Dororon Enma Kun Meeramera (TV)

[Goblinator]

Remake of Go Nagai's 1973 Dororon Enma Kun.
http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SatanBla/31532_1.jpg
Plot Summary: Emma-kun, Yukiko Hime, and Kapaeru are members of a Demon Patrol that are sent to the human world to arrest demons.

Official Site: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/dororon-enmakun/
PV: mh2z5nB2VyY

Staff
Director: Yoshitomo Yonetani
Series Composition: Yoshitomo Yonetani
Script:
Hiroaki Kitajima
Yoshitomo Yonetani
Music:
Keiichi Suzuki
Moonriders
Original creator: Go Nagai
Character Design:Takahiro Kimura
Art Director: Takashi Nakamura
Chief Animation Director: Takahiro Kimura
Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera
Director of Photography: Shinichiro Tate
Color design: Sakiko Ito
Editing: Yasutaka Ikeda
Effect Animation Director: Yasuhiro Saiki
Animation Production: Brains Base
Music Production: Starchild Records
Sound Production: Half HP Studio

Voice Cast
Kappei Yamaguchi as Enma
Mamiko Noto as Yukiko Hime
Takehito Koyasu as Kapaeru
Ayako Kawasumi as Harumi
Daiki Nakamura as
Dobacchiri-sensei
Supokon
Hideyuki Umezu as Renkonman
Kikuko Inoue as Chiiko-sensei
Maiko Itou as Gariben
Minoru Inaba as Shappojii
Norio Wakamoto as Enma Daiou
Rumi Shishido as Shitomu

Coming April 7 2011

*ANN

[Goblinator]

And not a single fuck has been given that week.

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[Tempester]

Looks vaguely interesting. Ever since Heartcatch Precure I'm not too quick to disregard kids' anime. I've been big on retro stuff lately, so I'll try this out. Unfortunately, this looks like the type of show to not get subbed at all. Hopefully a fansub group thoughtful enough will highlight this.

[orion]

I hope the human girl gets a better ending in this one. Demon Prince Enma did her in.

[Shiroth]

Oh wow, talk about a gold voice cast line-up.

I've only seen bits of the original TV series, so i'm all for this.

Unfortunately, this looks like the type of show to not get subbed at all. Hopefully a fansub group thoughtful enough will highlight this.
Not really that true. There's a huge fanbase for retro shows, the most recent ones over the past few years had attention in the subbing department.

[Goblinator]

Looks vaguely interesting. Ever since Heartcatch Precure I'm not too quick to disregard kids' anime. I've been big on retro stuff lately, so I'll try this out. Unfortunately, this looks like the type of show to not get subbed at all. Hopefully a fansub group thoughtful enough will highlight this.
This is Go Nagai we're talking about. Expect something closer to PSG than Heartcatch Precure.

For sure this will be for an adult audience. The 2006 remake was definitely 18+ and the original manga had nude shots everywhere.

[Tempester]

Not really that true. There's a huge fanbase for retro shows, the most recent ones over the past few years had attention in the subbing department.

Awesome. It does help to be hopeful.

this is Go Nagai we're talking about. Expect something closer to PSG than Heartcatch Precure.

For sure this will be for an adult audience. The 2006 remake was definitely 18+ and the original manga had nude shots everywhere.

Whether it's for adults or kids, it looks entertaining. That's what matters. :D

[MisaoFan]

Well, the anime follows the manga more closely, but I don't know if it will be aired at afternoon, evening or night. So, TV Tokyo can air it.

[Kraker2k]

A good chance of this following the original manga. Go Nagai got a proper remake of his original Mazinger Z manga(and more) with Shin Mazinger last year - this could be a similar thing.

[Goblinator]

Well, the anime follows the manga more closely, but I don't know if it will be aired at afternoon, evening or night. So, TV Tokyo can air it.
I guess at night, like all recent go nagai animes.

And I was right. According to the official twitter, the show will air at night and start sometime during April.

[asaqe]

Yukiko hime voiced by the same VA as Suzuka?

"CHANCHANBARIBARI UUUTTTEEEIII!"

[Goblinator]

Added broadcasting date to original post.

[dark998]

Looks good, definitely watching this too if it gets subs. Or in the worst case I will watch it raw for Yukiko-hime.

[Goblinator]

http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/dororon-enmakun/spmovie/index.html

New PV

[yakisobapan]

I just watched this because it's broadcasted right after A Channel without any idea what it was about...and what the hell, total chaos XD
All I can say about the first episode is Yukihime pero pero...

Oh, and the ED had me lol'ing pretty hard.

[Goblinator]

Yeah, especially this:

http://i.imgur.com/r8ZdQ.gif

[Kaoru Chujo]

Not my thing, but I thought it was pretty well done. Visually excellent. Yamaguchi Teppei always enjoyable. Noto Mamiko good with another slightly different voice. Koyasu Takehito with a very different voice. And Kawasumi Ayako solid as ever.

[serenade_beta]

OHHHHHHHHHH!!! *claps*
Most definitely the most entertaining first episode this season. Wasn't bored for even a second!
I'm so ecstatic to see there is something fun to watch today after all!

Voice actors, check!
Character designs (Kimutaka), check!
Content, check!

I was unsure at first whether to watch this or not, but I am definitely glad I tried.
:T_T:

[orion]

Wow, what a perverted 1st ep. Need subs to totally understand it.

The old lady at the bathhouse is almost topped by the demon and his weapon. :heh:

[duckroll]

Not much to add to the discussion, but ep1 was fantastic.

[Zelda1]

I think my brain exploded.

[TurkeyPotPie]

Great first episode, this is the first show this season that I've had a grin on my face from start to finish.

[Blue-kun]

Dorororororoooooooooooooooon!

If not my favourite episode from this season so far - because Iroha is taking the cake -, definitely my second favourite. This just has that awesome oldschool 80s aura to it, but with very nice modern day animation standards. Props to Brains Base!

