Detailed review and rating of the first episode of "Nanashi Kaidan" 2022

Nanashi Kaidan - 2022 #1

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

August 8, 2022 - August 19, 2022

■TV Broadcast

TV Tokyo 6 stations August 8, 2022 to August 19, 2022 (Episodes 1 to 10) Every Monday to Friday 7:05 to 7:30

^{*Broadcast as a corner anime on TV Tokyo's "Oha Suta."}

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TV Tokyo series

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 10

■Original Story

・Original work: Nanashi Kaidan Project

■ Director

・Produced by ShoPro

■ Production

・Produced by: ShoPro

・Production cooperation: Tokyo Animation College, SMDE

■Works

©ShoPro・TV TOKYO

©2022 Anonymous Ghost Stories

■ Story

No one knows. It must not be known. People call it an "Anonymous Ghost Story."
Originally, these ghost stories were related to the following seven characters (ma (demon), yokai (spirit), spirit (ghost), yami (darkness), japa (evil), and ko (kindness). However, because strange events would frequently occur after they were told, the last character was deliberately pronounced unvoiced, with the intention of "purifying the negative emotions and impurities that tend to remain at the end of a story."

■Cast

・Soda Red/Subaru Kimura

・ Bon / Yoshino Aoyama

・This is by Marika Asahina

■ Main staff

・Original work: Nanashi Kaidan Project

・Character design: Hitomi Fukunaga, Akiha Mochizuki

・Original story of the mysterious events: Hitomi Fukunaga, Minori Takashi, Miyako Kiyono, Mizuki Mochizuki, Raimu Kobayashi, Kizu Fukushima, Runa Tamura

・Scenario: Miyako Kiyono

・Sound Production/Half HP Studio

・Production cooperation: Tokyo Animation College, SMDE

・Planning, production, and production: ShoPro

■ Main Characters

・Mukuroji Kou (red)
A mysterious boy who loves ghost stories.

・Bon
It has the power to seal away monsters.

Here
He has the power to fight monsters.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Graffiti (2022/08/08)

・Episode 2/Janpon (2022/08/09)

・Episode 3/Jukaku (2022/08/10)

・Episode 4: Mourning (2022/08/11)

・Episode 5/Mazete (2022/08/12)

・Episode 6: The Flying Bug (2022/08/15)

・Episode 7/Magira (2022/08/16)

・Episode 8: Time Eater (2022/08/17)

・Episode 9: Unraveling the Knot (2022/08/18)

・Episode 10: The Two of Us (2022/08/19)

Nanashi Kaidan - 2022 #1 Review and Recommendation

"Nanashi Kaidan," which aired in 2022, is a story that centers around a boy named Mukanji Beni who loves ghost stories, and how he confronts supernatural phenomena together with Bon, who has the power to seal them away, and Tsukasa, who has the power to fight them. This anime was broadcast as a corner anime in the TV Tokyo series "Oha Suta," and although it was short, it depicted a dense world of ghost stories.

Story and Themes

"Nanashi Kaidan" is a work that delves deeply into the genre of ghost stories. Based on a ghost story with seven characters (Ma (demon), Yokai (spirit), Oni (ghost), Yami (demon), Jaku (evil), and Jin (compassion), strange events frequently occur after the story is told, providing thrills and fear to the audience. In particular, the production of pronouncing the last character without any voicing emphasizes the "purification" meaning of the ghost story, adding depth to the story.

Although each episode is an independent ghost story, there is a consistent theme throughout the series: the fear of "things that should not be known" and the courage to overcome it. Through the character of Mukanshiko, the balance between interest and fear in ghost stories is depicted, evoking sympathy from the viewer. In addition, the characters of Bon and Zu show different approaches to supernatural phenomena, bringing diversity to the story.

character

Mukanshi Kou (voice: Kimura Subaru) is a mysterious boy who loves ghost stories. His curiosity and courage are at the heart of the story, and have the power to draw the viewer in. Bon (voice: Aoyama Yoshino) is a character who has the power to seal away supernatural phenomena, and is characterized by his calm and rational personality. Tsumugi (voice: Asahina Maruka) is a character who has the power to fight supernatural phenomena, and is notable for her drive and passion. The way these characters cooperate with each other to confront the supernatural phenomena moves the viewer.

Animation and performance

"Nanashi Kaidan" was produced in cooperation with Tokyo Animation College and SMDE, and effectively expresses the atmosphere of a ghost story in a short time. Character design is by Fukunaga Hitomi and Mochizuki Akiha, and the original concept of the ghosts is by Fukunaga Hitomi, Takashi Minori, Kiyono Miyako, Mochizuki Mizuki, Kobayashi Raimu, Fukushima Kiju, and Tamura Runa. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff, the visuals of the ghosts are depicted realistically and frighteningly.

In particular, the scenes where the supernatural appears and the director's performance as the narrator of the ghost story leave a strong impression on the viewer. The sound effects and background music by Half HP Studio, which was in charge of sound production, are also important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the ghost story. The production, which makes you feel fear from both your eyes and your ears in a short five-minute episode, is brilliant.

Subtitles and episodes

The subtitles of each episode are chosen to symbolize the theme of the ghost story. From episode 1, "Graffiti," to episode 10, "Two Tsuzu," the story unfolds as the protagonist faces a different supernatural phenomenon. In particular, episodes 6, "Agarimushi," and 8, "Tokikui," are memorable episodes that inflict strong fear on viewers. Additionally, episode 10, "Two Tsuzu," depicts the growth of Tsuzu's character and the climax of the story, leaving viewers with a moving experience.

Recommendation

"Nanashi Kaidan" is a must-see for ghost story fans. It depicts the dense world of ghost stories in a short time, providing viewers with both fear and emotion. In addition, the story and characters delve deeply into the ghost story genre, providing viewers with a new perspective. In particular, the direction that emphasizes the "purifying" meaning of ghost stories leaves a deep impression on viewers.

This anime is recommended not only for viewers who like ghost stories, but also for viewers who like horror and suspense anime. The production that effectively depicts the fear in a short episode leaves a strong impression on the viewer. In addition, the character growth and the climax of the story will move the viewer. Please watch "Nanashi Kaidan" and immerse yourself in the world of ghost stories.

Additional Information

"Nanashi Kaidan" is an original anime series that aired in 2022. The original work is by the Nanashi Kaidan Project and produced by ShoPro. The copyright is owned by ShoPro and TV Tokyo. This anime delves deeply into the genre of ghost stories, providing viewers with both fear and emotion. Please be sure to watch it.