Kaii to otome to kamikakuši
Screenplay:
Tomomi MochizukiCinematography:
Tomomi SaitouCast:
Daiki Yamashita, Ai Fairouz, Eri Yukimura, Yūya Uchida, Rie Takahashi, Saya Aizawa, Yui Horie, Naomi Ōzora, Masako Nozawa, Hiroki Gotō, Genki Muro, Ayaka Asai (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(12)
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The Cursed Book, the Maiden, and the Birthday (E01)
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Schoolhouse, Drool, and an Apartment Wife (E02)
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Horns, Bullying, and a Hair Ornament (E03)
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A Bath, Cleaning, and a Surprise (E04)
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Underwear, Snacks, and Scarlet Clothes (E05)
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A Curiosity, a Maid, and a Cultured Young Lady (E06)
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A Station, Scissors, and a Haircut (E07)
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A Book, an Affair, and a Mermaid (E08)
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Dreams, Dance, and a Tsukumogami (E09)
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A Live Performance, a Curse, and the Person Inside (E10)
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Cats, Swimsuits, and a Black Aeonium (E11)
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A Ticket, a Video, and Mysterious Disappearances (E12)
Plots(1)
Sumireko Ogawa’s dream of becoming a novelist is reinvigorated with new rumors of mystical incidents. Now a clerk at a bookstore, she enlists her young coworker, Ren Adashino, to investigate urban legends, black magic, and ghost stories across the city. Sumireko has a knack for triggering magical events, and Ren has a dark secret of his own. Will they survive their investigation unscathed? (Crunchyroll)
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Reviews (1)
First off, I have to say that I loved the way the mysteries were handled in this series. Drawing from traditional Japanese folklore and various literary works, the mysterious concept was compelling. The eerie atmosphere, the ambiguous main storyline, the well-executed ending, and some intriguing side mysteries all made this show an above-average experience for me. Unfortunately, the excessive fanservice felt out of place. From the very opening, there were gratuitous shots and unnecessary suggestive humor that disrupted the immersion. I don't mind fanservice when it fits the narrative, and I'm sure some friends would appreciate the attention to the protagonist's assets, but here it felt forced. It's a shame because I genuinely think this was an above-average and intriguing show. I would've loved to see a few more "mysterious disappearances," but overall, my experience didn't quite exceed a 6/10.
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