1979-1990 Anime PrimerCyber City Oedo 808 (1990)In 2808, crime has become so rampant in Edo, the fut
1979-1990 Anime PrimerCyber City Oedo 808 (1990)In 2808, crime has become so rampant in Edo, the futuristic capital of Japan, the Cyber Police have enlisted the help of convicts to cull the scourge. These former felons are promised to have years shaved off their sentences, and if that isn’t enough motivation, there are also the bomb-laden chokers around their necks… Cyber City Oedo 808 follows three such ex-cons: the brash Sengoku, jaded Goggles and gracefully brutal Benten.The late 80s and early 90s were a time when the hyper-violent OVA reigned supreme. All the better for director Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust) who specializes in morally ambiguous protagonists, gritty atmospheres and blood-spattered action. Featuring gorgeous animation by Madhouse, Cyber City Oedo 808 stands head and shoulders above its cruder-looking brethren. And while the story doesn’t reach any narrative heights, it hardly needs to; this is certainly a case where style trumps substance.Special mention has to be made of Cyber City Oedo 808’s English dub. Produced by Manga Entertainment, it’s loaded with expletives and cheesy jokes, but they fit the action movie vibe so well it’s hard not to recommend it over the well-acted but by-the-numbers original audio track. Case in point. -- source link
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