Wicked City

(OVA Series 1992)

5 reviews - 19.0 total score (Explanation of the rating system)
avg. score: (3.8)

5. bremmi

It is really hard to combine graphic violence and weird sex with suspense and horror and come out with a movie that isn't just bad hentai, but Wicked City really manages to pull it off pretty well. The concept of the story is really quite odd as well: there is a pact between Earth and the Black World to maintain peace, but the treaty must be renewed every so often. If not, the demons would come onto Earth and basically be un-nice to everyone. So this is the story of renewing the contract, and in the process fighting a lot of demons. Wicked City is very creepy and rather odd, but that's what makes it so enjoyable.

4. Tempy

The human and demon world have always been at odds with each other over the centuries. There have been bitter wars fought, but every couple of hundred years a peace treaty is signed so human- and demonkind can coexist next to each other. Taki Renzaburo is a member of the Black Guard and is assigned the task of protecting Guiseppe Mayart who is vital for signing the peace treaty. He is paired with a beautiful Black Guard from the demon world named Makie, and together they try to fend off attacks from a group of demon extremists, bent on thwarting the peace treaty signing. Wicked City is a very enjoyable movie with lots of action, sex/nudity, violence, horror, atmosphere and even romance. The designs and animation are good, even though it does seem quite dated at times. The movie deliciously balances the fine line with hentai anime; although none of the sex is explicitly shown, it does have a demon woman with freaky anatomical features.

3. weasl

Like Yoshiaki Kawajiri's other works (Ninja Scroll, Bio Hunter, Demon City Shinjiku), Wicked City contains lots of four things: sex/nudity, violence, demons, and great action sequences. Wicked City fits nicely into the horror genre of anime, with its bizarre designs, excellent pacing, and interesting story. A classic for fans of the hyper violence anime of the early 90's.

2. AgtFox

Let's see here…horny old man, demon woman, demon world, human guy and some naughty sex scenes. This must be a borderline hentai show…heh. Seriously though, the story is nice and the movie is very dark. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this movie as it is pretty dark, but the whole good vs. evil thing is going on here. Very mature in nature but the story is a little hard to grasp. Good for a rental or if you want some hentainess, feel free to own it.

1. Mechaman

This was Yoshiaki Kawajiri's best before he made Ninja Scroll (and recently, the new Vampire Hunter D). This one is also about a small group of people fighting against monsters. The animation is quite good, although it's starting to show its age and the music is sometimes cheesy. What Wicked City still has though, is creepy atmosphere and lots of great fights and demons. The character designs are refreshingly realistic. Be prepared for lots of sex, graphic violence and tons of disgusting (but oddly entertaining) stuff.