Dream Hunter Rem
Encyclopedia
is an anime
OVA series released from 1985 to 1992. Rem Ayanokōji is a "dream hunter," a person capable of entering the dream
s of sleeping people and fighting the demons causing nightmares. The stories have their base in supernatural
and standard horror
, with action scenes
and mystery
thrown in. The first episode was originally released as a hentai
OVA which contained a few pornographic
scenes. Due to high popularity, the production team decided to release subsequent videos in the non-hentai anime market. The first video was later re-released as "Special Version", removing all pornographic scenes and adding a new episode.
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Elizabeth
Tokiko
Asuka Saeko/Demonic Lady
Yōko Takamiya
Keiko
Meimi Katsuragi
Sources:
New Dream Hunter Rem
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Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
OVA series released from 1985 to 1992. Rem Ayanokōji is a "dream hunter," a person capable of entering the dream
Dream
Dreams are successions of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. The content and purpose of dreams are not definitively understood, though they have been a topic of scientific speculation, philosophical intrigue and religious...
s of sleeping people and fighting the demons causing nightmares. The stories have their base in supernatural
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
and standard horror
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
, with action scenes
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
and mystery
Mystery fiction
Mystery fiction is a loosely-defined term.1.It is often used as a synonym for detective fiction or crime fiction— in other words a novel or short story in which a detective investigates and solves a crime mystery. Sometimes mystery books are nonfiction...
thrown in. The first episode was originally released as a hentai
Hentai
is a Japanese word that, in the West, is used when referring to sexually explicit or pornographic comics and animation, particularly those of Japanese origin such as anime, manga, and computer games. The word hentai is a kanji compound of 変 and 態...
OVA which contained a few pornographic
Pornography
Pornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.Pornography may use any of a variety of media, ranging from books, magazines, postcards, photos, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, film, video,...
scenes. Due to high popularity, the production team decided to release subsequent videos in the non-hentai anime market. The first video was later re-released as "Special Version", removing all pornographic scenes and adding a new episode.
Characters
- While appearing to be a typical junior high school age girl, Rem's age is unclear and her family situation unknown, and she never discusses these matters. Rem has the psychicPsychicA psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...
ability to enter the dreams of other individuals. She is a descendant of a long line of people with the ability to be "Dream Guardians," those who hunt down the demonDemoncall - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
s who try to steal the life force of humans by invading their dreams. She makes her living as a private detective investigating supernaturalSupernaturalThe supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
matters. Her headquarters, the Ayanokōji Detective Agency, is located on a side street off AoyamaAoyama, Tokyois a neighborhood of Tokyo, located in the northeastern Minato Ward. During the Edo Period, Aoyama was home to various temples, shrines, and samurai residences. The name Aoyama derived from a samurai named Aoyama Tadanari who served the Tokugawa Shogunate and held his mansion in this area...
in TokyoTokyo, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. As her investigations are limited to supernatural and bizarre phenomenon, her advertising is limited to word of mouthWord of mouthWord of mouth, or viva voce, is the passing of information from person to person by oral communication. Storytelling is the oldest form of word-of-mouth communication where one person tells others of something, whether a real event or something made up. Oral tradition is cultural material and...
from grateful clients.
- and Sanae MiyukiSanae Miyukiis a Japanese voice actor known for voicing Botan of YuYu Hakusho. Her previous stage name was .-Anime roles:*Akuma-kun *Bubblegum Crash *Bokku ...
- Rem's pet kitten, who also acts as support by transforming into a large wild catWild catThe wildcat is a small cat with several subspecies and a very broad distribution, found throughout most of Africa, Europe, and southwest and central Asia into India, China, and Mongolia. It is a hunter of small mammals, birds, and other creatures of a similar or smaller size. Sometimes included is...
during confrontations with Rem's opponents.
- Rem's pet puppy, who acts as support by transforming into a large wild dogDogThe domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
when needed. Beta has the ability to trackTracking (dog)Tracking is a technique in which dogs are trained to locate certain objects, such as a downed bird, using the object's scent. Many bird and rabbit hunters train their dogs in tracking. The scent hounds are generally regarded as having the best tracking abilities among all dog breeds.In dog sports,...
ghosts and spiritsGhostIn traditional belief and fiction, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a deceased person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to...
.
