In 2007's Wolf Guy I have to admit, Haguro was absolutely compelling to me as a villian because you had a human being who looked upon a werewolf and said "I can take him."
I know that this manga isn't for everyone because of all the rape scenes (Berserk have that too) but it got some really good action scenes. I also like the way how they handle the relationship between Akira and Aoshika. Its very unique for a hidden gem manga.
I actually finished reading the 2007 Wolfen Crest. I actually loved the Inugami in that version where his sheep/stray dog calling antics came off as hilarious and how he grows to be a more compassionate and determined person, especially when he eventually gets called out for his initial smug attitude and makes some tough realizations. I also shed tears for him for all the trouble and pain he had to put up with in the latter half. Not to mention what happens to him at the end. Also helps that his design resembles similarly to that of Ryo Takatsuki from Project ARMS (Another pretty obscure series outside Japan).
Nice to see your pun game is as strong as ever! I love me my tasteless, exploitation pulp as much as the next guy, but Wolf Guy is one of the weirdest accidental rabbit holes I ever went down. Legitimately, I have no idea why I’m so drawn to this series despite its sloppy and off writing. But I think your bit on the end sums up my feelings well. It’s kind of hard to not be so attracted towards these kind of things out of simple curiosity and just general fascination of “How far is this gonna go?”
Goated Silver Case track. I found your channel from your Dororo, Freesia, and Green Blood review. I got the Dororo omnibus last year and I started reading Freesia the other day after I saw some odd manga page on Facebook share a panel. It's funny how one happens across niche things. Anyway, keep up the good work!
I've known about Wolf Guy here and there, but I never really knew it had this interesting of a history behind it or that Kazumasa Hirai was involved with it. Hirai seems like one of those Writers in Japanese fiction or manga that seems to be pretty well known in Japan, but never gets any recognition outside of it, esp for 8-man. I find it's funny how you said that the novel versions of Wolf Guy served as a basis for most adaptations of it, because that kinda reminded me of what happened when he did the novels for Genma Taisen, which were adapted in the 1983 movie. I've known about the sonny chiba movie for a few years, but not really looked into it. The 2007 Manga seems cool artwise, despite the excessive violence and sex, but given the team who made it would do shin mazinger zero I'm not that shocked about it.
This was honestly fantastic! I read the 2007 Wolf Guy as it was coming out when I was WAY too young, but I remember being absolutely hooked on its trashy self! This was a great retrospective! I had no idea there were so many incarnations, I thought there were just the two mangas! Good work, you've earned my like and my subscription!
I used to love werewolves when I was young thanks to An American Werewolf in London so this Manga seems interesting. I just got to 11:00 and kinda had a feeling we were going to go that way, In Asia isnt the wolf connected with picking up girls and sexualaity, Kinda like those old warner brothers cartoons where the character would turn into a wolf when they see a good looking woman.
I would love to see a video on Uzumaki potentially within the future…specifically all media regarding Junji Ito’s manga and the very few adaptations *uwu*
Wouldn't be so controversial if it weren't for those unnecessarily graphic r**e scenes. Not to mention that plot twist in the novels of Aoshika being a weredeer that is the source of her constantly getting picked on like that by evil humans.
@@doodlebugfour7070 Yes, honestly all that manga symbolism was amazing to me, especially at the end, each panel could make a wallpaper, if it weren't for those 20 infamous chapters it could have even won an anime... The novel? I didn't know that, where do you read? I really wanted to know how the story of inugami ends.
@@mattadhoour6298 All I remember is that Aoshika apparently gets taken as a s*x slave by the new villain dude and almost died of Stillbirth while Inugami is stuck on some spiritual journey for a long while. WTF Hirai.
I love the 2007 manga - read the whole thing online couple years ago. This video cleared up many things for me because I also got confused about the Wolf Guy cartoon and Chiba movie, and didn’t know it’s from the 70s adaptation. I have to admit the dark tones in the 07 manga were really over the top but on the other hand I can also see its realism in today’s psycho world. Not like those tasteless human conditions never existed in the real world. I found myself can’t stop rooting for our protagonist to put those motha*** to the f*c*king ground. And I keep hoping for a live adaptation of the 07 manga to come to fruition (minus the nudity and then some). The story do have a great potential to be a very good film. If so this movie would be on top with 1994 Wolf and 2010 The Wolfman. Any recommendations for good wolf man movie ?
