Karasu Tengu Kabuto: Ougon no Me no Kemono
鴉天狗カブト 黄金の目のケモノ / Raven Tengu Kabuto: The Golden-Eyed Beast
| Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Producers: KSS, NHK | |
| Rating: 5.67 / 10 | |
| Rank: #11790 | |
| Popularity: #12090 | |
| Users Listed: 2,074 | |
| Users Scored: 939 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 01/05/2021 | |
| Aired: July 24, 1992 (Summer) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
In a realm mirroring feudal Japan, but warped by unforeseen technological advancement, Kabuto, a tengu warrior, undertakes a perilous mission. He must infiltrate a formidable fortress—a grotesque amalgamation of ancient architecture and monstrous machinery. The princess held captive within is the key to preventing a catastrophic imbalance threatening the very fabric of this alternate world.
The narrative explores themes of duty and sacrifice as Kabuto navigates treacherous landscapes populated by bio-mechanical horrors. His journey demands both mastery of traditional combat and adaptation to unfamiliar, mechanized threats. The anime presents a visually distinctive setting blending folklore with steampunk aesthetics, offering a story centered on courage, resilience, and the burden of responsibility in the face of overwhelming odds. It’s a character-driven exploration of heroism within a world irrevocably changed.
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Characters:
- Kabuto (Main) - Voice Actors: Moneta, Claudio, Glen, Edward
- Kazuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakata, Kazuhiro
- Tamamushi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujita, Toshiko, Ross, Liza
Staff:
- Ogawa, Takumi (Producer)
- Fujimoto, Yoshitaka (Episode Director)
- Fukazawa, Manabu (In-Between Animation)
- Hirai, Hisashi (Animation Director)
- Itakura, Kazuhiro (Key Animation)
- Jitsuhara, Noboru (In-Between Animation)
- Matsumiya, Masazumi (Art Director)
- Morishita, Hiromitsu (Key Animation)
- Noji, Kiyoshi (Key Animation)
- Ogawa, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
- Okada, Terumitsu (Editing)
- Seymour, Kevin (ADR Director)
- Shinbo, Takurou (Key Animation)
- Takeuchi, Akira (Key Animation)
- Terasawa, Buichi (Original Creator)
Related Anime/Manga:
- Karasu Tengu Kabuto (anime - Parent Story)