While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.
- Renzaburo Taki
- (voice)
- Makie
- (voice)
- Giuseppe Mayart
- (voice)
- Shadow
- (voice)
- Jin
- (voice)
- President
- (voice)
- Healer
- (voice)
- Prostitute
- (voice)
- Temptress
- (voice)
- Ken
- (voice)
- Monk
- (voice)
- Taki (USA dub)
- (English version)
- (voice)
- (as Greg Snegoff)
- Mayart (USA dub)
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Makie (USA dub)
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Kanako (USA dub)
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Shadow (USA dub)
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaTwo English dubs were released: an American version produced and released by Streamline Pictures (later by Urban Vision), and a British version by Manga Entertainment. Both were included on Madman's Australian DVD, and later on Discotek Media's US DVD.
- GoofsWhen Taki and the hotelier are playing chess, the black king and queen are in each other's starting squares.
- Quotes
Taki Renzaburo: [watching Kanako take her bra off] Uh... I, er, I didn't know you were in such a hurry.
Kanako: I hope you don't mind?
Taki Renzaburo: No. Why would I mind about that? Soon as my heart stops pounding, I'll be just fine.
Kanako: [chuckles, then unzips Taki's fly] He's a healthy one. Let me see if I can wake him...
[gives him a blowjob]
Taki Renzaburo: [narrating] My God! Has this wild woman been hiding under that demure exterior all this time? I mean, it's not exactly what I was expecting, but then again... there are worse things.
- Crazy creditsThe Streamline Pictures version squishes the English credits off to the side of the screen.
- Alternate versionsThe Streamline Pictures version replaces the original panning shot of Tokyo during the end credits with stills from the film, due to the studio being unable to obtain a textless version of the end credits. This print was also used for Urban Vision's DVD, while Discotek Media's recent re-release uses a Japanese print, with the Streamline credits being available as a special feature.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Mean & Mercenary (1999)
- SoundtracksHold Me In The Shadow
Lyrics by Machiko Ryu
Composed by Yoshihiro Ida
Arranged by Seiichi Kyouda
Sung by Hitomi Tohyama
Published by Nippon Columbia
The film follows a secret agent of sorts. He is recruited for a mission pertaining to a peace accord in Tokyo between Earth and a different realm. He is partnered with a humanoid female agent from the different realm. Their job is to safely escort an important ambassador (who turns out to be a perverted old man) to the peace accord so that the two realms can negotiate a treaty. However, there are beings from the other realm not too keen on making peace who set out to prevent the old man from making it to the accord. Adventure ensues.
This movie contains mild amounts of nudity and violence, so it is NSFW by all accounts, although nothing too outrageous is shown. Despite the dark atmosphere, it manages not to take itself too seriously. The perverted old man, while a cliché in Japanese anime and manga, is a likable enough character.
However, both the male and female leads are rather boring characters. Their inevitable romance feels cliché and forced. There really is no build-up for their relationship. The whole Romeo-and-Juliet "forbidden love" component here kind of falls flat. It has been done way too many times and comes off as uninspired and unoriginal.
That all being said, this movie does have some pretty badass animation, which is its saving grace. If you are watching this movie for a great storyline, you will more than likely walk away disappointed. If you are into dark, gory Japanese manga and animation, this may be right up your alley. I wouldn't write this film off, but I wouldn't necessarily want to watch it again. It wasn't particularly memorable either.
- robertrutledge
- Jan 15, 2022
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