Phantom Quest DVD

In the bustling, neon-lit streets of modern-day Tokyo, a unique investigator named Ayaka Kisaragi balances the life of a glamorous socialite with the dangerous duties of the Phantom Quest Corp. As a descendant of a legendary family of exorcists, Ayaka possesses the spiritual power to take on the city’s most persistent supernatural threats—provided she can find a way to pay her mounting credit card bills. From bloodthirsty vampires to vengeful spirits haunting the digital age, no case is too strange for Ayaka, her reliable assistant Mamoru, and their eclectic team of paranormal experts.

Phantom Quest Corp. is a high-octane, stylish blend of supernatural horror and slapstick comedy that perfectly encapsulates the vibrant energy of 90s OVA culture. The story follows Ayaka as she navigates the thin line between the mundane world and the realm of the occult, often with a glass of expensive wine in one hand and a enchanted katana in the other. It is a masterpiece of the "supernatural detective" genre, offering a witty exploration of tradition versus modernity, the importance of professional grit, and the chaotic charm of a protagonist who is as flawed as she is formidable.

This complete DVD collection serves as a definitive look at one of the era’s most beloved cult classics. It is a series that doesn't just show you a world of shadows and ghosts; it invites you to join the hunt with a sense of style and humor, proving that even the most terrifying hauntings can be handled with a little bit of flair and a lot of luck.

Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Morio Asaka (Cardcaptor Sakura, Nana)
Series Composition: Tatsuhiko Urahata (Monster, Hajime no Ippo)
Studio: Madhouse
Music: Junichi Kanezaki

Cast:
• Rika Matsumoto as Ayaka Kisaragi
• Kappei Yamaguchi as Mamoru Shimegi
• Joji Nakata as Lt. Kozo Karasuma
• Mari Mashiba as Rokkon
• Satomi Koorogi as Nanami

DVD Features
• Clean Opening / Ending
• Character Sketches & Art Gallery
• Japanese Promos & Commercials
• English Dub Behind-the-Scenes
• Cultural Notes Booklet (Included in original pressings)

Spoken Languages: Japanese & English Audio, English Subtitles

Edition Details
Japanese Title: 幽幻怪社 (Yūgen Kaisha)
Runtime: ~120 Minutes
Director: Morio Asaka
DVD Release Year: 2000 (U.S. Release)
Original Air Date (Japan): 1994
Publisher: Pioneer LDC / Geneon
Rating: 13+
Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada)
Genre: Supernatural, Comedy, Action
Themes: Exorcism, Entrepreneurship, Urban Fantasy, Modern Folklore

Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.