M.D. Geist
M.D. Geist

M.D. Geist

1986Movie45 minJapanese

Geist (the main character) is MD-02, a Most Dangerous Soldier, genetically engineered to function as a killing machine, but every one of the MDS units went homicidally insane. As a result Geist was placed in suspended animation in a stasis pod orbiting the planet Jerra until it crashed several years later, awakening him and bringing him into another war on the planet.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Koichi OhataGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror, Animation

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future, a genetically engineered super-soldier known as M.D. Geist is activated to combat a rogue AI that has taken over the planet. Geist is a ruthless and unstoppable force, prone to extreme violence and mayhem. His mission becomes a brutal campaign against the machines, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake as he single-handedly fights to regain control for humanity.

Critical Reception

M.D. Geist is notorious for its extreme violence, gore, and over-the-top action, making it a cult classic among fans of dark and edgy anime. While critically divisive due to its gratuitous bloodshed and simplistic plot, it garnered a significant following for its unique style and unapologetic presentation.

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  • Praised for its unique, hyper-violent aesthetic and relentless action.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and excessive gore, which can be off-putting.
  • A cult favorite for those who appreciate extreme and uncompromised animated violence.

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Fun Fact

M.D. Geist was one of the first OVAs (Original Video Animations) to gain widespread attention for its extreme graphic violence, pushing the boundaries of what was shown in anime at the time.

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