I cannot help but perceive this video as a cleverly executed satire, intended to exaggerate a certain element that may appear obvious, while neglecting the more commendable aspects. Indeed, this creation boldly delves into the limited mindset prevalent amongst majority viewers, who unanimously fixate on a singular component and ignore the rest and base their opinion on that. One dimensionality. In examining Wolf Guy: Enraged Lycanthrope, it becomes evident that there are numerous misinterpretations within your assessment. The movie is a masterpiece when cinematography, authentic and heartfelt performances by the cast, and an overall exceptional aesthetic presentation... is concerned. Regrettably, the more gratuitous sexual elements that detract from the film's impact, causing it to fall short. However, despite these flaws in taste, the film compensates admirably through its captivating visuals and manga faithful shots. Which is what it fundamentally sought out to fufill. In essence, this movie resembles the most decadent cake, cloaked in the most delectable frosting. Eh on the inside, Wow! At the surface level.
Rumiko Takahashi did the novel covers for the English-language edition; available on Kindle now: www.amazon.com/WolfGuy-Kazumasa-Hirai-ebook/dp/B014QBPG02
In 2007's Wolf Guy I have to admit, Haguro was absolutely compelling to me as a villian because you had a human being who looked upon a werewolf and said "I can take him."
Reading Wolf Guy as teen was the edgiest thing. Loved it
While rap Namek might be tasteless, the _discussion_ online whenever a new charter dropped was an experience I never want to forget.
It certainly was a time to be on the internet
I kinda wish whenever Tatksuki Fujimoto is ever finished with chainsaw man. He makes his own take on wolf guy or a series with a similar premise.
Chainsaw Man VS Wolf Guy, make it happen Fujimoto
@@ZettaiJapan Preferably with plenty of movie references 😁
i want hajime isayama frankstein
I know that this manga isn't for everyone because of all the rape scenes (Berserk have that too) but it got some really good action scenes. I also like the way how they handle the relationship between Akira and Aoshika.
Its very unique for a hidden gem manga.
Berserk's rape scenes at least served a purpose for the story... Wolf Guy was just a straight-up porno.
"Enraged Lycanthrope is about people being attacked by a psychic tiger" SPIDERMAN IS THAT YOU?!
I actually finished reading the 2007 Wolfen Crest. I actually loved the Inugami in that version where his sheep/stray dog calling antics came off as hilarious and how he grows to be a more compassionate and determined person, especially when he eventually gets called out for his initial smug attitude and makes some tough realizations. I also shed tears for him for all the trouble and pain he had to put up with in the latter half. Not to mention what happens to him at the end. Also helps that his design resembles similarly to that of Ryo Takatsuki from Project ARMS (Another pretty obscure series outside Japan).
Ive been aware of the Sonny Chiba Wolf Guy but you really sold me on it.
Nice to see your pun game is as strong as ever! I love me my tasteless, exploitation pulp as much as the next guy, but Wolf Guy is one of the weirdest accidental rabbit holes I ever went down. Legitimately, I have no idea why I’m so drawn to this series despite its sloppy and off writing. But I think your bit on the end sums up my feelings well. It’s kind of hard to not be so attracted towards these kind of things out of simple curiosity and just general fascination of “How far is this gonna go?”
Legit this video only came about because I couldn't get Wolf Guy out of my brain. I needed to share it with the world so I could have peace of mind.
@@ZettaiJapan A worthy endeavor.
Great video!, love wolf guy despite... well, its definitely an acquire taste at last.
#1 Wolf Guy expert Zettai Japan
Goated Silver Case track. I found your channel from your Dororo, Freesia, and Green Blood review. I got the Dororo omnibus last year and I started reading Freesia the other day after I saw some odd manga page on Facebook share a panel. It's funny how one happens across niche things. Anyway, keep up the good work!
I've known about Wolf Guy here and there, but I never really knew it had this interesting of a history behind it or that Kazumasa Hirai was involved with it. Hirai seems like one of those Writers in Japanese fiction or manga that seems to be pretty well known in Japan, but never gets any recognition outside of it, esp for 8-man.
I find it's funny how you said that the novel versions of Wolf Guy served as a basis for most adaptations of it, because that kinda reminded me of what happened when he did the novels for Genma Taisen, which were adapted in the 1983 movie.
I've known about the sonny chiba movie for a few years, but not really looked into it. The 2007 Manga seems cool artwise, despite the excessive violence and sex, but given the team who made it would do shin mazinger zero I'm not that shocked about it.
Did you watch Genma Taisen just for the Keith Emerson soundtrack, or was it a happy coincidence?
@@ZettaiJapan semi both. It was a film I already was interested in, but keith emerson’s score was just the bonus
I came here after watching the sonny chiba movie.
This was honestly fantastic!
I read the 2007 Wolf Guy as it was coming out when I was WAY too young, but I remember being absolutely hooked on its trashy self! This was a great retrospective! I had no idea there were so many incarnations, I thought there were just the two mangas! Good work, you've earned my like and my subscription!
I used to love werewolves when I was young thanks to An American Werewolf in London so this Manga seems interesting. I just got to 11:00 and kinda had a feeling we were going to go that way, In Asia isnt the wolf connected with picking up girls and sexualaity, Kinda like those old warner brothers cartoons where the character would turn into a wolf when they see a good looking woman.
