Labyrinth of Flames explained

Labyrinth of Flames
Ja Kanji:炎のらびりんす
Ja Romaji:Honō no Rabirinsu
Genre:Action, comedy, romance[1]
Type:ova
Director:Katsuhiko Nishijima
Music:Kouichi Fujino
Studio:Studio Fantasia
First:September 25, 2000
Last:December 21, 2000
Episodes:2
Portal:yes

is a Japanese two-episode OVA anime series created and produced by Studio Fantasia and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. It was released from September 25, 2000 to December 21, 2000. The OVA was licensed by Central Park Media under the U.S. Manga Corps label.

Plot

Galan is a Russian geek who'd do anything to be a real, living samurai. When his girlfriend Natsu (who happens to be a Japanese princess living in Russia) gifts him an ancient sword, strange events unfold, and even stranger people drop out of the sky to attack. Now Galan must overcome his ineptitude and join a bunch of beautiful women in a wacky romp through a kingdom that time forgot.

Production

The anime was directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima who had previously directed Project A-Ko and Agent Aika.[2]

Episode list

Cast

Character Japanese voice actor English voice actor
Galan Eric Stuart
Natsu Jessica Calvello
Kasumi Elisa Wain
Datenoshin Tom Wayland
Carrie White Sonny Dey
Shigemitsu Tristan Goddard
Shinka Carol Jacobanis
Nastassja Nijinsky Ruri Asano Blythe Witt
Narrator Ross Lefko

Reception

Anime News Network's Maral Agnerian recommends it, calling it a "well-done 2-episode OVA that neatly balances gratuitous fanservice with bizarre comedy, with a bit of action thrown into the mix."[3] However, THEM Anime Reviews gave it a negative review, calling the plot non-existent and mainly revolving around two things: Natsu's father being a pervert and Galan screwing up.[4]

Dave Haverson of Play magazine praised the anime calling it "an unexpected comedy blast."[5]

Notes and References

  1. CPM Announces 12 price cut DVDs. . November 14, 2003 . June 20, 2020 . Anime News Network.
  2. News: Haverson. Dave. February 2002. Anime - Labyrinth of Flames. 85. Play. United States of America.
  3. Web site: Labyrinth of Flames - Review. Anime News Network. 2013-01-21. 2013-01-25.
  4. Web site: THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Labyrinth of Flames. Anime News Network. 12 May 2013.
  5. News: Haverson. Dave. February 2002. Anime - Labyrinth of Flames. 85. Play. Fusion Publishing. United States of America.