Never have I seen a show that has the been the victim of such cultural disparity as DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS. Given the usually hostile reception this anime gets from English viewers not shared by Japanese fans, it is clear that something was lost in translating this thing from Japan to America. Indeed something WAS lost in the translation... For starters, DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS is based on the classic occult novel TEITO MONOGATARI (TALE OF THE IMPERIAL CAPITAL), written by bibliophile … more
Before I go off reviewing probably one of the most unfairly hated anime titles in existence, I'd like to share some personal history I've had with this anime. It was Friday afternoon back in September of 2002, and my fascination with anime was still potent since I've only been a fan for two months. I wanted to rent more anime tapes, so me and my brother went to Popeye's Chicken after school for some good eatin', and we went to the now absent Hollywood … more
If I ever seen an anime title that recieved quite a bit of unwarranted negative feedback, then it would have to be Doomed Megalopolis. I don't like to use this term, but this is one of those titles people just don't get. It dabbles heavily in Japanese mythology as well as the supernatural. I remember the story being pretty engrossing, but I will admit that some of the material will not sit well with some. There are traces of hentai and it can be pretty violent. This is not a title I would recommend … more