Devil Lady

1998
Devil Lady

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EP1 BEAST Oct 10, 1998

Jun just seems to be going through the motions in her photo shoot, although the photographer seems to think she is doing wonderfully. Jun seems to be having a problem with mirrors and reflections today, even when they are behind curtains. Jun meets Lan Asuka, a mysterious woman, who introduces Jun to the supernatural in an overwhelming way. Kazumi is Jun's tie to normalcy. Will Jun be able to hang on after being introduced to the beast?

EP2 BLOOD Oct 17, 1998

The battle continues. Jun is called upon to handle more than she ever imagined. She exhibits abilities that were unimagined by the Human Alliance (HA), to meet an unexpected challenge. Jun still can't believe what is happening and wonders if it was all a nightmare.

EP3 WINGS Oct 24, 1998

Jun begins to make enemies. Those that would destroy humankind make it clear that Jun and her loved ones are fair game in the war. They cannot understand why she holds onto her inferior human side. Catastrophe strikes someone close to Jun. Jun continues to find new abilities to the surprise of her enemies and the HA.

EP4 SEED Oct 31, 1998

Jun is still reeling from previous incidents, and reflects on how she was different from others. She falls into self-pity, as she is seemingly being held captive by the H A, the very organization that utilizes her to destroy other beasts. Jun is leery of people in shadows, thanks to her last encounter. A new beast with an unusual characteristic is discovered. This new characteristic doesn't make it any less dangerous. Asuka discovers a new power of Jun's.

EP5 SHARK Nov 07, 1998

Thanks to Asuka, Jun has an unplanned reunion with an old friend from high school where they didn't part in a friendly manner. Jun and her ex-classmate had a difference of opinion on what the relationship should be. It seems that all anger has dissipated, but has it? Meanwhile Kazumi feels a little left out. But there is no need to worry. Jun's encounter strengthens the bond to Kazumi.

EP6 CAT Nov 14, 1998

Jun experiences a love / hate relationship first-hand, when she meets someone who idolizes her and loves cats. What do you do when you are so talented that you inspire love and hate? You face it head on! Is Jun up to the task?

EP7 FOG Nov 21, 1998

With each transformation, the risk increases that Jun will lose her human side. Is it possible that the childhood story of the Grim Reaper will be Jun's undoing? Recent events take Jun's thoughts back to the story her grandfather told her hoping she would go to bed. Of course Jun's curiosity was only increased. Is her next foe The Grim Reaper?

EP8 ENEMY Nov 28, 1998

The HA continues their attempt to keep the general population from discovering the devil beast phenomenon. A broadcaster attempts to release the news of the devil beasts. Jun is introduced to Dr Jason Bates, an American from the Samuelson Lab. Jason has come to observe the giga effect, which transforms the devil beasts into giants. He doesn't believe that beasts are inherently evil and that devil beasts can hold on to their human soul. Jun's confrontation with the broadcaster doesn't go as planned causing Dr Bates to doubt Jun's strength. Asuka feels humiliated and berates Jun.

EP9 EYES Dec 05, 1998

Jun dwells upon her previous failure and the disappointments of Asuka and Jason. While looking into a store window, Jun feels someone watching her. Jun finds herself in the park in a photo shoot. Kazumi is interviewed and photographed. She also meets someone who has an interest in what happened to her family. Those around Jun begin to question her sanity when she seems to continually feel watched. Is she being watched, or is it just her imagination?

EP10 FLAMES Dec 12, 1998

A large fire at the Sakura Housing Complex looks suspicious. Firemen are surprised to find a a survivor in the rubble. Asuka and Jun disagree on how the small survivor should be treated. Asuka believes the survivor to be a devil beast, since survival would have been impossible otherwise. The fact of the HA having no experience with a devil beast being a child doesn't temper Asuka's belief. The Biochemical Investigations Team decides to study the child. Kazumi reviews a videotape that was sent by Sakazawa. Remembering his earlier comment she wonders about Jun. Jun's frequent and sudden departures don't help Kazumi's confidence in their relationship.

