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Digital Devil Story - Megami Tensei
Handsome high school student Akemi is a computer genius. One day a new girl, Yumiko, transfers to his class from another school. She quickly falls in love with Akemi but, absorbed in his computer, he pays her no attention at all. Akemi accidentally summons demons who wreak chaos on his enemies and friends.
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Plot Summary
In this anime adaptation of the popular game series, high school student Akemi Sugiura is abducted by a hacker who uses a demon summoning program to bring mythological beings into the real world. Akemi is given the power to control demons herself, becoming a reluctant warrior against the supernatural threats that plague Tokyo. She must learn to harness her abilities to prevent the complete takeover of the city by demonic forces.
Critical Reception
As an early adaptation of the Megami Tensei series, the film is noted for its dark themes and visual style, which were somewhat ahead of their time for OVAs of that era. While it has a cult following among fans of the series and retro anime, it is not widely recognized by mainstream critics.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious dark narrative and depiction of demons.
Visuals are considered dated by modern standards but hold a certain retro charm.
Fans of the original game series appreciate its faithfulness to the source material's tone.
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Fun Fact
This anime film is one of the earliest mainstream adaptations of the 'Megami Tensei' (Goddess Reincarnation) video game series, predating many of its more famous successors.
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