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petshopBased on the hit manga by Mori Akino, Pet Shop of Horrors comes to life in animation. Welcome to Chinatown's most unique pet shop. There is a variety of exotic creatures to choose from, each with an intriguing tale to share with the lucky owner. But be careful, what you see is not necessarily what you get. Here is a collection of four stories of lost love, second chances, and redemption. Whether or not the client can handle the responsibility, however, is a matter of life and death.

Volume 1

Daughter

"Daughter" is a nightmarish tale of parents who killed their daughter with too much love. In an attempt to alleviate their sorrow, they approach Count D, who agrees to sell them a rare breed of rabbit which just happens to look like the couple's dead progeny. There are strict rules that must he followed in caring for the rabbit, and the consequences for indulging the little creature are deadly.

Delicious

Mermaids can he jealous, possessive creatures, and in "Delicious", this race is known to change shape to walk amongst humans. Evangeline Blue, beloved idol singer, commits suicide by throwing herself off the ship where her wedding is being held. The Count sells the quilt-ridden husband a special aquatic animal a mermaid amnesiac who washed ashore the same night that Evangeline leapt from the ship's deck. She looks like Eva, Sings like Eva. Consumed with quilt and hope, Iason is determined to shore his life with her forever.

Volume 2

Despair

In "Despair," Robin Hendrix, a one-bit wonder actor with a penchant for reptiles, could never break the mold that he was typecast into. Depressed, Robin selects a truly special new reptilian companion, a rare member of the nearly extinct Medusa subspecies. This exotic lizard appears as half woman, half snake, with mythical magical powers. Together, they face the hardships of faith and devotion.

Dual

The holy beast known as the Kirin, referred to as the legendary king of all animals, has the power to make a sovereign of his or her master. One of the most closely guarded secrets, the Kirin will choose its master carefully and grant one wish, no matter what the consequence. In "Dual", two men are brought together to wield this awesome force, and only one will survive.

Special Edition

All four episodes of the mysterious Pet Shop, collected in one edition.

Details

Length
Volumes 1 and 2 - 60 minutes each
 
Special Edition - 120 minutes
Genre
horror
Publisher
URBAN VISION

 

Commentary

Pet Shop of Horrors is a collection of short stories revolving around the mysterious Count D and his pet shop. Be careful what you ask for, you may get it. There's some blood and gore and a few naughty bits, but I found the story a bit tiring after a while. Overall, it's not bad at all.