I really liked the trio myself, in particular Enma and Yukiko. The latter is just far too cute and balances out really well with the more extroverted/perverted Enma. That segment where they both had bishounen faces and were pretending to be newlyweds was fantastic, hahaha. Kappaeru is fun as the even-more-comic comedy relief, and I can totally picture him getting the short end of the stick constantly, just like how everyone decided his green face wasn't really needed and he'd act as a bait.

The show has some really strong sense of humour too, and the direction quite helped. The first half had some really different moments that I loved. The "gang introduction" from the boys and Harumi focusing on their faces was hilarious, and the whole school scared Harumi with that awesome tune playing was awesome, haha. Anyone knows the name of that song? And the other oldschool one that was playing on TV? I'm not sure if they're original for this show.

Anyways, in the end, I quite liked. Maybe the music placement was weird at times -- or, more accordingly, trying to fully emulate an 80s show, like when Yukiko entered to save Enma -- but other than that it was hitting all the right notes. If the OP is any indicator, I'm sure we're getting more and more very nice comedy and action put together, all with that unmistakable anime feeling.

[Goblinator]

Dorororororoooooooooooooooon!

If not my favourite episode from this season so far - because Iroha is taking the cake -, definitely my second favourite. This just has that awesome oldschool 80s aura to it, but with very nice modern day animation standards. Props to Brains Base!

I really liked the trio myself, in particular Enma and Yukiko. The latter is just far too cute and balances out really well with the more extroverted/perverted Enma. That segment where they both had bishounen faces and were pretending to be newlyweds was fantastic, hahaha. Kappaeru is fun as the even-more-comic comedy relief, and I can totally picture him getting the short end of the stick constantly, just like how everyone decided his green face wasn't really needed and he'd act as a bait.

The show has some really strong sense of humour too, and the direction quite helped. The first half had some really different moments that I loved. The "gang introduction" from the boys and Harumi focusing on their faces was hilarious, and the whole school scared Harumi with that awesome tune playing was awesome, haha. Anyone knows the name of that song? And the other 80s one that was playing on TV? I'm not sure if they're original for this show.

Anyways, in the end, I quite liked. Maybe the music placement was weird at times -- or, more accordingly, trying to fully emulate an 80s show, like when Yukiko entered to save Enma -- but other than that it was hitting all the right notes. If the OP is any indicator, I'm sure we're getting more and more very nice comedy and action put together, all with that unmistakable anime feeling.
I wonder why people think anime started in the 80s.

The original enma-kun is from the early 70s, 1973 to be precise.

[Horse]

I wonder why people think anime started in the 80s.

The original enma-kun is from the early 70s, 1973 to be precise.


Cause a lot of "people" are young, Mr Wikipedia? There are worse cases of PHAIL on these forums...

[Blue-kun]

I wonder why people think anime started in the 80s.

The original enma-kun is from the early 70s, 1973 to be precise.

Because unfortunately I wasn't born in the 70s and I did not watch a lot of shows from that time. Do note, however, I never said it was from the 80s, just that it felt like an 80s show. It could very well mean that 80s' shows just had a similar atmosphere to the 70s ones. ;)

[ac195]

All I gotta say is... thank god for character designers... nice mix of the old and new styles.

[Wakan Tanka]

I enjoyed the first episode, even though the story is childish , there was some adult content throughout the episode..

A demon fighting with his dick. :heh:

[Blue-kun]

I enjoyed the first episode, even though the story is childish , there was some adult content throughout the episode..

A demon fighting with his dick. :heh:

While going DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS.

I must say it was a "scary" moment! :p

[Wakan Tanka]

While going DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS.

I must say it was a "scary" moment! :p

For sure... :p

[ac195]

While going DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS.

I must say it was a "scary" moment! :p

Sorry, but the granny in the bathhouse had the "scariest" body-part/weapon.

[FlareKnight]

I enjoyed the first episode, even though the story is childish , there was some adult content throughout the episode..

A demon fighting with his dick. :heh:That's one reckless fighting style. I don't care what it's made of probably not clever to attack an enemy with it :heh:.

[felix]

Granny in bathhouse spinning her boobs was scary shit.

[Wakan Tanka]

That's one reckless fighting style. I don't care what it's made of probably not clever to attack an enemy with it :heh:.

I'll keep that in mind. :heh:

Granny in bathhouse spinning her boobs was scary shit.

I forgot this one, hell yeah...

[dark998]

Incredible first episode. I came for Yukiko-hime and I stayed for Yukiko-hime, Enma, Kapaeru, Harumi, that lazy hat, the comedy, the old school feel, the wonderful animation/art/character design and the music in general including that hot-blooded OP. This is going to be one hell of a series (no pun intended)

[CWW]

The first five minutes was kind of forgettable, but then the Kappa showed up and everything turned into pure gold. I finally lost it when the demon thrusted its iron pole. For a show intended for all ages, there's a lot of perverted humor. Gotta love Japan. Perfect show to turn your brain off and absorb the visual gags. Ayako helps in keeping the energy of the show. I miss her Nodame voice.

[Kanon]

Granny in bathhouse spinning her boobs was scary shit.

You said it... a granny spinning her boobs is scarier than any kind of youkai. I'm gonna have nightmares about this.

Yuki onna are always so hot. Yukiko is definitely no exception (and she doesn't wear panties!). I really like the voice Mamiko uses there. It's a lot more natural than say, her Sawako voice, and therefore a lot more enjoyable.

I hope Harumi will stick around (I liked the self tsukkomi lol). Kawasumi Ayako's performance brought a lot of energy to the show. This episode wouln't have been quite as fun without her. I miss her Nodame voice as well. Gyabo!

[Kakkou]

Okay, this was incredibly amusing. I'm definitely sticking around for more. Maybe I'll check the horror ovas at some point, seeing how Brains Base supposedly did those too.

[Saturn Beaver]

The first five minutes was kind of forgettable, but then the Kappa showed up and everything turned into pure gold. I finally lost it when the demon thrusted its iron pole. For a show intended for all ages, there's a lot of perverted humor. Gotta love Japan. Perfect show to turn your brain off and absorb the visual gags. Ayako helps in keeping the energy of the show. I miss her Nodame voice.

