Strait Jacket

Title:Strait Jacket
ストレイト・ジャケット
Overall:Rent
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Notables: R1 License - Manga Entertainment
In a world where magic and technology coexist, both sciences are used in the fields of medicine, warfare and research, but with differing results. Overuse of magic is forbidden as it causes mutations which transform the user into violent, uncontrollable and unstoppable monsters. Rayot(to) Steinberg is a lone wolf ‘tactical sorcerer’ dedicated to destroying these demons. Armoured and plated in his metal "mold", a strait jacket designed to keep him human, he walks a fine line between magic and madness as a rogue monster killer.

Based on the novel by Sakaki Ichirou.

Three OVA episodes.
Animation by FEEL.
R1 License by Manga Entertainment.

1:42min Promo/Trailer - YouTube Video
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Rent 8 8 9 0 8 0 KBanger1 #
I've seen the whole thing from top to bottom and I believe it is a worthwhile rent. It's supposed to be about a guy named Steinberg who is considered to be a "tactical sorcerist" (No, that is not a misspelling, sorcerist is what he is called.) Well, I can't really go into detail because then I will spoil the entire story. If you're into fantasy mixed with a little sci-fi and a lot of gunplay, then check it out.

Storywise, it's not about just Steinberg but to another guy like him. Isaac, another sorcerist shares a particular past. One does his job to become a hero. The other does it because he's trying to atone for his past sins (almost like Vash The Stampede in Trigun). Although, the plot leans more towards Steinberg, it crosses with Issac and makes things a bit more interesting. I do like the non-chalant attitude of Steinberg which reminds me of Spike from Cowboy Bebop. In fact, the english voice actor Steven Blum does the voice for Steinberg so there's a bit of knowledge for you dub fans. The technology used in the story is infused with magic so it's like watching Tekkaman Blade with a bit of incantations. That I find to be the catch with the anime. It's not uncommon to mix fantasy and sci-fi but in this anime the mix tends to be more focused with the sci-fi aspect.

Overall, it not a bad anime to say the least. Certainly a rent for those who like this mix in genre although it goes well anyhow. The only thing it lacks is a better story length. I think this could easily be a series if wasn't so short. It felt a bit rushed and there was barely any background for the characters. It's a good effort with that little drawback but still worth renting.

Last updated Monday, March 02 2009. Created Monday, March 02 2009.
Unevaluated Jan-Chan #
After seeing the first episode, my only comment would be, this is a very violent-n-bloody steampunk story!!

This appears to be a clone of Devil May Cry, but then again DMC is a clone of .....

Last updated Wednesday, January 09 2008. Created Tuesday, January 08 2008.

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