Seigi, a Japanese high-school streetfighter with a strong sense of justice finds himself surrounded by fury and intrigue when his hand is abruptly imprinted with a mystic tattoo, one of a set that grants their wearers superpowers. The U.S. military is after the weaponized body art, competing against a ruthless princess whose own tattooed forces (and clones) are conspiring to give her godlike mojo, against which even Seigi’s feared "Voidmaker" tattoo may be insufficient. Viewers can relate when, more than once, a character complains about being confused, as various opponents face off in escalating duels and dismemberment, climaxing in a kaiju monster battle. Nonetheless, even in the midst of torture and death, the material here can flip into quick comedy, fan-service lesbian gropes, and even a post-modern gag at an anime convention (one hero assures his lady love that he’s too archetypal of a character to get killed). While the series doubles down on action, kinetic artwork, and teasing near-nudity, it’s also noteworthy for grudging affection in the portrayal of the Americans, a roughneck bunch whose leader is called Col. Sanders. Presenting all 12 episodes from the 2016 first season in a dual-language Blu-ray/DVD Combo set, rated TV-MA, this is recommended. (C. Cassady)
Taboo Tattoo: The Complete Series
(2016) 4 discs. 300 min. Blu-ray/DVD Combo: $64.98. Funimation (avail. from most distributors). Volume 33, Issue 3
Taboo Tattoo: The Complete Series
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