I'm not really sure this is intended for all ages...sure, the cast seems pretty young, but I think it aired very late at night, so I think they're not the intended audience. And yeah, the series is definitely too perverted for that, forget the youkai, the sight of the Granny alone will scar them for the rest of their life...

But yeah, this series is my first experience with Go Nagai and so far I'm entertained. Some of the humor is a bit of a miss but they're still pretty hilarious, the characters are fun and the action is pretty well done too. Definitely waiting for the next episode.

[jdennis007]

It is a Go Nagi show, it is definitely on my watch list. I loved the first episode and especially Yukiko, she was so cute.
Does anyone know if the manga was ever licensed in North America?

[ac195]

It is a Go Nagi show, it is definitely on my watch list. I loved the first episode and especially Yukiko, she was so cute.
Does anyone know if the manga was ever licensed in North America?

For those in the western world, key word here is "Cutie Honey" creator.

[Sackett]

Early in the episode there was a TV running in the background playing an opening song. It seemed very familiar to me. Anybody know what song that was or what show it was the opening for?

[Blaat]

Why is Yuki Onna is these type of Youkai series always so awesome? :p

[Blue-kun]

Early in the episode there was a TV running in the background playing an opening song. It seemed very familiar to me. Anybody know what song that was or what show it was the opening for?

I think the song that was playing was Furimukanaide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6cxaXyxnSE). I don't know much about it, other than it seems to be a pretty old Japanese song. Of note, however, that version isn't/doesn't seem to be the same used in the show. But it was all I could find! ;)

EDIT: Apparently there is another track with that name that was in Evangelion? It doesn't really seem to be the same one, though. The one up there is performed by "Honey Knights" (?) while the Evangelion one is supposedly a cover of "Furimukanaide" by "The Peanuts".

[Sackett]

I think the song that was playing was Furimukanaide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6cxaXyxnSE). I don't know much about it, other than it seems to be a pretty old Japanese song. Of note, however, that version isn't/doesn't seem to be the same used in the show. But it was all I could find! ;)

EDIT: Apparently there is another track with that name that was in Evangelion? It doesn't really seem to be the same one, though. The one up there is performed by "Honey Knights" (?) while the Evangelion one is supposedly a cover of "Furimukanaide" by "The Peanuts".

Thanks, I think I figured it out now that I was confusing it with Scarlet Scarf (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8RLaArhjXE&NR=1).

Although now that I think about it, it might have been used in Maison Ikkoku in a similar fashion (ie the TV was playing in the background with this song).

[Kismet-chan]

This is a very fun show. I agree with what someone said earlier about how it has that classic 70s/80s anime feel to it while still being modern and flashy. I did some research and looked at a little bit of the past versions of it, and I can say that this remake does Nagai's original justice in capturing the same kind of overall tone.

And strangely, I really like the OP and ED. I dunno why, lol.

[Master Chibi]

I am so in love with this show already.

<3

[ShiroiRyu]

I think the gif of the granny want me to saw this anime ...

[scr]

"I love you more than anything in the world in Hell!"
^ yeah, that line sold me :D

[Miraluka]

What the hell, this probably what my not-so-pure mind need, I'll follow this series from now.

[Nayim]

Did anyone notice Enma's Hammer is very familiar to Gaogaigar's Goldion Hammer? It has the same director as GaoGaiGar, Takahiro Kimura XD

[Goblinator]

Did anyone notice Enma's Hammer is very familiar to Gaogaigar's Goldion Hammer? It has the same director as GaoGaiGar, Takahiro Kimura XD
Kimura ain't the director. He's the character designer and chief animator.

Yoshitomo Yonetani is the one behind GaoGaiGar and Dororon Enma-kun.

[Guardian Enzo]

I'm late to the game here, but I really loved the first episode. I didn't know much about the property - all it was to me was some kind of first cousin to "GeGeGe no Kitaro". But this is really creative and clever stuff. There's some really edgy comedy that belies the seemingly childish material. I also appreciate the obvious love & care the staff have put into updating the material. It looks fantastic, the music is great, and the timing of the comedy is spot-on.

Brains Base doesn't get the credit they deserve. They do a lot of good stuff, and in a lot of different genres. I agree that this is the second best premiere of the season after Hanasaku Iroha so far.

[Kunagisa]

Granny in bathhouse spinning her boobs was scary shit.

Holy fuck. The episode was amazing until I realized this at the very end, I'm so traumatized now.

[applejuice]

The official best ero animation this season;
http://i.imgur.com/vcaNVl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WktvCl.jpg

[TurkeyPotPie]

I love Go Nagai's stuff. Bring on the tentacles. Second episode wasn't nearly as manic as the first, but still enjoyable.

[Forsaken_Infinity]

I love Go Nagai's stuff. Bring on the tentacles. Second episode wasn't nearly as manic as the first, but still enjoyable.

o.0. What do you mean it wasn't nearly as manic as the first? It was way more chaotic imho.

[Guardian Enzo]

Anyone know if the '73 series had all this stuff - tentacles, "My dick broke off!", etc? Whatever, I'm loving this remake. Some of the best pure insanity since "Hare Guu". Naturally, King Enma had to be played by Norio Wakomoto - it couldn't possibly have been anyone else.

[Kakkou]

I love how they altered the ED to have Yukiko naked with some snake and tentacle censorship rofl. Wakamoto being in this show and voicing someone was odd as Enma's uncle made this show even better than it already is.

[Blue-kun]

I didn't really like episode 2 as much as 1, but that's mainly because I didn't enjoy the action nearly as much and there was no awesome oldschool tune montage, like the Furimukanaide one! On the other hand, I guess having as many of these Yukihime moments more than makes up for it. Enma/Yuki antics are still so much fun to watch! Poor Yuki needs to stop going au naturale! :heh:

Oh, and I can't forget Great King Enma voiced by Norio Wakamoto, of course. I cracked up when he handled the tape to Enma and the others. Best joke in this episode for me, hahaha.

Anyways, seems like episode 3 might bring our first real antagonist here? What with Chiko's mark and all. Also, wondering when we're going to find out a bit more about that witch like woman that pops up on the OP. The GESO GESO definitely had her silhouette on his explanation, so I guess she must be related to the whole incident with the demons showing up!

