The appeal and reviews of "The Legend of the Ten Generals": A must-see anime guide

"The Legend of the Ten Generals": A story of battle where the present and the past intersect

■Overview of the work

"Toukyo Jushoden" was released as an OVA in 1999 and is based on a light novel by Taku Shoji. The three-part series is set in modern-day Tokyo and follows ten young men reincarnated from 400 years ago, known as the "Ten Ghost Generals," as they fight against the demons known as Kyoma and the "Real World Demon King" behind them. Animation is handled by Zexcs, with director Takanashi Hikaru, scriptwriter Oishi Tetsuya, and character design by Yamamoto Sawako.

■ Story

In modern-day Tokyo, people are being attacked by monsters known as Kyoma. Among them, ten young men reincarnated from 400 years ago, known as the "Ten Ghost Generals," appear and decide to fight the Kyoma. Each of them has different abilities and retains memories from their previous lives. The protagonist, Seto Juto, is a boy who, as Seto Jubei, the Ghost General of Light, faced off against the Present World Demon King in his previous life. Together, they defeat the Kyoma and ultimately challenge the Present World Demon King to a fight.

■ Characters

Each character in "Tokyo Jushoden" is unique and charming. The main characters are introduced below.

Seto Tou

The main character. A boy with long black hair and girlish features. He is one of the "Ten Ghost Generals" who have been reborn in the present world, and in his previous life was the Ghost General of Light, Segu Jubei. Although he doesn't like to associate with others, he has a strong sense of justice and is honest at heart. In his previous life, he confronted the Demon King of the present world as a user of the strongest magic, the Meikisenjutsu. He is voiced by Midorikawa Hikaru.

Yours here

She is one of the Ten Ghost Generals, and is a girl who was reincarnated as the Wind Ghost General, Kokono Takatsuki. She has a bright and lively personality, and cares deeply for her friends. Her voice actor is Yuka Imai.

Sky View High Futaba

She is one of the Ten Ghost Generals, and is a girl who was reincarnated as the Water Ghost General, Soramitaka Futaba. She has a calm and intelligent personality, and is good at making strategies. Her voice actor is Yui Horie.

Shirokane

He is one of the Ten Ghost Generals, and is a young man who was reincarnated as the Ghost General of Earth, Shirogane Hajime. He is a strong and reliable character who fights to protect his allies. His voice actor is Kenyuu Horiuchi.

■Production background and evaluation

The original novel of "Tokyo Jushoden" was published in 1995, and was made into an anime in 1999 as an OVA. It has been highly praised by fans of the original work, especially for the appeal of its characters and the development of its story. The quality of the character designs and animation is also high, making it a work that can be enjoyed visually as well.

Director Takanashi Hikaru has faithfully recreated the worldview of the original work while succeeding in drawing out new appeal through visual expression. Screenwriter Oishi Tetsuya has also skillfully adapted the original story to create a plot that draws the viewer in. Character designer Yamamoto Sawako has provided designs that highlight the individuality of each character, enhancing the visual appeal.

■ Related works

"Toukyo Jushoden" has a sequel, "Toukyo Jushoden: Fuuma Gogyo Denshou". This work was released in 2001 and depicts a deeper story and character growth. "Fuma Gogyo Denshou" depicts a new battle between the Ten Ghost Generals, and the story progresses towards the final battle with the current world demon king.

■Subtitle

"Defeat the Ten Evil Generals" consists of three episodes, each with the following subtitles.

• The Ten Evil Generals: Volume 1 - Past Volumes - (1999/7/25)
• The Legend of the Ten Evil Generals, Volume 2 - The Seal Volume - (1999/10/25)
• The Ten Evil Generals: Volume 3 - The Ideal Volume (2000/1/25)

■Cast

The cast of "Daiko Tenshoden" is as follows:

• Juto Seto/Hikari Midorikawa
• By Yuka Imai
• Futaba Soramiya/Yui Horie
• Shirokane Hajime/Horiuchi Kenyuu

■ Main staff

The main staff of "Toakyo Ten Generals" are as follows:

• Original author: Taku Shoji
• Director: Hikaru Takanashi
• Screenplay by Tetsuya Oishi
• Character design: Satoru Yuga
• Character design: Sawako Yamamoto

■ Appeal and recommendation points of the work

"Toukyo Tenshoden" is a story of battle where the present and the past intersect, and has fascinated many fans. Below are some of its charms and recommended points.

Charming characters

Each character in "Toukyou Ten Generals" is unique and charming. In particular, the main character, Seto Juto, is a boy who does not like to associate with others but has a strong sense of justice, and he resonates with viewers. In addition, each member of the Ten Generals has different abilities and backgrounds, and the story depicts them growing as a team.

Deep story

The story of "The Ten Ghost Generals" intertwines the present and the past. The Ten Ghost Generals, who have inherited their memories from 400 years ago, fight evil demons in modern-day Tokyo, and the story draws viewers in. Don't miss the developments leading up to the final battle with the current Demon King.

High-quality animation

The animation of "Toukyou Jushoden" is realized by Zexcs's high technical capabilities. The character designs and depictions of the battle scenes enhance the visual appeal and entertain the audience. In addition, the attention to detail of director Takanashi Hikaru and character designer Yamamoto Sawako has raised the quality of the entire work.

Link with the original work

"Tokyo Ten Generals" faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original novel while bringing out the unique charm of the anime. For fans of the original work, the film adaptation allows them to enjoy the work from a new perspective. Also, by reading the original novel after watching the anime, you can gain a deeper understanding and be moved by it.

■ Recommended audience

"The Legend of the Ten Evil Generals" is especially recommended for the following audiences:

Fantasy and action lovers

"Toukyo Ten Generals" is a fusion of fantasy and action set in modern-day Tokyo. The battles against evil demons and the battle scenes that utilize the abilities of the Ten Generals are not to be missed by fans of fantasy and action.

People who like character-focused works

Each character in "Tokyo Jushoden" is unique and charming. In particular, the growth and bond between the protagonist Seto Juto and the other members of the Ten Ghosts is a moving element for those who like character-focused works.

Fans of the original novel

The original novel of "Toukyo Tenshoden" was published in 1995 and gained many fans. Now that it has been made into an anime, you can enjoy the world of the original in a visual format. It is a must-see for fans of the original novel.

People who want to enjoy a deep story

The story of "Toukyo Ten Generals" intertwines the present and the past. The Ten Generals, who have inherited their memories from 400 years ago, fight against evil demons in modern-day Tokyo, which is an appealing element for those who want to enjoy a deep story. Also, don't miss the developments leading up to the final battle with the current world demon king.

Conclusion

"The Legend of the Ten Fiends" has captivated many fans as a tale of battle where the present and the past intersect. It is a work with many appealing features, including attractive characters, a deep story, high-quality animation, and links to the original work. It is a work that can be recommended to a wide range of viewers, including those who like fantasy and action, those who like character-focused works, fans of the original novel, and those who want to enjoy a deep story. Please watch "The Legend of the Ten Fiends" and experience its charm.