Plot: What’s it about?
Dr. Fuwa is known by all of the local residents in his area, which is something that would please a lot of folks in the medical field. After all, if you’re a well known medical engineer, then word of mouth has spread about your services. But word of mouth on Dr. Fuwa is not positive, instead it ensures that his list of patients is minimal. He is known to take advantage of his female patients, not in a forceful fashion, but it is immoral nonetheless. Dr. Fuwa just can’t help himself and he is able to seduce a lot of women, though it has now landed him in hot water. His practice remains open, but he doesn’t do much business these days. He is limited to fun with his nurse Megumi, who remains loyal and ever willing to serve Dr. Fuma’s needs. The man’s luck soon turns however, when he is asked to venture to a remote island. A mysterious illness has overtaken the island’s locals, leaving doctors puzzled and the residents in a state of panic. So Dr. Fuwa ventures to the island and discovers it is loaded with young, nubile females. These girls are training to become nuns, which of course, means Dr. Fuwa thinks he has hit the jackpot. And while he is certain to dabble in seduction with the young hotties, he is also focused on the illness that plagues the island. Can he uncover the truth about the illness, as well as have some fun with the nuns?
I am always interested in nuns, so the cover of Holy Virgins caught my eye, since it features two nuns in a passionate embrace. After all, what could be cooler than lesbian nuns, right? In case you couldn’t tell, Holy Virgins is not the kind of animated feature you pop in for your kids. Even if you’re an idiot and think all animated release are for children, the naked nuns getting physical on the cover should be ample deterrence. In any event, we know the premise of lesbian nuns is a timeless one, but does Holy Virgins deliver the goods? This is part of Critical Mass’ Vanilla Series line, which means we’re in for adult themes, sexual situations, and yes, kiddies, these animated hotties even get naked. So if cartoon sex is offensive to you, then steer of clear of Holy Virgins, since if the sex isn’t enough, the religious themes will finish the task. I know, I know, a lot of folks think nuns in sexual perversions should be a sin, even in the world of anime, but I think there is a demand for adult themed anime, so Holy Virgins has an audience. The storyline is thin, but is adequate for this type of material, with some decent moments. I found the character design to be basic, but the women look good and that is what counts in this case. If you’re a fan of adult aimed anime or lesbian nuns, I think Holy Virgins is more than worth a look.
Video: How does it look?
Holy Virgins is presented in full frame, as intended. This is a fantastic visual effort, as the image looks bold and razor sharp. The print shows no debris or grain, so the visuals never have any kind of softness to mention. I found the colors to be vivid and bold at all times, with hues so rich, you’ll have to wear shades. This material uses some deep colors too, so the hues really shine here and no errors surface in the least. The contrast is just as impressive, with refined and stark black levels that never waver, even for a second. The visuals just dazzle in Holy Virgins, though the animation itself is rather simplistic. So in the end, Critical Mass has supplied a wonderful visual presentation here, so fans should be delighted.
Audio: How does it sound?
The original Japanese soundtrack is preserved here, via a more than acceptable audio presentation. I wouldn’t call the audio remarkable or even memorable, but that is due to the rather basic needs of the material. In other words, the movie itself doesn’t need much in terms of power, so the track never has a lot to do. A few scenes do incorporate some nice separation between the channels, but don’t expect too much here. I would compare this to most other anime releases and say it comes out well, with no problems to report. If the material were more dynamic in scope, perhaps this could have been a better track, but for what it is, this soundtrack covers all the cases. No dialogue woes or sound effects troubles in the least, so all of the elements seem to be in proper order throughout. This release also includes an English language track, as well as optional English subtitles, just in case you’ll need those.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc includes some bonus artwork, as well as the film’s U.S. promotional trailer.
