The appeal and evaluation of "Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki": The sequel's deeper developments and new developments

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

January 5, 2019 - March 30, 2019
From 21:00

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TOKYO MX, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

・Original work: Kiri Wazawa

■ Director

・Director: Itsuro Kawasaki

■ Production

・Animation Production: Pierrot Plus

■Works

©Wazawakiri/SQUARE ENIX/"Fukigen na Mononokean 2" Production Committee

■ Story

"Yokai exorcism" is a job that involves sending back to the hidden world those yokai that for some reason remain in the present world from their natural home in the hidden world. In order to pay the "1 million grudge" to Abe Harutsuki, the owner of Mononokean, where yokai exorcisms are performed, Ashiya Hanae becomes a servant and helps with the yokai exorcism work. One day, when the two return to Mononokean after finishing their work, they receive an SOS from Rikkyou, one of the three gods who control the hidden world. The two immediately visit the hidden world, but Ashiya gets caught up in an incident there... The story of the yokai exorcism duo Ashiya and Abe and the yokai they encounter begins again.

■Cast

・Hanae Ashiya/Yuki Kaji/Seisei Abe/Tomoaki Maeno/Zenko Fujiwara/Ayahi Takagaki/Yahiko Takagaki/Ikue Otani/Koura/Yoko Hikasa/Shizuku/Chinami Hashimoto/Legislation/Junichi Suwabe/Judicial Affairs/Hiro Shimono/Administration/Koji Yusa

■ Main staff

Director: Itsuro Kawasaki Assistant Director: Taiji Kawanishi Series Composition: Takao Yoshioka Character Design: Mizuki Aoba Art Director: Masahiro Sato, Kaoru Chiba Color Design: Miyuki Abe Director of Photography: Yoshiyuki Anzai Editor: Hiromi Sasaki Sound Director: Hiroto Morishita Music: Jun Ichikawa 3DCG Director: Masahiro Izaki Animation Production: Pierrot Plus

■ Main Characters

A high school student who has to work part-time as a servant at "Mononokean" to repay his debt to Abe. The son of a florist.
Abe Seisai: The owner of Mononokean, a temple that performs exorcisms of monsters. His job is to return lost monsters in the real world back to their homes in the hidden world.
Moja: A monster that possesses Ashiya, who has just become a high school student. He falls in love with Ashiya, who found him and helped him.
・Daughter of Fujiwara Zenji Temple. A small, young-looking high school girl. She meets Ashiya after a certain incident and is attracted to his personality.
・Yahiko: A fox yokai. He can take on the appearance of a young boy. He is innocent and loves to play pranks.
Koura: The owner of the Hidden World Pharmacy, Kiyakudo. He is a drug nerd and is looking to use Abe's eyeballs and Ashiya's ears as ingredients for medicine.
Shizuku is a servant at Kameyakudo. She loves her master Koura. Although she has taken on a human form, her charm point is the newt tail that remains attached to her.
・One of the three powerful men who control the Legislative Underworld, and Shizuku's older brother. He dotes on his younger sister.
-One of the three powerful figures who control the underworld, along with the judicial, legislative, and executive branches.
-One of the three powerful figures who control the hidden world along with the executive, judicial and legislative branches.

■Subtitle

Episode 1 / Shiren・Episode 2 / Onari・Episode 3 / Gyosatsu・Episode 4 / Usute・Episode 5 / Torairi・Episode 6 / Hikari・Episode 7 / Yokoyoshi・Episode 8 / Datsura・Episode 9 / Eikei・Episode 10 / Kurokan・Episode 11 / Kaike・Episode 12 / Kamigumo・Episode 13 / Fanei

■ Related works

・The Disgruntled Mononokean

Evaluation

Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki is a 2019 anime TV series based on the manga of the same name by Wazawa Kiri. The story revolves around the unique theme of exorcising monsters, and is set between the real world and the hidden world. Below, we will provide a detailed review of the series from various perspectives, including story, characters, production, and music.

story

The story of "Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki" begins with the protagonist, Ashiya Hanae, helping Abe no Seisai with his job of exorcising monsters in order to repay her debt. The story unfolds across the boundaries between the real world and the hidden world, and by depicting the lives and worries of monsters, it offers viewers a fresh perspective. In particular, the incident that begins with an SOS from Legislative, one of the three gods who control the hidden world, heightens the tension throughout the series and is an important element in drawing viewers in.

