The appeal and evaluation of Karakuri Circus: delving into the depths of this masterpiece anime

"Karakuri Circus" - A Miraculous Story and Its Appeal

"Karakuri Circus" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Kazuhiro Fujita, which aired from October 11, 2018 to June 27, 2019. The 36-episode series aired for 30 minutes every Thursday from 10:30 pm on TOKYO MX and BS11. Animation was produced by Studio VOLN and directed by Satoshi Nishimura. The series succeeded in drawing out the charm of the original work to the fullest while depicting the story from a new perspective, deeply moving and exciting viewers.

story

The story begins when fifth grader Saiga Masaru inherits a huge fortune after his father dies in an accident. However, Masaru's life is threatened by those who are after his inheritance. Meanwhile, a young man named Kato Narumi meets Masaru by chance and decides to help him. However, it is not humans who are pursuing Masaru, but puppeteers with high combat abilities. The two men who find themselves in a difficult situation are saved by Shirogane, a silver-haired girl who controls a marionette that is hung by strings. Thus, the three people who met in Japan become caught up in the gears of a strange fate.

The story of "Karakuri Circus" is one of adventure, friendship, and people guided by the thread of fate. While faithfully recreating the grand worldview of the original work, the production and visual beauty unique to anime draws viewers into the world. In particular, the human drama woven by the three characters, Katsu, Narumi, and Shirogane, deeply touches the hearts of viewers.

character

The charm of this work lies above all in its characters. The protagonist, Saiga Katsu, is a timid and crybaby boy, but he has a kind and caring nature. His growth and change deeply moves the viewer. Kato Narumi is a spirited young man who cannot leave people in trouble alone, and he has excellent martial arts skills as a practitioner of Chinese martial arts. His special illness, "Zonaha Disease," gives the story a unique sense of tension. And Saiga Shirogane (Eleonore), the girl who controls the string puppet marionette "Arurukan," has a deep love for Katsu, despite her cold appearance. Her actions and feelings provide the viewer with many mysteries and emotions.

In addition, many other unique characters appear, such as Hideyoshi Asika, a hitman from Kuroga Village, and Guy-Christophe Rech, also known as the "200 Doll Destroyer." Their backgrounds and motivations give the story depth and breadth, and keep viewers from getting bored.

Main Robot Items

In Karakuri Circus, automata and marionettes play important roles. Automata are dolls with a will of their own, powered by simulated bodily fluids and human blood. Their high combat abilities make them a threat to humans. On the other hand, marionettes are puppets created for the purpose of destroying automata, and there are marionettes of various sizes, abilities, and gimmicks. These robots and items are essential to the progression of the story and are visually appealing.

subtitle

Each episode of the show has a unique subtitle. Starting with Act 1 "Opening Bell" to Act 36 "Closing", each of the 36 subtitles indicates an important turning point in the story. These subtitles not only help viewers to follow the flow of the story, but also emphasize the theme and atmosphere of each episode.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music of "Karakuri Circus" are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work. The three opening themes are "Gekkou" by BUMP OF CHICKEN, "Haguruma" by KANA-BOON, and "Over me" by Lozalina. The three ending themes are "Marionette" and "Gekkou" by Lozalina, and "Yuudachi" by Memai Siren. These songs reflect the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, and enhance the emotions of the viewer.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of Karakuri Circus. Kazuhiro Fujita, who was in charge of the original story and series composition, worked hard to faithfully recreate the worldview of the original work in the anime. Director Satoshi Nishimura directed the work to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest, deeply moving the viewers. Takahiro Yoshimatsu, who was in charge of character design and general animation director, provided visuals that highlighted the individuality of the characters. In addition, main animators Toshiyuki Kanno, Yoshihiro Kanno, and Takaaki Hirayama supported the visual beauty of each episode. Experts in various fields, such as art director Tomoyuki Shimizu, color designer Yoshinori Horikawa, cinematographer Masashi Uoyama, CGI director Masato Takahashi, editor Yumi Jinguji, and music composer Yuki Hayashi, worked together to complete the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Karakuri Circus" has been highly praised not only by fans of the original work, but also by anime fans. In particular, the character development, human drama, grand world view, and beautiful visuals and music were highly praised. It was also highly praised for faithfully recreating the appeal of the original work while adding a new perspective that is unique to anime.

There are many reasons why I recommend this work. First, the moving story of adventure and friendship deeply touches the viewer. The unique characters have the power to draw the viewer into the story. Furthermore, the robots and items such as automatons and puppets are essential elements in terms of visual appeal and the progression of the story. And the music by artists such as BUMP OF CHICKEN, KANA-BOON, Lozareena, and Memai Siren enhances the atmosphere of the story and elevates the emotions of the viewer.

"Karakuri Circus" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to anime fans, and to everyone who loves adventure stories and human dramas. Please experience this miraculous story.