Demonbane is a series by Nitroplus with mecha and Cthulhu Mythos elements. Beginning as an eroge visual novel for the PC, it was ported into a PlayStation 2 non-eroge remake, and spawned a sequel visual novel, a prequel novel, an anime television adaptation and a conversion to manga. An English version of the original Demonbane PC game has been released by JAST USA. The anime is streamed with English subtitles by CrunchyRoll.
Kishin Houkou Demonbane is the PlayStation 2 port of the original, published on July 1, 2004, the title loosely translates to "Roar of the Machine God Demonbane". Both the anime and the manga adaptations are based under this title, as well as using it in their adaptations. The game was also bundled with a one-episode OVA.
Mix equal parts of science, sorcery, and mechs and one comes up with a cauldron full of something similar to Demon Bane. The game is a set in a contemporary civilization but magic threads throughout the world along with technological wonders such as huge robots which fight for their respective masters. Based on our quick test drive this morning, the cast of characters is extensive and the storyline revolves around a secretive faction who uses magic to unleash a destructive force which ripples throughout a town and destroys a good chunk of it. To combat this underground cabal, a team is assembled which uses a powerful mech as their ace in the hole. Although the mechs on both sides do most of the fighting in the game, the cast of characters also wield magic for offensive and defensive use.
Every copy of the first production of Demon Bane includes an OVA which details the world of Demon Bane and gives viewers some sense of the background story in the game and the large cast of characters. The animation quality is very well done with above par production values.
PLOT:
Kurou Daijuuji is a poor detective living in Arkham City. One day, he was requested by Ruri Hadou of Hadou Financial Group, to search for a magic book. While he initially refused, Ruri offered him a large sum of money upon completion of her request, in which bribed Kurou to accept. As Kurou searches for the book, he unexpectedly runs into Al, a pretty girl that is actually a powerful grimoire. They forge a contract with each other, bestowing Kurou with powerful magic. Soon afterwards, Al also activates Demonbane, a deus machina owned by the Hadou Financial Group, to combat the mechanical menace from the Black Lodge. With this, the war between the Hadou Financial Group and the Black Lodge begins.
Kurou and Al, who crushed the conspiracy of Jashin with Demonbane, are working as detectives in a reborn world. However, there comes another shadow looming toward them. Many mysterious cases... by "Bloody Monsters". A fluid mass of blood destroys the whole town. Kurou and Al are busy with solving mysterious cases. At the same time, mysterious people appear in front of them, one is a girl in a red dress and another one is a boy named "Nitouryu". Who are they? Are they concerned with these mysterious cases?
BONUS DVD: Original Video Animation.
BONUS DVD FROM DX PACK: Nitro + Special DVD-Video.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Boarded the giant robot Demon Bane, adventure game depicting the activities of youth to fight organized crime. Private detective Grand Cross Crowe, meets girl is in the wake of the search request of Mashirube-sho. The boarding the giant robot Demon Bane and a contract with Al, Crowe was involved in a conflict with the criminal organization plaques Lodge plays a mortal combat with the Black Lodge.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Sorcery, SCIFI, Futuristic, Mechs & Anime themes.
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