Ironically, as far as the 2007 manga goes, Wolf Guy is a virgin.
Little Red Riding hood is an allegory about being careful about creepy rapists when out by yourself, so it's nothing new.
1970 manga Aoshika is rocking her beehive cut.
I loved it, I think all of the crudity (raps and gore) was necessary to stablish the actual dark tone of it. (Talking about the manga)
The Sonny Chiba movie is a riot, the soundtrack slaps and you're enthralled throughout even though you often have no idea what's happening.
I would love to see a video on Uzumaki potentially within the future…specifically all media regarding Junji Ito’s manga and the very few adaptations *uwu*
Uzumaki definitely deserves some coverage during a J-Horror Month, maybe whenever that anime adaptation finally releases
3:05 even in manga you can never trust the c.i.a
They glow in the dark, after all
Wolf Guy is another one of those ideas with high potential, only unfortunately it's poorly executed.
Wouldn't be so controversial if it weren't for those unnecessarily graphic r**e scenes. Not to mention that plot twist in the novels of Aoshika being a weredeer that is the source of her constantly getting picked on like that by evil humans.
@@doodlebugfour7070 Yes, honestly all that manga symbolism was amazing to me, especially at the end, each panel could make a wallpaper, if it weren't for those 20 infamous chapters it could have even won an anime...
The novel? I didn't know that, where do you read? I really wanted to know how the story of inugami ends.
@@mattadhoour6298 I was on a 4chan forum where someone mentions some of the stuff that happens in those novels.
@@doodlebugfour7070 I also accept some spoilers, what happens after the manga?
@@mattadhoour6298 All I remember is that Aoshika apparently gets taken as a s*x slave by the new villain dude and almost died of Stillbirth while Inugami is stuck on some spiritual journey for a long while. WTF Hirai.
If i have to choose out of all of them i'll pick Wolf Boy 2007
Dude I had the comment just because you talking about Wolf Guy. Amazing TH-camr, obscure topics. That's what's up 👍
🎵Guess who's back. Back again! 🎵
I love the 2007 manga - read the whole thing online couple years ago. This video cleared up many things for me because I also got confused about the Wolf Guy cartoon and Chiba movie, and didn’t know it’s from the 70s adaptation. I have to admit the dark tones in the 07 manga were really over the top but on the other hand I can also see its realism in today’s psycho world. Not like those tasteless human conditions never existed in the real world. I found myself can’t stop rooting for our protagonist to put those motha*** to the f*c*king ground. And I keep hoping for a live adaptation of the 07 manga to come to fruition (minus the nudity and then some). The story do have a great potential to be a very good film. If so this movie would be on top with 1994 Wolf and 2010 The Wolfman. Any recommendations for good wolf man movie ?
Awesome, I knew only the 2007 manga!
What the hell is up with Jin Akira's jaw in the original manga
I didn't know it was a franchise I will need to check some of these things out
Just be careful, you'll get sucked into the wolf hole
Wait!!! What happens to the characters after wolf guy 1992 anime? It ended on a cliffhanger
There are 18 untranslated novels
@@StudioRevoct Very sad, I wanted to know how akira's story ends.
I've only seen the Chiba movie
Good video!
Can anybody say what happean in the end .I have seen ova and 2007 end but ends without any conclusion
as much as I recall, it was a disappointing open ending
the mask is amazing hahahahahahhahahahah
W Dou
I cannot help but perceive this video as a cleverly executed satire, intended to exaggerate a certain element that may appear obvious, while neglecting the more commendable aspects. Indeed, this creation boldly delves into the limited mindset prevalent amongst majority viewers, who unanimously fixate on a singular component and ignore the rest and base their opinion on that. One dimensionality.
In examining Wolf Guy: Enraged Lycanthrope, it becomes evident that there are numerous misinterpretations within your assessment. The movie is a masterpiece when cinematography, authentic and heartfelt performances by the cast, and an overall exceptional aesthetic presentation... is concerned. Regrettably, the more gratuitous sexual elements that detract from the film's impact, causing it to fall short. However, despite these flaws in taste, the film compensates admirably through its captivating visuals and manga faithful shots. Which is what it fundamentally sought out to fufill.
In essence, this movie resembles the most decadent cake, cloaked in the most delectable frosting. Eh on the inside, Wow! At the surface level.
Rumiko Takahashi did the novel covers for the English-language edition; available on Kindle now:
www.amazon.com/WolfGuy-Kazumasa-Hirai-ebook/dp/B014QBPG02
kind of ironic that in this video on everything Wolf Guy I barely touched on the novel!
Rumiko loves the series a lot, especially the Weretiger woman that is shown in the OVA.
Toho?? Omfg thats crazy
I remember when I found this. As I got into Seinan manga.