Kemono Jihen

Kemono Jihen is, without a doubt, the dark horse of Winter 2021. Dark, not only in its fame and premises that are being overshadowed, but also in its plot and story that twists the audience around its bloody, red hand-gloves.

Among tons of promising sequels and exciting, intriguing anime that are pumped into this season, I step into watching this show with no clue whatsoever it is about, and it left me impressed with the gory yet thrilling adventure of the protagonists against the relentless demons, warm my heart with a genuine portrayal of friendship that exceeds 'protect to protect' values, and really blew my expectation ... away.

In a society where demons of different races and classes exist unbeknownst to the human, it's up to a detective office cooperating with the higher-up in police officials to keep the boundary between two kinds clear, and visible. The main character, a child with high regenerative skill and enormous brute strength is recruited into the detective team from outskirt.

But, there's a catch: he doesn't know love, and is emotionless.

As the plot progresses, ensemble characters with different talents, and most importantly, captivatingly dark background stories intertwine together. It's almost like a celebration of a cluster of broken demons, yet with human emotions, that are brought together for a chance to live—regardless of the numbing pain that are yet to be unfolded, or lingering truth that are to be discovered.

Strangely, it is because of their childish like interaction and casual exchange of worries and concerns that forge the trio's (sometimes, quartet) relationship. It's not 'tomo-tachi' (friends) given the perilous and critical nature of their work, but it's 'nakama' (comrades) between them that added much depth to their bond. When one of them is in pinch, they do not shout or fill themselves with flashbacks to fuel their power and become temporarily invincible.

They cry.

Like a little child; because, in many senses, they are. They cannot shoulder the whole responsibility and burden that the world dropped on them by themselves. And this is where the depiction of comrades, where they would rely on each other, comes in through the perspective of the emotionless main character, Kabane. It is precisely because he sees thing subjectively—evil as evil, good as good—that he can evoke the best in his comrades, that they know how frustrating it is to be powerless and how powerful feelings, emotions are. And, as he learns more about the meaning of empathy, with love in its many shapes and forms with his comrades, I believe the story will reach much greater heights than what were depicted.

As for the animation, the fighting sequences are fluid and colorful; for the soundtracks, the music matches the ambience the show was going for perfectly. It seeps in creepy, thrilling piano notes in the moments of suspense and danger, while giving off a blood-pumping, hopeful, evil-hero-like vibe when the protagonists are face-to-faced with the merciless demons. The opening is great, with its editing matching the tempo of the songs while the J-rock ending ended each episode in a positive note.

Overall, Kemono Jihen is a show that wraps its hidden dark elements, and stories inside layers of pure, and genuine bond of reliance that the protagonists share, exhibiting their fragile, yet unyielding determination and emotions. It can get really, really dark sometimes, yet at the same time, you couldn't help but to crave for more of their heartfelt moments.

So, if you're into exploring some supernatural stories of demons through the eyes of young protagonists, I'd definitely recommend Kemono Jihen. Beware though, as it could shock and traumatize your senses, then warm and melt your heart when you least expected it.

Before the review, I should mention that the MC is a dumb dude. He is like an empty vessel without any emotions, feelings, etc (until he is thought).


Kemono Jihen mainly stresses on the topic which revolves around kids who have some special abilities which is different from normal humans, which makes those kids Kemono (meaning monster).

The MC starts off living in a small village where he thinks that he is the only one like a monster until he meets a dude. Then the dude takes MC to his place in Tokyo and with other kids, the MC starts going on missions related to Kemono ... stuffs.

Things I liked ->
1) The MC is cold which makes him to thinks less and and fight more.
2) The teamwork of the MC and other kids.
3) A slight romance in this action anime.
4) Every episode has a humorous laughing effect.

Finally, this anime is best suited for binging.

Kemono Jihen has been a certain surprise this season. So much so that I've gone ahead and checked out the manga, and hoping to keep up with it after it finishes. It has interested me that much. From it's story, characters, to how the overall themes look in general. They really can make Kemono Jihen look terrifying, but also great at the same time, let me explain.

