Description
Title: Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989)
Genre: Erotic Horror, Fantasy, Animation
Plot Synopsis:
Legend tells of three coexisting worlds: the Human World, the Demon World (Makai), and the Beast World (Jujinkai). Every 3,000 years, the supreme being known as the “Chōjin” (Overfiend) is reborn to unite these realms. High school student Tatsuo Nagumo is unknowingly the vessel for this cosmic power, but as his transformation begins, chaos erupts. With demons, warriors, and supernatural forces battling to control his fate, Nagumo’s awakening threatens to reshape existence itself in an apocalyptic struggle between light and darkness.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Hideki Takayama
- Writers: Sho Aikawa (screenplay), Toshio Maeda (manga)
- Cast:
- Tomohiro Nishimura as Amano Jyaku
- Tsutomu Kashiwakura as Kuroko
- Hirotaka Suzuoki as Tatsuo Nagumo
- Yōko Asagami as Akemi Itō
- Maya Okamoto as Megumi Amano
YouTube Trailer:
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
-
Noah Cassidy – ★★★★
“PLEASURE OUT OF THIS DIMENSION. Worth stating upfront that my review reflects the roughly two-and-a-half-hour version of this movie that’s technically three OVAs put together. It’s the uncensored, ‘true’ version of Legend of the Overfiend.” -
DBC – ★★★
“A very messy adaptation of the Urotsukidōji manga series by Toshio Maeda, telling the story of how three different planes of existence—human, demon, and man-beast—merge once every 3,000 years when the super cosmic being known as the Overfiend is reborn.” -
Brian – ★★★★
“Urotsukidōji has been credited with popularizing the trope of tentacle horror, and The Erotic Anime Movie Guide calls it a formative work in the hentai genre. In 2005, it was voted one of the 100 greatest cartoons in a poll by Channel 4.” -
Elwood Jones – ★★★★
“Renowned as one of the landmark titles of adult animation, this notorious anime adapted from Toshio Maeda’s manga has continued to shock each new generation of anime fans.” -
Ben – ★★★½
“This is cursed. (I watched the 2.5-hour cut).”
Meta Description:
A cult classic in erotic horror anime, Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989) explores the convergence of humans, demons, and beasts as the prophesied Chōjin awakens. Directed by Hideki Takayama and based on Toshio Maeda’s manga, this dark fantasy epic blends cosmic horror with extreme animation, cementing its status as a notorious and influential title in adult anime history.
Title: Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon Womb (1991)
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Plot Synopsis:
The sequel to Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend delves deeper into the mythos of the Overfiend prophecy. As demonic forces continue to wage war across dimensions, a new dark force emerges—a Nazi experiment gone wrong, which seeks to harness the power of the Chōjin. Amidst nightmarish violence, supernatural horrors, and cosmic destruction, the boundaries between realms begin to collapse, threatening to consume all existence.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Hideki Takayama
- Writers: Toshio Maeda, Shô Aikawa, Michael Lawrence
- Cast:
- Christopher Courage as Amano (voice)
- Rebel Joy as Akemi (voice)
- Bill Timoney as Tatsuo Nagumo (voice)
- Lucy Morales as Megumi (voice)
- Sonny Weil as Kuroko (voice)
IMDb Link:
Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon Womb (1991)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
-
Holly I. – ★★★
“This nebulous sequel tackles a different ‘prophecy’ theme and doesn’t quite capture the cosmic dread of the original. Then again, the demons are still great, and if you’re into Nazi b**d machines powered by women’s orgsms, have I got an anime for you! It’s also likely the only animated depiction of two demon lmbs massaging the cerv*x of a supernatural beast woman you’re ever going to see, so. There’s that.” -
Hank Bauer – ★★★★
“(Reviewing the OVA version since the OVA doesn’t have its own page and this and the movie are very similar.) Not as great as the first, but still has a ton of great moments sprinkled throughout. This one has more of a story to follow as well, and I could see this one being more accessible to those who may have not liked the plot of the first, but enjoyed the aesthetic and hype moments the first one had to offer.” -
Kaijuman – ★★★★
“You know what was missing from the original Urotsukidōji? Nazis. You best believe this opens during WWII as the Nazis use a giant s**ual machine to try and summon an entity known as the Lord of Chaos. This wastes no time diving back into depravity! That giant machine has a bunch of nde women attached to it as it interacts with them using mechanical tntacles so it can drain them of their life force or something. I wasn’t paying attention to any of that—I was busy staring at the bouncing b*obs.”
