The Deadman Wonderland anime is an adventure story with notes of tough fighting scenes and dramatic narratives. The project is unique, at least among analogues, due to an interesting and exclusive plot, thoughtful characters and their relationships. In addition, the cartoon "The Land of Miracles of Mortals" belongs to the category of horrors, which is quite rare in the anime. Cruelty is taken for granted with regard to those who have gained strength, but the plot is once again pleased with new intricacies. Despite the small volume, the series turned out to be very colorful, and the characters of the anime "The Land of Miracles of Mortals" are memorable. The project is completed with a soul and pleases the viewer. In addition, the "Land of Miracles of Deathmen" in Russian voiced in full and very high quality.
Some facts
The manga of the same name was created by a duet of Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondo. It is quite possible that the reader came across another creation of the authors - "Eureka 7", the drawing is really very similar, and some characters from "The Land of Miracles of Deathmen" are strikingly similar to their "brothers" from the second project. However, these coincidences are exclusively for the benefit of both works, since all ideas are quite fresh and are perceived with interest by the public. Manga was published in the United States, but only in the volume of five volumes. In total, 13 were done, and with a huge break.
In 2007, the characters of "The Land of Miracles of Mortals", as well as the setting as a whole, were ambiguously perceived by the public. Cruelty, cowardice, sadism - all this had no place among light and lighter works. The continuation appeared 6 years later, already after the TV adaptation gained popularity among the audience. It should be noted that "The Land of Miracles of Mortals" is an anime with character and some specifics. Watch it until the age of 16-18 is not worth it. In addition, the project is distinguished by the depth of philosophical and state-political issues, as well as the problems of humanism where it is impossible. The original series includes 12 episodes of 24 minutes each.
Plot basics
The narrative of the "Land of Miracles of Mortals" is in Japan. In 2013, an earthquake occurred, as a result of which 70% of land went into the water. Corporations provide basic management of both remaining resources and people. Poverty and deprivation reign in some areas.
In addition, new killers have appeared who can manipulate blood. They were called Suicide bombers, after which a specialized prison appeared, in which they are kept and periodically kicked out for battle. There is no place for pity and altruism in this world, and the protagonist realizes this very quickly.
Branch of Sin and Suicide
The ability to manipulate blood is called the Branch of Sin. The mother of the protagonist took part in the creation of a superweapon, as well as a soldier who could use his body as a means of fulfilling his goal. As a result, Original Sin appeared - the first carrier and actually the second "I" of Shirou. The Branch of Sin does not have any pronounced limitations in terms of the distribution of forces. The characters of "The Land of Miracles of Mortals" use both the physical, material manifestation of their talent, as well as psychological. For example, the Branch of Sin can create illusions or copy the powers of an opponent.
Suicide bombers are people who, as a result of certain circumstances, received the power of Sin. The protagonist believes that this is due to the Nameless Worm, a crystal implanted in the body. The Undertakers division owns a special weapon, the Worm Eater, which allows you to level the influence of the ability, it was thanks to them that the Death Knives were generally caught in prison. The main danger from the use of their forces for the Suicide bomber is a huge blood loss. In the pictures of “The Land of Miracles of Mortals” one can often see just blood, this is the main strength and weakness of the heroes.
Deadman wonderland
The prison is located in a remote area. Those sentenced to death for murder or mass atrocities are sent here. It looks like an awesome and huge building. Exists exclusively from financing from the private sector, actually privatized. Block G in prison created exclusively for those who own power. Here they are serving their sentences and waging bloody battles. The characters of "The Land of Miracles of Mortals" are almost all fatalists who look at their hardships with some degree of common indifference. Those who manage to constantly win at the Carnival of Corpses can afford the convenience at all.
The carnival of corpses is the arena on which Death Knights fight. Victory brings the soldier a certain gain in local currency, which can be spent on products or services from the prison administration. Often, a battle is not fought to death, but to the exhaustion of an opponent. Suicide bombers are a rather valuable resource, so they rarely die. When losing, in addition to injuries from an opponent, the fighter spins the wheel of Fortune, on the segments of which certain parts of the body are located. This is a fee for defeat. In prison, they mock prisoners, which is hidden from the attention of a wide audience.
Prison Retention Tools and Purpose
Upon arrival, each prisoner is put on a collar-like device. It is designed to track the movements of the owner, and also serves to constantly inject a deadly toxin into the body. It can be neutralized with the help of a special candy, which will cost 100,000 local loans. In addition, getting the antidote is probably hard work. Anyone who did not receive the candy in time dies, so his sentence is carried out. Authorities are aware of the ongoing activities in the prison, but turn a blind eye due to the financial potential of the project.
