Twilight of the Dark Masters - Collector's Edition DVD

In a future where the city of Neo-Shinjuku is a sprawling urban labyrinth of glass and neon, an ancient war between gods and demons still rages in the shadows. Tsunami, a stoic and powerful "Guardian," is one of the few remaining beings capable of standing against the Mother of all Demons. When a young woman named Shizuka seeks his help to uncover the truth behind her boyfriend’s gruesome transformation and the sinister plot of a criminal mastermind, Tsunami is drawn into a web of genetic manipulation and occult horror. As the "Twilight" of the title nears, the duo must descend into the darkest reaches of the underworld to prevent a demonic resurrection that would end the age of humanity forever.

Twilight of the Dark Master is a quintessential gothic cyberpunk OVA that perfectly captures the moody, hyper-stylized aesthetic of the late 90s. Based on the manga by Saki Okuse and brought to life by the powerhouse Studio Madhouse, the film features the fluid, atmospheric animation that defined the era's adult-oriented fantasy. This Collector's Edition release from Urban Vision highlights the film's striking visual contrast—blending futuristic cityscapes with grotesque, supernatural monstrosities. For fans of Wicked City or Vampire Hunter D, this feature offers a stylish, visceral descent into a world where ancient legends and high-tech dystopia collide.

Notable Staff & Voice Talent

Director: Akiyuki Shinbo (Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Monogatari Series)
Screenplay: Duane Johnson (English adaptation)
Studio: Madhouse
Music: Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor)

 Cast:
• Toshiyuki Morikawa / Andy Philpot as Tsunami
• Miho Kanno / Bridget Hoffman as Shizuka
• Akira Kamiya / Matt K. Miller as Kumazawa
• Kotoe Taichi / Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Chen Long

DVD Features

• Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
• Original Japanese Promotional Trailers
• Interactive Production Art & Sketch Gallery
• Cultural & Translation Notes
• Urban Vision Previews

Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English subtitles

Edition Details

Japanese Title: 支配者の黄昏 (Shihaisha no Tasogare)
Runtime: ~45 Minutes
Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
DVD Release Year: 1998 (Collector’s Edition Release)
Original Release Date (Japan): 1997
Publisher: Urban Vision
Rating: Not Rated (Contains Graphic Violence & Mature Themes)
Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada)
Genre: Cyberpunk, Horror, Supernatural
Themes: Genetic Engineering, Ancient Prophecy, Neo-Noir, Demons

Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.