Meta Description:
Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon Womb (1991) is a Japanese animated horror-fantasy film directed by Hideki Takayama. A sequel to Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend, it expands the dark mythology with Nazi experiments, supernatural warfare, and grotesque cosmic horror, continuing its legacy as one of anime’s most infamous series.
Title: Urotsukidōji III: Return of the Overfiend (1993)
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Horror
Plot Synopsis:
As the Overfiend slumbers, the tyrant emperor Caesar rises to power, enslaving a new race of demonic beasts. A new entity is born into this chaos—the Lord of Chaos, an entity foretold to be the Overfiend’s nemesis. As a coup threatens Caesar’s rule and his daughter is taken hostage, the Overfiend is forced to awaken for an apocalyptic battle of the gods.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Hideki Takayama
- Writers: Shô Aikawa, Toshio Maeda
- Cast:
- Tsutomu Kashiwakura as Idaten
- Yoshio Kawai as Gashim
- Yasunori Matsumoto as Buju
- Miyuki Matsushita as Kyo-O
- Hirotaka Suzuoki as Narrator
IMDb Link:
Urotsukidōji III: Return of the Overfiend (1993)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
-
Graham – ★★★
“Monster demons, tentacular nookie, eternal suffering and painful death, multicolored beings, creative world-building, and a series of scenes where it’s clear that every hole is a goal for Hideki Takayama, a clearly disturbed filmmaker.” -
Jason Lee – ★
“While I’m enjoying the utter batshit nature of everything that’s happening, I still prefer the pre-apocalyptic setting of the early couple of films. This entry shifts into the classic Mad Max-style setting used in many 80s and 90s anime.” -
tenac – ★★★
“Nach 190 Minuten Urotsukidōji 3 hab ich ehrlich gesagt etwas Angst, wo sich die Reihe mit den nächsten beiden Teilen hin entwickelt.” (After 190 minutes of Urotsukidōji 3, I honestly have some fear about where the series will go in the next two parts.)
Meta Description:
A dark fantasy horror anime, Urotsukidōji III: Return of the Overfiend (1993) continues the controversial saga with a dystopian setting and an apocalyptic battle between gods and demons. Directed by Hideki Takayama, this installment expands on the mythos of the Overfiend while embracing the extreme horror and surreal imagery the series is known for.
Title: Urotsukidōji IV: Inferno Road (1995)
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Horror
Plot Synopsis:
In a world ravaged by supernatural forces, the immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku finds himself caught between warring factions of monstrous beings. As chaos escalates, the emergence of the Lord of Chaos threatens to reshape the balance of power. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Amano must navigate a brutal, dystopian landscape where humanity’s survival is anything but certain.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Hideki Takayama
- Writer: Toshio Maeda
- Cast:
- S. Watkins as Himi
- Robert Blue as Ellis
- Bat Mackeral as Ken
- Michael Maizahevi as Buju
- Wendy Walker as Yufura
IMDb Link:
Urotsukidōji IV: Inferno Road (1995)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
-
John Kiske – ★★½
“A gory animated sequel with extreme horror elements. Depending on the version watched (the banned edition contains disturbing content), the experience may vary. Reviewing the UK-released cut.” -
deMicha – ★★★
“Watched all three OVAs back-to-back. Following the events surrounding Caesar, Himi and Amano travel toward Osaka, where the fate of the world is set to be decided.” -
Dakota Noot – ★★½
“Where Return of the Overfiend felt like bad fanfiction, Inferno Road plays more like a filler arc. This is essentially two disconnected stories, one featuring psychic children and eugenics, the other dealing with supernatural battles.” -
Vincenzo Bartone – ★★½
“The animation quality takes another hit, and Part 3 feels unrelated to Parts 1 & 2. However, I still found it more enjoyable than Return of the Overfiend.” -
Morissa – ★★★½
“The most structured story since the first film, but it gets bogged down in unnecessary details. Still, it holds up better than expected.”
Meta Description:
Urotsukidōji IV: Inferno Road (1995) is a Japanese animated horror-fantasy directed by Hideki Takayama. Set in a dystopian world where monstrous beings rule, it follows the half-demon Amano Jyaku as he struggles to survive in a landscape torn apart by supernatural warfare.