EP11 BOX Dec 19, 1998

A department store executive disappears after being falsely accused. Unfortunately, he isn't the only one who disappears. Jun is called in to handle this situation in an all too public department store building, all just in time for Christmas. Jun discovers his box as well as her own…

EP12 FACES Jan 09, 1999

Jun has visions of a devil beast world. Does her demonic side want such a world? Yuasa offers to lighten Jun's workload. When Jun runs into Jason in the street, they go to a cavern bar. Jason accuses Jun of enjoying the kill, and yet calls her weak mentally and physically. Maeda tells Jun that she will need to accompany him as soon as she gets home. The authorities are finding victims with their face missing. Meanwhile, Jason still obsesses over Jun's and some of the other beasts' ability to manifest the giga effect. Asuka's orders reflect her belief that beasts in the giga effect are no longer in control, endangering Jun's life.

EP13 ROPE Jan 16, 1999

A man is restrained in a remote residence. A woman entices him. Jun has a photo shoot with inexperienced model Takai, a high school student that is more intimate than usual. Jun shows interest in a phone call that Yuasa receives during the photo shoot. After the photo shoot Jun acts inappropriately with Takai and shows regret. Jun sees Sakazawa speaking to Kazumi and Yuasa in separate incidences. She concludes the man is a nuisance. Asuka picks up Jun and tells her they are going for a ride in the country. She tells Jun they have found a victim with one-third of the blood drained from the body. Will Jun fall into the trap found by this young victim?

EP14 HOME Jan 23, 1999

Sakazawa remembers his life before the beast obsession. All devil beasts are alike aren't they? Will Sakazawa always believe this? Kazumi is missing and Jun will do what it takes to find her. Meanwhile, Kazumi realizes she has been used, but isn't quite sure for what. The HA has their hands full with another beast, and receives unexpected help. The battle between the beast factions now begins to accelerate.

EP15 CROWS Jan 30, 1999

Kazumi's conversation after a photo shoot, plants the seeds of remembrance regarding her parents death. Bodies begin to show up on top of lamp posts, utility poles and other odd places. Shiro Kazawa's warnings replay through Kazumi's mind. Crows show up in the oddest places. The HA thinks Jun needs a chauffeur. Kazumi once again becomes noticed by the beasts. Jun continues to amaze those who witness her power, but will it be enough to save Kazumi?

EP16 VOICE Feb 06, 1999

The dead bodies on top of traffic posts continue. The HA begins to have trouble keeping the secret of the devil beasts. Maeda gets directly involved in the fight against devil beasts. Kazumi's voice is a God-send to Jun.

EP17 HUNGER Feb 13, 1999

Saturo continues to recruit beasts to his cause. His statement that Jun is hated by the humans seems to be manifesting itself. Jun appears to be losing control of her beast side. Where is Asuka?

EP18 BODY Feb 20, 1999

The battle between humans and devil beasts is worsening. Jun is surprised by Asuka and Jason. Can Jason keep his human side if he gets his wish? Asuka's behavior is drawing the attention of the HA.

EP19 FETTERS Feb 27, 1999

Kazumi is still getting used to the idea of the beasts in the open. Can she learn to trust any devil beast other than Jun? Yuasa is surprised to see Maeda after their last conversation. Maeda becomes more suspicious of Asuka. Jun continues to be a fugitive. The battle with the beast is no longer a secret. Yuasa and Jun temporarily relive a normal work day. Yuasa's family has a stressful day, while he lives in a fanciful moment.

EP20 CORPSES Mar 06, 1999

This episode goes to America. This episode Lan gets a new private secretary, Captain Izume Kogure. Maeda gets some American help. Jun meets some old acquaintances that she's not particularly wanting to see. Jun meets a new more powerful associate of Satoro's. Maeda discovers Lan's secret past. Jun and Satoro have a battle of the wills.

EP21 SIGNS Mar 20, 1999

What is this RNA Transmutation Innoculation? Maeda discovers the truth and informs Jun. Kazumi becomes closer to her new friends, but still wants to be with Jun. Will they be reunited? Will Jun be able to overcome the organized beasts?

EP22 WISH Apr 10, 1999

Jun receives help from an unexpected source, when defeat is imminent. Will it be enough? Kazumi remembers her first meeting with Jun. Hostility increases between humans and the devil beasts. Devil beasts are rounded up as Satoro gathers his army. Izumi is concerned about Lan Asuka. Jun inspires a fond childhood memory in Kazumi. Kazumi wants to help Jun in a new way. Will she get her wish?

EP23 LIFE Apr 17, 1999

Jun is legendary among the gentler beasts as the champion of their kind. Kazumi's influence inspires hope in her recently found friends. They expect Jun to rescue them. Lan's plan becomes more apparent. Jun faces a beast with unexpected strength. Lan is still involved with the US, but why? What is her relationship to Jun?

