A comical spin-off from the Soul Taker TV anime series, Nurse Witch Komugi's threadbare plot kicks off when Maya (Goddess of Vaccine World) sends a rabbit-like creature named Mugimaru to save Earth from the evil Angrar, who sends viruses to the planet through his servant Koyori. Mugimaru picks Komugi to be Earth's champion, which is a bit of a problem since Komugi and Koyori are best friends when not donning their magical girl getups. All of the main cast are somehow involved in the entertainment field, especially since Komugi is a cosplay idol ("costume play"; i.e., character dress-up), which allows for much of the action to take place at comicons, expos, and clubs. Fans will appreciate the in-jokes and in fact, the fans are the jokes but not in a mean-spirited way, and the show boasts satirical gags galore (including a segment where Komugi evolves into six different characters that spoof the Gatchaman series). Unfortunately, while the animation is excellent, the plot is decidedly lightweight. Rated 15-up, this dual-language, three-episode disc features a cute live-action "homemade" short explaining how anime is made, a commentary track featuring American producer Scott McClennen and Jocelyn Loewen (the voice of Komugi), and production sketches. A strong optional purchase. [Note: Nurse Witch Komugi, Vol. 2 is also available.] Aud: P. (J. Halsall)
Nurse Witch Komugi, Vol. 1: A Vaccine for Humanity
(2004) 75 min. DVD: $29.98. ADV Films (avail. most distributors). Color cover. ISBN: 1-57813-735-7. Volume 19, Issue 6
Nurse Witch Komugi, Vol. 1: A Vaccine for Humanity
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