Demon City Shinjuku

About Demon City Shinjuku

Demon City Shinjuku (魔界都市〈新宿〉) blends action, adventure and horror by MADHOUSE (1988). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Ten Years ago, Genichirou Izayoi died attempting to stop the sorcerer Rebi Ra, and as a result Shinjuku became a playground for demons. And now, the day approaches when Rebi Ra will complete his decade-long ritual to plunge the rest of the world into chaos!

As things develop, as Genichirou's son, it falls to Kyouya to venture into the heart of Shinjuku and put an end to the sorcerer his father couldn't beat. Can Kyouya exceed his father's legacy, or will the demons of Shinjuku create Hell on Earth?

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Levih Rah (Kiyoshi Kobayashi) and Sayaka Rama (Hiromi Tsuru) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MADHOUSE, so the studio's house style defines how Demon City Shinjuku looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kiyoshi Kobayashi voicing Levih Rah gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1988, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.