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Stark700 · 2018-03-09, 01:42

Manga 'Karakuri Circus' is getting a TV anime adaptation. (creator of Ushio to Tora, Kazuhiro Fujita)

Plot:

Quote:

The protagonist, Masaru, has just inherited a big fortune after the death of his father. However, people are trying to get their hands on it by any means necessary, even if it means killing him. Narumi helped Masaru from being kidnapped after fighting some weird guys. He found out that they're not humans but wooden puppets with amazing strength. After a hard fight, Narumi was forced to admit that he's no opponent for them; and just when he started to think that Masaru would be captured, Shirogane, Masaru's watcher arrives from France with a weapon, the puppet Arlequin. Here, begins the story of Karakuri Circus.

Official site
https://karakuri-anime.com/

Source:
http://moetron.news/post/17168468483...-fujitas-manga

Stark700 · 2018-03-19, 09:36

Studio VOLN is animating it.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...eaming/.129201

Stark700 · 2018-03-24, 03:43

3-cour (36 episodes)

http://moetron.news/post/17219699171...s-will-have-36

AntonKutovoi · 2018-07-28, 14:05

This one:

Stark700 · 2018-07-29, 03:53

Staff & Cast

http://moetron.net/post/176400780885...d-cast-for-the

Stark700 · 2018-07-31, 20:04

Preview

New key visual and cast

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...-debut/.134805

Stark700 · 2018-09-25, 20:04

Preview #2

LG-MAX 2.o · 2018-10-10, 17:26

so the episode has already come out in Japan, someone here has watched it and if so, could you please give us your opinion?

Xeiros · 2018-10-11, 06:01

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

It's a shame out of the three main characters Hayashibara's gets the least development and spotlight.

English Scantalations don't exist for about half the manga or 25 of 43 volumes. Now whether you're fluent in Japanese or not and just skimmed through raws you couldn't actually read doesn't matter.

This anime version is not the manga. It's going to be a heavily restructured version of the story. As such we don't know how balanced the three main characters will be in regards to relevancy and overall screen-time. Even more so than Ushio and Tora was due to its increased length, whole arcs will need to be either cut out entirely or heavily streamlined in order to tell a story in the 20ish hours they have to work with.

Stark700 · 2018-10-11, 13:35

Definitely one of the better premieres imo for the season.

It captured the mood of the show well in terms of presentation. The character designs similarity to Ushio to Tora is also noticable considering it's by the same creator. This show has some unusual humor that I think works overall. There's emotional moments too already from the first episode.

Then, there's Masaru and Narumi, two prominent characters that we get to know. I wonder how much background story will be focused this season though as it's fairly important. But I think the first episode is quite promising. The theme songs are also great. Bump of Chicken delivers again.

FlareKnight · 2018-10-11, 17:40

That was really quite fun and a strong first episode.

The dynamic and main characters worked for me out of the gate. Masaru has plenty of room to grow as a character, but I like how he did step right before the rescue by Shirogane. Talk about a nightmare for the kid. His father almost certainly murdered, he has to go on the run, and is attacked by some scary things that have no qualms about derailing a train to get him.

Narumi is both badass and an amusing guy. Why not give him a crazy illness that requires him getting people to laugh in order to stay alive? I'm just going to wait for the eventual crisis where his last hope is to get Shirogane to laugh

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Shirogane herself is a girl of extremes. In a sense she's very tsun to anyone that could be a potential threat to Masaru and very dere when it comes to the kid. Her situation is certainly the most mysterious right now. It is a fair question of why this girl was left working at a circus. Why only have Masaru find her in a crisis instead of having her act as a bodyguard at all times?

Good first episode. Have a feeling I'm really going to enjoy this show.

Kanon · 2018-10-11, 18:15

That was a good start. Felt like the episode didn't waste any time.

Not much to say about the plot since there simply isn't much to go on yet, but the main characters made a good impression on me. Very curious to see how things will develop between Narumi and Shirogane. Right now they dislike each other but understand they share a common goal which is protecting Masaru.

orion · 2018-10-11, 21:15

I loved the first episode and it was fun hearing Tora again.

serenade_beta · 2018-10-11, 21:22

Spoiler for ep1:

PreSage · 2018-10-11, 22:10

I wasn't planning on watching this series, since it didn't look like the kind of show that will interest me, but I got bored and gave the first ep a try....and I was glad I did. I agree with others that this was a good first episode. Looking forward to seeing how this will unfold.

Wandering Soul · 2018-10-11, 23:28

I have to agree with all of the above posts: it was a good first episode.

The three main characters seem like a good set so far. I'm curious as to how the whole "make people laugh" disease will play out.

Rnzlr · 2018-10-12, 07:17

How bad was it?

magnumcyclonex · 2018-10-13, 00:34

I was pleasantly surprised by this anime. It looks really intriguing. I don't think we've had too many anime that portray karakuris. The two most notable instances for me are in Naruto, and Yu-Gi-Oh (there's a whole archetype of Karakuri cards).

At first, I thought this was some generic circus anime, but it's got a great plot and setup. The girl looks really cute in her form fitting outfit and her silver hair and eyes makes her look even more badass.

As for the smiling/laughter is the best medicine, I'm not entirely sold on Narumi's condition. It's definitely weird and wacky, but somehow fits the bill because he's in the business to make people happy, which is why his "selfish" actions are actually for the greater good.

Haak · 2018-10-15, 12:14

That was an interesting first episode.

But let's be honest: everything about that train crash scene was beyond ludicrous...

Nivek von Beldo · 2018-10-15, 16:01

Well this one was hyped and for good reason, a old school very well done shonen and the introduction was nice, show the main trio and their adventure, hope masaru become a puppeter too soon, so he can't be a load for a long time.

