The reason why this anime is titled “Angel of Darkness” just escapes me. There are no angels, good-spirited or otherwise. The “darkness” elements are more of biological freaks than mere supernatural lackeys. I guess I should take Angel of Darkness with as much seriousness that I took Can Can Bunny, which neither had bunnies nor Can Can dancers.

What to say about Angel of Darkness, aside from my fascination of watching monsters fight against other monsters… Well, there isn’t one single story thread, except for a volume or two that are related to other volumes. All the horrific incidents of rape and mass female torture, which loony school faculty and their unrealistic ambitions instigate, are all ensconced in some nightmare campus. In this aspect, Angel of Darkness becomes similar to Imma Youjo; there is only one common feature that binds all unconnected circumstances (like the Maya incarnates of Imma Youjo). Each chapter can stand alone, which is a good thing.

The artwork quality varies with every episode, but the animation and the fluidity of movement is generally maintained throughout. The last few volumes seem to have highly improved, both in art and story. The character design can even be described as exquisite. The ecchi scenes are nothing out of the ordinary, and aren’t as detailed as most h-fans would’ve wanted them to be, but they sure give a complete new meaning to the phrase “sex every five minutes”.

Individual Rating: Art/Animation: 9 Story/Plot: 8 Characters: 8 Sounds: 7 Ecchi Level: 8

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