JINNGI Review: A grand story depicting the world of the Yakuza

The appeal and reviews of "JINNGI"

"JINNGI Jingi" was released as an OVA on December 4, 1991, and is based on a manga by Ayumi Tachihara. Directed by Yasushi Murayama, it is a short, 50-minute episode that offers a dense, yet intense experience. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal, reviews, and recommended points of "JINNGI Jingi".

Story and Characters

The story of "JINNGI" is set in the world of the Yakuza and is centered around the theme of righteousness. The main character is Takagi Jingi, a young boss of a Yakuza organization. He is portrayed sticking to his own beliefs while facing internal conflicts and external pressures within the organization. Takagi Jingi's character is calm and rational, but sometimes gets carried away with passion, making him an appealing character with a humane portrayal.

In addition, the story features a wide variety of unique characters, including Takagi Hijiri's girlfriend Misaki, the boss of the organization Owada, and Kuroki, the underboss of a rival organization. The human drama woven by these characters enhances the story as a whole.

Visuals and Music

The visuals in JINNGI are of very high quality for a 1991 OVA, and the world of the Yakuza is depicted in a realistic way. The battle scenes are particularly impressive, as are the background art that recreates the atmosphere of the city at night. Director Yasushi Murayama's direction is also excellent, skillfully depicting scenes full of tension and drama in the midst of silence.

In terms of music, the background music is used effectively to match the development of the story, and the music in the climax scene in particular strongly moves the viewer's heart. The composer is Toshiyuki Watanabe, who is known for his work on many classic anime, and his music further deepens the worldview of the work.

Rating and Recommended Points

"JINNGI" has been highly praised as a yakuza drama. In particular, the tension of the story and the human drama of the characters have been praised, and it boasts an exceptional level of completion for an OVA. In addition, it has been highly praised for depicting deep themes despite being a one-episode story.

The recommended points include the following:

• Realistic view of the Yakuza world : The world of the Yakuza is depicted realistically, so viewers will definitely be drawn into it.
• Deep human drama : The human drama of the characters is depicted in great depth, deeply moving the viewers' hearts.
• High-quality visuals and music : For a 1991 OVA, the visuals and music are of extremely high quality, enhancing the appeal of the work.
• Completeness of each episode : Although each episode is self-contained, it has been praised for the way it fully depicts a deep theme.

Related works and recommendations

If you enjoyed "JINNGI", we also recommend the following related works:

• "Black Rain" : A film that depicts the world of the Yakuza, it is appealing with its realistic depictions and tense storyline.
• "Battles Without Honor and Humanity" : This film can be considered a masterpiece of yakuza movies, and is praised for its deep human drama and realistic battle scenes.
• "Wives of Yakuza" : A work told from the perspective of the wives of Yakuza members, depicting the strength of women and human drama.

We also recommend the manga by Ayumi Tachihara, the original work of "JINNGI". The original work contains detailed backgrounds of episodes and characters that are not depicted in the OVA, allowing you to understand the world of the work even more deeply.

summary

"JINNGI" has been highly praised as an OVA that depicts the world of the Yakuza realistically. The story's tension, the human drama of the characters, and the high-quality visuals and music enhance the work's appeal. Although each episode is self-contained, it has also been praised for depicting deep themes. This is a work that we highly recommend to those who like Yakuza stories and those who want to enjoy deep human drama. You can also gain a deeper understanding of the world of the work by enjoying related works and the original manga.