Amazing series, simple very well done

(the intro make me belive was studio geno, but this one use the bike intro too)

2018-03-19, 09:36	Link #2
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Studio VOLN is animating it. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...eaming/.129201 __________________

2018-03-24, 03:43	Link #3
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	3-cour (36 episodes) http://moetron.news/post/17219699171...s-will-have-36 __________________

2018-07-29, 03:53	Link #5
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Staff & Cast http://moetron.net/post/176400780885...d-cast-for-the __________________

2018-07-31, 20:04	Link #6
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Preview <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/D8ylqUEEO84">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> New key visual and cast https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...-debut/.134805 __________________ Last edited by Stark700; 2018-07-31 at 22:21.

2018-09-25, 20:04	Link #7
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Preview #2 <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/EYpSzmm7oFc">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2018-07-28, 14:05	Link #4
AntonKutovoi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vladimir, Russia Age: 30	This one:

2018-10-10, 17:26	Link #8
LG-MAX 2.o Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	so the episode has already come out in Japan, someone here has watched it and if so, could you please give us your opinion?

2018-10-11, 13:35	Link #10
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Definitely one of the better premieres imo for the season. It captured the mood of the show well in terms of presentation. The character designs similarity to Ushio to Tora is also noticable considering it's by the same creator. This show has some unusual humor that I think works overall. There's emotional moments too already from the first episode. Then, there's Masaru and Narumi, two prominent characters that we get to know. I wonder how much background story will be focused this season though as it's fairly important. But I think the first episode is quite promising. The theme songs are also great. Bump of Chicken delivers again. __________________

2018-10-11, 17:40	Link #11
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	That was really quite fun and a strong first episode. The dynamic and main characters worked for me out of the gate. Masaru has plenty of room to grow as a character, but I like how he did step right before the rescue by Shirogane. Talk about a nightmare for the kid. His father almost certainly murdered, he has to go on the run, and is attacked by some scary things that have no qualms about derailing a train to get him. Narumi is both badass and an amusing guy. Why not give him a crazy illness that requires him getting people to laugh in order to stay alive? I'm just going to wait for the eventual crisis where his last hope is to get Shirogane to laugh . Shirogane herself is a girl of extremes. In a sense she's very tsun to anyone that could be a potential threat to Masaru and very dere when it comes to the kid. Her situation is certainly the most mysterious right now. It is a fair question of why this girl was left working at a circus. Why only have Masaru find her in a crisis instead of having her act as a bodyguard at all times? Good first episode. Have a feeling I'm really going to enjoy this show. __________________ Anime-Evo

2018-10-11, 18:15	Link #12
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	That was a good start. Felt like the episode didn't waste any time. Not much to say about the plot since there simply isn't much to go on yet, but the main characters made a good impression on me. Very curious to see how things will develop between Narumi and Shirogane. Right now they dislike each other but understand they share a common goal which is protecting Masaru. __________________

2018-10-11, 21:15	Link #13
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	I loved the first episode and it was fun hearing Tora again. __________________

2018-10-11, 21:22	Link #14
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep1: Wow, I thought the character designs looked similar, but this is actually from the same author that did Ushio and Tora! Heck, even Tora's seiyuu... But more surprisingly is the lady's seiyuu. Hayashibara Megumi! KIMI NI TODOKE YO NORTHERN LIGHTTTTT!!! or something like that. I don't remember the specific lyrics. Anyways, as people have said, it was a good strong first episode. This actually wasn't on my radar and I watched it by chance without even knowing what it was, so as said at the top, a lot of it surprised my, pleasantly. Now this is just the first episode, so I'm sure a lot of the foreshadowing will be explained in the future, but I am definitely curious how they will explain that "must-laugh" disease. Of course, the only worry I have is that they already kinda rushed Ushio and Tora. Not that I read the manga, but it was still obvious. So hopefully they do it better this time there. Anyways, two thumbs up for me. __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2018-10-11, 22:10	Link #15
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	I wasn't planning on watching this series, since it didn't look like the kind of show that will interest me, but I got bored and gave the first ep a try....and I was glad I did. I agree with others that this was a good first episode. Looking forward to seeing how this will unfold. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2018-10-11, 23:28	Link #16
Wandering Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: America	I have to agree with all of the above posts: it was a good first episode. The three main characters seem like a good set so far. I'm curious as to how the whole "make people laugh" disease will play out. __________________

2018-10-12, 07:17	Link #17
Rnzlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018	How bad was it?

2018-10-13, 00:34	Link #18
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	I was pleasantly surprised by this anime. It looks really intriguing. I don't think we've had too many anime that portray karakuris. The two most notable instances for me are in Naruto, and Yu-Gi-Oh (there's a whole archetype of Karakuri cards). At first, I thought this was some generic circus anime, but it's got a great plot and setup. The girl looks really cute in her form fitting outfit and her silver hair and eyes makes her look even more badass. As for the smiling/laughter is the best medicine, I'm not entirely sold on Narumi's condition. It's definitely weird and wacky, but somehow fits the bill because he's in the business to make people happy, which is why his "selfish" actions are actually for the greater good.

2018-10-15, 12:14	Link #19
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	That was an interesting first episode. But let's be honest: everything about that train crash scene was beyond ludicrous... __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2018-10-15, 16:01	Link #20
Nivek von Beldo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Well this one was hyped and for good reason, a old school very well done shonen and the introduction was nice, show the main trio and their adventure, hope masaru become a puppeter too soon, so he can't be a load for a long time. Amazing series, simple very well done (the intro make me belive was studio geno, but this one use the bike intro too)