Visual Prison
Synopsis
Vampires have existed for centuries and live under the rule of the Scarlet Moon. Once a year, "Visual Prison" occurs, a visual kei competition where the vampire who sings the most beautiful song is bestowed with great power by the Scarlet Moon. At the forefront of the competition are ECLIPSE—the reigning champions who stand for an established order, and LOST EDEN—a group that believes the strongest should rule. Ange Yuki is a lonely boy with no confidence in his singing ability. He moves to Harajuku in search of a musician he idolizes, but during his quest, he gets entangled in one of the many live performance clashes between ECLIPSE and LOST EDEN. Their fascinating stages stun him, but he soon collapses, overcome by bloodlust. Regaining consciousness, Ange finds himself under the care of Guiltia "Guil" Brion, the musician he admires, and learns that he is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. While Ange now has the privilege of participating in the upcoming Visual Prison, Guil explains that he will not join him in this endeavor. Meanwhile, Ange encounters Robin Laffite, a foreigner from England who is enamored by his astonishing singing voice. With the day of the competition slowly creeping up, Ange has to put together a capable unit in an exciting race against time. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Visual Prison is a visually and musically appealing anime that caters to fans of the Visual Kei genre. While the story and character development have flaws, the strong vocal performances and catchy music make it an enjoyable experience for many. However, some viewers found the plot confusing and the CGI distracting.
Strengths
- Amazing seiyuu lineup and vocal performances
- Catchy and enjoyable J-Rock/Visual Kei music
- Visually appealing character designs and costumes
- Enjoyable fanservice for fans of the genre
Weaknesses
- Incomplete or confusing story with unanswered questions
- Weak character development for the main character initially
- Occasional use of CGI that doesn't blend well
- Plot holes and nonsensical elements