EP24 HEART Apr 24, 1999

Home is where the heart is. Jun befriends a new young companion who understands Jun's past too well. Unfortunately Chiyoko doesn't understand why Jun had to do all that she did. She doesn't understand the fine line that Jun mustn't cross.

EP25 GOD May 01, 1999

Beasts are kept like prisoners. Asuka can't wait for Jun's return. Kiyoko, Misaki, Takae and Takeshi try to avoid extermination in the beast prison. Asuka sends a not so friendly welcoming party when Jun returns to Tokyo. What is the relationship between Jun and Asuka?

EP26 MAN May 08, 1999

Asuka has appeared all over the world and is forcing the world to accept her as the new child of God. Jun awakes in a place like hell and sees all of the demons trapped in a tower forged of demon bodies. Jun decides to forge her soul with the force from the Demons leaving the hell like place to face off with Asuka. A battle of Heaven and Hell begins, but who will be victorious?
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The beautiful and successful supermodel Jun Fudou meets a woman named Lan Asuka, who confronts her with a werewolf monster, which she calls a devil beast. As a result, unimagined powers awaken in Jun, and she manages to defeat the monster. She, just like this werewolf, is part of the next step in human evolution: humans who can mutate into beast-like monsters and then mercilessly terrorise civilisation. Unlike the other devil beasts, however, she can retain her humanity, which is her undoing because Lan Asuka is a high-ranking employee of the government and of the “Anti-Beast Special Squad”, which wants to abuse her powers and train her to mercilessly hunt down her own species. Caught between these extremes and her weak self, the question arises: what fate will Jun meet? Will she ever be able to decide it for herself?

