Iria: Zeiram The Animation Episode 1: Pitch Black

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A strong, confident series opener that wastes no time establishing its sci-fi bounty hunter world. 'Pitch Black' drops viewers directly into high-tension action aboard a hijacked starship, with young hunter Iria at the center alongside her brother Gren and their partner Bob. The pacing is tight and urgent, reflecting the danger of the mission itself. Tonally, this is tense and kinetic, equal parts action thriller and sci-fi adventure, with an undercurrent of dread built around the looming presence of the mysterious entity Zeiram. Character dynamics are efficiently sketched without slowing the momentum. Fans of 90s sci-fi OVA aesthetics will feel at home immediately. This is an episode built to hook you, and it earns that goal.

Runtime28 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJun 23, 1994

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