Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil
Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil / デトロイト・メタル・シティ 魔王生誕盤
| Genres: Adult Cast, Comedy, Gag Humor, Music, Parody, Seinen, Showbiz | |
| Themes: Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Music, Parody, Showbiz | |
| Demographics: Seinen | |
| Studios: Studio 4°C | |
| Rating: 7.27 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3064 | |
| Popularity: #4833 | |
| Users Listed: 24,772 | |
| Users Scored: 13,445 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 01/05/2024 | |
| Aired: July 11, 2008 (Summer) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set in a near-future Detroit, *Detroit Metal City* explores the precarious world of professional musicians. The narrative centers on Gage, a struggling metal vocalist who unexpectedly gains a second life as a pop idol. This sudden shift throws him into a bizarre and competitive music industry, forcing him to navigate the complex realities of fame and artistic integrity.
The series blends dark humor with observations on corporate exploitation and the manufactured nature of popular culture. Gage’s journey is marked by unsettling encounters and morally ambiguous choices as he grapples with his dual identities and the cost of success. Expect a distinctive atmosphere, blending gritty urban settings with surreal musical performances, prompting reflection on identity and artistic freedom within a highly controlled system.
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Characters:
- Negishi, Souichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kishio, Daisuke, Ueda, Yuuji
- Aikawa, Yuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagasawa, Masami
- Death Records Manager (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Ai
- Nashimoto, Keisuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi
- Nishida, Terumichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yasumura, Makoto
- Wada, Masayuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakano, Yuto
Staff:
- Nagahama, Hiroshi (Director)
- Wakasugi, Kiminori (Creator)
Reviews:
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User MajesticOtaKing (Score: 7/10):
Okay, to put it simply, the episode it entertaining. But it's not really a special episode more than it is a cut-and-paste from the existing episodes. It makes sense as a pilot episode, however, and as an introductory it is very good. However it just seems repetitive when you watch the series, making it annoying to sit through the same episodes again when you're expecting something new, as all scenes from this episode are present in the series. -
User Nmjc420 (Score: 7/10):
nothing here that you wont end up seeing it you watch the actual show, might serve to make you not want to watch the series if you see this first also cause you'll know whats going to happen already and have to watch the same stuff again... SO JUST SKIP THIS AND WATCH DETROIT METAL CITY!!! :D one of the funniest shows I've seen in years (with awesome music :) the live action movie was great too! -
User Fayetta (Score: 7/10):
Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil is a good introductory episode for Detroit Metal City, it features a good opening to show the viewer what it is all about whilst introducing the characters and the overall taste of the anime. For those that have already seen the anime then it wouldn't be much of a loss to dismiss this as it's just showing parts throughout the show, for new viewers I wouldn't be worried about being spoiled some of the best parts as it doesn't give away too much. If you're a new viewer then it is pretty good to see whether it'sthe sort of story and humor you would be into.
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- Detroit Metal City (anime - Full Story)