The appeal and reviews of "DETINATOR Organ": A must-see anime experience

The appeal and reviews of "DETINATOR Organ": A must-see anime experience

"DETINATOR Organ": A masterpiece OVA depicting a cyberpunk worldview and profound themes

The OVA "DETINATOR Organ", released in 1991, is still loved by many fans as a work that depicts the cyberpunk worldview and profound themes. In this article, we will introduce detailed information and appeal of "DETINATOR Organ", and also delve into its background, production secrets, and recommended points.

Overview

"DETINATOR Organ" is an OVA released by Polydor on August 25, 1991. It consists of one episode, written by Hideki Kakinuma, directed by Masami Obari, and produced by AIC. The story is original to the anime, and depicts a profound theme set in the cyberpunk world.

story

"DETINATOR Organ" is set on Earth in the near future. The protagonist, Tomoru Shindo, is being pursued by the mysterious organization "Zoa." Together with Yoko Mikage and Michi Kamishi, he throws himself into the fight to expose Zoa's conspiracy. The story depicts the process by which Tomoru and his friends infiltrate Zoa's headquarters and discover the truth.

character

The main characters of "DETINATOR Organ" are as follows.

  • Tomoru Shindo (voiced by Koichi Yamadera) - The protagonist. He is being pursued by Zoa and fights with his friends to expose Zoa's plot.
  • Kamisaki Michi (voiced by Touma Yumi) - Tomoru's companion. A woman with calm judgment and fighting ability.
  • Yoko Mikage (voiced by Emi Shinohara) - Tomoru's childhood friend. She has a cheerful and bright personality, but is able to make calm decisions during battles.
  • Commander Zoa (voiced by Kenji Utsumi) - The leader of Zoa. He has a ruthless personality and is the one who corners Tomoru and his friends.

Production Staff

The production staff for "DETINATOR Organ" are as follows:

  • Production : AIC
  • Director : Masami Ohbari
  • Screenplay : Hideki Kakinuma
  • Character design : Michitaka Kikuchi

Background and secrets

"DETINATOR" was produced during the cyberpunk boom of the late 1980s and early 1990s. At the time, many works were produced that were influenced by movies such as "Blade Runner" and "AKIRA," and "DETINATOR" is one of them. Director Masami Ohbari was particular about depicting the realistic city and the characters' psychological state in depicting the cyberpunk worldview. Screenwriter Hideki Kakinuma also aimed to depict the problems of humanity and society through Zoa's conspiracy and Tomoru's battle.

One behind-the-scenes story is that character designer Michitaka Kikuchi went through a lot of trial and error when deciding on the visuals of the characters. In particular, the design of the main character, Tomoru Shindo, incorporated futuristic elements to match the cyberpunk worldview, while pursuing a design that felt human. In addition, taking advantage of the OVA format, he was particular about the visual expression and music, creating a work that has both a visual and auditory impact.

Recognition and Awards

"DETINATOR Organ" has been highly praised since its release. In particular, the cyberpunk worldview and storyline depicting profound themes, the realistic character designs, and the quality of the visuals and music were highly praised. The production's use of the OVA format was also highly praised, and it has been supported by many fans. However, while it has not received any notable awards, it has received a lot of support from fans.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "DETINATOR Organ" are as follows:

  • Cyberpunk worldview - The cyberpunk worldview, with its depiction of a futuristic city and the evolution of technology and the social problems that come with it, is appealing.
  • Profound Themes - The profound themes that depict issues of humanity and society through Zoa's conspiracy and Tomoru and his friends' battles are what make this series so appealing.
  • Realistic character design - The realistic and attractive characters are the work of character designer Michitaka Kikuchi.
  • Visual Expressions and Music - The quality of the visual expressions and music, which make the most of the OVA format, is appealing.

Related works and recommendations

If you enjoyed DETINATOR Organ, we also recommend the following related works:

  • AKIRA - Another anime film set in the cyberpunk world, it is appealing for its profound themes and realistic character designs.
  • Ghost in the Shell - An anime film that depicts a cyberpunk worldview and profound themes. It has also been highly praised for the quality of its visuals and music.
  • Blade Runner - A cyberpunk film with profound themes and realistic character designs.

summary

"DETINATOR Organ" is a masterpiece OVA that depicts the cyberpunk worldview and profound themes. It is loved by many fans for its realistic character design, visual expression, and high quality music. If you are interested in the cyberpunk worldview and profound themes, this is a work that you should definitely watch. Also, by enjoying related works together, you will be able to understand the cyberpunk worldview and themes more deeply.

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