All in all, though, another solid and extremely fun outing from this series. Go Nagai!

[Kanon]

Wakamoto as Enma was simply awesome. I didn't enjoy this episode as much as the first. Half of the episode was a redux of the other half. That's the joke, I know, but it's a little boring to watch.

[Calca]

I'll never be able to watch Charles Di Britannia again without laughing.

[Goblinator]

I didn't really like episode 2 as much as 1, but that's mainly because I didn't enjoy the action nearly as much and there was no awesome oldschool tune montage, like the Furimukanaide one! On the other hand, I guess having as many of these Yukihime moments more than makes up for it. Enma/Yuki antics are still so much fun to watch! Poor Yuki needs to stop going au naturale! :heh:

Oh, and I can't forget Great King Enma voiced by Norio Wakamoto, of course. I cracked up when he handled the tape to Enma and the others. Best joke in this episode for me, hahaha.

Anyways, seems like episode 3 might bring our first real antagonist here? What with Chiko's mark and all. Also, wondering when we're going to find out a bit more about that witch like woman that pops up on the OP. The GESO GESO definitely had her silhouette on his explanation, so I guess she must be related to the whole incident with the demons showing up!

All in all, though, another solid and extremely fun outing from this series. Go Nagai!
Hey, I thought the action was a little more thought out in episode 2. Episode 1 was all about Enma hitting Menkui's dick.

Also the jokes were a little more natural(?) and the characters weren't overreacting as much.

[kagato3]

I didn't really like episode 2 as much as 1, but that's mainly because I didn't enjoy the action nearly as much and there was no awesome oldschool tune montage, like the Furimukanaide one! On the other hand, I guess having as many of these Yukihime moments more than makes up for it. Enma/Yuki antics are still so much fun to watch! Poor Yuki needs to stop going au naturale! :heh:

Oh, and I can't forget Great King Enma voiced by Norio Wakamoto, of course. I cracked up when he handled the tape to Enma and the others. Best joke in this episode for me, hahaha.

Anyways, seems like episode 3 might bring our first real antagonist here? What with Chiko's mark and all. Also, wondering when we're going to find out a bit more about that witch like woman that pops up on the OP. The GESO GESO definitely had her silhouette on his explanation, so I guess she must be related to the whole incident with the demons showing up!

All in all, though, another solid and extremely fun outing from this series. Go Nagai!
While the witch my be one of the bad guys I don't think Chiko-sensei is the opener has her hanging with the Grim Reaper (and thats what her mark looks like) who would be someone who works for/with the great king Enma. She also seemed disturbed when the Squid atacked.

[dark998]

Episode 2 was nowhere near as hectic as the first one, but still was enjoyable overall because it didn't fall into the predictabilty of the monster of the week format. This time the action happened right away and was complemented later with a flashback about the origin of the Youkai Patrol (complete with commentary from the cast :heh:). The increased Yukiko-hime fanservice was a nice addition too, what a hot snow woman she is :love:

[jcdietz03]

"Kappaeru won't be much help, but take him, too" :)

This is only the second show I've watched with Kappei Yamaguchi in it. His voice is awesome! Does he do more besides "The Inuyasha Voice"?

[Guardian Enzo]

"Kappaeru won't be much help, but take him, too" :)

This is only the second show I've watched with Kappei Yamaguchi in it. His voice is awesome! Does he do more besides "The Inuyasha Voice"?

How much time you got? :heh::heh:

Kappei has done, I would conservatively guess, 200 anime roles. It might be a lot more. He was Ranma, recently he was Cheshire in Pandora Hearts... Maybe his tour de force is L in Death Note.

[Kanon]

The level of fanservice in episode 3 was insane :heh:
What makes the difference is that the main character here fully enjoys it. Feels good, man. Considering how the main villain is dressed (or rather, undressed), it doesn't seem like it's going to let up one bit.

[CWW]

I like where this is going. :heh:

That last bit with the nonstop laughing and insert song was hilarious. Then the dog joined the festivities and I couldn't keep a straight face anymore. Also funny to see the Grim Reaper aka Bonedaddy relegated to joke villain.

[Kismet-chan]

Episode 3 was GREAT. I like all the insert songs this series has. But aside from that, the pop culture references (Japanese ones of course), the craziness and randomness of it all; I haven't laughed out loud that much in a while. And the yummy fanservice... <3

And wow @ Yuki. Dem hips/thighs are just so delectable to look at.

[dark998]

First 15 minutes of episode 3: Too much focus on a character I don't particularly like (Chiko-sensei) hindered the enjoyment a bit.

Last 7-8 minutes: Just perfect. A bit more and I was going to start spinning in slow motion with sparkles around me. That mini bikini looks simply great on Yukiko-hime :love:

Though it was disappointing that the Grim Reaper got killed off so fast, he looked so impressive in the OP that I was expecting him to play a bigger role. Oh well.

[Guardian Enzo]

Dude, that was just... Pure insanity. I swear I can actually hear the long-dormant chemicals in my fatty tissue popping into life watching this.

I can't even count how many ways that was so wrong. But so right, too. I haven't seen that much quotable dialogue in ages, never mind the fanservice and the insert songs. What a wild ride.

[kagato3]

not sure what disturbs me more that Uncle Go sees this as a work for kids or Compaired to most of his other works it is.

[Guardian Enzo]

not sure what disturbs me more that Uncle Go sees this as a work for kids or Compaired to most of his other works it is.

I'm pretty sure Go-san doesn't think this is a kids series - not this version of it, anyway!

[kagato3]

I'm pretty sure Go-san doesn't think this is a kids series - not this version of it, anyway!

No, this is pretty much the same level as the manga. If anything it might be toned down

[jdennis007]

That was friggin great! I laughed so much at this episode.

[Sackett]

Episode 4 rises to an even more bizarre level.

[Goblinator]

It's the hippy movement.

[Guardian Enzo]

Won't somebody please think of the children?

[ShiroiRyu]

What ?
Children ? NOOOOOOOOOO !
Anyways, the hat get the kiss !

