Review of "Angel of Death": The beautiful story of an assassin and its appeal

Angel of Death: A story of memories and bonds

Angel of Slaughter is a 2018 TV anime series based on a game by Sanada Makoto. It aired from July 6 to December 31, 2018, and consisted of 16 episodes. It was broadcast on AT-X, TOKYO MX, and Amazon Prime Video, and each episode was 30 minutes long. Animation was produced by JCSTAFF, and the director was Suzuki Kentaro.

story

Rachel, a young girl, wakes up in the lowest basement of a building. She has lost her memory and doesn't even know why she's there. As she wanders the building, heading for the surface, she is confronted by Zack, a murderer with his face covered in bandages and a scythe like the Grim Reaper. Rachel pleads with Zack, "Please, kill me." Zack responds, "Help me get out of here. Then I'll kill you." This strange promise will greatly change the fate of the two of them.

Commentary

The strange bond between Rachel and Zack deepens with this "vow". Where exactly are they? For what purpose have they been locked up? What fate awaits them? The two begin their desperate journey to escape from the sealed building. This is a suspenseful story about memories, bonds, and the struggle for survival.

cast

• Rachel: Haruka Chisuga
• Zack: Nobuhiko Okamoto
• Danny: Takahiro Sakurai
• Editor: Natsumi Fujiwara
• Cathy: Mariya Ise
• Gray: Yoshitada Otsuka

Main Staff

• Original work: Makoto Sanada (Game Magazine)
• Director: Kentaro Suzuki
• Series Composition: Yoshinobu Fujioka
• Character design and chief animation director: Miki Matsumoto
• Art director: Weisman
• Color design: Haruna Tanabe
• Director of photography: Akihiro Takahashi
• Edited by: Yuji Kondo
• Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami
• Sound effects: Yasumasa Koyama
• Music: Hideki Sakamoto
• Music Production: Lantis
• Animation production: JCSTAFF
• Production: "Angel of Death" Production Committee

Main Characters

• Rachel: A girl who has lost her memory
• Zack: A young murderer who carries a scythe and is completely covered in bandages
• Danny: A man who claims to be Rachel's doctor
• Eddie: The boy who owns the B4 floor of the building
• Cathy: The sadistic female guard who owns the B3 floor of the building
• Gray: A mysterious elderly man who calls himself "Father"

subtitle

• Episode 1: Kill me... please. (2018/07/06)
• Episode 2: Your grave is not here. (2018/07/13)
• Episode 3: I swear to God. (2018/07/20)
• Episode 4: A sinner has no right of choice. (2018/07/27)
• Episode 5: Don't let me kill you just yet. (2018/08/03)
• Episode 6: Zack is the only one who can kill me. (2018/08/03)
• Episode 7: Who are you? (2018/08/10)
• Episode 8: Yeah..., I'm a monster. (2018/08/17)
• Episode 9: There is no God in this World. (2018/08/24)
• Episode 10: The witch trial shall start. (2018/08/31)
• Episode 11: 'cause you are my God, Zack. (2018/09/07)
• Episode 12: Try to know everything about Her. (2018/09/14)
• Episode 13: I'm not Your God. (2018/09/21)
• Episode 14: Swear you will be killed by me. (2018/09/28)
• Episode 15: A vow cannot be stolen. (2018/10/05)
• Episode 16: Stop crying and smiling. (2018/10/12)

Theme songs and music

• OP: Vital
  • Period: Episode 2 to Episode 16
  • Lyrics, composition and editing: Jin
  • Vocals: Masaaki Endo
• ED: Pray
  • Period: Episode 1 to Episode 16
  • Lyrics and composition: DECO*27
  • Edited by: Yuxuki Waga
  • Sung by: Rachel (voiced by Haruka Chisuga)

The appeal and evaluation of "Angels of Death"

"Angels of Death" has attracted many viewers with its unique setting and deep character portrayals. In particular, the relationship between two contrasting characters, Rachel, who has lost her memory, and Zack, a murderer, is at the center of the story. Their bond begins as a simple cooperative relationship for survival, and gradually develops into deep trust and friendship. This process leaves a strong impression on viewers and encourages them to empathize with the characters.

Also, the survival element in the enclosed space of a building is not to be missed. The challenges and confrontations with enemies that await on each floor create tension for the viewer and add thrills to the story's progression. In particular, scenes featuring sadistic characters such as Cathy leave a strong impression on the viewer.

The quality of the animation produced by JCSTAFF has also been highly praised. The character designs, background art, and battle scenes are all produced to a consistent high level. In particular, the facial expressions and movements of Rachel and Zack realistically express their psychological states, eliciting sympathy from the viewer.

Recommended points

Angels of Death is recommended for those who enjoy psychological depth and suspenseful plot developments, especially those who enjoy watching character development and changing relationships, as well as those who enjoy the theme of survival in confined spaces.

Furthermore, the music also enhances the appeal of this work. The opening song "Vital" is impressive with Masaaki Endo's powerful singing voice, and the ending song "Pray" is doubled with the beautiful singing voice of Haruka Chisuga, who plays Rachel. These songs help the viewer to immerse themselves in the story.

summary

"Angels of Death" is a moving story about memories, bonds, and the struggle for survival. The story begins with a strange encounter between Rachel and Zack, and provides viewers with deep emotions and thrills. The animation quality and music have also been highly praised, and this work, which combines various elements, is sure to be loved by many people. Please give it a watch.