The appeal and reviews of "Deadman Wonderland": A dark fantasy world filled with blood and mystery

Deadman Wonderland: Dark fantasy meets action

Deadman Wonderland is a TV anime series that aired in 2011 and is based on the manga of the same name by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondo. This work is attractive for its unique world view that combines dark fantasy and action, and the deep backgrounds of the characters. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this anime, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Deadman Wonderland" is set in a world 10 years after the Tokyo incident. The protagonist, Igarashi Ganta, is sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and is incarcerated in Japan's only fully privatized prison, "Deadman Wonderland." There, he reunites with his childhood friend, Shiro, and Ganta awakens to his special powers, throwing himself into a battle with supernatural beings known as "Deadmen."

Broadcast information

• Media : TV anime series
• Original Media : Manga
• Broadcast period : April 16, 2011 to July 2, 2011
• Broadcasting stations : tvk, Gifu Broadcasting, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, Sun Television, Teletama, TOKYO MX, Mie Television, Chiba Television, BS Nippon Television, Movie Gate, Niconico Channel, AT-X
• Duration : 30 minutes
• Episodes : 12

staff

• Original author : Jinsei Kataoka, Kazuma Kondo
• Director : Koichi Hatsumi
• Series Composition : Yasuyuki Muto
• Character design : Masaki Yamada
• Mechanical design : Takayuki Yanase
• Prop design : Daisuke Niitsuma
• Effect design : Shuhei Arita
• Art Director : Michie Watanabe
• Color design : Yuko Saito
• Director of photography : Takeshi Katsuyama
• Edited by Kumiko Sakamoto
• Sound Director : Miwa Iwanami
• Music : NARASAKI
• Music Production : AMG MUSIC
• Animation : manglobe
• Production : Deadman Wonderland G Building

cast

• Igarashi Maruta : Park Romi
• White : Kana Hanazawa
• Kiyomasa Senji : Masayuki Kato
• Takami Hitsuji : Yuki Kaji
• Takami Water Moon : Iori Nomizu
• Makina : Takako Honda
• Today's Kasuga : Chika Horikawa
• Tsunenaga Tamaki : Junichi Suwabe
• Kengamine Nagi : Daisuke Ono
• Koshio Karako : Kumiko Ito
• Rokurobundo : Jun Fukuyama
• Tomoyuki Morikawa:
• Toto the Sakigami : Miyuki Sawashiro

Main Characters

• Igarashi Maruta : A second-year junior high school student. He has a straightforward personality. His classmates were killed by the "Red Man" and he was imprisoned in "Deadman Wonderland" for a crime he did not commit. He has the ability of the Branch of Sin, "Woodpecker."
• Shiro : A girl who is Ganta's childhood friend. She reunites with Ganta in Deadman Wonderland. She has a boundlessly cheerful personality and tries to help and encourage Ganta, but sometimes her efforts end in vain.
• Kiyomasa Senji : A prisoner in Block G of Deadman Wonderland. His purpose in life is to fight strong opponents. He is the first opponent Ganta fights in the Carnival Corpse. Codename: Crow.
• Takami Hitsuji : A prisoner in the general wing of Deadman Wonderland. He is searching for his sister. He approaches Ganta, who has just been admitted to the prison, for a certain purpose, but...
• Takami Minazuki : A prisoner in Block G of Deadman Wonderland. A shy and pretty girl. She grows a lot of flowers in her cell. Code name: "Hummingbird."
• Makina : The head warden of Deadman Wonderland. He has a strong sense of justice and values ​​discipline and order, and shows no mercy to those who break the rules.
• Kyoko Kasuga : A prison guard at Deadman Wonderland. She admires Makina and serves as her assistant.
• Tsunenaga Tamaki : Lawyer. While he defends Ganta, who was falsely accused of a crime, he also has a hidden side...
• Kengamine Nagi : A prisoner in Block G of Deadman Wonderland. Leader of the "Chains of Freedom". He has a gentle and honest personality, and is loved by the members. He lost his vocal cords and uses a machine to produce his voice.
• Koshio Karako : A prisoner in Block G of Deadman Wonderland. She speaks Kansai dialect and has a cheerful personality. Deputy leader of the Chains of Freedom. Code name: Game Foul.
• Bundou Rokuro : A prisoner in Block G of Deadman Wonderland. A sharp-witted intelligence officer for the Chains of Freedom. He acts only to carry out his own "plans."
• Azuma Genkaku : The leader of the anti-Deadman unit "Gravekeeper". A crazy man who calls himself "Super Shaved". His favorite guitar is his weapon.
• Sakigami Toto : A mysterious being who appears at the junior high school Ganta attends and kills his classmates.

subtitle

• #01 : Death Row Inmate
• #02 : Antidote (Candy)
• #03 : Building G
• #04 : Crow Crow
• #05 : Carnival Corpse
• #06 : Hummingbird
• #07 : Original Sin (Retched Egg)
• #08 : Scar Chain
• #09 : Pro-oxidant (worm eater)
• #10 : Gravekeeper (Undertaker)
• #11 : The Gig of Despair
• #12 : Salvation (Grateful Dead)

Evaluation and appeal of the work

"Deadman Wonderland" is characterized by its dark worldview and tense action scenes. In particular, the story, which begins with Ganta being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, has the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the scene in which Ganta fights using his special ability, "Woodpecker," is visually very impactful.

The characters are also portrayed in great depth, and a human drama is depicted through Ganta's growth, his relationship with Shiro, and his interactions with the other Deadmen. In particular, the contrast between Shiro's cheerful personality and Ganta's suffering adds depth to the story.

The talents of the staff, including director Koichi Hatsumi and character designer Masaki Yamada, are also highly praised. The quality of the animation by manglobe is also not to be missed. The music, by NARASAKI, also adds to the atmosphere of the work.

Recommended points

Deadman Wonderland is recommended for those who like dark fantasy and action. It is especially perfect for those who enjoy deep stories and character development. It is also recommended for those who like battle scenes using special abilities.

In addition, the original manga of this work is also very popular and contains many episodes that are not depicted in the anime. By reading the original manga after watching the anime, you can gain a deeper understanding and enjoyment.

Related works and recommendations

If you enjoyed Deadman Wonderland, you might also like:

• Tokyo Ghoul : A fusion of dark fantasy and action, both works share the common theme of the protagonist having special abilities.
• Elfen Lied : A dark fantasy centered around a girl with special abilities, with a deep human drama that is an intriguing story.
• "Death Note" : A suspense story centered around the special ability of the Grim Reaper to kill people using his notebook.

Above, we have introduced detailed information, reviews, and recommended points of "Deadman Wonderland". This work is a must-see for those who like dark fantasy and action. Please watch it.