[Kismet-chan]

Wow, that episode.... Funny stuff. That's all I'll say for now. XD

[dark998]

Episode 4 is the best one so far. Enma sure took full advantage of Yuki this time, in both reality and dream world. I feel this will get updated even further in the BD/DVD version.

Some great reaction faces this time, plenty of fanservice, action against two youkai, Mazinger Z parody and even Enma and Yukiko-hime showed up new abiities. Pretty much everything was included in the package.

[Blaat]

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a youkai :heh:

[Saturn Beaver]

Are they censoring the tip of the hat? Aside from that, raunchy comedy as always, the first half is a bit slow but Enmazinger more than makes up for it.

[Kanon]

Gotta love how perverted Enma is. So much more entertaining than the dense enuchs we see in most series nowadays.

[Guardian Enzo]

Not many male leads get to go all the way with their crush in the 4th episode!

[kagato3]

loved the refs to Go Nagai 's other works (Devilman, Mazinger Z, and I think Yuki might have been channeling Honey with that rocker outfit.)

[AnimeFan188]

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a youkai :heh:

Also, did anyone else think that Harumi's white bird-demon form looked a bit like Asuka's
from "Devil Lady"?:

http://64.19.142.10/www.cjas.org/~bchow/gonagai/devilman/images/godasuka.jpg

Anyone else notice any other references to other shows?

[neshru]

Checked out episode 4 out of boredom and holy shit, what is this madness? http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8269/lolgm.gif
This show is hilarious in so many ways. Best of the season without a doubt.

[kagato3]

Also, did anyone else think that Harumi's white bird-demon form looked a bit like Asuka's
from "Devil Lady"?:

http://64.19.142.10/www.cjas.org/~bchow/gonagai/devilman/images/godasuka.jpg

Anyone else notice any other references to other shows?

Harumi's white bird-demon form is Silen/Sirene/Silene/Siren/Shirenu/ how ever it is spelled from Devilman.
Asuka from Devilman Lady is an expy of Ryo of Devilman who is Satan

[neshru]

Won't somebody please think of the children?
This series may not be intented for children, but I know children will love it :)

Episode 4 is the best one so far. Enma sure took full advantage of Yuki this time, in both reality and dream world.
Yeah, I love how they added a freaking rape scene and made it look like it doesn't even matter. http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8269/lolgm.gif

[dark998]

No new episode this week?

[Goblinator]

Episode 5 out.

[Ushio the Omega]

not sure what disturbs me more that Uncle Go sees this as a work for kids or Compaired to most of his other works it is.


Well considering Devil man and Violence Jack were both in Weekly Shōnen Magazine (the same as Fairy Tail) I think they are considered for kids.

[Kanon]

Episode 5...
...

I have no words. This anime is so hilariously perverted.

[orion]

Well considering Devil man and Violence Jack were both in Weekly Shōnen Magazine (the same as Fairy Tail) I think they are considered for kids.

This show is shown at 2 AM so it's not for kids.

[Guardian Enzo]

I guess it's because it's a remake of a very old series, or maybe the premise just doesn't appeal to the masses - but 97 posts for this show is ridiculous. It's unapologetically filthy and absolutely hilarious. Funniest show of the season for me, by far.

[Kanon]

I guess it's because it's a remake of a very old series, or maybe the premise just doesn't appeal to the asses - but 97 posts for this show is ridiculous. It's unapologetically filthy and absolutely hilarious. Funniest show of the season for me, by far.

I guess you wrote this post right after watching episode 5 :heh:

You're right, this isn't really the type of show that appeals to the masses. It's "old", weird and quite a bit vulgar; not the type of anime people are used to watch nowadays. Kaiji has about the same amount of post too. Such is the fate of unorthodox anime.

The fact there isn't much to discuss plays a part too. There's pretty much no plot or character development so far. It's just dumb fun.

[CWW]

People have no sense of humor is my guess.

I've glanced through Sankaku for shits and giggles, since I figure the site administrator loves to post "news" such as this, and the majority in the comment section were pretty much grossed out. One memorable user commented and I'm paraphrasing: "It's an ecchi show, not a comedy, and should therefore supply constant boners at all times, not show this disgusting filth!" Or something like that. I know Sankaku isn't the mecca of anime fandom, but it's pretty laughable regardless. I've seen similar sentiments here too regarding comedies depicting various forms of fanservice, often censored in some way. Maybe it's a cultural thing. Or maybe they're just horny fourteen year-olds. Who knows?

Also, I reckon the slow subs may have something to do with it.

[neshru]

You're right, this isn't really the type of show that appeals to the masses. It's "old", weird and quite a bit vulgar; not the type of anime people are used to watch nowadays.
How does this kind of anime not appeal to the masses? Maybe people are turned off by the art style, or they are not giving the show a chance for that reason, but the show itself is as easy to get into as it could get.

[dark998]

I laughed so hard when the bee got out of Yuki's kimono and Enma continued to "help" her anyway :heh:. He wasn't as useful later when he got turned out into a hungry baby.

Oh, and Yuki was particularly awesome this episode. Her look with the cape and that finishing move, mostly.

[Kanon]

How does this kind of anime not appeal to the masses? Maybe people are turned off by the art style, or they are not giving the show a chance for that reason, but the show itself is as easy to get into as it could get.

The granny spinning her tits in the first episode was probably enough to scare peole away. And as you said, the artstyle alone is probably a huge turn-off for the majority. Hell, I'm pretty sure the sole fact it's retro is enough for some people to dismiss it.

The content itself was ok in the first episode, but it's progressively getting more and more perverted: tentacle rape, breast/ass inflation, ... Those are the kind of things that disgust a lot of people, even if it's only used for laughs.

[neshru]

The granny spinning her tits in the first episode was probably enough to scare peole away.
Oh, come on.
And it's not like she plays a big role in the series anyway.

The content itself was ok in the first episode, but it's progressively getting more and more perverted: tentacle rape, breast/ass inflation, ...
No offense, but did you start following anime yesterday? Do you really think the average anime viewer doesn't like that kind of stuff?

Those are the kind of things that disgust a lot of people, even if it's only used for laughs.
lol, do you seriously think that?
If anything some people may find this kind of humor stupid, but "disgusting" really?

[orion]

No offense, but did you start following anime yesterday? Do you really think the average anime viewer doesn't like that kind of stuff?


lol, do you seriously think that?
If anything some people may find this kind of humor stupid, but "disgusting" really?

Some people would, esp if they're mainstream.

[neshru]

"mainstream" people don't watch this series anyway. It's not on western TV, it's not even simulcasted, it's just fansubbed.
What I'm saying is that the contents are not the reason why few people seem to be following this. I think a lot of people would love this series if they gave it a try. But their idea of what the series is about (a remake of an anime from the seventies that looks like something for children) is keeping them away from it.

[orion]

"mainstream" people don't watch this series anyway. It's not on western TV, it's not even simulcasted, it's just fansubbed.
What I'm saying is that the contents are not the reason why few people seem to be following this. I think a lot of people would love this series if they gave it a try. But their idea of what the series is about (a remake of an anime from the seventies that looks like something for children) is keeping them away from it.

Things eventually get released on DVD.

Content is esp the reason. The lady with the swinging breast is enough to scare people off. Crude humor doesn't have a lot of fans imo.

[neshru]

Things eventually get released on DVD.
What does that have to do with anything? We were discussing why the show doesn't seem to be getting much attention right now.

[Kanon]

No offense, but did you start following anime yesterday? Do you really think the average anime viewer doesn't like that kind of stuff?


lol, do you seriously think that?
If anything some people may find this kind of humor stupid, but "disgusting" really?

Yes, I truly believe that. And I'm talking about western fans of course. I often see people complaining about tentacles, most recently in the To love-ru Darkness thread. It seems to me that it's a pretty niche fetish among westerners. Then again, that might be because it's not really the kind of fetish you'd proudly wave around.

[Goblinator]

Stuff like Precure and Madoka still look childish but people watch them anyway. If the show looks like Hyouge Mono, people would still not watch it.

It really has to do with one specific artstyle and the 'disgusting' content. Personally, I couldn't care whether people watch it or not, I know I'm enjoying the hell out of it so stuff like popularity shouldn't bother you.

[neshru]

Yes, I truly believe that. And I'm talking about western fans of course. I often see people complaining about tentacles, most recently in the To love-ru Darkness thread. It seems to me that it's a pretty niche fetish among westerners. Then again, that might be because it's not really the kind of fetish you'd proudly wave around.
It's not like tentacles is all the series about. The point is that there is a pretty girl that goes around in a mini kimono while not wearing any panties, and has the tendency to end up naked and in every kind of sexual situation. How does that not appeal to people that watch anime?

[Kanon]

The retro artstyle is probably the root of the problem. It's a bit pointless to argue about this among us watchers anyway. Only those who aren't watching this series know for sure why they don't want to watch it.

[Kurumix]

I like the old style animation in this show

its also quite funny and incredibly trippy xD

[orion]

Stuff like Precure and Madoka still look childish but people watch them anyway. If the show looks like Hyouge Mono, people would still not watch it.

It really has to do with one specific artstyle and the 'disgusting' content. Personally, I couldn't care whether people watch it or not, I know I'm enjoying the hell out of it so stuff like popularity shouldn't bother you.

You can't really compare this to Precure as if it came over it would be relegated as a kid's title complete with edits. The only way it would get in the US.

Madoka has characters using guns, muskets, bombs etc and is not considered a children's title. Faust elevated it to the level of teens. Level of violence in Madoka may get it a TVMA rating here if it makes it here. Shaft involvement automatically made it otaku fodder.

What does that have to do with anything? We were discussing why the show doesn't seem to be getting much attention right now.

US distributors rely on DVD sales so if something doesn't look like it will do well on DVD then it won't get picked up for streaming by the US distributors. Then there's the other streaming sites that may not store it for similar reasons.(There's after all the eyeballs for advertising money.) No reliable streaming usually means a chunk of the US population won't watch it. So less thread contributors.

[Goblinator]

You can't really compare this to Precure as if it came over it would be relegated as a kid's title complete with edits. The only way it would get in the US. Madoka has characters using guns, muskets, bombs etc and is not considered a children's title. Faust elevated it to the level of teens. Level of violence in Madoka may get it a TVMA rating here if it makes it here. Shaft involvement automatically made it otaku fodder.

I'm talking about the artstyle.

[Vifam]

Just watched episode one.


I honestly don't see this evolving into anything really huge.

[CWW]

Woo! OP and ED got released.

Three words. Epic Masaaki Endou.

Dat guitar solo.

[Justin_Brett]

I'm not sure why you guys seem surprised about this. It's Go Nagai.

[Goblinator]

Just watched episode one.


I honestly don't see this evolving into anything really huge.
You might want to have a look at the director. Yoshitomo Yonetani.

I'm not sure why you guys seem surprised about this. It's Go Nagai.
Your point?

[Justin_Brett]

Well, he's not just about the robots. A lot of his mangas have been fairly explicit, from what I've heard.

Hell, Mazinger was originally made to blow off steam from something far more mature.

[dark998]

Woo! OP and ED got released.

Three words. Epic Masaaki Endou.

Dat guitar solo.

Indeed, really good songs. And a nice piece of official art that is very welcome because Brains Base didn't make any magazine spreads or posters for this series.

[Kanon]

Episode 6 was another fun and crazy one. Enma's confession to Yuki was incredibly cheesy, yet sort of awesome.

& poor Harumi :heh:

[Kenn]

Is going to go out on a limb and assume that Enpi and Enma are related in some way.

They must've been travelling incredibly fast for Yuki to survive the trip through Vietnam and going to Egypt. Though I suppose that was the reason it was so hard to stop them. :heh:

[Kanon]

Is going to go out on a limb and assume that Enpi and Enma are related in some way.

That's a safe assumption. I say she's either his sister or his cousin.

[KiTA]

That's a safe assumption. I say she's either his sister or his cousin.

