Ranked #1854

Ookami Kakushi

Ok, I guess I can start off by saying yes I have not finished the series, but that is pretty obvious because nobody knows when this anime is going to end, not even MAL. I can say that I am up to date as of now, with 5 episodes watched under my belt, so to speak of course. Ok enough with the formalities and lets cut to the chase, shall we.

Ookami Kakushi, is as we all know a new anime for the 2009-2010 Winter Season of anime. A season that has very much been a disappointment to most of us that follow anime, season to season, like I do. This season was basically the season of ecchi anime, so yeah if you are an ecchi fan go check those out cause I am sure you will like em. I myself am not so much an ecchi fan. Ookami Kakushi has been one of the black sheep of the season, and not in a bad way. This anime is practically one of the only anime worth watching of the season, unless you are an ecchi fan.

The story line is very interesting, it does fall on the same lines as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, with a slight twist. I won't go into detail as to what that twist is, because I am one of those people that would not like it if someone spoiled the show for me, so why make myself a hypocrite and do the same to you, the readers. All I can tell you is you will not be disappointed if you liked Higurashi. There are so far a few twists in the story, but hey what would a psychological anime be without twists. If you are wondering yes there is blood and yes there is murder, that wasn't much of a spoiler was it? I hope not.

Ah the Art, what can I say about the art? Well its Artsy, lol. Just kidding. Ookami Kakushi does have a very clean, very modern art style. Peach-Pit, the mangaka duo, did a lovely job on this anime, with the original character design. And for those When they Cry fans, this will be a familiar name, I hope. Ryukishi07 (Don't know if that is his real name, it is just what MAL has), the original creator of Ookami Kakushi and When they Cry series, also did a lovely job. So if you have not already noticed yes Ookami Kakushi does have the same or at least very similar art style to, When they Cry.

Now my favorite part, the sound. A lot of animes have fallen short in this category but you know what Ookami doesn't. The opening is lovely, I do have to say it is not as dark as it probably should be for an anime of this caliber. To those who have tried the VN, nope it is not the same opening, sorry. I have heard the VN opening and I have to say that it is way better than the anime opening, although the anime opening is not bad. Ok to stop my rambling I will move onto the ending. The ending is also good, although it is a little to upbeat. The ending has lovely flow and the singer has a great voice, just don't think it was a good choice for this particular anime, the background music is just a little to techno like in my opinion. And to my favorite sound part, the well I am not sure what you would call it, it is just the sound and music you hear throughout the anime at certain parts. The music during the murder scenes is to die for. Very dark, very awesome. Can't wait for the OST to come out, it is just that good.

Now see this is where they somewhat lost me, the character. The character while somewhat entertaining, are also somewhat boring. An annoying girl clinging on to the main guy, yeah that is a little cliche. There are some very weird moments with the characters, like there are some flashes of what seems to be yaoi, but not exactly. I as a yaoi fan, should know when I see it, but it just seems weird to me. See I can't really even explain the characters with out any spoilers, so I cave and gave you a little hint of it.

This is a very enjoyable anime. Obviously you're enjoyment level depends on you're personal preference in genre. If you are a psychological, Mystery anime fan you will love this. If you are a mecha fan, well sorry this is not for you. If you are a romance in a dark way anime fan, this is also for you.

Overall I give this anime a 10/10. In my opinion there is not much you could not like about Ookami Kakushi. read more

ookami kakushi is like higurashi but there is not that much horror and crazy women!!!

so the story goes on with a boy who start to live with his father in jouga city his sis also comes with him.he attends to the school there but something is wrong with that school kinda creepy also the town whatever.there is a urban legend that says if u see a red firefly u would get urself in missfortune there is also another legends like that.but one night he saws a girl who kills a women then everything starts there...

story: is somewhat interesting becouse of ookami (urban legend)
art: is good
sound: its music is very good specially in death scenes
character: normal like in all animes
enjoyment: u can enjoy it yeah :D
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