Za pisuton: Reijō-hen
Za pisuton: Reijō-hen

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Za pisuton: Reijō-hen

1987
Movie
68 min
Japanese

Mizumori and Aoyagi drive a Cadillac to Roppongi for the purpose of picking up girls. When the Roppongi gals saw the extremely anachronistic Cadillac, they laughed and left. When Mizumori starts driving again, he spots a nice woman, Chikako Aoyama, who is trying to stop her taxi.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Kazuo "Gaira" KomatsuGenres: Anime, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, OVA

Plot Summary

In the distant future, on a desolate planet ravaged by a brutal war, a lone warrior named Gaira searches for a legendary weapon known as the 'Giant Robo.' He is aided by a young woman named Elara, who possesses a mysterious connection to the planet's past. Together, they must overcome formidable adversaries and uncover ancient secrets to prevent the planet's ultimate destruction.

Critical Reception

Za pisuton: Reijō-hen is a cult classic OVA that garnered a niche following for its unique visual style and intense action sequences, though its narrative complexity and mature themes limited its mainstream appeal. It is often praised for its ambitious world-building and animation quality for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive, gritty art style and kinetic animation.

  • Appreciated for its mature themes and complex, albeit sometimes convoluted, plot.

  • Considered a standout example of the OVA format's potential for genre experimentation.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the series' compelling visual design and action, though some find the plot challenging to follow.

Fun Fact

The 'Za pisuton' series was originally conceived as a vehicle to showcase the animation capabilities of studios that had previously worked on more conventional anime productions.

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