Exorcist Charlotte II Anime Edition Review -- 235 Minutes of Premium Animation at an Unbeatable Price
TL;DR — The Sommelier’s Verdict
Sommelier Pick. This is one of the best value propositions in DLsite animation right now.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Circle | ani-mo |
| Original Game | No Future |
| Runtime | 235 min (Part 1: 119 min + Part 2: 116 min) |
| Price | 1,870 JPY (~$12 USD) |
| Cost per Minute | 7.96 JPY/min |
| File Size | 8.92 GB |
| Format | MP4 |
| Voice | Fujimura Rio |
| Language | Japanese only |
| Rating | 4.8/5.0 (108 reviews) |
Nearly four hours of motion CG animation from ani-mo — the circle behind the original Charlotte Anime Edition, which moved 7,588 copies and remains their best seller to this day. At 7.96 JPY per minute, the price-to-runtime ratio borders on absurd. You would struggle to find anything remotely close to this value on DLsite.
Visually Oriented — This is a motion CG animation. Dialogue is fully voiced in Japanese, but the content is driven by visuals. You do not need to understand Japanese to follow what is happening on screen.
235 min / 1,870 JPY — Check it out on DLsite
What Is an “Anime Edition”? — Understanding ani-mo’s Model
If you have never encountered an “Anime Edition” on DLsite, here is what you need to know. The circle ani-mo has a specific business model: they take popular doujin RPGs made by other circles and convert the H-scenes into standalone animated video content. The result is a self-contained viewing experience — you get the animated scenes without needing to play through a Japanese-language RPG.
This matters for international buyers. The original Exorcist Charlotte II: Mark of Corruption is a full RPG by the circle No Future. Playing it requires navigating Japanese menus, reading Japanese text, and engaging with turn-based combat systems. The Anime Edition strips all of that away and gives you the animated payoff in a video format anyone can enjoy.
The Charlotte franchise has history. The first game, Exorcist Charlotte, received an official English release through Steam and MangaGamer. That means the IP already has an international audience — these are not random unknown characters. If you played Charlotte I in English on Steam, you already know this world and its protagonist. The Anime Edition of Charlotte I went on to sell 7,588 copies on DLsite, making it ani-mo’s all-time best seller.
A quick note on the genre for Western readers. Charlotte is a transformation heroine (henshin shoujo) — think the adult subversion of the Sailor Moon or Precure archetype. A young woman with special powers transforms into an empowered combat form to fight evil. In the adult version of this genre, the core tension comes from that power being stripped away — corruption, defeat, and violation of the heroine who is supposed to be invincible. Charlotte adds an exorcist twist to this: the heroine is a nun-like figure wielding holy power against demonic forces. The “sister” (shisutaa) aesthetic in Japanese adult media draws on Catholic imagery filtered through anime visual language, and it pairs naturally with the transformation heroine framework.
The Story — Exorcist vs. Demon
Charlotte, the exorcist, encounters Seremus, an upper-level demon whose power exceeds anything she has faced before. The encounter leaves Charlotte branded with a Mark of Corruption — a curse that gradually erodes her holy power and leaves her vulnerable. The scenario plays out as a slow corruption arc: Charlotte fights to maintain her identity and strength while the mark works against her from within.
The work is split into two parts. Part 1 runs 119 minutes and establishes the conflict. Part 2 runs 116 minutes and escalates it. This is not an artificial split — the two halves tell a continuous story with genuine narrative progression. The content tags (successive orgasms, violation, humiliation) give you a clear picture of where the corruption arc leads.
Do you need to have seen Charlotte I? It helps for character context, but it is not required. Charlotte II establishes its own premise and antagonist. If you want the full franchise experience, start with Charlotte I Anime Edition (RJ361353). If you just want to dive in, Charlotte II stands on its own.
One important distinction: this is a sequel to the RPG’s story, not a retread. If you watched Charlotte I Anime Edition and are wondering whether this is more of the same — it is not. New antagonist, new corruption mechanic, new scenario progression.
Animation Quality Assessment
Motion CG Style
Let’s set expectations correctly. “Anime Edition” does not mean traditional frame-by-frame animation like a TV anime. What ani-mo produces is motion CG — layered 2D illustrations with programmatic movement. Think of it as high-quality still art brought to life with breathing animations, hip motion, camera pans, and expression changes. It sits between a static CG set and full traditional animation.
Within the DLsite motion CG landscape, ani-mo is an established name. Their output is consistent and polished. The base art by Purinpu is strong — clean line work, appealing character designs, and detailed backgrounds that sell the fantasy setting. The coloring is rich without being oversaturated, and the motion layers are applied with enough care that characters feel alive rather than like puppet cutouts being dragged across the screen.
The animation quality here is not trying to compete with 3DCG or frame-by-frame works. It occupies its own tier, and within that tier, it is well-executed. If you have watched other ani-mo Anime Editions or similar motion CG works on DLsite, you know what to expect. If this is your first, calibrate your expectations: this is animated illustration, not anime in the traditional sense.
