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sikvod00 · 2013-12-12, 11:35

I don't hate it, but it certainly sounds weird. Like an old hag.

Kanon · 2013-12-12, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Breimoon

am i the only one who hates that man's voice??(the shrine's boss)

You're not the only one. Kazuki Yao's unique voice is not up everybody's alley. I only like it on silly characters like Franky from One Piece.

demonkevy666 · 2013-12-12, 11:44

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Originally Posted by sikvod00

I don't hate it, but it certainly sounds weird. Like an old hag.

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Originally Posted by Kanon

You're not the only one. Kazuki Yao's unique voice is not up everybody's alley. I only like it on silly characters like Franky from One Piece.

I think is voice is too high pitched for the part, lacks authority in it

ChainLegacy · 2013-12-12, 22:03

So is Inari's goal to have Yakushimaru as the new god of creation and Koto as the god of destruction? What is the reason for choosing a human to fulfill the job of god (Yakushimaru, I guess Koto would technically be a god but he obviously isn't)? Seems like he's just doing it on a whim, but he also seems to allude to some deeper reason….

Breimoon · 2013-12-13, 08:12

maybe he wants to remake all the words ?

blewin · 2013-12-14, 09:25

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Originally Posted by MCAL

I found this at MAL regarding Inari's intentions and thought it was interesting...

"Inari is not the bad guy. Think of this show on an individual basis (Myoue). Inari is still trying to save Myoue. Though he "saved" him by replacing his heart, as the last episode showed, Myoue still rejected this second chance at life; Inari created a brother and sister for Myoue, but Myoue never accepted their love, and instead selfishly shut himself off from everyone. Still trying to save Myoue, Inari gave over his ability to create, hoping that Myoue would use it to reincarnate himself, but Myoue, still denying life refused to, creating the stasis of the Capital. This is why everyone was tired, the monk brother, Inari, they kept trying to save Myoue, but the simple fact is that unless someone wants to live nothing you can do can save them.

Inari's last gambit was to use Koto to destroy the universe, what good is the world if people can't be saved (not only is this a buddhist thought, but it is also in the Kabblah and Christian gnosticism)? This is what Inari meant when he told Bunny Koto that he would explain later: Inari knows exactly what he is doing: everything was done to get Myoue to use the power to create a new universe, one where Myoue would want to live. So far from Inari being selfish, he is actually willing to sacrifice everything, including himself, to save Myoue."

I can certainly see the parallel. This series has astounded me. Myoue seems so useless a character, like a side kick but not exactly one (since his story is kind of developed but just a bit overshadowed by the mystery of Koto the girl... well, now I know it's all in the plan for the big surprise). So Myoue is all along the main character!

a very touching penultimate episode!

GDiddy · 2013-12-14, 18:17

I will be so damn sad when this show ends next week. This has been truly one of the best series for the year..at least for me.

Spoiler:

MisaoFan · 2013-12-18, 14:17

Spoiler for Episode 11:

MCAL · 2013-12-20, 16:24

Very satisfying ending. Tied up most of the loose ends character-wise and plot-wise, though I guess I wanted to know a little bit more about the First God. But that doesn't change my feelings on the show one bit. I think it is a masterpiece and my pick for AOTY. 10/10. You'd be a fool to pass this up.

Kanon · 2013-12-20, 17:54

Fantastic ending to a fantastic series. A solid 9/10 and in my top 3 of the anime I've seen this year. It's a shame this series doesn't seem to have garnered a lot of attention, but the best shows are often the least popular for some reason.

Kirarakim · 2013-12-20, 21:53

For me the show was very good but not quite fantastic. I loved the theme of family and the series had wonderful magical moments right up to the end. But I did feel Kysougiga had too many unrealized characters & elements to the series that felt unnecessary.

That all being said this series was definitely one of the stronger shows from the fall and the ending was definitely satisfying (coming back to the themes of family). It might not be my favorite of the year but I do think it deserves way more attention than it is getting and I would definitely like to see it licensed in the US. I think it would be a great choice for NISA.

