Mamono Hunter Youko

Devil Hunter Yohko / 魔物ハンター妖子 / Demon Hunter Youko / Mamono Hunter Yohko
Mamono Hunter Youko
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural
Studios: Madhouse
Producers: TOHO
Licensors: ADV Films
Rating: 6.22 / 10
Rank: #8898
Popularity: #5945
Users Listed: 14,572
Users Scored: 5,160
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/30/2022
Aired: December 1, 1990 – July 1, 1995 (Fall)
Type: ova
Source: original
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 5

Synopsis:

Yohko Mono’s ordinary life takes an abrupt turn when she discovers a hidden legacy – she is the latest in a long line of protectors tasked with safeguarding humanity from otherworldly threats. Thrust into a world of ancient battles and supernatural powers, Yohko must grapple with her newfound responsibilities while navigating the challenges of high school. The series explores themes of destiny versus choice as Yohko confronts not only monstrous adversaries but also the weight of expectation placed upon her shoulders. Set against a backdrop where the mundane and the mystical intertwine, the story follows Yohko's journey to understand her powers and ultimately face the source of the demonic invasion in a climactic confrontation that will determine the fate of the world.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Monster Hunter Yohko (Aired: 12/01/1990)
  • Episode 2: Devil Hunter Yohko 2 (Aired: 12/22/1992)
  • Episode 3: Devil Hunter Yohko 3 (Aired: 04/11/1993)
  • Episode 4: Devil Hunter Yohko 4-Ever: Super Music Clip (Aired: 12/21/1993)
  • Episode 5: Devil Hunter Yohko 5: Hell on Earth (Aired: 07/01/1995)
  • ... and 1 more episodes

Characters:

  • Kanzaki, Azusa (Main) - Voice Actors: Yoshida, Konami, Yates, Kimberly, Trifol, Nuria, Libretti, Adriana
  • Mano, Youko (Main) - Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya, Lee, Amanda Winn, De Luca, Lorella, Diemand-Hartz, Mercedes
  • Asakura, Ryuuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki, Arras, Flavio, Sturdivant, Kyle
  • Azusa 2 (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshida, Konami, Yates, Kimberly
  • Biryuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiozawa, Kaneto, Lawrence, Milton, Cortese, Marcello, Serrano, José Javier
  • Dragon King Ryuuou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanada, Kiyoyuki
  • Hattori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furuta, Nobuyuki, Swasey, John
  • Kondou, Hideki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Show, Lee, Jason C., Cortese, Marcello
  • Mano, Haruka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hidaka, Noriko, Ulu, Sue, Salmoiraghi, Patrizia
  • Mano, Ayako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya, Lee, Amanda Winn, Della Pasqua, Paola
  • Mano, Madoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koorogi, Satomi, Mitsuya, Yuuji, Shawnessey, Sharon, Bonomi, Paola, Moscardó, María
  • Mano, Sayoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi, Amerson, Carol, Bonel, Anna
  • Mano, Chiaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Shigeru, Chapman, Laura
  • Ogawa, Chikako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Grant, Tiffany, Honda, Chieko, Olivieri, Elda
  • Old Woman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Reiko
  • Onra (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mugihito
  • Princess Yanagi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimamoto, Sumi, Salmoiraghi, Patrizia, Sevier, Kim
  • Principal (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Doi, Mika, Rae, Marcy, García Valero, Concha
  • Reiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Naoko, Amerson, Carol, Falcinelli, Valeria
  • Sano, Yuusuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro, Bounds, Bryan
  • Tateno (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyazaki, Issei, Smith, Doug
  • Tokima (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Futamata, Issei, Greenfield, Matt
  • Voice of Demon World (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mugihito, Trifol, Alberto, Mancioppi, Alberto, Greenfield, Matt
  • Wakabayashi, Osamu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei, Trifol Segarra, Albert
  • Yamada (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugawara, Junichi, Lee, Jason C.

Staff:

  • Kama, Hideki (Producer)
  • Abe, Hisashi (Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation, Character Design)
  • Sakata, Junichi (Director)
  • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Director, Storyboard)
  • Yamada, Katsuhisa (Director, Script)
  • Matsuura, Noriyoshi (Sound Director)
  • Kuroda, Yasuhiro (Episode Director)
  • Takabayashi, Hisaya (Script, Setting)
  • Tomita, Sukehiro (Script)
  • Urahata, Tatsuhiko (Script)
  • Hisakawa, Aya (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance)
  • Mori, Yukinojo (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Watanabe, Hiroya (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Abiru, Tadashi (Key Animation)
  • Aoki, Tetsurou (Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Campbell, Charles (Recording Engineer)
  • Endou, Asami (Key Animation)
  • Hayashi, Hideo (Key Animation)
  • Ishihama, Masashi (Key Animation)
  • Ishikawa, Kinichi (Director of Photography)
  • Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
  • Kaku, Tetsurou (Key Animation)
  • Kamei, Kanta (Key Animation)
  • Kamura, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
  • Kanada, Yoshinori (Key Animation)
  • Kaneko, Hidetoshi (Art Director)
  • Kaneko, Masashi (Key Animation)
  • Kano, Akira (Key Animation)
  • Kataoka, Emiko (Key Animation)
  • Kawamura, Akio (Key Animation)
  • Kikuchi, Toshihiro (Key Animation)
  • Kudou, Yuka (Key Animation)
  • Lee, Amanda Winn (ADR Director)
  • Maekawa, Takashi (Special Effects)
  • Maruyama, Masao (Planning)
  • Matsuoka, Hideaki (Key Animation)
  • Matsutake, Tokuyuki (Key Animation)
  • Miyao, Gaku (Original Character Design)
  • Nagahama, Hiroshi (In-Between Animation)
  • Nakamura, Satoru (Key Animation)
  • Nakayama, Katsuichi (Key Animation)
  • Ochi, Shinji (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Okano, Yukio (Key Animation)
  • Oohashi, Yoshimitsu (Character Design, Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Oohira, Naoki (Key Animation)
  • Sai, Fumihide (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Saitou, Masakazu (Animation Check, Key Animation)
  • Sasaki, Masakatsu (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Yuuzou (Character Design)
  • Seki, Mieko (Color Setting)
  • ... and 2 more staff

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