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Rectangular_businessman I have to give some credit to this series: Unlike most of the adaptations of one of the stories created by Go Nagai (Which tend to keep only the most pragmatic elements of the original source material) "The Devil Lady" managed to be more complex and suspenseful than other Japanese animations with a similar premise: I would dare to say that, in some aspects at least, it was even better than the original "Devil Man".It is true that the idea of a secret organization fighting supernatural beings have been done before ("Men in Black" is probably the most famous example) but "The Devil Lady" makes a good use of those kind of archetypes: The plot of each episode tend to be very dark and tragic, but also very interesting as well, combining effectively the action, the horror and the drama.While this series could be a bit cheesy and over-the-top at moments (Despite the incredible seriousness of the main storyline) the plot and character development is quite well done, having also a very satisfying resolution.The animation was good too, maintaining a decent level in all the episodes. The same goes for the music, which gives this series an appropriate atmosphere (I particularly liked the ominous intro) capturing the tension or tranquility of each scene. Even when "The Devil Lady" isn't the greatest anime ever made, it is still a good series anyway. At least it serves to show that the Go Nagai stories, despite being excessive and gratuitous, can be done well and have a certain level of subtlety.
haterofcrap This show was so boring. It was your typical anime boring crap, filled with satanism, female nudity (But almost nothing of Male nudity, that's why it sucks) ugly designs, a stupid plot and boring and bland characters.This show was so stupid and boring, that it was completely worthless.There wasn't any single good thing about this, everything about this show sucked.This show is pretty lame, even for anime standards. Unless you are an anime fan, don't waste your time seeing this crap.What a stupid show, and what a waste of time. This sucks hard.
JTurner82 In modern day Tokyo, a beautiful but fragile young supermodel, Jun Fudou, finds her ordinary life turned upside-down when she is visited by Asuka Lan, a shady and mysterious woman with a secret agenda of her own. Soon Jun discovers that she can, when provoked, transform into a demonic giant, hence the title of the series. Under Asuka's command, Jun is forced to track down monsters--some of who may actually be her close colleagues in disguise. All the while, Jun's relationship with her best friend Kazumi begins to slide.Created by Go Nagai, this dark, Gothic-horror 26-episode series is most definitely not for young children. In addition to having a complex, sometimes nail-biting plot, THE DEVIL LADY also has its lion's share of gory violence and nudity. The battle sequences between the devilish Jun and the monsters are as bloody as you'd expect, and there are also scenes where several characters are nude. Still some other episodes feature somewhat sexual situations; for example, at one point, Jun is tied to a bed while a character (changed into a demonic cat), draws her claw against Jun's chest and slurps blood from the wound. Later, another character--Jason Bates--who, like our heroine, has the ability to transform into a devil beast, attempts to rape Jun.To THE DEVIL LADY's credit, however, the show handles the above in a supernatural manner, so it's not so disturbing. And while some may bemoan that the production values are on par with an old-school Anime--uneven cel count, and somewhat limited backgrounds, in many ways it makes it easier to stomach a show like this.However, there were two things that ultimately made THE DEVIL LADY for me. The first is its ominous musical score, provided by Toshiyuki Watanabe. Sparingly used, yet memorable, it adds to the show's creepy atmosphere. The main theme, in particular, a choral chant reminiscent of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" as well as Jerry Goldsmith's score for THE OMEN, is a knock-out. The other quality that struck me about THE DEVIL LADY was the compelling portrayal of Jun as a character. In between periods of killing, we see her overcome with remorse and shame for having committed such acts, and the very real pain we feel from this makes it all the more sad when she starts to become more monstrous and lose touch with her normal self. This issue of duality adds a human aspect and credibility to what could otherwise have been just another throwaway horror Anime flick.Although episodic in nature, THE DEVIL LADY manages to find a plot of its own. While it does build to the typical apocalyptic conclusion and some episodes don't really move the story along, there are very rare moments when THE DEVIL LADY is not engrossing. As a story about a person's downward spiral, it's hard to pull away from every minute of it, but the only episodes that truly succeed in maintaining a thriller/horror feel are the opening three. Every one after that borders on predictable, but in all fairness, there are unexpected twists and just about enough intelligence to make the overall show not only an ideal choice for Halloween, but as a subject for discussion. Actually, I found out that this show is a reworking of another series by Go Nagai; THE DEVIL MAN, only with a man in the lead. To further compliment this show, it never even feels like a spin-off, so you wouldn't think otherwise.Other kudos should be given to the folks at ADV for their handling of this series. The visual quality on the discs is very good, and the audio comes across very well on both the Japanese and English language tracks. The English dub is produced by the now defunct Monster Island Studios from Austin, Texas, whose track record has been mixed. Their English track for NADIA was wonderful, but SAMURAI X, their previous project, was too stiff, acting-wise, and loose, script-wise. THE DEVIL LADY's dub is somewhere in between. The principal trio of Jun, Asuka, and Kazumi are all excellently voiced and well acted by Shawn Sides, Siân Rees-Cleland, and especially Camille Chen (the latter's screaming scenes, in particular, are phenomenal; you'd swear that she was in the situation for real!). The supporting cast is hit or miss, but most of them verge on good; J. Shannon Weaver, in particular, is disturbingly creepy as the kid-devil Satoru. The ADR script by Elena Carrillo is probably the problem I have with the dub; although faithful in spirit, sometimes it's a little too loose, omitting and/or altering some important lines. This flaw, however, is toned down after the first volume and isn't all that bothersome after awhile. Purists probably won't give the dub a chance due to the aforementioned scripting issues, but for patient dub fans, this one might be worth checking out for the performances I described.On a final note, THE DEVIL LADY also exists as a manga series, and has some even more horrifying violence and some sexual scenes. This Anime is tamer by comparison, although as mentioned, it's not for the kiddies.