She's actually a parody character from her own series, Dororon Enpi-Chan, which was a parody of Dororon Enma-Kun that Go Nagai did 10 years ago. From this (http://gonagaifans.deviantart.com/blog/37948434/) page:

In 2000, Dororon Enpi chan (どろろん艶靡ちゃん, the two kanji meaning voluptuously seducing) is a slapstick and almost hardcore erotic comedy parodiying Dororon Enmakun, where the respective counterparts are Enpi, a voluptuous blond young women; Yukiko Hige (Yukiko beard) a middle aged old man with womanish behaviour (the character is in reality one of Go Nagai's Superstars, Hige Gojira (bearded Godzilla) who debuted in Harenchi Gakuen in 1968); Kabako, a female youkai modeled on Kappaeru.

She got her own Tankobon (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%81%A9%E3%82%8D%E3%82%8D%E3%82%93%E8%89%B6%E9%9 D%A1%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93-SANWA-COMICS-No-%E6%B0%B8%E4%BA%95/dp/488356102X) too. In short, Kekko Kamen + Dororon Enma-Kun = Dororon Enpi-Chan, with a male, beareded Yuki, and a female Kappa.

So basically they put in a gag character from a near-H gag manga making fun of Dororon Enma-Kun in the Dororon Enma-Kun anime. Crazy stuff, but it fits Go Nagai's style, so...

[dark998]

Didn't like episode 6 as much as the previous one. Too much time spent on the characters being balls and not enough fanservice or Enma-Yukiko interaction, only a bit towards the ending. I did like Yukiko wearing a PE uniform and the scene where the fat youkai gets hammered x3.

[Guardian Enzo]

Any show that can combine a Chekhov and Kubrick reference in the same shot is OK in my book.

[D-KLAC]

give i'm sort late bloom to watch yet really this really too good to watch in many ways from characters, who's who voice, etc etc really this like so worth my watching.

[Goty]

Best part from episode 6: "..with Ms. Harumi as a commentator." :heh:

[Hooves]

I don't know why.. But the opening playing while they were all rolling towards the volcano made the entire episode worthwhile for me.. Maybe I'm a sucker for music playing during good parts :p

[Guardian Enzo]

Oh, Boy... New heights and depths. Go Nagai is a very, very strange man.

[jdennis007]

I am hoping they release a CD with all the music from the show.

[Kanon]

Light was finally shed on Enpi's background. Nothing really surprising here, aside from the fact she used to wear clothes in the past. The Circlet is obviously a limiter as hinted in the opening, I guessed it worked differently on Enpi and suppressed her exhibisionist tendencies.

Funniest scenes of this episode were Enma getting his anus cracked open (the imagery they used was great), and that guy getting killed accidentally by Enma :heh:

[dark998]

Lots of Enpi in the latest episode. She was introduced a while ago but never had a lot of screentime until now.


I am hoping they release a CD with all the music from the show.

They will release a CD will all the insert songs. An OST is likely as well but nothing has been said about that yet.

[Goblinator]

New episode is out.

[Guardian Enzo]

Damn, every time I think this show has found the "Thou Shall Not Pass" line it obliterates it, then pisses on it for good measure.

"How educational!"

I'm surprised there hasn't been more love for the fantastic OP by the legendary Masaaki Endoh. He did the "Gachi Rangers" OP for Mitsudomoe recently, though he's been doing anime themes since the last century.

[Blaat]

Damn I can't stop listening to the opening, it's so awesome (happy Enzo?) :p Another fun episode, I kind of wish they stop "Kennying" Kapearu, he's too funny for that.

Anyway with this, Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen and to lesser extend Koutetsu Shin Jeeg I kind of wish they remake more of Go Nagai's works, they're great and fun to watch.

[dark998]

Episode 8 = Girl's power rises once again.

[kache]

9

WHAT THE FUCK? :heh:

[Guardian Enzo]

9

WHAT THE FUCK? :heh:

That's about as good a way to put it as any...

18:20 - Oh dear God, save us all.

:heh::heh::heh: at Chappeau-ji's box o' hat porn. I think the last seven minutes of that ep made me laugh harder than anything this year.

[CrowKenobi]

Episode 9 and 10:

Can I have what the producers are smoking because that's some good stuff! :heh:

[Used Can]

It's good ol' Uncle Go.

[Kanon]

I thought a serious battle was finally about to start, but in the end, about 80% of those two episodes were about Enma trying to rape Yukiko :heh:

And that mecha fight has to be the worst I've ever seen -- in a good way. That was epic. An epic failure.

[kache]

Episode 9 and 10:

Can I have what the producers are smoking because that's some good stuff! :heh:

Agree. :heh:
It would be worth trying it, just to see the trip. :heh:

[Guardian Enzo]

Episode 10: I wonder if any of that is covered by Bill 156...

[dark998]

Hot damn, way too much censorship in episode 9. I guess Enma literally blowing Yukiko was so over the top to be shown on TV.

[AnimeFan188]

When watching the opening for Episode 10, did anyone else think of this?:

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The Demon Patrol is go! :)

[Sackett]

....................

Episode 11

[jdennis007]

I caught the OST for the show and what happened to all that great music being played in the background?

[Blaat]

....................

Episode 11My reaction was similar, I have no idea what I just watched.

[Goblinator]

I caught the OST for the show and what happened to all that great music being played in the background?
they're old japanese showa songs that are going to be released on a separate cd.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/Dororon%E3%81%88%E3%82%93%E9%AD%94%E3%81%8F%E3%82% 93%E3%83%A1~%E3%83%A9%E3%82%81%E3%82%89-%E6%98%AD%E5%92%8C%E3%83%92%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%8 2%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B8%E3%82%AA-%E3%81%88%E3%82%93%E9%AD%94-CV-%E5%B1%B1%E5%8F%A3%E5%8B%9D%E5%B9%B3/dp/B004XES2H2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1308438258&sr=8-8

[Guardian Enzo]

+10 points for Planet of the Apes reference. And has anyone noticed that Shappeau-ji speaks Japanese almost like Kate from Sketch Book?

