The 1999 OVA series Pet Shop of Horrors is now available on HIDIVE, complete with both English dub and subtitle options. This compact, four-episode run from acclaimed studio Madhouse adapts the early arcs of Matsuri Akino's manga.
The series centers on Count D, the enigmatic proprietor of a mysterious pet shop in Chinatown, who sells exotic creatures with binding contracts. Each episode follows a different customer who, upon breaking the contract's rules, faces a supernatural consequence, often investigated by Detective Leon Orcot. The show blends urban fantasy, horror, and episodic mystery with a philosophical edge.
Madhouse's involvement lends a distinct visual flair and narrative depth to the proceedings. While the MAL score of 7.26 indicates a solid reception, the series is best approached as a collection of self-contained, unsettling vignettes exploring desire, consequence, and the darker side of human nature.
