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Detroit Metal City

2008Show1 season12 episodesTV-MA

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A quirky, fast-paced animated series about show business and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E1 "PV / Sick Murderer" 8.0

Episodes

7.8

Story

Dominating the world of indie music, Detroit Metal City (DMC) is a popular death metal band known for its captivatingly dark and crude style. Its extravagant lead singer, Johannes Krauser II, is especially infamous as a demonic being who has risen from the fiery pits of hell itself in order to bring the world to its knees and lord over all mortals—or at least that's what he's publicized to be. Unbeknownst to his many worshippers, Krauser II is just the alter ego of an average college graduate named Souichi Negishi. Although he is soft-spoken, peace-loving, and would rather listen to Swedish pop all day, he must participate in DMC's garish concerts in order to make ends meet. Detroit Metal City chronicles Negishi's hilarious misadventures as he attempts to juggle his hectic band life, a seemingly budding romance, and dealing with his incredibly obsessive and dedicated fans.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Dark Humor
  • Music Satire
  • Dual Identity
  • Cringe Humor
  • Japanese Anime
  • Rock & Metal
  • Outrageous Antics
  • Subculture Exploration

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 8, 2008 · August 8, 2008 · Ended

First aired
August 8, 2008
Last aired
August 8, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Detroit Metal City worth watching?"

Questions about Detroit Metal City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Detroit Metal City worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

How long does it take to watch Detroit Metal City?

3 h

About 3 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 14 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Will Detroit Metal City make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Detroit Metal City?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Detroit Metal City in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.