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| Novelist Megumi Hatakenaka's 2nd adaptation since Summer 2018's Tsukumogami Kashimasu, I didn't even know they're correlated, though this historical fantasy novel was released first chronologically. Kujira's OP is really decent... The young master Ichitaro, ailing in health, being sent spirits from his father to help support him, both 10-year-old Inugami-Hatahaku spirit duo of Nikichi and Sasuke taking care of him for life, it's a servanthood alright. And what seems like the typical traditional period for the day, Ichitaro's secret is having these spirits at his beck and call if he needs to do things on his own private accord. As opposed to renting spirits in Tsukumogami Kashimasu a.k.a We Rent Tsukumogami, this show featuring spirits helping Ichitaro figure out murder mysteries, it's a twist alright. KAFUNE's ED is interesting on an artistic standpoint... I feel even less convinced about this than Tsukumogami Kashimasu, seems to be really moving slowly. Will still give this a chance. |
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| Interesting setting and characters. The story is not that impressing so far tho, I hope it will develop/intensify next time. phantomfandom said: Reminds me of We Rent Tsukumogami Yeah, I have similar impression. Also I really liked Tsukumogami Kashimasu, it's underrated gem. |
| Okay episode I guess. Wasn't super interesting to me really. |
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Interesting setting and characters.
The story is not that impressing so far tho, I hope it will develop/intensify next time.
Yeah, I have similar impression.
Also I really liked Tsukumogami Kashimasu, it's underrated gem.
The story is not that impressing so far tho, I hope it will develop/intensify next time.
phantomfandom said:
Reminds me of We Rent Tsukumogami
Reminds me of We Rent Tsukumogami
Yeah, I have similar impression.
Also I really liked Tsukumogami Kashimasu, it's underrated gem.
| @phantomfandom @aishu They're both written by the same author. |
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| Bit of a slow start, but I think it may get better. The animation is pretty good too. |
| Well, this has the elite distinction of being the first new series of the season I formally add to my list on MAL and elsewhere just based on the first episode watch alone rather than waiting to get further episodes and weeks into it. But in fairness, it was one I was eyeing as an anticipated prospective watch since late last year, 2024. Originally there was no specific season announced for its airdate and for whatever reason I got the early mistaken impression that it was going to air much earlier this year, like in the very first season of the year (the winter season). I appreciated how it largely felt like we were thrust into this world in the middle of things and expected to pick up things which the characters already know as we go along. Given Inuyasha is my favorite series and a large part of what got me into anime, I have a natural soft spot for these historical fantasy series; especially ones involving youkai and Japanese mythology. A slow burn murder mystery, boy coming of age, perhaps some family drama and dynamics at play, etc. on top of that would be great. |
| I was starting to think this season was going to be a bust. I'm glad I watched this. Great start. And so far the best OP & ED this season. |
| it was not bad the animation looks good let's see for the story... |
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Reminds me of We Rent Tsukumogami but with homo energy instead of hetero, and I'm all for it.
My only criticism is it's more bloody than I expect.
My only criticism is it's more bloody than I expect.
| @phantomfandom I'm not familiar with the original novel, but the anime clearly enjoys bishonen appeal, so it's likely aimed at the famous female fans of Japanese history. |
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| Seems like it's gonna be a bad ending in the last episode but who know... Because I think since the MC's already too weak, it's not gonna take a long time to died... |
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| well , 1 spirit seemed amusing but irl bits in ed song ticked me off .. just animate man |
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