GDiddy · 2013-12-20, 21:58

I absolutely LOVE this series and hope someone does decide to pick it up.

Fantastic last episode....Koto and Inari going at it was EPIC.

Master_Yoma · 2013-12-20, 22:14

A very nice ending with Koto with a good headbutt to Inari

8/10 Koto is just so awesome

**Solace** · 2013-12-20, 22:47

One of my favorites from this season, and it ended nicely. My only strong criticism is that Yase and Karuma are pretty much out of the picture during the climax and ending. It kind of diminishes the strength of the earlier episodes. Once Koto's powers/purpose are revealed, it's basically all about her and Myoue. That's not a horrible thing, but I felt I had to mention something critical.

Otherwise it was great. I really liked the art, animation, and character designs. Everything oozed with personality. The whimsical nature of everything kept the serious elements of the story in check, and there was a good balance overall in themes.

More than that, the high quality production, relatively easy to follow plot, and mature themes without relying on sex or graphic violence really sets it apart from a lot of modern anime...and there's a nice "classic" vibe that flows through everything. This is a solid series to use if you want to introduce anime to a newbie.

Guardian Enzo · 2013-12-21, 04:37

One of the very best of the year, no doubt. Soaring ambition and the execution to back it up.

The finale is swimming in irony in so many ways. I like the fact that Yakushimaru was given the power to create, and and rejected it - and Koko the power to destroy, and embraced it. Yet it's Koko who has the more proactive outlook (some would say childlike), and tries to use the power not to destroy, but to break down barriers that shouldn't exist. And in returning the beads to his father and then taking them back, Yakushimaru symbolically both rejects the burden placed on him against his will, and embraces it voluntarily from this point onward.

MartianMage · 2013-12-21, 12:59

Finished this yesterday. Definitely one of the better shows this season. At some point it got kinda slow but it's a short series anyway and the final emotional payoff is quite good. I'd give this an 8 for above average but it's something I probably won't rewatch though

kyouray · 2013-12-21, 21:13

I can't help myself to think it could have been better when I remind the pilot. Many elements (scenes, characters) are lacking and I'd have loved to see it but it was expected for a pilot. And not enough Lady Koto

However it's still easily one of the best series of this year, I guess family is a winning theme of 2013 (Uchouten Kazoku). I liked what themes they approach and how they did it : clever direction making the whole thing catchy but also the use of symbolism and hidden hints making the viever doing guess and interpretations.
It was technically good, maybe not as impressive as some series but it was at least consistently well animated. Plus the art direction & music make up.

RRW · 2013-12-22, 04:35

the god is based on Chōjū-giga

Mangaka-chan · 2013-12-29, 02:19

I marathoned the series last night and I have to say, this show, even though its only 10s long, tell a nice, concise plot, and is more well woven together than the other shows I've seen this year. I kind of wish there could've been more about Yase and Kurama at the end, but overall I still enjoyed it.

2013-12-14, 18:17	Link #247
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	I will be so damn sad when this show ends next week. This has been truly one of the best series for the year..at least for me. Spoiler: And the twist is...Myoue's the MC. __________________

2013-12-20, 17:54	Link #250
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Fantastic ending to a fantastic series. A solid 9/10 and in my top 3 of the anime I've seen this year. It's a shame this series doesn't seem to have garnered a lot of attention, but the best shows are often the least popular for some reason. __________________

2013-12-20, 21:53	Link #251
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	For me the show was very good but not quite fantastic. I loved the theme of family and the series had wonderful magical moments right up to the end. But I did feel Kysougiga had too many unrealized characters & elements to the series that felt unnecessary. That all being said this series was definitely one of the stronger shows from the fall and the ending was definitely satisfying (coming back to the themes of family). It might not be my favorite of the year but I do think it deserves way more attention than it is getting and I would definitely like to see it licensed in the US. I think it would be a great choice for NISA. __________________ Twitter MAL

2013-12-20, 21:58	Link #252
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	I absolutely LOVE this series and hope someone does decide to pick it up. Fantastic last episode....Koto and Inari going at it was EPIC. __________________

2013-12-20, 22:14	Link #253
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	A very nice ending with Koto with a good headbutt to Inari 8/10 Koto is just so awesome __________________

2013-12-12, 11:35	Link #241
sikvod00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 37	I don't hate it, but it certainly sounds weird. Like an old hag.

