A thorough analysis of the shock and emotion of "Violence Jack: Healthwind Edition"!

Violence Jack: Health Wind - A masterpiece OVA that animates the world of Go Nagai

The OVA "Violence Jack: Hell's Wind" was released on November 9, 1990, and is an anime based on the manga of the same name by Go Nagai. The story follows the exploits of the mysterious giant Violence Jack in the Kanto region, which has been devastated by the Kanto Hell Earthquake and turned into a lawless area. This is the third OVA in the series, and is an animated version of the episode "Hell's Wind" from the original work.

story

The Kanto region has been devastated by the Kanto Hell Earthquake and has become a lawless area. The town where Tenma Saburo lives is visited by the Kanto-ruling biker gang "Health Wind," which causes all sorts of violence. Saburo decides to fight back against Health Wind, but then a legendary giant, Violence Jack, appears. Wielding a gigantic machete-like jackknife, Violence Jack fights to protect the weak who are oppressed by violence. His true identity is Fudo Akira, the main character of "Devilman," and his great strength and sense of justice drive the story.

Commentary

"Violence Jack: Health Wind" is a work that faithfully reproduces the original work by Go Nagai while being drawn with the expressive power unique to anime. It is a masterpiece by Takuya Wada, who took on the role of director, scriptwriter, character designer, and animation director all in one, and vividly depicts the conflict between violence and justice. It movingly depicts how Violence Jack fights and protects the weak in the harsh conditions of the lawless zone after the Kanto Hell Earthquake.

This is the third in the OVA series, but each episode is independent, so even first-time viewers can enjoy it. This animated version of the original "Hell's Wind" arc brings out the best of Violence Jack, and is recommended not only for Go Nagai fans, but also for fans of action anime.

cast

The cast includes a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Unsho Ishizuka as Violence Jack, Run Sasaki as Jun, Kappei Yamaguchi as Tenma Saburo, Kazunari Futamata as Joker, and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Dante. Unsho Ishizuka, who plays Violence Jack, captures the hearts of viewers with his deep voice, expressing the strength and kindness of the character. Kappei Yamaguchi, who plays Tenma Saburo, adds excitement to the story with his performance that exudes boyish purity and courage.

Main Staff

Takuya Wada, who was in charge of direction, scriptwriting, character design, and animation direction, perfectly recreated the worldview of this work, creating a visual impact. Akihiko Nishijima, who was in charge of direction, Geki Katsumata, the art director, and Yasunori Honda, who was in charge of music, also supported the work in their own fields, creating a highly polished anime. Yasunori Honda's music in particular is an important element that livens up the battles of Violence Jack.

Main Characters

Violence Jack is a mysterious man with a huge body well over two meters tall. Armed with a huge machete-like jackknife, he fights to protect the weak who are oppressed by violence. His true identity is Fudo Akira, the protagonist of "Devilman," and his great strength and sense of justice drive the story. Tenma Saburo is a boy who decided to fight after the village he grew up in was attacked by the biker gang "Health Wind." His pure heart and courage are the driving force behind his fight alongside Violence Jack. Jun is a girl whose lover was killed by "Health Wind," and she decides to fight alongside Saburo. Her strong will and desire for revenge add depth to the story.

Related Titles

"Violence Jack: Health Wind" is one of the OVA series, which also includes "Violence Jack: Harem Bomber", "Violence Jack: Jigoku-gai", and "CB Character Nagai Go World 3: This is the Last! Violence Jack". These works are also animated adaptations of Nagai Go's original works, and depict the exploits of Violence Jack. Throughout the series, you can gain a deeper understanding of the characters and worldview of Violence Jack.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Violence Jack: Health Wind" is a work that faithfully reproduces Go Nagai's original work while being drawn with the expressive power that only anime can offer. The story vividly depicts the conflict between violence and justice, and makes viewers feel the great power and kindness of Violence Jack, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Thanks to the efforts of the gorgeous voice actors and staff, it is a highly polished anime.

This work is recommended not only for Go Nagai fans, but also for fans of action anime. In particular, if you are interested in the characters and worldview of Violence Jack, be sure to watch it. Also, if you want to enjoy the whole series, we recommend watching the other OVA works as well. By following the exploits of Violence Jack, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of Go Nagai's worldview.

More Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

November 9, 1990

■Release and sales

Soei Shinsha, Japan Home Video

■Frequencies

55 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Go Nagai

■ Director

Takuya Wada

■ Production

Studio88

summary

"Violence Jack: Health Wind" is a masterpiece OVA animated from Nagai Go's original work. The story vividly depicts the conflict between violence and justice, and makes viewers feel the great power and kindness of Violence Jack, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Thanks to the efforts of the gorgeous voice actors and staff, it is a highly polished anime. This is a work that is recommended not only for Nagai Go fans, but also for action anime fans, so please give it a watch.