Hiromu Arakawa's new work "Yomi no Tsugai" has started airing! This production lineup is something else
The anime "Yomi no Tsugai," which just started airing on April 9th, is based on the original work by Hiromu Arakawa (the one who did Fullmetal Alchemist and Silver Spoon). This is a must-watch, right?
First, let's talk about the production lineup:
- Director: Masahiro Ando (Hanasaku Iroha, TARI TARI)
- Series Composition: Mari Okada (Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms)
- Animation Production: P.A.WORKS (A Lull in the Sea, SHIROBAKO)
This combination basically guarantees quality. P.A.WORKS' animation is always consistent, and those who know Mari Okada's scripts know what to expect.
To summarize the plot:
A young boy named Yuru and his twin sister Asa live in a secluded village. One day, a mysterious armed group attacks, and Yuru accidentally awakens the village's guardian deity, "Dewa-sama," who ends up calling him "Master." Suddenly, the village's secrets, Yuru's true identity, the legend of the "Yomi no Tsugai" (Daemon of the Underworld), and a global conspiracy all come to light.
Have you noticed that Hiromu Arakawa loves playing with these "destiny + protection" themes? Fullmetal Alchemist was about the bond between brothers, and this time it's twin siblings. Also, the "Dewa-sama" setup feels like it has some big reveals coming later. The contrast of a deity calling the protagonist "Master" will likely lead to some heartbreaking truths being unveiled.
Only the first episode has aired so far, but the sense of suspense is already maxed out. Has anyone else watched it? Let's discuss.
First, let's talk about the production lineup:
- Director: Masahiro Ando (Hanasaku Iroha, TARI TARI)
- Series Composition: Mari Okada (Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms)
- Animation Production: P.A.WORKS (A Lull in the Sea, SHIROBAKO)
This combination basically guarantees quality. P.A.WORKS' animation is always consistent, and those who know Mari Okada's scripts know what to expect.
To summarize the plot:
A young boy named Yuru and his twin sister Asa live in a secluded village. One day, a mysterious armed group attacks, and Yuru accidentally awakens the village's guardian deity, "Dewa-sama," who ends up calling him "Master." Suddenly, the village's secrets, Yuru's true identity, the legend of the "Yomi no Tsugai" (Daemon of the Underworld), and a global conspiracy all come to light.
Have you noticed that Hiromu Arakawa loves playing with these "destiny + protection" themes? Fullmetal Alchemist was about the bond between brothers, and this time it's twin siblings. Also, the "Dewa-sama" setup feels like it has some big reveals coming later. The contrast of a deity calling the protagonist "Master" will likely lead to some heartbreaking truths being unveiled.
Only the first episode has aired so far, but the sense of suspense is already maxed out. Has anyone else watched it? Let's discuss.
