MEZZO DANGER Service Agency: What is the appeal of anime that is so dangerous and thrilling?

"MEZZO DANGER SERVICE AGENCY": Depicting the appeal of the danger agency business and the future of Tokyo

"MEZZO DANGER SERVICE AGENCY" (hereafter "MEZZO") is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2004, and was written, directed, and character designed by Yasuomi Umetsu. This anime is set in Tokyo a little in the future, and depicts the exploits of a trio who take on dangerous jobs. Below, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of this work, as well as its evaluation and recommended points.

■Overview of the work

"MEZZO" was broadcast on UHF from January 4th to March 29th, 2004, with a total of 13 episodes. It was produced by ARMS and produced by the "MEZZO" Production Committee (Happinet Pictures, Shochiku, Pierrot, Memory Tech, ARMS). Each episode is 30 minutes long and features a new request and the dangerous situation that accompanies it.

■ Story

A little bit into the future in Tokyo. Despite technological advances, crime arrest rates are falling, unemployment rates are rising, and social unrest is only increasing. Amidst all this, there is a trio who runs DSA, a dangerous agency that takes on a variety of dangerous jobs, both legal and illegal. Miku Rai is a beautiful girl who loves Bruce Lee. Harada is a funky science and technology engineer. Kurokawa is a former detective who is addicted to noodles. DSA's policy is to "only take on jobs that could cost you your life," but for some reason, every job they take on ends up being a life-risking job.

■ Characters

The appeal of "MEZZO" is the unique characters. The main character, Miku Rai, is a kung fu girl who loves Bruce Lee, voiced by Tomoko Kotani. Her energy and fighting scenes are one of the highlights. Kenichi Kurokawa is a former detective who is unique in that he loves noodles, voiced by Taichiro Hirokawa. His experience and knowledge are essential to the activities of the DSA. Tomohisa Harada is a funky engineer, voiced by Takumi Yamazaki. His technical skills lead the team to success in dangerous requests. In addition, many other unique characters appear, such as Asami Igarashi (Miyu Matsuki), Wagai the Fisheye (Kazunari Miyazaki), and Mugi-chan the Scissors (Yuichi Nagashima).

■ Staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of "MEZZO". Umezu Yasuomi, who was in charge of the original story, general director, and character design, is the central figure in creating the worldview of this work. Yoshioka Takao is in charge of series composition, Shomaru is in charge of mecha design, Saitaniya is in charge of art design, Ito Kiyoshi is the art director, Kitazawa Kimiko is in charge of color setting, Shirai Hisao is the director of photography, Seyama Takeshi is the editor, Honda Yasunori is the sound director, and Yasuda Fumika is in charge of music. In addition, Matsui Satoshi, Kusuhara Mariko, Yoshida Tsuyoshi, and Koshinaka Osamu are involved as producers, and Suzuki Kaio is involved as executive producer. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, "MEZZO" has become a work that boasts a high level of completion.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "MEZZO" are as follows.

• STORY-1/Shell of Love
• STORY-2／Star Shell
• STORY-3／The Fearful Shell
• STORY-4 / Shell of Lies EPISODE POSI
• STORY-5/Shell of Lies EPISODE NEGA
• STORY-6 / Shell of Memories
• STORY-7 / Shell of Sorrow
• STORY-8／Shell of Thought
• STORY-9／Shell of Dreams
• STORY-10／Cursed Shell
• STORY-11 / Phantom Shell
• STORY-12／Shell of Reason
• STORY-13／Shell of Destruction

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme of "MEZZO" is "Sukimami Maitai", with lyrics and music by Ai and sung by BARNABYS (Shoko, Ai, Miyo). The ending theme is "Mitsu", with lyrics by Ai, music by Ai and Shoko, and sung by BARNABYS (Shoko, Ai, Miyo). These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the work.

■ Evaluation and recommendation points

"MEZZO" has been highly praised as a hypercrime action film set in a near-future Tokyo. The skillful direction and high level of animation draw you into the story, and it is a highly polished sci-fi action film. You can also enjoy a wide range of entertainment genres, including episodes featuring ghosts and aliens.

The first point that makes this series a great recommendation is the appeal of its unique characters. The unique characteristics of each character, such as Miku's kung fu action, Kurokawa's experience and knowledge as a detective, and Harada's technical skills, add excitement to the story. Also, the different requests each time and the dangerous situations that accompany them keep viewers from getting bored. Furthermore, the setting of Tokyo in the near future blurs the line between reality and fiction, providing viewers with a new perspective.

"MEZZO" is a work packed with various elements such as action, science fiction, and mystery, and will be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers. It is especially recommended for viewers who value action scenes and the individuality of characters. The story, which depicts social issues in the near future, is also interesting, and can be enjoyed from a social perspective.

Related information

"MEZZO" was created as an original anime work, but it has since gained support from fans, and related products and events have been developed. You can enjoy the world of the work in various ways, such as the release of DVDs and Blu-rays, sales of character goods, and fan events. You can also check the latest information on the official website and social media.

Furthermore, to gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of "MEZZO," we recommend checking out other works by Umetsu Yasuomi, the original creator and general director. His unique perspective and style are evident not only in "MEZZO" but also in his other works, making them a must-see for fans.

Conclusion

"MEZZO DANGER SERVICE AGENCY" is an appealing work with unique characters, skillful direction, and a setting of near-future Tokyo. It is packed with various elements such as action, science fiction, and mystery, and will be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers. It is especially recommended for viewers who place importance on action scenes and the individuality of characters. In addition, the story depicting social issues in the near future is interesting, and can be enjoyed from a social perspective. Please watch this work and experience its charm for yourself.