GavinNelson178 With action, adventure, demons, horror, mysteries, philosophy, and mounds upon mounds of gore, Devil Lady has all the right ingredients for an exciting and intriguing anime series. Unfortunately, the materials were added out of order, whipped with a dirty whisk, frozen at the wrong temperature, baked for too long, and dropped on the floor, resulting in something that's definitely doesn't help in making Go Nagai's name any more revered. Starting out as an interesting series with a somewhat alluring story, Devil Lady has gotten progressively worse, hitting its third volume with the crushing knowledge that the previously `alluring story' has gotten absolutely nowhere and accomplished nothing. Containing four wholly trite and hackneyed episodes, the third disc further continues the air of dullness with its rather blasé packaging. Trying to embody the image of horror as much as possible, the disc is enclosed by a tri-colored cover that looks like it was smuggled from the cutting room of Nightmare Campus or Demon High School Porn Club Naughty Jungle Teacher. Inside the shiny disc, however, is where all the non-magic happens. As extras, ADV has thoughtfully added the textless opening and ending sequences, which are so special that they're included on every single volume in the series. There is one brief extra that is worthwhile, however, and this is few slices of original artwork included in a minute gallery. These four shots show gorgeously drawn portraits of certain characters in a variety of mediums, and are truly amazing. Normally, the number of extras on a disc doesn't matter, as their purpose is to serve as just that-extras, and occasionally an added incentive for purchasing an already capital-worthy DVD. It is a pity, then, that the extras for the third volume of Devil Lady are so scant, as it wouldn't hurt to offer viewers a bribe to even watch the show. The original concept of the show started out rather interestingly, featuring Jun who is a model that occasionally turns into a beast. She works for an offshoot of the government that controls the epidemic of Beasts that are living amongst humans, and conducts research on what makes humans turn into Beasts and what not. Sadly, by episode ten, this is still the overriding plot of the show, settling into a comfortable groove of being a very patterned, Beast-o'-the-Day series. This in itself wouldn't be as bad if it weren't for the fact that not only are the episodes redundant, they are also incredibly drawn out and slow. An entire twenty-five moments are devoted solely to a story that could have been done with much more fire and pizzazz in half the time. The main cause of this is the pacing, making it seem like the writers tried too hard to make the show deep and profound. Each revelation made by the characters or conclusion drawn by viewers is repeated over and over again, echoed by other characters repeatedly, just to make sure the paper-thin story was filed away into the minds of the audience. This was done even for the obvious, making it exasperating to listen to the characters grope for time by reinstating for the third time what just happened in the previous scene.This isn't to say that the story was devoid of good qualities, however. In fact, the one very impressive part about the way the episodes were written was the use of symbolism and foreshadowing. An example is the first episode, where the weather pattern and the color of the sky were used to parallel both the reoccurring events in the plot, as well as hint at what was going to happen. The palette used was later tied into the Beast's past, too, giving even more meaning to the symbols mentioned earlier. Scattered with instances such as these, the scenes were able to give themselves a much more thought-provoking air without the distraction of a babbling cast to reinforce any imagery used.Although scenes that use the aforementioned images, like rain and skies red with fire smoke, are wonderfully drawn with vibrant backgrounds, the rest of the art in the series leaves much to be desired. Crafted in Go Nagai's infamous style, the scenes are littered in gore, creepy images, nudity, and sexual innuendo. In fact, the last episode contains a strong dose of implied quasi-incest, tentacle rape, misogyny-but this should come as no surprise to viewers familiar with many of Nagai's other works. What brings down the use of gore and nudity is not the content, but the boorish way in which it is portrayed. Nudity is roughly drawn, blood is carelessly made to appear and spray in unscientific ways-crude remains the only word that can be used to describe it. The characters themselves don't look bad at all, but with all the unclean foreground art and random elements and bodily fluids clustered on them, it only adds to the atmosphere of uncouthness. The rough and unpolished feeling exuded by the artwork also transfers itself onto the animation, which is mediocre at best. The movements aren't particularly graceful, though they serve their purpose adequately. A bit disappointing, though, is the way effects were animated, like fire and wind. The colors used were bland and the animation choppy, resulting in something that looks more like a low-budget hentai production than anything else. As with the gripe about the artwork, the amount of bodily fluids dripping amok in the series also contribute to the cheap-hentai look, the shoddy way they were done serving only to taint what could have potentially been a good suspense or action series.Though your eyes may get wary at the low quality look of the series, your ears will get an equal opportunity to indulge in mediocrity as well. Although the acting for both language tracks is done properly and by the books, no passion is thrown behind the voices. The difference lies between good actors who feel their characters' triumphs and pains, and readers who simply read their lines to gather paychecks-much like the difference between an impassioned pianist who weaves stories on a keyboard and a piano player who hits the notes as they are printed on the page. The one exception is the Japanese actress for Jun, played by the amazing Iwao Junko who is able to make her voice burn when she's angry, and cry when she feels pain. To credit the English dub, though, it must be said that the script is rather impressive. Although ADV altered a few of the lines and violated the silent respites in the original script, the lines were translated mostly faithfully.It can't be said that Devil Lady is a bad series-it just doesn't live up to its potential. Rather than explore the philosophical points grazed in the dialogue, such as the rights of humanity and its co-inhabitants, the scenes dwell on the wrong parts of the story and make the story clunky and rough. Impersonating the uneven pacing of the script, the visual aspects of the story contribute to the raw feeling of the show, stripping it of any grace or imagery and then forcing it back later when this loss is recognized. Fans of Go Nagai will be thrilled at the nudity and bloodshed and repressed hentai urges, but such things otherwise bring down an already mediocre show. Devil Lady has an interesting story behind it, but unless the potential can be acted upon, not watching these episodes will be nothing to lament.