Aijin Bank Satsujin Jiken
An office lady joins a "mistress bank", starts falling in love with her client and gets involved in a murder case.
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Plot Summary
In a futuristic, crime-ridden Tokyo, Detective Takayama is tasked with solving a series of bizarre murders. The victims are all connected to a powerful bank, and the killer's methods are disturbingly efficient and brutal. As Takayama delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving illegal cybernetic enhancements and a desperate struggle for control.
Critical Reception
Released as a direct-to-video OVA in Japan, "Aijin Bank Satsujin Jiken" (also known as "The Angel Bank") is a cult classic among anime fans for its gritty cyberpunk atmosphere and intense action. While not widely released internationally, it is praised for its mature themes and distinctive visual style, though its plot can be complex and its violence graphic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark, atmospheric cyberpunk world-building.
- Appreciated for its hard-boiled detective narrative and thrilling action sequences.
- Noted for its mature and often violent content.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a manga by Hiroshi Kaku, and it was one of Mamoru Oshii's earlier directorial works before his more famous films like "Ghost in the Shell" and "Patlabor".
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