Art and sound:
Since I just touched upon both, let me explain. This isn't a happy go lucky anime, which of course means a more darker tone on some of the scenes. But it's well done here, they really make ... things look disturbing, creepy, and disturbing. Even the sound in each of those scenes, it really adds to the entire atmosphere of the entire show. But they also can make more brighter scenes stand out too, with a tone and style that fits the scenes that they are in. Not too bright, but that right kind of tone. Which is great.

Story and characters
Here is where it really comes into it's own. We start of following as the plot is described on here, the case behind these dead animals, and what is truly going on. Only to learn hidden truths, and what Kemono are, as Kemono are all kinds of creatures. Think Youkai culture in some cases, think Touhou, think Kyokou Suiri and how all those have some of their creatures of all types. Within this show, there are all types of Kemono, from those who'll attack and feed, to those being more good, to those being an evil bitch. A good mix range that can only provide more entertainment. As we come to a detective agency, dealing with all types of strange quests involving Kemono such as of course solving the case of dead animals, to helping a guy fall in love with a cat lady, along with meeting a rather dangerous foe in the form in Inari Yoko.

Speaking of characters, let's talk about them!
We have our two MCs, one being Kabane, who can come across as being blank and emotionless, but that's more that he hasn't experienced these emotions as of yet, or hasn't got an understanding of how things work unless he's guided, but he's still a good character. We have Inugami, the head of the agency, and seemingly the good at his job cool customer type, while having a bit of sneakiness to him, a really respectable guy who does what is right. We also have Akira whom has the longest name I've seen I swear, a real germaphobe, as he hates gross things, and can come off as your typical social media buzz person, the type that'll spend all day on it. Next we have Shiki, whom I can best describe as Bakugo honestly. With how he reacts at least, but he's got a good head on his shoulders. Finally so far we have Kon whom wants to be a good girl and gets upset when she isn't, a real cutie. Compared to her boss Yoko, whom is a right controlling bitch. But a good written villain for sure.

It's blend of characters is a real highlight of the show, as each of them mesh well together, and I can't wait to see future episodes of when certain scenes are animated, so we can see more of the characters and what they have to offer. It's gonna be so great, you'll love them as much as I did.

Kemono Jihen is honestly a secret hit of the season, I dig it, you'll dig it, we'll all dig it. Pick it up now, and if you can't wait for new episodes, go check out the Manga too!

It's sad how overlooked this show is because of all the sequels and big name shows this season. Kemono Jihen really is an underrated, hidden gem that hooks you in from the first episode.

The show may look kiddy to you but don't let appearences fool you as it is a surprisingly mature and dark show. Part of the new wave of "darker" shonens that are unafraid to show morbid, disturbing things every so often.

That said, even though the atmosphere when our gang goes out solving mysteries is often dark and unforgiving and contrasts heavily from the lighthearted and wholesome slice of life moments that ... are equally as enjoyable, Kemono Jihen still preserves a lot of its childlike innocence as we slowly discover what it means to live as a normal person, and not a monster with our protagonist, Kabane.

Our main cast, which comprises mostly of kids so far, are all extremely endearing and adorable characters you can easily empathise with or relate to. They all have their own unique traits and personalities and I really enjoy the genuine and sincere interactions they have with each other in their found family of sorts. I've never felt this deeply attached to a cast of characters from an anime in a really long time, which attests to the anime's skillfulness at tugging at your heartstrings as the emotional moments will really get you feeling something.

I'm only 5 episodes in so far but Kemono Jihen has been a brilliant, competently animated show this season everyone ought to check out

This show can best be summed up and described this way (with the help of a former friend of whom this description fits to a T):
The world not as simple as it seems. Together with humans, there exists another type of being: they are called Kemono: supernatural monsters, spirits, and demons, whom used to co-exist peacefully. However, one day, a war broke out. Some thought that humans were behind it, since they instinctively discriminate against races different than themselves, and others think that Kemono were at fault. Sometime after, the story brings us to a remote village. For some time now, dead animals have been ... found there. Kohachi Inugami, the owner of a detective agency that specializes in the occult, meets a neglected boy named Kusaka "Dorotabou" Kabane in a remote village, who is avoided by all villagers and works instead of going to school. And it turns out that Kabane is a half-ghoul, whose true nature is suppressed by a lifestone. Kabane is always discriminated and labelled as the mud Yokai, will he help the detective uncover the truth behind the animal killings?

