"Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin Extra Chorus" Review: A moving extra story that exceeds expectations

"Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin extra chorus" - The conclusion of a profound story and a new beginning

"Kara no Kyokai: Mirai Fukuin Extra Chorus" is one of the animated works of the novel series "Kara no Kyokai" written by Kinoko Nasu, and is a short film that was released in theaters on September 28, 2013. This work depicts the episode of "Mirai Fukuin," which can be said to be the final part of the series, and once again portrays the profundity and beauty of the story on the screen. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as our recommendations.

Overview

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

novel

■ Release date

September 28, 2013 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Aniplex

■Frequencies

32 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Nasu Kinoko, Takeuchi Takashi

■ Director

Aoki Ei

■ Production

・Animation production: ufotable

■Works

© Kinoko Nasu/Kodansha, Aniplex, Notes, ufotable
© Kinoko Nasu / Seikaisha, Aniplex, Kodansha, Notes, ufotable

story

"Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin Extra Chorus" is an episode that deepens the story of the series' protagonists, Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya. In this work, Ryougi Shiki is depicted as searching for a path to the future while facing her memories of the past. The story unfolds as Ryougi Shiki faces a mysterious phenomenon called "Mirai Fukuin" and, in the process of unraveling it, reexamines the meaning of her own existence.

This episode also tells the story from Kokutou Mikiya's point of view, depicting his feelings towards Ryougi Shiki and his own growth. The relationship between Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya is further developed, and the series' overall themes of "life and death" and "past and future" are explored in more depth.

character

Ryougi Shiki: The main character of the series, a girl with a powerful mystic eye. As her past and future intertwine, she searches for the meaning of her existence. She is portrayed as calm and strong, but also fragile inside.

Mikiya Kokuto: A childhood friend of Ryougi Shiki and a supporter of her. As he unravels the mystery of the Future Fukuin, he grows as a person and develops feelings for Ryougi Shiki. His kindness and determination support the story.

Tachibana Kaori: A girl who holds the key to the future gospel. Her existence has a huge impact on the story of Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya. Her purity and strength add depth to the story.

Animation and Music

The animation by ufotable perfectly recreates the world of the story with beautiful visuals and smooth movements. In particular, the battle scenes between Ryougi Shiki and the fantastical depiction of Mirai Fukuin are stunning, and the visual appeal of the entire work is outstanding.

The music, an original soundtrack by Yuki Kajiura, expresses the emotions of the story in a profound way. In particular, the piano music in the scenes depicting the inner thoughts of Ryougi Shiki and the orchestral music that brings out the mysticism of Mirai Fukuin resonate deeply with the viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin Extra Chorus is a must-see for fans of the series and an incredibly satisfying conclusion to the series. It is visually and aurally stunning, with a profound and beautiful story and beautifully depicted character growth and deepening relationships.

This work succeeds in deepening the story from a new perspective while reaffirming the theme of the entire series. Through the relationship between Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya and the solving of the mystery of Mirai Fukuin, the viewer is forced to think deeply about "life and death" and "past and future".

Recommended audiences include:

• Fans of the "Kara no Kyoukai" series
• Audiences who can enjoy profound themes
• Viewers who want to enjoy beautiful animation and music
• Viewers can enjoy the development of characters and the deepening of relationships.

To gain a deeper understanding of this work, we also recommend watching other episodes in the series, especially from "Kara no Kyokai Chapter 1: A Bird's-Eye View" to "Kara no Kyokai Chapter 7: Murder Consideration (Part 2)" to get a full picture of the story of Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya.

Related works and recommendations

The "Kara no Kyoukai" series includes the following related works. By watching these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world view and character growth of the entire series.

• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: Bird's-eye View"
• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 2: Murder Considerations (Part 1)"
• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 3: Residual Pain"
• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 4: The Cave of the Temple"
• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 5: Spiral of Contradiction"
• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 6: Forgotten Recording"
• "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 7: Murder Consideration (Part 2)"
• "Kara no Kyoukai: Future Gospel"

I also recommend other works by Kinoko Nasu, especially the Fate/stay night series and Mahou Tsukai no Yoru, which share the same worldview and have profound themes and beautiful visuals.

Conclusion

"Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin Extra Chorus" is a wonderful work that can be appreciated as both the conclusion of the series and a new beginning. As the story of Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya deepens and the mystery of Mirai Fukuin is unraveled, viewers will be forced to ponder on "life and death" and "past and future". This work combines beautiful animation, music, and profound themes, and is recommended not only for fans of the series but also for all viewers who seek a deep story.

Please watch this work and experience the conclusion and new beginning of the story of Ryougi Shiki and Kokutou Mikiya. Also, we recommend watching related works as well to gain a deeper understanding of the world view and character growth of the entire series.