The appeal and reviews of "Phantom in the Twilight": Exploring the world of dark fantasy

"Phantom in the Twilight": A story that lies between fantasy and reality

The TV anime series "Phantom in the Twilight," which aired in 2018, was an original anime work by Happy Elements, animated by LIDEN FILMS, and aired for a total of 12 episodes. It was directed by Mori Kunihiro, with series composition by Maruto Fumiaki and Yano Shunsaku, character design by Hidari, character design by Yamashita Megumi, and creature design by Z-ton. This work is a fascinating fusion of fantasy woven by supernatural beings and human drama.

story

The story begins when Bai Lu Tong, a girl studying abroad in London, gets caught up in a mysterious incident and wanders into "Cafe Forbidden," a quiet cafe open in the middle of the night. The staff at the cafe are "non-humans" Vlad the vampire, Luke the werewolf, Touryu the jiangshi, and Wayne, who calls himself a ghost. They are also members of a secret society called the "Guardians of the Shadows." As the intentions surrounding Tong intertwine, a supernatural fantasy unfolds that completely changes the quiet night of London.

character

The main character, Bai Lu Tong, voiced by Kana Hanazawa, is a girl who left her strict family environment and went abroad to study in search of freedom. She treasures her great-grandmother's keepsake ring, which has a special power. Vlad Garfunkel, voiced by Takahiro Sakurai, is the strongest vampire who once caused a stir in London. He is proud and lazy, but he also has a romantic side. Luke Bowen, voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto, is a bright and cheerful werewolf who helps liven up the cafe as a cook. Touryu, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, is a quiet and earnest jiangshi who works the hall cashier at the cafe. Wayne King, voiced by Daiki Yamashita, is a curious ghost who works as an information gatherer.

Other characters that add color to the story include Luke's younger brother Chris Bowen (Yuki Ono), Tong's best friend Mu Xingyao (Manaka Iwami), Heishin (Junichi Suwabe) who seeks immortality, Van Helsing (Rikiya Koyama) who seeks to eradicate Umbra, Backup (Kosuke Toriumi), the developer of the magic mirror, Tong's great-grandmother Shah Lijiang (Yui Horie), and George L. Gregory (Kenji Nomura), who is in charge of the anti-Umbra effort.

Subtitles and episodes

The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story, and from episode 1, "Those Who Live in the Dusk," to episode 12, "Shadows That Never Disappear at Dawn," the drama depicts the intertwining fates of the characters. In particular, each episode plays an important role in adding depth to the story as a whole, with Vlad's past revealed in episode 5, "The Fairy Lover," and the history of Legian being told in episode 7, "The Hundredth Year Awakening."

music

The opening theme, "Flowery Song", is sung by Wang Dongcheng, with lyrics by Osano Dan, and composed and arranged by TAKUYA. The ending theme, "HOME", is used from episodes 1 to 4 and 6 to 12, and is sung by May'n, with lyrics by Nakajima Yukino, music by Watanabe Sho, and arrangement by Minamida Kengo. "Fairy Lover" is used in episode 5, and is a duet between Wang Dongcheng and May'n, with lyrics, music, and arrangement by Yamamoto Katsuhiko, TAKUYA, and URU. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Phantom in the Twilight" is a work that exquisitely combines fantasy and human drama, and has been praised for its carefully drawn character personalities and backgrounds. In particular, the charm of each character, such as Vlad's romantic side, Luke's tragic past, Toryu's loyalty, and Wayne's inquisitive nature, enhances the story. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, making it a work that captures the hearts of viewers.

This work is recommended not only for fantasy fans, but also for those who enjoy human drama and character development. In particular, it is a must-watch for those who are interested in stories woven by supernatural beings and those who are looking for a work that depicts deep human relationships. "Phantom in the Twilight" is a heartwarming story that depicts the fates of characters who are torn between fantasy and reality.