Urotsukidōji: New Saga

About This Movie

Urotsukidōji: New Saga dives deep into a world where the absurd meets the grotesque. The narrative spins around Amano Jaku, an immortal beast-man with a voracious appetite, who escapes to a campus ripe with temptation. The animation is striking, often blending beautifully with its dark themes. There's a certain gritty charm to the practical effects that add a layer of rawness to the horror elements. You can't help but notice the pacing, which can be erratic but builds a tension that keeps you invested. The themes explore lust and monstrosity in ways that are both provocative and unsettling, creating an atmosphere that's hard to shake off after viewing.

This film has had a somewhat tumultuous path through formats, with previous releases often being hard to come by. Original VHS copies are particularly scarce, and collectors seem to have a keen interest in the various DVD releases that followed. It's not just the film itself but the uniqueness of its themes and animation style that makes it a talking point among collectors.