Review of Soukihei MD Geist 2: Death Force: Will the sequel exceed expectations?

Soukihei MD Geist 2: Death Force Review and Details

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

March 1, 1996

■Release and sales

Nippon Columbia

■Frequencies

45 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Director

Koichi Ohata

■ Production

Animation Production: Zero G Room

■ Story

The planet Jura has been devastated by war. Only a few humans survive due to the indiscriminate killing weapon, the Death Force. Then, a man named Krauser, clad in white armor, rises up and repels the Death Force with his superhuman fighting power and state-of-the-art weaponry. The people find hope for life in Krauser, but before them appears a man in black armor known as MD (Most Dangerous Soldier) Geist, feared for his overwhelming fighting power and ferocity.

■Explanation

A sequel to the OVA "Soukihei MD Geist" released in 1986. It was co-produced by America and Japan with Central Park Media. Set on the desolate planet Jura, this sci-fi violence film depicts the madness and battles of the main character Geist, who believes that fighting is the greatest pleasure. The first film was released in America in 1992 and was a hit, so this second film was produced more than 10 years after the first film.

■Cast

Geist/Kazuhiro Nakata Pyre/Rika Matsumoto Krauser/Kaneto Shiozawa

■ Main staff

・Director / Ohata Koichi ・Animation Production / Zero G Room ・Direction / Hiroshima Hideki ・Script / Sanjo Takashi ・Character Design / Murata Shunji ・Animation Director / Onuki Kenichi, Ohata Koichi ・Mecha Design / Ohata Koichi ・Art Director / Shibuya Yukihiro ・Director of Photography / Shirai Hisao ・Sound Director / Mima Masafumi ・Music / Ouchi Yoshiaki

■ Main Characters

・Using the Geist Bioclone principle, he has fighting powers that surpass those of humans. He is insane, thinking that fighting is the greatest joy and game, and his ferocious fighting style makes him feared by friend and foe alike. When fighting, he wears black armor.

-A woman who was saved by Krauser while being chased by the Pyades Force.

Krauser is a man with a strong desire to be a hero, who calls himself a god. He wears white armor during battles. He is actually the same MD as Geist.

■ Related works

・OVA "Soukihei MD Geist"
・OVA "Soukihei MD Geist <Perfect Edition>"

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・At the End of Desire Answer Again
Lyrics: Yoshiaki Ouchi Composition: Yoshiaki Ouchi Arrangement: Unknown Singer: Yoshiaki Ouchi

review

"Soukihei MD Geist 2: Death Force" was released in 1996 as a sequel to the OVA "Soukihei MD Geist" that first appeared in 1986. The story is set on the desolate planet Jura and follows the tale of Geist, a crazy protagonist who enjoys fighting. This sequel, made more than 10 years after the first film was a hit in the US, was long awaited by fans and does not disappoint.

The story is set on the planet Jura, which has been devastated by the Death Force, an indiscriminate killing weapon. With only a few humans surviving, Krauser, clad in white armor, repels the Death Force and gives hope to the people. However, a man in black armor, Geist, appears before him, spreading fear with his overwhelming fighting power and ferocity. This contrast adds tension to the story and draws the viewer in.

Geists have fighting powers beyond those of humans due to the principle of bio-cloning, and are insane enough to think of fighting as a game. Their ferocious fighting style is feared by friend and foe alike, and their figures clad in black armor make a strong visual impression. Meanwhile, Krauser calls himself a god and is a character with a strong desire to be a hero. Clad in white armor, he is also an MD like Geists, and the conflict between the two is at the heart of the story.

The cast is also attractive, with the performances of the voice actors Kazuhiro Nakata as Geist, Rika Matsumoto as Pyre, and Kanehito Shiozawa as Krauser bringing out the charm of the characters. In particular, Kazuhiro Nakata's voice, which expresses the madness of Geist, leaves a strong impression on the viewers.

There are also some points not to be missed about the staff. Director Koichi Ohata is also in charge of the mecha design, which enhances the power and beauty of the battle scenes. The teamwork between character designer Shunji Murata and animation directors Kenichi Onuki and Koichi Ohata is also excellent, making the film full of visual appeal. In addition, the theme song "Yokubou no Hate Answer Again" by music composer Yoshiaki Ouchi also adds to the atmosphere of the film.

This work is a full-fledged enjoyment of the sci-fi violence genre. The powerful battle scenes, the madness and heroism of the characters, and the desolate worldview are beautifully blended together to draw the viewer in. For fans of the first film in particular, the conflict between Geist and Krauser and the battle against the Death Force will be a new development.

In addition, this work is a Japan-US co-production, and is designed to be accepted by American audiences. Considering how the first film was a hit in the US, there is no doubt that this sequel will also be appealing to overseas fans.

MD Geist 2: Death Force is a must-watch for fans of sci-fi violence, especially fans of the first film. Its depiction of the Geist's madness, Krauser's heroism, and his battle against the Death Force is visually and narratively satisfying. Watch it and experience the charm for yourself.

Recommendation

To enjoy "Soukihei MD Geist 2: Death Force", we recommend that you first watch the first film, "Soukihei MD Geist". By knowing the story and character background of the first film, you will be able to understand the appeal of the sequel more deeply. Also, please check out the related film "Soukihei MD Geist <Perfect Edition>". You can enjoy the content in even more depth.

Other recommended works to enjoy this work include "GAIKING: LEGEND OF DAIKU-MARYU" and the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, which also contain elements of SF violence. These works are also full of powerful battle scenes and charming characters, and are works that fans of the same genre should definitely watch.

Also, if you enjoy music, I recommend other works by Yoshiaki Ouchi. His music is not only appealing in this work, but also in other anime. If you like powerful songs like "Yokubou no Hate Answer Again", you will surely like his other works.

"MD Geist 2: Death Force" is a work that allows you to fully experience the charm of sci-fi violence. This work, which depicts the madness of Geist, the heroism of Krauser, and the battle with Death Force, will give you visual and narrative satisfaction. Please watch it and experience its charm.