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At a time when vampires have become ubiquitous in popular culture, from juvenile novels and live-action films to anime, Shiki stands out for its deeply unsettling tension and suspense. The power of the okiagari, or corpse demons, continues to grow, threatening the existence of remote Sotobamura village. When sulky teenager Natsuno is killed by Toru, the vampire that was once his best friend, and adolescent Akira disappears, Dr. Ozaki seems to have lost his only allies in the battle against the demons. But the dedicated young physician and Natsuno are not so easily defeated, although junior monk Seishin falls under the spell of Susano, an ancient child-vampire who resembles a decayed Victorian doll. As Shiki builds to its conclusion, director Tetsuro Amino skillfully maintains the creepy atmosphere of the earlier episodes. He deftly uses warping backgrounds, dramatic lighting, sinister shadows, and unusual colors to heighten the drama. The war between the human villagers and the okiagari inevitably grows more violent, but Shiki never devolves into a gore fest. Like a volume of Edgar Allan Poe, Shiki is not an entertainment to enjoy alone late at night. But it is an arresting series that reenergizes an increasingly threadbare genre. (Rated TV MA: violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, tobacco and alcohol use) --Charles Solomon
(13. Thirteenth Tragedy, 14. Fourteenth Death, 15. Fifteenth Deceit, 16. Sixteenth Skull, 17. Seventeenth Killing, 18, Eighteenth Night, 19. Nineteenth Coffin, 20. Twentieth Mourning and Offense, 21. Twenty-first Slaughter, Blood and Offense, 22. The Final Hunt)
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By Tautriadelta
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Shiki is a wonderful Seinen, a manga for adults..no cute eyes or goofy humor a straight disturbing story engulfs you into it's world...fantastic
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4.8 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Anime Worth Dying To See!
Jun 4 2012
By Animetor05
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Format:Blu-ray
Shiki is a well-animated anime full of horror and tragedy throughout the series.
I personally love this anime and how it keeps you in suspense and keeps you guessing what happens next. Both English and Japanese versions go good together. The characters and the artwork are beautifully drawn and colored. This is a great horror anime that goes beyond any other.
If you watch this series from beginning to end, you will never want to sleep.
I personally love this anime and how it keeps you in suspense and keeps you guessing what happens next. Both English and Japanese versions go good together. The characters and the artwork are beautifully drawn and colored. This is a great horror anime that goes beyond any other.
If you watch this series from beginning to end, you will never want to sleep.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A philosophical And deeply Creepy Story
Nov 23 2012
By S. Robinson
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This series begins like it might be mildly entertaining until suddenly you realize you are riveted to the movements of the people in this story--and quite frightened as well. After watching it I feel as if I have seen what makes anime an important film movement.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shiki stands at the top of the horror anime genre.
Sep 29 2012
By KevinB
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Shiki, aka Vampires, are taking over a village in the mountains. The village is cut off from civilization, and a bit behind the times. A family called the Kirishiki's move into town. At the same time the village experiences a long series of deaths. Only a few residents actually start to catch on to the fact that the Kirishiki's are behind it. This anime has everything beautiful art, amazing soundtrack, likable characters, and a very engrossing story. I don't want to say too much in fear of spoiling the fun, but I will say that Shiki stands at the top of the horror anime genre. Definitely check it out.
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