{"product_id":"kimera-dvd","title":"Kimera DVD","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eIn the cold, sterile depths of a secret research facility, a creature of ultimate beauty and terror is born from the fusion of human DNA and extraterrestrial material. Kimera, an androgynous being with vibrant green hair and hypnotic power, becomes the center of a violent struggle when a daring escape leads to a chance encounter with two humans, Osamu and Jay. As the military and a shadowy organization known as the \"Neo-Humanity Agency\" mobilize to reclaim their lost experiment, Osamu finds himself bound to Kimera by a telepathic link that defies logic. The desert landscape becomes a battlefield where the lines between hunter and prey are blurred by a desperate longing for freedom and a primal instinct for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKimera\u003c\/b\u003e is a haunting, atmospheric OVA that blends elements of gothic horror, science fiction, and tragic romance, characteristic of the mid-90s experimental anime scene. The story navigates a world of visceral transformations and telepathic visions, exploring the blurred lines between predatory instinct and human emotion. It stands as a notable example of the \"alien vampire\" subgenre, utilizing high-quality animation and a gritty, mature tone to depict a desperate race against time. Between the cold corridors of secret government facilities and the vast, lonely stretches of the desert, the series poses a chilling question about the cost of survival and the dangerous nature of an all-consuming love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis DVD collection captures the full, unedited intensity of this cult classic, featuring the fluid character designs and dark aesthetic that defined the era. It is a work that challenges the viewer to look beyond the surface of its monstrous subjects, offering a somber meditation on identity, destiny, and the hope that remains even when the world itself is at stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNotable Staff \u0026amp; Voice Talent\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Kazu Kokota \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eOriginal Creator:\u003c\/b\u003e Kazuma Kodaka (Kizuna) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eStudio:\u003c\/b\u003e Toho \/ J.C. Staff \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eMusic:\u003c\/b\u003e Shinsuke Kazato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eCast:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Yasunori Matsumoto as Osamu \u003cbr\u003e• Mugihito as Ginzu \u003cbr\u003e• Jurota Kosugi as Kianu \u003cbr\u003e• Tatsuo Tobita as Jay \u003cbr\u003e• Daisuke Gori as Dr. Gibson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDVD Features\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Clean Opening \/ Ending \u003cbr\u003e• Original Japanese Trailers \u003cbr\u003e• Art \u0026amp; Character Gallery \u003cbr\u003e• ADV Films Previews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpoken Languages:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese \u0026amp; English Audio, English Subtitles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eJapanese Title:\u003c\/b\u003e KI・ME・RA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eRuntime:\u003c\/b\u003e ~45 Minutes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Kazu Kokota \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eDVD Release Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998 (U.S. Release) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003eOriginal Air Date (Japan):\u003c\/b\u003e 1996 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ADV Films \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eRating:\u003c\/b\u003e 15+ (Graphic Violence, Mature Themes) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"221\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Region 1 (U.S. \/ Canada) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"254\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Sci-Fi, Horror, Romance \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Extraterrestrial Life, Vampirism, Repopulation, Tragic Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42287174844501,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/63DC7799-80D7-46A8-B96A-FAA05071B733.jpg?v=1774664089","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/kimera-dvd","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}