Summary
Labyrinth of Flames (炎のらびりんす, Honō no Labyrinth) is a Japanese 2-episode OVA anime series created and produced by Studio Fantasia and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. It was released from September 25, 2000 to December 21, 2000. The OVA was licensed by Central Park Media under the U.S. Manga Corps label.
| Labyrinth of Flames | |
 Official Region 1 DVD Cover released by Central Park Media | |
| 炎のらびりんす (Honō no Rabirinsu) | |
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| Genre | Action, comedy, romance[1][2] |
| Original video animation | |
| Directed by | Katsuhiko Nishijima |
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| Written by |
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| Music by | Kouichi Fujino |
| Studio | Studio Fantasia |
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| Released | September 25, 2000 – December 21, 2000 |
| Episodes | 2 |
Plot edit
Galan is a Russian geek who'd do anything to be a real, living samurai. When his girlfriend Natsu (who happens to be a Japanese princess living in Russia) gifts him an ancient sword, strange events unfold, and even stranger people drop out of the sky to attack. Now Galan must overcome his ineptitude and join a bunch of beautiful women in a wacky romp through a kingdom that time forgot.
Production edit
The anime was directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima who had previously directed Project A-Ko and Agent Aika.[3]
Episode list edit
- Episode 1: Samurai Labyrinth? Loverinth?
- Episode 2: Treasure Labyrinth? Loverinth?
Cast edit
| Character | Japanese voice actor | English voice actor |
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| Galan | Kōichi Tōchika | Eric Stuart |
| Natsu | Yuki Masuda | Jessica Calvello |
| Kasumi | Yukari Tamura | Elisa Wain |
| Datenoshin | Susumu Chiba | Tom Wayland |
| Carrie White | Mami Kingetsu | Sonny Dey |
| Shigemitsu | Shozo Iizuka | Tristan Goddard |
| Shinka | Yoko Sasaki | Carol Jacobanis |
| Nastassja Nijinsky | Ruri Asano | Blythe Witt |
| Narrator | Shinji Nakae | Ross Lefko |
Reception edit
Anime News Network's Maral Agnerian recommends it, calling it a "well-done 2-episode OVA that neatly balances gratuitous fanservice with bizarre comedy, with a bit of action thrown into the mix."[4] However, THEM Anime Reviews gave it a negative review, calling the plot non-existent and mainly revolving around two things: Natsu's father being a pervert and Galan screwing up.[2]
Dave Haverson of Play magazine praised the anime calling it "an unexpected comedy blast."[5]
References edit
- ^ "CPM Announces 12 price cut DVDs". Central Park Media via Anime News Network. November 14, 2003. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Labyrinth of Flames". Anime News Network. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Haverson, Dave (February 2002). "Anime - Labyrinth of Flames". Play. United States of America. p. 85.
- ^ "Labyrinth of Flames - Review". Anime News Network. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
- ^ Haverson, Dave (February 2002). "Anime - Labyrinth of Flames". Play. United States of America: Fusion Publishing. p. 85.
External links edit
- Labyrinth of Flames (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia