An intelligent, dialogue-laden classroom comedy, Interviews with Monster Girls belongs to that subgenre of anime comedy-fantasies that demystify supernatural creatures by putting them in quotidian settings. In a world where paranormal beings are commonly accepted minorities in society, one high school has several of these "demi-humans" enrolled as schoolgirls, including a young Queen Elsa-like snow maiden, a vampire (who receives government-issued blood), and a "Dullahan" from Irish folklore, who carries her head separated from her body. Thoughtful teacher Tetsuo Takahashi takes a special interest in the young ladies, mentoring them and studying their individual physical and emotional needs. Faculty member Miss Sato is also a "demi"—specifically a succubus concealing super-powered erotic allure beneath a frumpy tracksuit, and she is fearful of expressing her attraction to Tetsuo. Based on a popular manga series, this engaging show places farcical emphasis on character development rather than action, slapstick hijinks, or special effects. Presenting all 13 episodes from 2017 in a dual-language Blu-ray/DVD Combo set, rated TV-14, this is recommended. (C. Cassady)
Interviews with Monster Girls: The Complete Series
(2017) 4 discs. 325 min. Blu-ray/DVD Combo: $64.98. Funimation (avail. from most distributors). Volume 33, Issue 5
Interviews with Monster Girls: The Complete Series
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