Kemono Jihen is one of those works that you rarely see about very often, much less the obscurity of the manga since it was released in Jump Square (instead of the more popular Weekly Shonen Jump), despite having all the common bells and whistles you would think of in the typical Shounen genre. At first glance, it'll definitely remind you of the similarities due to the dark fantasy and supernatural genres that are closely reminiscent of Bungou Stray Dogs, from the setting of the "detective" theme to the main character whose personality is like Dororo, unbeknownst to his main power and only being accompanied by the small numbers whom have encountered for the mystery and supernatural realisms. In fact, from the moment when the story plot starts moving from the get-go, there is this alluring sense that all is not what it seems, and the next thing you know, you've sunk your teeth deep into this rabbit hole that keeps the constant grip on your toes as to where circumstances would go. Think of it like Kyokou Suiri (a.k.a In/Spectre): a great 1-to-1 adaptation, but without the heavy exposition and easy storytelling and progression that will keeps you glued to the episodes for a few hours on end. Although the presentation demographic is different from Bungou Stray Dogs, don't let that fool you into thinking that teenagers don't have it just as hard as adults, nope. In fact, it's quite mature with its dark themes and intrepid to the ghoulish, macabre and grisly nature.

Mostly a character-driven story, where I can give praise to Kemono Jihen, lies with the characters that can sometimes be quite morbid in their ways, but I feel that they should be given more recognition:
- Our MC is Kabane "Dorotabo" Kusaka, a 13-year-old human-ghoul hybrid. An abandoned kid with little to no education of the world, what he is able in is limited of the little common sense that he has. The lifestone (or Life Calculus) in his possession is a gateway to understanding both his control of the thirst for ghoulish thirst, as well as finding out the connections of his parents, and the rest is history. Being someone who looks innocent and straightforward, he has a self-sacrifical spirit of always being ready to put his life on the line for others when danger strikes, since he is an immortal, provided his head stays intact. He's the experiential definition of "Act first, think later".
- The detective in question is Kohachi Inugami. As you've guessed, he's also a Kemono, and a strong tanuki at that, often referred to as "the Kemonoist". Running his own occult consultancy office to take care of specialized Kemono-centric issues is a cinch when the outside world practically does not know that Kemono co-exist, and he's the meditator between both humans and Kemono beastkin alike, other than managing the care and concern of fellow teenage Kemono under him, and seeks to long for a world where both humans and Kemono can co-exist.
- The first of three Kemono under Inugami's belt: Shiki Tademaru, a 14-year-old Arachne-human hybrid who had been passed into Inugami's custody by his uncle Akio. Acting like a tsundere for the most part, Shiki can be often as brash and rude, and at worst, seem off-putting than most, but it is for this reason alone that as time progresses, he grows to be rational and level-headed in making sure to taking good care of them at the same time, an influence from his family of a single mom and 8-year-old daughter Aya (who thinks maturely but acts immaturely) who are also Arachne Kemono.
- The second of three Kemono under Inugami's belt: Akira Iwakiyama-yuki-sa-to-Shirona-no-go-Juuroku-shi (that's a mouthful), or best translated as "The 56th child of Shirona of the Snow Village in Mount Iwaki", because he is a descendant of a Yuki-onna. Despite Akira's lifestyle of embracing feminity by acting like a girl and doing all the stuff that girls like or tend to do, Akira is a he, not a she. So in retrospect, not a tomboy, but a tomgirl. He mostly takes care of affairs within the Inugami occult office, due to his hate for disgusting things and if encountered, cowers and faints at fear's door. Having a twin Yuki-okono brother (Yui) whose fate was to become the chief of a Yuki-onna village for nothing more than a tool of sexual reproduction for pride and ego reasons, that's as dark and gutsy as it can get.
- The last of three Kemono under Inugami's belt: Mihai, an immortal vampire, but a shut-in NEET whose mentorship under Inugami has seen a fair share of him being a "Jack of all trades, Master of all" from utilizing technology for hacking purposes and communication from an online perspective. He's quite the over-bearing character with a narcisstic mindset, yet he doesn't go without the reluctance of help every once in a while.
- And what's a good team of "protagonists" without a good team of antagonists? And Inari Yoko is just that: the beautiful and alluring kitsune Kemono, serving for both humans and Kemono as the superintendent of a police force, while under the farce that this is all but solidifying her position in the human society to one day bethrone the inevitable conflict between humans and Kemono due to her ruthless ways of self-satisfaction and vile manipulation. Under her belt are two kitsune Kemonos: 19-year-old Nobimaru and loyal follower Kon. Despite Nobimaru's shape-shifting abilities to attune to the same age as the Kemono under Inugami, his intelligence is backed by his personality of being a witty crafter of lies, and much like Inari, can manipulative circumstances to his advantage. Kon on the other hand, she follows wherever Inari may go, despite the fact that like Kabane, she's used as a tool to advance the former's tactics, and all that's required of Kon towards Inari is recognition that she is a "good girl". May Kabane rescue Kon from Inari's hands one day, and let the sail ship between them.

