Doomed Megalopolis English Sub & Dub

About Doomed Megalopolis

Meet Doomed Megalopolis (帝都物語), a horror and supernatural anime by MADHOUSE (1991). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: An evil sorcerer bent on crushing the "greatest city on earth" uses dark abilities to awaken the destructive spirit of Tokyo's historic "guardian. To save the town, a team of occultists, scientists and children become embroiled in a multi-decade supernatural struggle to oppose the forces of darkness!

With horror at the core, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Junichi Narutaki (Kouichi Yamadera) and Yasunori Katou (Kyusaku Shimada) are two of the characters you will meet early.

It will appeal most to viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material. With 4 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of Doomed Megalopolis follows that studio's craft. Within the horror category, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kouichi Yamadera as Junichi Narutaki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1991, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.