- ๐ English Title: Nikuen
- ๐ Original Title: ่ๅ
- ๐ Source: Original work (not based on a manga or novel)
- ๐ญ Genres: Horror, Psychological, Thriller, Adult
- ๐ Year: 2024
- โณ Release Date: July 5, 2024
- ๐ฅ Duration: 1 episode (OVA), approximately 45 minutes
- ๐ Language: Japanese
- ๐ฎ Quality: Available in HD with English subtitles
- ๐ Story: A dark and twisted tale set in a surreal “garden of flesh,” where humans are grotesquely transformed into living meat. The protagonist, a nameless victim, awakens in this nightmarish world and must navigate its horrors while uncovering the truth behind its existence. Themes of body horror, existential dread, and psychological torment dominate the narrative.
- ๐ฌ Director: Keiichirou Kawaguchi
- ๐ข Production Studios: Studio GRIZZLY
- โญ Unique Elements:
- Extreme body horror with surreal, grotesque visuals.
- Psychological exploration of fear and dehumanization.
- Minimal dialogue, relying heavily on atmosphere and imagery.
- ๐ฅ Fan Reception:
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and bold artistic direction.
- Polarizing due to its graphic content and abstract storytelling.
- ๐ฏ Target Audience:
- Mature audiences (18+) due to extreme horror and graphic violence.
- Fans of experimental or avant-garde anime.
- ๐ Release Format:
- Released as a standalone OVA (Original Video Animation).
- No plans for a TV series or sequel.
- ๐ Awards/Nominations:
- Nominated for “Best Horror Short” at the 2024 Tokyo Anime Awards.
- ๐ฉโ๐จ Main Characters:
- The Protagonist: A nameless individual trapped in the “meat garden.” Their journey is one of survival and self-discovery amid grotesque transformations.
- The Gardener: A mysterious figure who oversees the garden, symbolizing the cruelty of the world.
- Other Victims: Flesh-warped humans who serve as both obstacles and tragic figures.
- ๐๏ธ Voice Cast:
- Protagonist: Ryohei Kimura
- The Gardener: Akio Otsuka
- Various Victims: Uncredited due to minimal dialogue.
- ๐ต Opening Theme: None (OVA format)
- ๐ต Ending Theme: “Flesh and Bone” by Dir En Grey (exclusive to credits).
- โ ๏ธ Content Warnings:
- Extreme body horror (dismemberment, mutilation).
- Psychological trauma.
- Disturbing imagery and themes.
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