Dive into Satoru Taniguchi's New Anime "BLOODY ESCAPE: Hell's Chase" with their newly released MV for their theme song "Anonymous Conspiracy"

Jan 04 (Dengeki) - MV for theme song "BLOODY ESCAPE: Hell's Chase" is released!

Satoshi Taniguchi, known for his work on the "Code Geass" and "ONE PIECE FILM RED," is set to captivate audiences with his latest directorial venture, "BLOODY ESCAPE - Hell's Escape Drama," an extreme violence action film for which he crafted the original concept, screenplay, and direction.

Coinciding with the nationwide release on January 5th, Atsuki Taketomo has performed the movie's theme song "Anonymous Conspiracy."

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