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This show seems promising. I had all of justsomeguy's questions too, and wonder if that does not mean the arc will develop an interesting back story as the series proceeds. I particularly liked the ambiguity the episode created about the series' villain: it is reasonably clever to have the obvious suspect, the homicidal Aki, clue us in about the village's sinister aspects. The fact the main character wants to escape the village, and can't, underlines the point. Perhaps we can look forward to a complex reflection on tradition, something outside the usual sentimental take on the country home left behind?
The animation of the opening flight from the shrine I thought was well done, so I don't agree with the criticisms of the animation quality. I also liked the animation of the OP: the cubist animation design I thought was a nice invitation to multiple perspectives on the characters.
Oh no. I'm starting to have hopes, even high hopes for this anime. Don't let me down, Kishi-sama!
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