City(1987) — Wicked

: Taki Renzaburo, a human "Black Guard" agent, and Makie, a beautiful demon agent, are assigned to protect a lecherous but vital diplomat, Giuseppe Mayart, who must sign the new treaty.

: The success of the anime led to a 1992 Hong Kong live-action adaptation produced by Tsui Hark . Production Credits Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri Original Author Hideyuki Kikuchi Studio Release Year Wicked City(1987)

Released in 1987, is a landmark of "dark" adult anime that defined the hyper-violent, erotic-horror aesthetic of the late 80s. Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and produced by Madhouse , it is based on the novel series by Hideyuki Kikuchi , who also created Vampire Hunter D . Plot Overview : Taki Renzaburo, a human "Black Guard" agent,

: Radical demon factions seek to block the renewal of the treaty to launch an all-out invasion of Earth. Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and produced by Madhouse

The story is set in a world where a secret peace treaty has existed for centuries between the human world and the "Black World," a parallel dimension of shapeshifting demons.

: It is notorious for explicit graphic violence, sexual content (including body horror), and dark psychological themes, making it strictly for adult audiences.

: Originally intended as a 35-minute short, investors were so impressed by the first 15 minutes of animation that they extended the runtime to a full 80-minute feature.