically acknowledges its role as a recap for fans and an introduction for newcomers, often praising the continuation of the action and character development, while noting that it doesn't offer substantial new narrative content beyond added scenes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a condensed version of the Scryed narrative, suitable for revisiting the story.
  • Includes new scenes that offer minor expansions on the original plot and character interactions.
  • Maintains the high-octane action and distinctive character dynamics that defined the original series.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this compilation film is not readily available, as it is often discussed in the context of the original 'Scryed' series.

Fun Fact

The 'Alteration' films, including 'Quan', were released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the original 'Scryed' anime series.

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