For a production from the early 2000s, Enzai features a distinct art style that emphasizes shadows and Gothic architecture. The character designs are sharp and expressive, capturing the transition of the protagonist from an innocent youth to a hardened prisoner.

Spanish-speaking fans (the "Sub Español" community) have kept the legacy of this OVA alive through fan-translations, ensuring that the nuance of Guys' desperation and the villains' cruelty is fully understood. Technical Legacy

While modern anime often uses digital smoothing, the grainier, hand-drawn aesthetic of Enzai OVA 1 adds to its "gritty" and "underground" feel, making the uncensored version feel even more raw.