The appeal and reviews of "Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity": A story woven by a sacred kiss

Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity- Review and Recommendation

overview

"Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity -" is a TV anime series that aired in 2009, originally based on an 18+ game by Lump of Sugar. The story depicts a love story between girls with supernatural powers, set at Sosei Academy, where the prestigious women's department "Flores," which has been around since the Meiji era, and the coeducational general department "Slightly," which was recently established, coexist. The story follows the protagonist, Izumido Yuri, who encounters a being called "Tayutai" that was released from ruins excavated at the academy, and aims for the coexistence of humans and Tayutai.

story

The story of "Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity -" unfolds as a love story of a girl with supernatural powers in love. The protagonist, Izumido Yuri, encounters a being called "Tayutai" who was released from a 500-year seal in the ruins excavated at Souseigakuin. During this time, one of the Tayutai, Kikuramikamihime, entrusts her with a girl named Mashiro, who is a manifestation of her. Yuri struggles to realize the coexistence of humans and Tayutai, a long-cherished wish of over 500 years.

character

The characters in this work are unique and fascinating. The protagonist, Izumido Yuri, is the only son of Yachimata Shrine and is the heir to the lineage that has inherited the "spiritual power of exorcising demons." He is the first to notice the existence of Tayutai, who is sealed away in the ruins, and is entrusted with Mashiro by Kikuramimori Hime. Mashiro is a girl who calls Yuri her husband and lives in the Izumido household. Her true identity is Tayutai. She has a carefree and tolerant personality, but can also be frightening when she gets angry.

Yuri's childhood friend, Kawai Ameri, is a girl whose father is the director of the General Studies Department of Sosei Academy. She has a "going-good-way" personality that draws others into her own pace, but she has a timid side when it comes to romance. Takanashi Yumina is a girl who adores Yuri as an older brother, and was once entrusted to the Izumido family and raised as a brother and sister with Yuri, but was later adopted by the Takanashi family. She becomes extremely nervous when someone is watching her, and she fails at everything she does.

Midori Kisaragi is a girl who belongs to the Sosei Academy's women's department. She is always calm and thoughtful, and is the "Milady (female department representative)" who can only be elected if she receives more than 80% of the votes of the entire student body. Sankuro Kaname is a close friend and classmate of Yuri and Ameri, but due to his bad behavior in the past, he has actually repeated the year several times and is actually older than them. He is also mentally mature and has a calm demeanor among the three. Nue is one of the "Three Strongest" dangerous supernatural beings sealed in the ruins by Kikura Misumi Hime, and even Mashiro does not know his true identity.

Production and staff

Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity- is animated by SILVER LINK. and produced by the Tayutama Production Committee (Media Factory, Marvelous Entertainment, Russell, 5pb.). It is directed by Keitaro Motonaga, with series composition by Makoto Uezu, character design by Haruo Okawara, and music by Shigenobu Okawa and Yutaka Minobe. It is based on Lump of Sugar's Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-, with character designs by Fumitaka Moekibara.

Broadcast information

"Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-" was broadcast on Chiba TV, tvk, TOKYO MX, Sun TV, Teletama, AT-X, etc. from April 5th to June 21st, 2009. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It was broadcast on CTC, UHF, and AT-X, and the copyright belongs to ©2009 Lump of Sugar/Tayutama Production Committee.

Theme songs and music

Both the opening and ending themes are "The fine every day", with lyrics and music by Shikura Chiyomaru, arrangement by Mizuno Daisuke, and vocals by Kicco. The ending theme "Kizunano Uta" has lyrics by Maeda Takahiro, music and arrangement by Oshima Kosuke, and vocals by Miyazaki Ui. In addition, "Kizunano Uta" and "Eternal Love" are used as insert songs, with lyrics for "Eternal Love" by Nakase Hina, music and arrangement by Sasakura Makoto (Angel Note), and vocals by UMA.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• #1 Tayutai (2009/04/05)
• #2 Mashiro's Place (2009/04/12)
• #3 Mashiro, Alone (2009/04/19)
• #4 Maiden's Troubles (2009/04/26)
• #5 Rain of Passing by (2009/05/03)
• #6 Two-winged Bird (2009/05/10)
• #7 Branches of Love (2009/05/17)
• #8 Eyes dyed with temptation (2009/05/24)
• #9 Beyond the Glass (2009/05/31)
• #10 Forbidden Peace (2009/06/07)
• #11 Final Battle (2009/06/14)
• #12 Yuri (2009/06/21)

Related Titles

A related work to "Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity-" is "Tayutayu Pure My Heart", which was also produced by Lump of Sugar and shares the same worldview.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity -" is a love story between girls with supernatural powers, skillfully blending fantasy and romance. The characters are full of personality, and the story unfolds smoothly and is easy to follow. In particular, the relationship between the protagonists, Yuri Izumido and Mashiro, and the theme of coexistence between humans and Tayutama move viewers deeply. The beautiful character designs and music also add to the appeal of the work.

This work is recommended for those who like fantasy and romance, and who enjoy character development and changes in relationships. It is especially perfect for those who like supernatural and divine powers. Fans of the original game will also enjoy the new interpretation and development of the anime version.

Further information and recommendations

"Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-" is a work that is widely accepted not only by fans of the original game, but also by anime fans. The anime version is based on the story of the original, but it adds new characters and story developments. This makes it enjoyable even for people who are not familiar with the original. In addition, the voice actors for the characters are luxurious, bringing out the individuality of each character.

The charm of this work lies in the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships. The protagonist, Yuri Izumido, is initially confused by the existence of Futoshi Ten'i, but gradually develops bonds with Mashiro and the other characters. The individuality of each character, such as Mashiro's carefree and tolerant personality, Ameri Kawai's "going my way" personality, and Yumina Takanashi's easily nervous personality, enriches the story.

Furthermore, the theme of the work, the coexistence of humans and Taten'i, conveys a profound message to the viewer. Yuri's struggle to realize her 500-year-old wish evokes courage and hope in the face of adversity. In addition, the work is praised for depicting understanding and coexistence between people with different cultures and values ​​through the existence of Taten'i.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The opening and ending themes, "The fine every day," are an exquisite match of Kicco's singing voice, the lyrics and composition of Shikura Chiyomaru, and the arrangement of Mizuno Daisuke. In addition, the ending theme "Kizunano Uta" and the insert song "Eternal Love" also have the effect of stirring emotions in line with the development of the story.

Tayutama - Kiss on my Deity - is recommended for those who enjoy fantasy and romance, those who like stories that depict character growth and changing relationships, and those who like supernatural and divine powers. Fans of the original game will also enjoy the new interpretation and development of the anime version. This is a wonderful anime series that will leave viewers with deep emotions and messages.