Bio Hunter 1995

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Bio Hunter is a 1995 Japanese original video anime (OVA) produced by Madhouse Studios and Toei Video, directed by Yuzo Sato and scripted by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
It is based on a manga of the same name by Fujihiko Hosono, which was serialized in the Scola manga magazine Comic Burger.
The OVA runs for approximately 58 minutes and falls under the genres of action, horror, and science fiction.

The story follows two molecular biologists, Koshigaya and Komada, who are known as "Bio Hunters".
Their mission is to combat a deadly "demon virus" that transforms infected individuals into monstrous, demonic creatures.
The plot takes a critical turn when Komada becomes infected with the virus, gaining the unique ability to partially control his transformation into a powerful, beastial form while retaining his humanity.
This internal struggle becomes a central theme as he battles his demonic urges.

The duo's investigation leads them to a famed psychic, Bokudo, and his granddaughter, Sayaka, who hold vital information about the monster terrorizing Tokyo.
They discover that the monstrous killer is Seijuro Tabe, a powerful politician who has been possessed by a demon, a state described as "Devil-Possessed".
The film culminates in a violent confrontation where Komada, in his controlled demonic form, battles the possessed Tabe, with Koshigaya ultimately administering the final blow.

The OVA is known for its intense body horror, graphic violence, and mature themes, including nudity and grotesque imagery, leading to a rating suitable only for adults.
It features a distinctive animation style characteristic of director Yoshiaki Kawajiri, known for works like Ninja Scroll.
The film ends on a bittersweet and open note, suggesting the ongoing battle against the virus and hinting at a potential sequel.
It was distributed in the United States and Canada by Urban Vision, with English dubs released by MVM Films in the UK and Madman Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand.

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