Violence Jack

Violence Jack (バイオレンスジャック) is a 3-part original video animation (OVA) series released from 1986 to 1990. It is based on the manga of the same name by Go Nagai. The OVA was infamous for putting filler content that was used mostly for shock value such as more gore and rape scenes. It was licensed by Manga Entertainment in 1996.

Why It Sucks

 * 1) The OVA series has more shock value by adding more gore and rape scenes which gave the franchise and Go Nagai a bad reputation.
 * 2) It was never explained how Jack regenerates with his knife and him turning into a golden phoenix.
 * 3) It was dubbed by Manga Entertainment which mostly means it has unnecessary swearing. This was done to sell more copies as during the 90s, R rated works sold more than their PG or G rated counterparts. In the UK, this was called “Fifteening”, as a reference to the BBFC’s 15 rating.
 * 4) The OVA series tries too hard to be edgier than the manga which was used to boost sales of the Japanese anime market during its time.
 * 5) Too much focus on rape, sex, violence, and fetish content like cannibalism and necrophilia.
 * 6) Most of the male and transvestite villains are portrayed as just bland rapists and depraved psychopaths.
 * 7) Jack the protagonist is basically a bland murderer who only seems to just kill bandits and other vile people.
 * 8) Evil Town, which is the second OVA, shows actually full on sex and nudity (mosaics and darkened genitals). It is shown so much that it comes close to being a hentai OVA.
 * 9) The idea of transvestite rapists and psychopaths in a post apocalyptic world is very nonsensical and out of context.

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) The animation is decent.
 * 2) Good voice acting in the Japanese version.
 * 3) It does portray the post apocalyptic themes very well, as why they can cause psychological effects on humans and start causing them to commit depraved acts.
 * 4) It's not as mean-spirited nor soulless as Genocyber as it still has hope for the world and the protagonist is very strong and almost undefeatable. In addition, the original manga has a happy conclusion.

Trivia
Despite Violence Jack being one of his most requested anime, BennettTheSage still refuses to review it.