Set in the dying days of Japan's Edo period this series follows author Momosuke Yamaoka. He intends to write a hundred ghost stories; while conducting his research he crosses the path of an unusual trio known as the Ongyou. They consist of Mataichi, 'The Trickster, a spiritualist; Ogin, 'The Puppeteer', an attractive woman and Nagamimi; a shape-shifter. These three operate in the realm of the dead and they see to it that sinners are caught and punished before being committed to the netherworld. The people they deal with are some of the most vile and depraved in society so Momosuke is frequently in danger and many people will suffer before they are banished.
This thirteen part anime is fairly dark; both literally and metaphorically. The violence is fairly brutal and frequently shocking and the animation is done in a style that renders the shadows black. The small group of main characters are interesting and, in the case of the Ongyou, mysterious. This certainly isn't a series for younger viewers due to the subject matter and the graphic violence; there is also a degree of sexual content although no real nudity. Each episode (apart from the final two-parter) sees them dealing with a different adversary. Overall this was an enjoyable series and definitely worth watching if you like your anime dark.
These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.
This thirteen part anime is fairly dark; both literally and metaphorically. The violence is fairly brutal and frequently shocking and the animation is done in a style that renders the shadows black. The small group of main characters are interesting and, in the case of the Ongyou, mysterious. This certainly isn't a series for younger viewers due to the subject matter and the graphic violence; there is also a degree of sexual content although no real nudity. Each episode (apart from the final two-parter) sees them dealing with a different adversary. Overall this was an enjoyable series and definitely worth watching if you like your anime dark.
These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.