Dekin no Mogura

When university students Kuriaki Magi and Yaeko Kirihara witness a man receive a fatal blow to the head, they can barely believe it when he flees the scene unscathed. Once they catch up to the victim, Momoyuki Mogura, they learn that he is immortal.

While Magi and Yaeko initially presume Mogura is delusional, their opinion of him changes as they begin seeing apparitions. As Mogura explains, those are spirits of dead people that produce demon fire, a light that guides the spirits after death. Stripped of the right to carry the fire, Mogura has spent years collecting the products from spirits, hoping to one day enter the afterlife. With Magi and Yaeko now helping him find more spirits, the mysterious Mogura may finally achieve his peculiar dream.

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Mogura, Momoyuki Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Kirihara, Yaeko Main

Fujii, Yukiyo Japanese

Magi, Kuriaki Main

Ookawa, Genki Japanese

Nekozuku, Kyouko Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Nekozuku, Kyoushirou Supporting

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Inukai, Shio Supporting

Fujita, Akane Japanese

Ukigumo Supporting

Shouji, Umeka Japanese

Shoplifter Supporting

Niwa, Masato Japanese

Hanada Supporting

Ueda, Kaya Japanese

Kirihara, Miyama Supporting

Yamazaki, Satoshi Japanese

Ishiodori, Hiroshi Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Yamada, Haru Sound Director

Fujita, Shinzou Script, Series Composition

syudou Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics

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Sep 21, 2025

5iv3_

Recommended

This series is much more fun than it leads on in the beginning and I'm so glad I stuck with it! The beginning wasn't promising for me, I cant lie, but it got really good around like 4-5 and really stuck the landing!

It's nothing absolutely amazing to be honest, but it's got a lot of comedy (that's actually hilarious) and had a fun atmosphere overall. Characters are all actually quite lovable (aside from the villains themselves), and I feel they were written quite well for this type of series.

Animation isn't really anything to ride home about. It's okay, nothing too great but it ... ain't half bad. The color-pencil type look this series had was super cool though.

Plot-wise, it's quite episodic until some portions. It's an interesting concept and while I do think the delivery was of some things could be a *tad* bit better, overall it was solid.

So, in all I'd say it was pretty good! Definitely a hidden gem of the season. It's a fun show to just watch and not pay too much attention to so I enjoyed it!

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Sep 27, 2025

kemptea

Recommended

This show is a bit like if Noragami and Mush-ishi had a droll baby. It's got a monster-of-the-week/miniarc setup that starts out with a trio (our titular, mysterious Mogura, a cute, genial college-aged young woman, and a more uptight young man, as per typical comedy requirements) that slowly grows the cast of characters, and they're all likeably odd. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started watching and it starts out slow, but it was a fun ride through all 12 episodes.

The characters are mainly college-aged or actual adults (and one very, very, very old adult) and the humor, at least in my ... opinion, is geared more toward an older audience. It's a good mix of goofy and sly observational humor, along with a good deal of sharp commentary on human nature. Not being Japanese, I didn't get every cultural reference joke, but I got the gist with most things.

I also became genuinely invested in the characters, grew to like Mogura a lot, and the show does a good job of balancing the mystery of "what's his deal?" while, really, you can kind of guess the broad strokes. I hope they give this show another season, because by the end of 12 episodes, there's plenty left unsaid, and I feel like we're only just starting to become well acquainted with the oddball cast.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Sep 21, 2025

pascuuwithcoffee

Mixed Feelings

(Esp/Eng Review)

Dekin no Mogura is a strange anime. The synopsis, the plot at first glance, is appealing; from the moment I first read it, I was looking forward to its release. However, when I watched the first episode, I was disappointed. It didn't feel like what I expected based on the synopsis. Nevertheless, I don't like to abandon anime series halfway through, so I gave it a chance and watched the entire series. Now, having finished it, I have mixed feelings about this series.

I liked it, it's enjoyable, but it's not a masterpiece or anything exceptional. The humor in this series isn't really my style; ... yes, it made me smile at some points, but that's about it. It's entertaining to watch, but it's not an anime that makes me laugh constantly. I'm not a big fan of current or recent anime; I prefer older anime, from the 90s and 2000s. Modern anime sometimes seem a bit silly to me because of their somewhat absurd and strange humor. I got that impression with this anime as well; it could be a bit silly at times.

The characters are okay; I'd say the most memorable ones are Mogura and Toshiro Nekozuku, Yaeko and Magi's literature teacher, but the other characters seem more absurd, some even quite flat, stuck in a single, specific role throughout the entire series without any further development. I also think they could have made better use of some of the other characters who appeared only briefly. In short, some characters are well done, but most are flat or too absurd, without any development that would make them memorable. Speaking of the art style and character designs... I'm not a big fan. The best designs are those of Mogura, Toshiro, and perhaps Kyoshiro Nekozuku, but the other designs aren't very appealing; they even seem a bit strange, especially the shape of the heads. However, the color palette of the entire series and the art style (excluding the characters) are very good; it's not very common and stands out.

