Based on the Manga by Yoshiki Takaya, "Genesis of the Guyver" is the first of a twelve volume release from Manga Entertainment. The Guyver was based on a comic strip which was published in Tokuma Publishing's Shonen Captain magazine and it became an instant hit among fans of the magazine. The rights to produce the animated series were quickly snapped up by the massive Bandai toy company and there then followed the Japanese release of "Guyver - Out of Control", a 55 minute OAV based loosely on the comic books. The success of this OAV lead to the production of two series of Guyver videos which adhered to Takaya's original vision more closely.

"The Guyver" is one of the most underrated anime series in existence. It follows a young man's struggle to come to terms with the power he has been given and charts his plight to protect the people he loves from an evil corporation who are above the law. I rate this series on a par with legendary titles such as "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and the Macross saga. The voice acting, as is par for the course in dubbed anime movies, is nothing short of dire and the animation isn't exactly "Akira" but it's the story and the characterisation which make the series what it is.

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