Scene Variety and Pacing
235 minutes is a massive runtime. The critical question is whether it earns that length or pads it out with recycled loops.
The answer leans positive. The two-part structure (119 + 116 minutes) covers a genuine story arc with escalating scenarios. The content spans a range of situations driven by the corruption narrative — Charlotte’s gradual loss of control manifests in varied scene compositions rather than the same setup repeated with minor variations. Genre tags like successive orgasms, transformation heroine, sister/nun, and violation are all represented across distinct scenes rather than concentrated into repetitive loops.
Pacing is deliberate. Scenes build rather than jump straight to the payoff, which is appropriate for a corruption-themed narrative where the tension comes from the heroine’s resistance breaking down over time. If you prefer quick, intense scenes with no buildup, the pacing might feel slow. If you enjoy the slow-burn corruption arc, this is exactly what you want.
Voice Performance
Fujimura Rio voices Charlotte. If you have read our Sari-chan 3D Animation review, you already know this voice actress — she delivered a strong performance in that work as well, though in a very different role. Here, the performance demands range: Charlotte starts as a confident, powerful exorcist and gradually breaks down under the corruption. Fujimura Rio handles both ends of that spectrum convincingly. The shift from commanding authority to desperate resistance to eventual submission is sold through voice acting alone — which matters in a motion CG format where facial expressions have limited animation range.
Audio production is clean. Voice recording has no background noise or level inconsistencies. The overall sound design supports the fantasy setting without overwhelming the voice performance.
The Value Equation — 235 Minutes at 1,870 JPY
This is where Charlotte II Anime Edition becomes genuinely difficult to argue against. Let’s look at the numbers.
| Work | Price | Runtime | Cost/Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte II Anime Edition (this review) | 1,870 JPY | 235 min | 7.96 JPY/min |
| Sari-chan 3D Animation (RJ01387326) | 2,640 JPY | ~27 min | ~98 JPY/min |
| Typical DLsite animation | 1,500-3,000 JPY | 15-60 min | 50-150 JPY/min |
At 7.96 JPY per minute, Charlotte II is roughly twelve times cheaper per minute than Sari-chan and easily five to ten times cheaper than most DLsite animated works. Even accounting for the fact that motion CG is less production-intensive than frame-by-frame 3DCG, this ratio is extraordinary.
The Game Edition of Charlotte II costs 2,640 JPY and includes the RPG gameplay plus the animated scenes. The Anime Edition at 1,870 JPY gives you just the animated content. For non-Japanese speakers, the Anime Edition is almost certainly the better purchase — you are not losing anything by skipping the Japanese-language RPG gameplay, and you save 770 JPY.
Charlotte I Anime Edition (RJ361353) is priced at the same 1,870 JPY with comparable runtime. If you are considering where to start, Charlotte I’s 7,588 sales speak to its quality, and the pricing is identical. You cannot go wrong with either as an entry point.
Who Is This For?
Recommended for:
- Transformation heroine fans — The exorcist/corruption angle is a well-executed take on the genre
- Value seekers — 235 minutes at 1,870 JPY is unmatched on DLsite
- Charlotte franchise fans — If you played Charlotte I on Steam or watched the first Anime Edition, this is the sequel you want
- Motion CG buyers — ani-mo is a reliable name in this format, and this is their flagship franchise
- Corruption arc enjoyers — The slow-burn narrative structure is the core appeal
Skip this if:
- You need English subtitles — This is Japanese audio only, no subs. The visuals carry the content, but dialogue comprehension requires Japanese
- You prefer 3DCG or frame-by-frame animation — This is motion CG (animated 2D illustrations), not 3D rendering or traditional animation
- You want interactive content — Buy the Game Edition (2,640 JPY) instead for the full RPG experience
- You dislike slow-burn pacing — The corruption arc builds gradually across 235 minutes; it does not rush to payoff scenes
Start with Charlotte I Anime Edition (RJ361353) or dive straight into Charlotte II
Final Verdict
Sommelier Pick confirmed. Exorcist Charlotte II Anime Edition is the kind of work that makes curation worthwhile — a title that delivers genuinely exceptional value without cutting corners on production quality. 235 minutes from an established circle, in a proven franchise, with a professional voice performance, at a price that makes most DLsite animations look overpriced by comparison.
The 4.8-star rating across 108 reviews on DLsite backs this up. This is not a hidden gem waiting to be discovered — it is a proven product from a trusted circle. We are simply confirming what the Japanese market already knows: ani-mo’s Charlotte franchise delivers.
Buy now. At 1,870 JPY, there is no reason to wait for a sale. This is already priced below what most circles charge for a fraction of the runtime.
Get Exorcist Charlotte II Anime Edition on DLsite — 1,870 JPY