Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji Episode 1 introduces viewers to a world where humans coexist unknowingly with two other realms: the Makai (demon world) and the Juujinkai (man-beast world). Every 3,000 years, a supreme being known as the Choujin (Overfiend) emerges to unite these realms into a land of eternity.
The episode follows Amano Jyaku, a man-beast who has been searching for the Choujin for 300 years. His quest leads him to Osaka, Japan, where he identifies high school student Tatsuo Nagumo as the human host for the Choujin. Nagumo, initially unaware of his destiny, becomes the target of various factions, including the Makai, who believe he is an evil entity intent on destroying all living beings on Earth.
Amano, along with his sister Megumi and their sidekick Kuroko, takes on the responsibility of protecting Nagumo and his new girlfriend, Akemi Ito, from these adversaries. The episode sets the stage for a complex narrative filled with supernatural conflicts, exploring themes of power, destiny, and the convergence of different worlds.
The animation captures the dark and intense atmosphere of the story, with detailed character designs and dynamic action sequences. The episode effectively establishes the central conflict and introduces key characters, making it a compelling start to the series.