Accidental discovery - this show is almost as much fun if you just listen to the audio. It doesn't matter if you don't speak Japanese - between the music and the obvious delight the cast is taking in the whole thing, it's still a blast.

[Blaat]

+10 points for Planet of the Apes reference. And has anyone noticed that Shappeau-ji speaks Japanese almost like Kate from Sketch Book?Both Shappeau and Kate speak Japanese with an (exaggerated) American accent. ;)

[Kanon]

There was a surprising amount of drama in episode 11 (though there was still plenty of humor of course). Poor Harumi, she's surrounded by jerks, the biggest of them all being Enma.

[Ushio the Omega]

Wait so they want to kill 4 billion people? not a big deal that's only 50 years worth.

[Guardian Enzo]

Both Shappeau and Kate speak Japanese with an (exaggerated) American accent. ;)

Don't tell Kate that - she's Canadian!

[SinsI]

I actually find the fact that the Heaven dried out (due to lack of souls coming) far more interesting - since a lot more people die today than several centuries ago, it'd mean that they are all sinners (or that Heaven went and splurged on something it can't afford).

[Spinell]

I actually find the fact that the Heaven dried out (due to lack of souls coming) far more interesting - since a lot more people die today than several centuries ago, it'd mean that they are all sinners (or that Heaven went and splurged on something it can't afford).
Indeed, an let's say those souls get splitted evenly. What are they doing that needs an influx of 2 billion souls?

[Kid Ryan]

What is the likelihood of another fansub group subbing this show?

(I don't like GG's subs)

[DmonHiro]

What is the likelihood of another fansub group subbing this show?

(I don't like GG's subs)

About zero. And why don't you, they are actually good, and actually translate the jokes very well.

[Kid Ryan]

About zero. And why don't you, they are actually good, and actually translate the jokes very well.

GG is a fansub group that likes to troll, that's why.

I actually think their subs are okay, I just don't like the group themselves.

[D-KLAC]

well i got sources saw pics of ep.12 & yes one of my anime wishes did came true.

give won't mention the ep but the wish is an ayako-mamiko you got see for yourself (& believe i've been on curious asking for it due to many anime there on together).

[dark998]

Just caught up with 10 + 11. Seems like an all-around Heaven vs Hell battle is the only proper way to end this.

Special mention for the new loli introduced in episode 11. She is hot. And strong.

[Bri]

Wait so they want to kill 4 billion people? not a big deal that's only 50 years worth.

The story is set in the 70s, there were only 4 billion people back then.

[serenade_beta]

Very chaos... Very unique... Very... lots of things.
Anyways, definitely different from most of the anime this season (and other season) and fun to watch.

Just... really crazy show.

But in a good meaning.

9/10
Character designs were pretty nice (Kimutaka).
Yukiko-hime... (;´Д｀)ﾊｧﾊｧ

[Goblinator]

Final episode finally subbed.

[Blaat]

I'm impressed that the last episode managed to be more WTF than all the episodes before this one.

[Goty]

Loved to see the original VAs coming back for the finale...especially the legendary Masako Nozawa.

[Kanon]

I can't think of any words better than "WTF" to sum up the last episode. I enjoyed the series, but I have to say it was a little too chaotic and random even for me at some part.

Now, Enpi-chan spin-off, please!

[Guardian Enzo]

The whole show is pretty well made of WTF though, so at least they stuck to their guns.

[dark998]

All I can say is that the ending didn't disappoint one bit. Enma finally kissed Yukiko HELL YEAH! :D

Now to wait for those BD versions.

[Guardian Enzo]

All I can say is that the ending didn't disappoint one bit. Enma finally kissed Yukiko HELL YEAH! :D

Now to wait for those BD versions.

Kissed her? Hell, he already &^*# her a few eps back! :heh:

[Master_Yoma]

This whole series was just so messed up and the last episode was the must messed up

6/10

[D-KLAC]

call it what a finale from wacky races, power-ups, used the force, mamiko-mamiko doing herself, ayako-mamiko yuri kiss (YES i finally get those 2 finally do a yuri kiss in a anime), love power over 9000, etc.

really one best finale ever really great to watch.

overall this series is spring 2011 hidden goods & worth license & dub in english.

& if go more like enpi-spinoff or s2 yes we're all in for more of it.

[Used Can]

Just from the beginning with the Wacky Races reference you could tell this was going to be fucking crazy, but bloody hell, the final part... holy shit... that was glorious.

[Godly_senselessness]

Lol i just love the whole "Ecchi no tanushi sekai" line by enpi,so hilarious.

[Guardian Enzo]

Licensed! NIS America.

[neshru]

LOL, what's with the Wacky Races reference? I don't think that was even japanese, wasn't it a Hanna-Barbera series?
Anyway, sucks the series is over. Easily the funniest series of the season and a nice change over all the crap we see in anime these days. We definitely need a second season.

[Blaat]

LOL, what's with the Wacky Races reference? I don't think that was even japanese, wasn't it a Hanna-Barbera series?
It is, but it's not the first time I've seen a Wacky Races reference in an anime (a SD Gundam episode also featured a Wacky Races parody)Licensed! NIS America.Talk about unexpected. :heh:

[Guardian Enzo]

After they licensed Oh! Edo Rocket I figured anything was possible.

[D-KLAC]

mu ha ha yes this series has gotten it license & now come to dvd.

bit pity it not got a dub version maybe reason release for later time might start of nis going english in it?

besides if happen yes for finally doing a dub it.

give already finish series give it got one of my anime wishes came true (ayako-mamiko yuri stuff doing with a kiss).

[CrowKenobi]

Unfortunately, NIS will not dub anything they license:
Mitsu then explained that he understood that NIS's prices were high, but he felt justified in the amount of value they've added to the product, and that they needed to “be responsible” with their business model by not adding English dubs, which would need to be funded by their video game revenue.Mitsu is NIS America's anime business producer.

[ANN link (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2011/anime-expo/3)]

[Goblinator]

LOL, what's with the Wacky Races reference? I don't think that was even japanese, wasn't it a Hanna-Barbera series?

Yes but it aired in Japan meaning it's part of their showa heritage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6EbzvVNh4I