MADLAX

A slow, brooding mystery that drifts between war-torn battlefields and quiet European streets, demanding patience as it slowly reveals its psychological puzzle.

Created by

Koichi Mashimo, Shigeru Kitayama

Genres

Animation, Drama, Mystery

Starring

Satsuki Yukino, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Houko Kuwashima

Overview

In the country of Gazth-Sonika, civil war rages. There, a mercenary called Madlax plies her trade, with almost supernatural skill. In the seemingly peaceful country of Nafrece, Margaret Burton lives a tranquil life. As separate as their lives may seem, the two are connected by ties of mystery, and by a holy book that is also sought by the shadowy organisation, Enfant. As Margaret and Madlax follow the path of their destiny, they come ever closer to uncovering the truth - with no guarantee that it is a truth they can bear to learn.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, eerie and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, memory, war, trauma

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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