From the box In a world where sorcery and science co-exist, the power of magic comes with a price: humans who do not take proper precautions are transformed into horrific demons. Those who destroy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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What would the world be like if magic and science existed side by side? Would we be more efficient? Happier? Richer? More powerful? In the anime OVA, Strait Jacket, based off the popular novel by Ichiro Sakaki, the world is neither better nor worse, but much more interesting. Plot Summary The world has been changed. In 1899, [...]
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“Need a light?” -Terran Firebat Composed of 3 episodes, each about 27 minutes long, Strait Jacket takes a melancholic look into a world where magic and science coexist. Like a fusion between Full Metal Alchemist, D.Gray-man, and Claymore, the setting needs only a small introduction in order for the viewer to grasp the alternative reality. Why, hello [...]
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Story: In Tristan City science and magic co-exist. Magic can only be used by special sorcerers through the use of Molds, special armor that keeps magic power in check. If the Molds fail then the user will use too much magic and turn into a Demon. Tactical Sorcerers are special Mold Users who eliminate Demon threats. [...]
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Strait Jacket Well, this OVA has been pretty dull so far. The biggest reason for this is a rather dull cast of characters. None of them really stands out, and they’re all rather stereotypical. On one hand, the creators want to be all serious and dramatic with gruesome deaths and killings, and on the other side [...]
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Summary: When a doctor at a hospital transformed into a demon from using too much magic, Mary Simmons, a junior inspector from the Magic Administration Bureau, was forced to hire Reiot Steinberg, an unlicensed tactical sorcerer.
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  Alright, Shadow Hearts 3 is probably a better comparison, although without lightsabers or a chubby little vampire.
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[OVA Preview] A new trailer for the upcoming OVA, Strait Jacket has been put up on their website. It includes some actual footage from the anime which definitely looks interesting to me. jellokun introduced me to this title some time ago with a trailer on youtube, and I am pretty much impressed by the graphics. It looks [...]
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