- A mysterious asceticAsceticismAsceticism describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals...
monkMonkA monk is a person who practices religious asceticism, living either alone or with any number of monks, while always maintaining some degree of physical separation from those not sharing the same purpose...
who, while unable to enter dreams and confront dream demons there, he is able to offer strong assistance when Rem is fighting outside the dream world. He has very powerful abilities due to his strong faithFaithFaith is confidence or trust in a person or thing, or a belief that is not based on proof. In religion, faith is a belief in a transcendent reality, a religious teacher, a set of teachings or a Supreme Being. Generally speaking, it is offered as a means by which the truth of the proposition,...
. In the real world, he is able to use powerful martial artsMartial artsMartial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
techniques in order to fight the demons in their true form. He also has strong feelings of love toward Rem.
- An inspector from police headquarters. He became acquainted with Rem during a demon nightmare incident in which his daughter died. While he was decorated for meritorious service during the incident, he has come to think of himself as incompetent and been involved in many bizarre occurrences.
- A dedicated student of psychologyPsychologyPsychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, and assistant professor at Genjōsai University, Kidō is also a computer expert. He also has strong romantic feelings toward Rem, and frequently battles Enkō for her attention.
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- His real name is Shimura (死夢羅), and he has the same Dream Guardian ancestors as Rem. However, he uses his power in order to murder people in their dreams.
Elizabeth
- Rem's lover, she is a good girl, 17 years old.
Tokiko
Asuka Saeko/Demonic Lady
Yōko Takamiya
Keiko
Meimi Katsuragi
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OVA titles
Dream Hunter Rem- Dream Hunter Rem (Orange Video House, June 10, 1985)
- Dream Hunter Rem Special Version (Orange Video House, December 5, 1985)
- Dream Hunter Rem II: Seibishin Jogakuen no Yōmu (King Records/Sai Enterprise, September 5, 1986)
- Dream Hunter Rem III: Yumegakushi, Kubinashi Musha Densetsu (King Records/Sai Enterprise, February 5, 1987)
New Dream Hunter Rem
- New Dream Hunter Rem: Yume no Kishi-tachi (Meldac, December 16, 1990)
- New Dream Hunter Rem: Massacre in the Phantasmic Labyrinth (Cyclone, August 21, 1992)
CDs
- Dream Hunter Rem Original Soundtrack: Special (King Records, K30X-7102, December 21, 1987)
- Dream Hunter Rem: Dennō Kūiki no Meiro (King Records, K30X-7140, October 21, 1988)
- Dream Hunter Rem: Minami Azabu Mahō Club (King Records, 276A-7003, April 21, 1989)
- New Dream Hunter Rem Image Album: Yume no Kishi-tachi (Meldac, MECH-30001, November 21, 1990)
- New Dream Hunter Rem Voice Movie: Yume no Kishi-tachi (Meldac, MECH-30004, January 21, 1991)
- New Dream Hunter Rem: Sōtō no Mercedes (Cyclone, CYCC-10002, April 25, 1992)
- New Dream Hunter Rem Voice Movie: Massacre in the Phantasmic Labyrinth (Cyclone, CYCC-10005, September 25, 1992)
DVDs
- Dream Hunter Rem DVD-BOX 1 (Only Hearts, OHK-0028, November 22, 2006)
- Dream Hunter Rem DVD-BOX 2 (Only Hearts, OHK-0035, May 23, 2007)
Novels
- Dream Hunter Rem V: Yume Circus Bishōjo Jigokuhen (by Seiji Okuda, art by Kazuaki Mōri, Tokuma CommunicationsTokuma Shotenis a publisher in Japan, that was established in 1954.The company was also the parent company for the film studio Daiei Motion Pictures, bought in 1974, and the record label Tokuma Japan Communications, bought in 1972, until both were sold off when Yasuyoshi Tokuma, who established this company,...
, October 1989) - Dream Hunter Rem: Floyd-jō Genmutan (by Seiji Okuda & Yō Yūki, art by Kazuaki Mōri, Keibunsha, January 30, 1992)
Anthology comics
- Party of Rem (RapportRapportRapport is a term used to describe, in common terms, the relationship of two or more people who are in sync or on the same wavelength because they feel similar and/or relate well to each other....
, January 20, 1991) - Fiesta of Rem (Rapport, August 20, 1992)
Mooks
- Dream Hunter Rem I (Tokuma Communications, December 10, 1987)
- Dream Hunter Rem II (Tokuma Communications, April 10, 1988)
- Dream Hunter Rem III (Tokuma Communications, July 20, 1988)
- Dream Hunter Rem SP (Tokuma Communications, March 31, 1990)
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