2013-12-12, 22:03	Link #244
ChainLegacy 廉頗 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Age: 34	So is Inari's goal to have Yakushimaru as the new god of creation and Koto as the god of destruction? What is the reason for choosing a human to fulfill the job of god (Yakushimaru, I guess Koto would technically be a god but he obviously isn't)? Seems like he's just doing it on a whim, but he also seems to allude to some deeper reason….

2013-12-13, 08:12	Link #245
Breimoon Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	maybe he wants to remake all the words ?

2013-12-20, 16:24	Link #249
MCAL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	Very satisfying ending. Tied up most of the loose ends character-wise and plot-wise, though I guess I wanted to know a little bit more about the First God. But that doesn't change my feelings on the show one bit. I think it is a masterpiece and my pick for AOTY. 10/10. You'd be a fool to pass this up.

2013-12-20, 22:47	Link #254
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	One of my favorites from this season, and it ended nicely. My only strong criticism is that Yase and Karuma are pretty much out of the picture during the climax and ending. It kind of diminishes the strength of the earlier episodes. Once Koto's powers/purpose are revealed, it's basically all about her and Myoue. That's not a horrible thing, but I felt I had to mention something critical. Otherwise it was great. I really liked the art, animation, and character designs. Everything oozed with personality. The whimsical nature of everything kept the serious elements of the story in check, and there was a good balance overall in themes. More than that, the high quality production, relatively easy to follow plot, and mature themes without relying on sex or graphic violence really sets it apart from a lot of modern anime...and there's a nice "classic" vibe that flows through everything. This is a solid series to use if you want to introduce anime to a newbie. __________________

2013-12-21, 12:59	Link #256
MartianMage Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006	Finished this yesterday. Definitely one of the better shows this season. At some point it got kinda slow but it's a short series anyway and the final emotional payoff is quite good. I'd give this an 8 for above average but it's something I probably won't rewatch though __________________ Homura: Die monster! You don't belong in this world! Kyubey: It was not by my hand that I am once again given flesh. I was called here by humans who wish to pay me tribute. Homura: Tribute? You steal girls' souls, and make them your slaves! Kyubey: Perhaps the same could be said of all religions. Homura: Your words are as empty as your soul! Lolis ill-needs a savior such as you! Kyubey: What is a loli? A miserable little pile of moe! But enough talk...have at you!

2013-12-21, 21:13	Link #257
kyouray 2D > 3D Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: France Age: 35	I can't help myself to think it could have been better when I remind the pilot. Many elements (scenes, characters) are lacking and I'd have loved to see it but it was expected for a pilot. And not enough Lady Koto However it's still easily one of the best series of this year, I guess family is a winning theme of 2013 (Uchouten Kazoku). I liked what themes they approach and how they did it : clever direction making the whole thing catchy but also the use of symbolism and hidden hints making the viever doing guess and interpretations. It was technically good, maybe not as impressive as some series but it was at least consistently well animated. Plus the art direction & music make up. __________________ Twitter

2013-12-22, 04:35	Link #258
RRW Unspecified Scanlator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unspecified	the god is based on Chōjū-giga

2013-12-29, 02:19	Link #259
Mangaka-chan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California	I marathoned the series last night and I have to say, this show, even though its only 10s long, tell a nice, concise plot, and is more well woven together than the other shows I've seen this year. I kind of wish there could've been more about Yase and Kurama at the end, but overall I still enjoyed it.