Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom (2009)

Requiem for the Phantom

mafia assassinations were common in the country. they were a mysterious organization named Inferno. their strongest assassin will have a nickname called "Phantom", currently owned by a girl name Ein. a tourist happened to be on the spot, witnessing a murder. while usually witnesses were killed, he was captured n brainwashed for his potential. he was then given the name Zwei. soon he became Inferno's newest assassin, trained by Ein. with no memory of who he was, Zwei was dragged into the assassination world, filled with conspiracy n deceit.

at first glance, the anime seemed like any random assassination anime. but as the episodes proceeded, there was a sense of sadness, which was difficult to miss. a choice that they weren't given the permission to make, a fate thrown onto them just because of their potentials. the anime was slightly lengthy, but definitely worth the time.

some background on the anime:
- episodes: 26
- director: Koichi Mashimo (真下耕一)
- released: 2009
- language: Japanese
- genre: Action/Psychological

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7 comments :

  1. Captured and brainwashed because he has potential? Now this is interesting. :)

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  2. This anime sounds interesting! : )

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  3. Love the title.....

    Requiem for the Phantom.

    Sounds so intriguing, Levian!

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  4. tekkaus:
    it was indeed! i'm not sure how she sees potential in others though, probably reaction?

    foong:
    it sure is!

    ron:
    it was! worth a catch but it was honestly, slightly lengthy.

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  5. sad love story I believe so..

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  6. ayie:
    it sure was one sad one.

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