Although the story of this work deals with different monsters and incidents in each episode, there is a consistent theme throughout the series. It is a deep consideration of the coexistence of humans and monsters, and the meaning of their existence. In particular, the relationship between Ashiya and Abe, and the individual stories of the monsters, deeply move viewers. Furthermore, the development towards the final episode will surprise viewers, while at the same time providing a moving conclusion to the story.

character

Each character in "Fukigen na Mononokean: The Second Season" is unique and charming. The main character, Ashiya Hanae, shows courage and growth as he takes on the job of exorcising monsters despite being a high school student. His character evokes sympathy from the viewer and plays an important role as the center of the story. Meanwhile, Abe Seisai supports Ashiya's growth as a calm and intelligent expert in exorcising monsters. His character adds depth to the story and provides a sense of security to the viewer.

Many other characters also appear, including Moja, Fujiwara Zenko, Yahiko, Koura, Shizuku, Legislation, the Judiciary, and the Administration. Each character has their own background and worries, enriching the story. In particular, Yahiko's innocence and Koura's obsession as a medicine geek provide laughs for the viewer and give the story a light-hearted rhythm. In addition, the brother-sister relationship between Legislation and Shizuku touches the viewer and emphasizes the emotional elements of the story.

Production

"Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki" was produced by Pierrot Plus. Director Itsuro Kawasaki has created a different atmosphere for each episode while maintaining a sense of unity throughout the series. In particular, character designer Mizuki Aoba has brought out the individuality of each character to the fullest, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, art directors Masahiro Sato and Kaoru Chiba have beautifully depicted the different worldviews of the real world and the hidden world, drawing viewers into the world of the story.

Additionally, color designer Abe Miyuki skillfully creates the atmosphere of each scene, enhancing the viewer's emotions. Cinematographer Anzai Yoshiyuki maximizes the beauty and movement of the images, providing the viewer with visual pleasure. Editor Sasaki Hiromi also skillfully controls the pace of the story, playing a key role in drawing the viewer into the story. Overall, the production of "Mononokean: The Second Season" provides the viewer with a high-quality visual experience.

music

The music for "Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki" was composed by Jun Ichikawa. Music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and drawing out the emotions of the viewer. In particular, during the climax scenes of each episode, the music brings out the viewer's emotions to the fullest, making moving scenes even more moving. Additionally, the character theme songs emphasize the individuality of each character and leave a deep impression on the viewer.

Furthermore, sound director Hiroto Morishita plays an important role in bringing out the best in the voice actors' performances and conveying the characters' emotions to the audience. In particular, the voices of Kaji Yuki's Ashiya Hanae and Maeno Tomoaki's Abe Seisai leave a strong impression on the audience and emphasize the emotional elements of the story. Additionally, the voices of Takagaki Ayahi's Fujiwara Zenko and Otani Ikue's Yahiko also provide laughs for the audience and give the story a light-hearted rhythm.

Recommendation

"Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki" is a work that depicts a story that unfolds between the real world and the hidden world, centering around the unique theme of exorcising monsters. Although the story deals with different monsters and incidents in each episode, it has a consistent theme throughout, deeply moving the viewer. Each character is unique and charming, evoking empathy from the viewer. It is produced by Pierrot Plus, providing the viewer with a high-quality visual experience. The music is by Ichikawa Jun, enhancing the atmosphere of the story and bringing out the emotions of the viewer.

This work is highly recommended for those who like works with a theme of monsters and fantasy, and for those who are looking for a deep story and attractive characters. In addition, the original manga "Fukigen na Mononokean" is also very interesting, so if you are interested, please check it out. In addition, there is also a related work "Fukigen na Mononokean", so you can enjoy that as well. "Fukigen na Mononokean 2" is a work that offers viewers a fresh perspective and is deeply moving. Please give it a watch.