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Japanese masterpieces - Nihon Meisaku Bakashibanashi

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

November 24, 1989

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■ Production

Nagase, Goods

■Cast

・Minoru Yada・Taeko Sahara・Yuji Ikeda・Older sister/Sachiko Maekawa

■Subtitle

・1/ The Fox and the Bear's Trickery Battle, Satori, Oitoke Hori ・2/ The Snow Woman, the Two-Talking Wife

Overview

"Nihon Meisaku Bakashibanashi" is an anime work released as an OVA in 1989. This work, which consists of two episodes, was produced by Nagase and Goods and depicts episodes based on Japanese fairy tales and ghost stories. It is an original anime work and is characterized by its unique story development that does not have an original work.

story

Each episode of "Japanese Masterpiece Stories" depicts a different story based on a Japanese legend or ghost story. The first episode features three stories, "The Fox and the Bear's Trick Battle," "Enlightenment," and "The Oitoke Moat," while the second episode features two stories, "The Snow Woman" and "The Two Wives." Each episode is a modern take on a traditional Japanese ghost story or legend, providing viewers with fresh surprises and horror.

Episode 1

A battle of wits between a fox and a bear <br> This episode depicts how a fox and a bear outwit each other. The fox uses his cunning to toy with the bear, while the bear uses its strength to stand up to the fox. The battle of wits between the two is humorous, yet full of tension, making it a fascinating story.

" Satori " is an episode in which a youkai who can read human minds appears. The protagonist is at the mercy of Satori's powers, but ultimately uses them to turn the tables. This episode beautifully depicts the tension of the psychological battle and Satori's creepiness.

" Oitoke Hori" is an episode based on an old legend. It starts with the main character falling into the Oitoke Hori and depicts the subsequent escape. The creepiness of the Oitoke Hori and the main character's struggle are beautifully depicted, drawing the viewer in.

Episode 2

" Yukionna " is an episode based on the legend of Yuki-onna. It depicts the beauty and terror of Yuki-onna, and is moving to watch the protagonist confront that terror. The character design of Yuki-onna and the background art depicting the beauty of snow are superb, making it a very visually appealing story.

" Futakuchi Nyobo" is an episode based on the ghost story of Futakuchi Nyobo. The story depicts the protagonist meeting Futakuchi Nyobo and facing the fear he feels. The creepiness of Futakuchi Nyobo and the protagonist's sense of fear are beautifully portrayed, drawing the viewer in.

character

Different characters appear in each episode of "Japanese Masterpiece Stories." The main characters are introduced below.

Fox

The fox is a character that appears in "The Fox and the Bear's Trickery Battle." Its cunning and humorous personality is what makes it so appealing, and it is depicted as enjoying a battle of wits with the bear. The fox's character design is based on the traditional Japanese image of a fox, and is very visually appealing.

Bear

The bear is a character that appears in "The Fox and the Bear's Trick Battle." Its strength and humorous personality make it appealing, and it is depicted enjoying a battle of tricks with the fox. The bear's character design is based on the traditional Japanese image of a bear, and is very visually appealing.

Enlightenment

Satori is a character that appears in "Satori". His creepiness and ability to read minds are what make him appealing, and he is depicted toying with the protagonist. Satori's character design is based on the traditional Japanese image of Satori, and is very visually appealing.

Yukionna

Yukionna is a character that appears in "Yukionna". Her beauty and frightening nature is what makes her so appealing, and she is depicted terrorizing the protagonist. Yukionna's character design is based on the image of a traditional Japanese Yukionna, and she has great visual appeal.

Second wife

The Futakuchi Nyobo is a character that appears in "Futakuchi Nyobo". The appeal is in the creepiness and the fear of having two mouths, and the way she is depicted frightening the protagonist. The Futakuchi Nyobo character design is based on the image of a traditional Japanese Futakuchi Nyobo, and is very visually appealing.

Background

"Japanese Masterpieces Bakashi Stories" was produced by Nagase and Goods. Nagase is known as an anime production company and has produced many OVA works. Goods is a company that provides materials and technology necessary for anime production, and cooperated in the production of "Japanese Masterpieces Bakashi Stories". This work is an original anime and features a unique story development that does not have an original work. The production team aimed to provide viewers with fresh surprises and horror by depicting episodes based on Japanese legends and ghost stories.

Evaluation and impact

"Japanese Masterpieces Bakashi Banashi" was released as an OVA and was praised for its unique story development and visual appeal. In particular, the episodes based on Japanese legends and ghost stories provided viewers with fresh surprises and horror, and won many fans. This work was also a success as an original anime work, influencing subsequent OVA works. The visual appeal and clever story development were well received by many viewers and became an example of the potential of OVA works.

Reasons for recommendation

"Japanese Masterpieces Bakashibanashi" is an anime series that depicts episodes based on Japanese legends and ghost stories, and is appealing for its visual appeal and clever story development. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in Japanese legends and ghost stories, and for those who are interested in OVA works. This work was also a success as an original anime work, and influenced later OVA works. It is a work that should be watched by anyone who wants to enjoy visual appeal and clever story development.

Related Titles

Similar to "Japanese Masterpieces," other animated works based on Japanese legends and ghost stories include the following:

Ghost Story Restaurant

"Kaidan Restaurant" is an anime series that depicts episodes based on Japanese ghost stories. Each episode depicts a different ghost story, and the visual appeal and clever story development are appealing. Like "Japanese Masterpieces Bakashibanashi," it is recommended for those who are interested in Japanese legends and ghost stories.

Yu Yu Hakusho

"Yu Yu Hakusho" is an anime series that depicts episodes based on Japanese legends and ghost stories. It depicts the protagonist fighting ghosts and monsters, and is visually appealing and has a clever story development. Like "Japanese Masterpieces Bakashibanashi," it is recommended for those who are interested in Japanese legends and ghost stories.

summary

"Japanese Masterpieces Bakashibanashi" is an anime series that depicts episodes based on Japanese legends and ghost stories, and is appealing for its visual appeal and clever story development. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in Japanese legends and ghost stories, and for those who are interested in OVA works. This work was also a success as an original anime work, and influenced later OVA works. It is a work that should be watched by anyone who wants to enjoy visual appeal and clever story development.