It's ironic, while I was watching it, I used to tell my friends, "The best part of an episode of Dekin no Mogura is when it ends," because I really liked the ending theme. The opening theme is good too, but the ending theme captivated me in a different way; it has a strange and captivating atmosphere, an ambiguity that suits this anime perfectly. However, even though I didn't enjoy the anime that much, there I was, waiting all week to watch the next episode. It's an easy-to-watch anime that quickly becomes part of your routine.

Would I recommend it? It depends. If you're someone who prefers more comedic, slice-of-life, and introspective and profound anime, I would recommend it. The main plot is interesting, and Mogura's character is unforgettable; he's intriguing throughout the entire series, maintaining the mystery and keeping the viewer's attention. However, the humor factor depends a lot on the individual; it might make you laugh, or it might not. I highly recommend this anime for when you don't want to think too much or watch something with too much action, a relaxing anime that's easy to watch and fits easily into your routine. If you prefer anime with more action (like shonen), I wouldn't recommend it, but if you like seinen anime and don't want something that's too slow-paced, this anime is a good option for you.

In short, Dekin no Mogura is a peculiar anime; it didn't completely capture me, but I wouldn't dismiss it either. It's one of those shows that, if it resonates with your tastes, stays with you longer than you expect, and, even if you say it's not that great, it keeps you glued to the screen, waiting for the next episode.

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Dekin no Mogura es un anime extraño. La sinopsis, la trama a primera vista, es atractiva, desde que la leí por primera vez me tuvo pendiente a que saliera, pero, cuando vi el primer episodio me llevé una decepción. No sentí que fuera lo que yo esperé al leer la sinopsis. Sin embargo, no me gusta abandonar los animes por el camino, así que le di la oportunidad y lo vi completo. Ahora, al terminarlo, tengo sentimientos encontrados con esta serie.

Me gustó, es disfrutable, pero no es una obra maestra ni algo excepcional. El humor de esta serie no va mucho conmigo, sí, en algunos momentos me ha sacado algunas sonrisas, pero no más que eso, es entretenido de ver, pero no es un anime en el que no pare de reír mientras lo miro. No soy muy fan de los animes actuales o recientes, prefiero los animes más viejos, como de los 90s y los 2000s, los animes actuales a veces me parecen un poco tontos debido al humor un poco absurdo y raro que tienen. Me dio esa impresión con este anime también, podía llegar a ser un poco tonto.

Los personajes están bien, los más rescatables diría que son Mogura y Toshiro Nekozuku, el profesor de literatura de Yaeko y Magi, pero los otros personajes creo que son más absurdos, llegando a ser algunos bastante planos, encasillados en un solo rol en específico que cumplir en toda la serie y no desarrollándolos más. También creo que se pudieron aprovechar más otros personajes que se utilizaron poco. En resumen, algunos están bien logrados, pero la mayoría quedan planos o demasiado absurdos, sin un desarrollo que los haga memorables. Hablando del estilo de dibujo y los diseños de los personajes... No soy muy fan, los mejores diseños son los de Mogura, Toshiro y quizá también Kyoshiro Nekozuku, pero los demás diseños no son tan atractivos, incluso parecen un poco raros, en especial la forma de las cabezas. Pero, la paleta de colores de toda la serie y el estilo de dibujo (sacando los personajes) está muy bien, no es muy común y llama la atención.

Es irónico, mientras lo miraba solía decirle a mis amigos "lo mejor de un capítulo de Dekin no Mogura es cuando termina", ya que me gusta mucho el ending. El opening está muy bien también, pero el ending me cautivó de otra forma, tiene un atmósfera extraña y atrapante, ambigua, le queda muy bien a este anime. Sin embargo, aunque no disfrutara mucho del anime, ahí estaba yo, esperando toda la semana para ver el próximo episodio. Es un anime fácil de ver que se adhiere a tu rutina rápidamente.

¿La recomiendo? Depende. Si sos una persona que prefiere ver animes más de comedia, estilo slice of life, y más introspectivos y profundos, lo recomiendo. El plot principal es interesante, el personaje de Mogura no es fácil de olvidar, es intrigante durante toda la serie, manteniendo el misterio y la atención del espectador. Sin embargo, el factor humorístico depende mucho de la persona, puede ser que te haga reír, como que no. Recomiendo mucho este anime para cuando no querés pensar demasiado ni ver algo con demasiada acción, un anime tranquilo que se ve de forma rápida, y que se puede incorporar a tu rutina fácilmente. Si preferís animes con más acción (al estilo shonen) no lo recomendaría mucho, pero si te gustan los seinens, y no querés ver algo que vaya demasiado lento, este anime es una buena opción para vos.

En definitiva, Dekin no Mogura es un anime raro; no me atrapó del todo, pero tampoco lo dejaría pasar desapercibido. Es de esos que, si encaja con tu humor, se te queda en la cabeza más de lo que pensás, y, aunque digas que no está tan bueno, te tiene al lado de la pantalla, esperando por el próximo episodio.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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