: Known for its "nauseating neon" and "oversaturated blues," the film uses heavy black shadowing and detailed hand-drawn art to create a suffocating, atmospheric horror.
: Taki Renzaburo, a human "Black Guard" agent, and Makie, a beautiful demon agent, are assigned to protect a lecherous but vital diplomat, Giuseppe Mayart, who must sign the new treaty. Wicked City(1987)
: The success of the anime led to a 1992 Hong Kong live-action adaptation produced by Tsui Hark . Production Credits Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri Original Author Hideyuki Kikuchi Studio Release Year : Known for its "nauseating neon" and "oversaturated
Released in 1987, is a landmark of "dark" adult anime that defined the hyper-violent, erotic-horror aesthetic of the late 80s. Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and produced by Madhouse , it is based on the novel series by Hideyuki Kikuchi , who also created Vampire Hunter D . Plot Overview atmospheric horror. : Taki Renzaburo