Ai No Kusabi: Space Between Unchained Edition

Product Description This new release marks an historic first for releasing a yaoi-themed program with English audio in HD on blu-ray! Ai No Kusabi, a four-episode OVA, is based on a novel by award-winning female sci-fi author Rieko Yoshihara. Set in a dystopian future, the patriarchal society of the planet Amoi lives under a strict caste system overseen by the authoritarian control of a supercomputer named Jupiter. Social class is determined by the color of one s hair, and Iason sits at the top of the pecking order as a Blondie . His privileged life draws scandal when he chooses to take on a mongrel gang leader named Riki as a pet. There are no taboos against the lighter-haired elites staking claim to the dark-haired denizens of the slum, but when Riki commits an unforgivable act, the intensity of their relationship begins to draw dangerous attention. As emotions and tensions escalate, will Iason and Riki escape the fateful consequences of their forbidden romance? Ai No Kusabi is a gritty, suspenseful, and sensual title sparring with heavy topics and themes including systemic racism, sexual agency, and social isolation. The English dub is decorated with a star-studded cast, directed by the team at Kocha Sound (World War Blue, Ladies Versus Butlers, Juden-Chan: Recharged). Extras include: Promotional Videos, Textless Opening & Closing. English Dub, Japanese language with English subtitles. 120 mins. For viewers 16 & Older. Review I was quite taken aback at how good the story was… at its core this is one of the best love stories I've ever seen. --myanimelist.netThe magnum opus of the yaoi genre. --Patrick Drazen, Anime Explosion: What? Why?The story and world are fleshed out and complex, even down to very small details of architectural and prop design... --anime news network P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Director Katsuhito Akiyama is a Japanese animation director, screenwriter, and storyboard artist. He often works with Shinji Aramaki and Hideki Kakinuma. His credits include Bubble Gum Crisis and TV's Thundercats. (wikipedia) See more