Record of Lodoss War
1990 • MADHOUSE
- Format
- OVA
- Aired
- 1990
- Episodes
- 13
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- MADHOUSE · Kadokawa Shoten · TBS · Marubeni
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · Fantasy · Supernatural
Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' descent back into the darkness of war and destruction.
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The Record of Lodoss War original video animation (OVA) series, produced by Studio Madhouse and released beginning in 1990, was based on the popular series of fantasy novels written by Ryo Mizuno. The project emerged from a desire to translate the spirit of tabletop role-playing games into a high-fantasy anime format, capturing the complex world-building and character dynamics that had gained significant traction in Japanese hobbyist culture during the late 1980s.
The visual identity of the series, characterized by a refined, sweeping aesthetic, was heavily influenced by the character designs of Yutaka Izubuchi. His work sought to evoke a sense of classic Western fantasy while integrating the distinct stylistic sensibilities of the era's animation industry. Upon its release, the OVA was widely praised for its high production values, lush animation, and orchestral score, solidifying its status as a foundational work of the high-fantasy genre in anime.
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