This World War II-set anime series based on novels by Koji Yanagi begins with the establishment of the D-Agency spy network and its initial investigation of an American who might be engaged in espionage against the Imperial Army. Unfortunately, Joker Game quickly becomes a bit too ambitious, sending its characters into the European and Chinese frontlines, while the level of historic revisionism regarding Japanese behavior during the war detracts from the melodramatic cloak-and-dagger adventure. Add to this a rather drab animation style and a quotidian screenplay and this series that tries very hard to be different comes up somewhat short. Presenting all 12 episodes from 2016 in a dual-language Blu-ray/DVD Combo edition, rated TV-MA, extras include a two-part bonus OVA. Optional (P. Hall)
Joker Game
(2016) 4 discs. 300 min. Blu-ray/DVD Combo: $64.98. Funimation (avail. from most distributors). Volume 33, Issue 1
Joker Game
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