Supergal aka Maris the Chojo...
Lately, I've been revisiting some of the older anime titles in my collection like: Supergal aka Maris the Chojo. For those of you who haven't heard of Supergal aka Maris the Chojo...
Supergal is one of four unique and very different stories in the Rumik World series from Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura and Inu Yasha. Supergal is a comedic super-powered spoof that follows the exploits and misadventures of Maris, a very strong police officer whose super strength causes more harm than good. A nice touch at the end of the feature are the bloopers. This feature was originally released under the title Supergal, but this was changed to Maris the Chojo to avoid potential copyright issues with Warner Bros. I gave Supergal aka Maris the Chojo a 5 out of 5.
Japanese animation is taking the video world by storm. Rumiko Takahashi's the Supergal, the first of four stand-alone Rumik World titles the U.S. Manga Corps is proudly introducing to American audiences, is a terrifically hilarious example why!
Her dad's an alcoholic. Her mom's an airhead. But by far, Maris' biggest complaint is that she's a Thanatosian. One wouldn't think this such a curse, considering that Thanatosians are six times stronger than the average Earthling. In fact, in Maris' future world, where violent crime abounds, this is a trait that could likely save one's life. Trouble is, the incidental destruction she wreaks on everything she touches has her constantly in debt, despite her reluctant use of an exotic alloy restraint she wears (most of the time) when not in battle. Even her work for the Special Space Police has become a cash drain with all of the fighter craft and space ships Maris had paid to repair, and poor Maris is often found working on her vacations just to break even.
When Maris is assigned to rescue the wealthy and handsome Kogane Maru, it seems that finally something might go right in her life. Just imagine her gallantly dashing into his place of capture, saving him from the terror of his ruthless kidnapper, and marrying him at once - Not! In Maris' topsy-turvy world, where characters like Murphy - a fox-like creature who can turn himself into 9 of most anything he pleases - roam free, you'd sooner see a fish riding a bicycle than a heroine ride off into the sunset with her beautiful beau ! Maris' fate is far less fairytale-ish than you might expect, but it's definitely more amusing!
The myriads of plot twists, sight gags, nutty characters, and a hilarious surprise during the end credits in this bizarre yet brilliantly crafted sci-fi comedy adventure make it a must-see for animation fans and animation skeptics alike. Never before has animation like this been available in America, and never again will American audiences be caught so amusingly off-guard!
Supergal is one of four unique and very different stories in the Rumik World series from Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura and Inu Yasha. Supergal is a comedic super-powered spoof that follows the exploits and misadventures of Maris, a very strong police officer whose super strength causes more harm than good. A nice touch at the end of the feature are the bloopers. This feature was originally released under the title Supergal, but this was changed to Maris the Chojo to avoid potential copyright issues with Warner Bros. I gave Supergal aka Maris the Chojo a 5 out of 5.
