The appeal and reviews of C3 -C Cube-: Digging deeper into the world of Cube×Cursed×Curíous

C3 -C Cube- Cube×Cursed×Curíous - Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

Overview

"C3 -C Cube- Cube×Cursed×Curíous" is a 12-episode anime series that aired from October 1st to December 17th, 2011. It was written by Minase Hazuki and animated by SILVER LINK. It was directed by Oonuma Shin, with series composition and scriptwriting by Yokote Michiko. This is an original anime work, with a story by Minase Hazuki and character designs by Sasorigatame.

story

"C3 -C Cube-" is set in a world where cursed items called "Magurus" exist. The protagonist, Haruaki Yachi, is a high school student whose constitution makes him immune to curses. His daily life changes dramatically as he comes into contact with various Magurus, including a cursed black cube called Fear and Muramasa Konoha, the incarnation of the evil sword Muramasa. Haruaki embarks on an adventure with these Magurus to break the curse.

character

The charm of this work lies in its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Haruaki Yachi

A high school student with a constitution that is immune to curses. She is good at cooking and general housework, and has a kind personality. Her hobbies and tastes are so old-fashioned that she is sometimes called "dried up," but she is kind enough not to leave people in trouble alone. Her voice actor is Yuki Kaji.

Fear

He was originally a cursed black cube called the "Fear-in-Cube," which can take the form of 32 torture devices. Having been away from the world for a long time, he has a naive side to him. He is depicted struggling to break his own curse. He is voiced by Yukari Tamura. His catchphrase is "I'll curse you!"

Muramasa Konoha

Her true nature is a Japanese sword called Muramasa, and like Fear, she has taken refuge at the Yachi family in order to break her own curse. Due to the curse, she is afraid of the sight of blood, but she is a kind and caring older sister type. She also has big breasts and loves meat. Her voice actress is Minori Chihara.

Kirika Ueno

She is the class representative of Shunryo's class and is involved with the cursed item. She has a calm and collected personality and wears clothes that are less revealing than most high school students these days. Her catchphrase is "It's ridiculous." She is voiced by Eri Kitamura.

World Bridge Gabriel

He is the chairman of the board of directors of Ooaki Private High School, where Shunryo and his friends attend, and has connections in many areas. He flies around the world trying to get new "evil tools," but many of them are just old tools. It is unclear why he always wears a gas mask. He is voiced by Ikeda Shuichi.

Taizo Hakuto

He is a friend and classmate of Shunryo from junior high school. He is generally high-spirited and boisterous. His voice actor is Takuma Terashima.

Kana Miyama

Like Taizo, he is a friend and classmate of Shunsuke from junior high school. He is always cheerful and energetic, and his favorite character is the cute and small Fear. His voice actor is Kana Asumi.

Peavy Barowoi

She is a beautiful woman wearing a gorgeous dress like an aristocrat and huge steel gauntlets on both arms. She is a member of an organization called the "Collection Front Knights" and was sent to Japan to destroy Fear. She has an abnormal hatred for evil weapons and her catchphrase is "bitch." She is voiced by Sayaka Ohara.

Mommy Maker

She is a girl who is a "rear support member (Augusirari)" of Peevey, who belongs to the "Collection Front Knights' Domain." She wears a cape and a "Monster Bandage (Chupacablan Bandage)," one of her evil tools, wrapped around her entire body in place of clothing. This bandage has the effect of absorbing blood along with the intense pain, but also healing the wound. She is voiced by MAKO.

Sakura Mairi Shiraho

She is the owner of Soverenti, and met Soverenti at the antique shop run by her father at her family home, where they spent time together. Although she has a cool personality, she began to smile after meeting Shunryo and the others and starting to attend school. She is quite good-looking, and her catchphrase is "Hey, human." She is voiced by Chiwa Saito.

Sovereignty

She is a doll made to look as close as possible like a human, and is a "bad luck" named "Sovereign Perfection Doll". Although she is naturally clumsy, she has a cheerful and friendly personality. She refers to herself as "boku". She is voiced by Iguchi Yuka.

Hojo Zenon

She is the secretary to the chairman, Sekaihashi Gabriel, and although she is not very friendly, she actually loves "cute things." Her voice actress is Ai Orikasa.

Hojo Gunon

She is the school nurse and in charge of the infirmary at Ooaki High School, where Shunryo and his friends attend. She is the older sister of Zen'on, the secretary to the chairman of the board of directors, and she always looks sleepy and acts without any energy. Her favorite phrase is "I'm tired." Her voice actor is Kotono Mitsuishi.

Ningyohara Kuroe

One of the Yachi family's roommates, originally a Japanese doll called Kagu. Although he usually has a relaxed and absent-minded demeanor, he sometimes behaves eccentrically. As the curse has already been lifted, he no longer needs to stay at the Yachi family home and has been traveling alone. He runs a beauty salon called Dannoura in the shopping district, and is also an idol of the shopping district. He can grow and move his hair at will, and has the power to absorb the life force from humans. He is voiced by Ogura Yui.

Alice Biblio Basculiga

She wears a nun's uniform, is always smiling, and speaks and acts kindly. She followed Kuroe around trying to get her to join the family association, but when she met Fear at the Yachi family home, she changed her target to Fear. Her voice actor is Rie Tanaka.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Chapter 1: "I don't know what's going to move onto the futon"
• Chapter 2: "Where, what, what?"
• Chapter 3: "The Dilemma of Their Temperature"
• Chapter 4: "At night, I hug my mother"
• Chapter 5: "Even if I'm cursed"
• Chapter 6: "Fragile like spherical glass"
• Chapter 7: "Not seen by the seer"
• Chapter 8: "Like an inescapable curse"
• Chapter 9: "There's something strange about the returnees"
• Chapter 10: "There are no sadistic people anywhere"
• Chapter 11: "The Fanatics Are Out There Somewhere"
• Chapter 12: "The Transcendent are Everywhere" (Final Episode)

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Mon" by Eri Kitamura, and the ending theme is "Sympathy of Love" by Yukari Tamura. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"C3 -C Cube-" is a work that skillfully incorporates fantasy elements such as curses and evil tools. The characters' personalities are distinct, and their backgrounds and worries are carefully drawn. The character settings of Fear and Konoha in particular leave a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, Shunryo's kindness and attitude towards facing difficulties resonate with many viewers.

At first glance, the story seems like a light-hearted slice-of-life anime, but it contains deep themes and has elements that make the viewer think. It is praised for depicting the darkness and growth of the human heart through the concept of a curse. The subtitles of each episode also express the atmosphere of the work well, and are designed to attract the viewer's interest.

The animation by SILVER LINK is of high quality, with beautiful character movements and backgrounds, providing plenty of visual enjoyment. The voice actors are also impressive, and their performances bring out the individuality of each character.

The recommended audience is those who enjoy fantasy elements and character development, those who like slice-of-life anime, and those who want to explore deeper themes. It is also a work that will satisfy voice actor fans and those who are particular about animation quality.

Related information

"C3 -C Cube-" was broadcast on AT-X, tvk, TOKYO MX, Chiba TV, Teletama, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, Niconico Live Broadcast, Niconico Channel, ShowTime, BS11, etc. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, making it an easy-to-watch volume.

Furthermore, the original novel by Hazuki Minase has been published by Dengeki Bunko, so if you're interested, check out the original novel. The illustrations by Sasorigatame, the original character designer, are also very appealing, and there is a lot of fan art and merchandise available.

This is a very fascinating anime that allows you to enjoy the unique worldview of curses and cursed objects, and the story woven by unique characters. Please give it a watch.