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Detroit Metal City

デトロイト・メタル・シティ

2008 · 1h 44m · Released

Comedy

Soichi Negishi moved to Tokyo to chase his dream of becoming a musician playing stylish, Swedish-style pop. Instead, he finds himself leading the death metal band Detroit Metal City, or DMC, as the costumed and grotesquely made-up "demon emperor" Johannes Krauser II. Although he hates the role and the things he has to do as a member of the band, he has a definite talent for it.

6.5 The Movie Database

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TL Toshio Lee Director
Kenichi Matsuyama Sôichi Negishi / Johannes Krauser II
Rosa Kato Yuri Aikawa
Ryuji Akiyama Terumichi Nishida / Camus
Yoshihiko Hosoda Masayuki Wada / Alexander Jagi
Kazuma Suzuki Hidetaka Asato
Issey Takahashi Hideki Saji (singer of Tetrapod Melon Tea)
Minami Nia
Yasuko Matsuyuki Manager
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Where can I watch Detroit Metal City in the United States?

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Detroit Metal City scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Detroit Metal City?

Detroit Metal City stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Rosa Kato, Ryuji Akiyama, Yoshihiko Hosoda, and Kazuma Suzuki. Toshio Lee is the director.

How long is Detroit Metal City?

Detroit Metal City runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).

When did Detroit Metal City come out?

Detroit Metal City was released on August 22, 2008.

Which studio made Detroit Metal City?

Detroit Metal City was produced by TOHO, Horipro, and Hakusensha in Japan.

What language is Detroit Metal City in?

Detroit Metal City is in Japanese, and its original title is デトロイト・メタル・シティ.

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