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Detroit Metal City

Detroit Metal City

Synopsis: Set against a backdrop where extreme metal reigns, "Detroit Metal City" chronicles the misadventures of Souichi Negishi, a shy young man who, upon joining the frenetic death metal band DMC, takes on the terrifying persona of Johannes Krauser II, an icon of a dark and demonic world. While his exaggerated and violent performances captivate ardent fans, Negishi finds himself caught between his true pacifist nature and the need to perform in order to survive. Through a series of comical and bizarre situations, he struggles to balance his daily life, his musical aspirations and an unexpected romance, revealing the conflicts between his two identities and the absurdity of the fame that surrounds him.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Detroit Metal City

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Detroit Metal City
  • Anime Name in Japanese: デトロイト・メタル・シティ
  • Anime Name in English: Detroit Metal City
  • Other names: DMC

Production information

  • Producers: Sony Music Entertainment, Beyond C.
  • Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Studio 4°C

Anime Information

  • Type: 14 min. per ep.
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: Aug 8, 2008 to Oct 28, 2008
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Subjects: Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Music, Parody, Showbiz
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 8.09
  • Popularity: 215,478

Video Trailer/Opening

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Curiosities

Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Detroit Metal City": 

  • Detroit Metal City is a parody of the death metal scene, focusing on the misadventures of a young musician called Soichi Negishi, who leads a double life as the demonic lead singer of his band.
  • The protagonist, Soichi Negishi, actually prefers soft pop music and dreams of becoming a bossa nova singer, but ends up becoming Johannes Krauser II, the band's aggressive and controversial lead singer.
  • The anime is based on the manga of the same name by Kiminori Wakasugi, which was published in Young Animal magazine between 2005 and 2010.
  • The anime's opening theme song, "Satsugai," reflects the extreme and exaggerated style of death metal for which the band is known.
  • Detroit Metal City also received a live-action adaptation released in 2008, starring Kenichi Matsuyama as Soichi Negishi.
  • The series is known for its irreverent humor and satire of the music industry, contrasting Negishi's shy personality with his extreme stage persona.
Detroit Metal City
Imagem de: Detroit Metal City

Main Characters

Below is the main characters of: "Detroit Metal City"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

  • Negishi Souichi A gentle cantor who transforms into Johannes Krauser II on stage.
  • Death Records Manager Tough and demanding manager of the band DMC.
  • Krauser-tan
  • Nishida Terumichi Drummer of DMC with a peculiar sense of humor.
  • Nashimoto Keisuke eccentric bassist of DMC.
  • Wada Masayuki
  • DMC Fan A fervent fan of the band Detroit Metal City.
  • Saji Hideki
  • ILL Dark Jack
  • Aikawa Yuri is Negishi's colleague and his love interest.

Summary and events

  • Detroit Metal City (DMC) is a death metal band known for its dark and extravagant style.
  • The lead vocalist, Johannes Krauser II, is promoted as a demonic entity from hell.
  • In fact, Krauser II is the alter ego of Souichi Negishi, a common and peaceful university graduate.
  • Negishi prefers Swedish pop music and is forced to join the band to survive financially.
  • The series follows Negishi's comic misadventures as he balances his life in the band and a possible romance.
  • Negishi deals with the intense obsession and devotion of DMC fans.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Detroit Metal CityWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

To this day, the manga "Detroit Metal City" has not had its conclusion published.

Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Detroit Metal City

  • Detroit Metal City
  • Detroit Metal City: Death Records

See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Detroit Metal City

  • Detroit Metal City (Movie)
  • Detroit Metal City (OVA)
  • Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil (Special)

The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

Meaning of Detroit Metal City

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

デトロイト・メタル・シティ
  • デトロイト - Detroit
  • メタル - Metal
  • シティ - City
The name of the anime "Detroit Metal City" refers to a fictional city that evokes the image of Detroit, a real place known for its rich history in music, especially rock and metal music. The term "metal" refers to the musical genre that the band represented, DMC, practices, while "city" emphasizes the urban environment where the story takes place. Together, these words convey the idea of a metropolis that serves as the cradle of a criminal and intense music scene, reflecting the contrast between the public life of the protagonist, who presents himself as a metal demon, and his private life, where he is just an ordinary person trying to live in a world that is not his own.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Detroit Metal City has a total of 12 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
You can watch the anime Detroit Metal City on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Detroit Metal City usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 215,478