The fact is that Tokyo gathers huge crowds of tourists who come specifically for entertainment in prison. Some of them know that the performance is real, while others consider the performance to be a production. In any case, visitors bring a lot of money to the treasury of the state and city. With these funds, the capital is being restored from damage. Escaping from prison without a supply of antidotes is not possible. In addition, the complex is a bunch of sadists who enjoy the torment of prisoners.
Ganta Igarashi
A teenager who is 14 years old at the time of imprisonment. Protagonist. It looks like a slim guy with a rebellious black hair and dark eyes. He lived an ordinary life until he met the Red Man (Original Sin). He shot him in the chest with a crystal, and then killed all his classmates. When the guy woke up, he found himself in the role of a prisoner. He was quickly sentenced to death and sent to the "Wonderland Wonderland Land". His mother, Sora Igarashi, was part of a group that conducted research on the Branch of Sin.
His key ability is a shot with his blood, which turns into a shell. Its most powerful form, the Ganta gun, is a powerful weapon at close range that can lead to gigantic blood loss. Shirou loves, and she reciprocates. In the course of the narrative, it changes as a person from a naive and good-natured person to a cold-blooded and tough one. Together with the Scar Chain, he participated in the transfer of records about the Carnival to the media. Has the nickname Woodpecker.
Shirou
An albino girl who meets a protagonist immediately after his arrival in prison. He claims that he can move freely, helps the protagonist several times. The original nature of the character is a playful, cheerful and good-natured girl. Sweet tooth. In fact, it is only part of the true "I", since its second fragment is Original Sin or Spoiled Egg. I was familiar with the protagonist in childhood, they played Eisman, a local superhero. In an uncontrolled state, he prefers red armor, usually walks in a tight suit.
Ganta notes that a lullaby is broadcast throughout the complex. This is the music of "Mother Goose", a supercomputer, and turning off the track causes Shirou to fade into the background, giving way to the Red Man. Ultimately, the two "I" merge into one hero, the true Shiro returns to the world. It was she who caused an earthquake, trying 10 years ago to destroy her body and stop the experiments. Really wants to be an ordinary child. What is noteworthy, according to the feedback of the fans, is Yandere, that is, an initially romantic character who likes to torment his beloved. Killing Ganta's friends, Shirou tried to take revenge not only on his mother, but also on her friend who left her.
Kiyomasa Senji
The first opponent and fellow protagonist. The branch of Sin is the blades. Because of this, he received the nickname Raven, because he fights with claws. Strongly knocked down athletic man, former policeman. Having lost the fight, Ganta lost his right eye as a punishment. Teaches the protagonist combat techniques using the Branch of Sin. She is embarrassed at the sight of a girl in more or less revealing clothes, often making comments by Shirou. How exactly he got into the "Wonderland Wonderland" is unknown.
Minatsuki Takami
Characters in "Land of Miracles of Mortals" received nicknames depending on their abilities. The girl is known as a Hummingbird, or the Hummingbird Witch. It is pretended to be sweet and naive in order to mislead the opponent or to make him want her. In fact, it is an insensitive bitch with sadistic inclinations. One of the guards, seeing that Ganta was trying to console her before going to the Carnival, revealed the girl, calling him a witch. During the battle, the protagonist realizes how wrong he was, and yet, having won, he asks the Scar Chain to save her from organ loss. As a result, the wheel shows hair loss. Previously lost part of the intestine. Minatsuki was betrayed by her mother, so she behaves rudely with absolutely everyone.
Tsunenaga Tamaki
The key antagonist and main sadist in the plot. The son of the head of the prison, who later took the place of his father. He admits that he was pretending to be a Gantt lawyer in order for the latter to be imprisoned. He does not consider Smertnikov people and prefers to call them animals. Arranged Carnival for his own satisfaction. He killed the lover of the head of the Scar Chain for giving in during the battle. Conducted experiments to create artificial Death Knives, as a result of which there were Fakes. Made Ganta's girlfriend go through an experiment.
Will there be a sequel?
At the moment, the release date of "The Land of Miracles of Mortals" (season 2) is unknown. Moreover, it is not clear whether there will be a continuation at all. The creators of the original opus do not give any comments on this subject. But if the continuation of the "Land of Miracles of Deathmen" will be, then exclusively in print format. The company that was involved in the original series is already closed, and the transfer of rights means a change in the picture, and possibly other details.