I find it quite fascinating for such a decades-old studio like Ajia-Do, I'm presuming that the studio is trying to find what works for them, despite the low, yet consistent output of at least 1 show per year (just to maintain business as usual). Just look at the shows made by the studio in recent years: Isekai Maou was a decent job done, while both Isekai Bookworm and Kakushigoto firmly solidified the studio as being capable to perform in Slice-of-Life works, though this is the first time that the studio has returned to doing an action-heavy show since 2016's Shuumatsu no Izetta (that is averagely tacked-on mediocrity). Personally, I'd like the studio to focus more on their bread-and-butter genre expertise, though I can't fault that the presentation in Kemono Jihen is finger lickin' good and consistent throughout. Truly "Are you (un)afraid of the Dark?" levels of surrealism. Likewise with the music, it pretty much fits the whole dark theme to a T here as well. Once again, the massively popular Seiyuu Daisuke Ono hits the nail with the OP and Sayaka Sasaki with the ED, you couldn't have asked for a better OST than this. But honestly, though the production team isn't what you can call them strong, all I've ever needed from a show like this is just one word: consistency, for the art of balancing skill and expertise, and that's all it matters.

A hidden gem amongst the ever increasing popularity of contemporary Shounen series, yet easily overshadowed by the same circumstances as well. Everyone should check this out, and if you decide to pick this up, watch this on a binge, it'll do you good to keep you hooked from start to finish.

It has been a long time since I have seen an anime that I could binge watch like I did with Kemono Jihen. The first episode has an excellent hook and each episode thereafter continues to string the viewer along for a thrilling ride. It was clear that there was a lot of effort put into this anime and I congratulate the staff on a job well done. Daisuke Ono may not have played a major role in the show but he shown through by delivering a killer opening. The artists were not short of skill either. Between the action and the array of different ... colors, the art was clean and purposeful. One can only hope for a season two to continue the story. Overall this anime is brilliant, a diamond in the rough, and I would recommend it to anyone.

I couldn't wait to dive into this anime and when I did, I found myself hooked to it.This season there are a lot of big name animes which might overshadow this show.Saying that,this is definitely a real gem of an anime.If your looking for a bit of mystery and the supernatural this is a very good show to watch.To me this anime does that perfectly and always keeps you intrigued wanting more.The characters in this show are good and they all serve a purpose,there are no irrelevant characters here.The animation and sound to me seems faultless. It's a very beautifully executed anime that is very ... pleasant to the eyes and ears.Try giving it a try,you might like it as well.

Love this show. Very underrated. Could see myself rewatching this.

- This show balances being a darker shounen with more lighthearted scenes, which honestly is what I always dreamed shounen could be growing up.

- Similar vibes as Demon Slayer. The main downside is that this show doesn't have as good an animation/soundtrack, unfortunately, which causes issues with feeling invested in the emotional scenes sometimes. But I actually prefer the overarching plotline and character arcs in this one.

- The characters. Are. Amazing. What's particularly cool is that since Kabane is a blank slate, as he spends time with each of the characters he gains some of their ... tendencies and ideologies. And this can be seen over the course of the season. The characters have seen much love and care from the author, as each is given their own set of motives that they actually act upon.

- Avoids some anime tropes. E.g. in most anime, if you have two characters that are strangers walking down a hallway together, they'll usually have some cringey dialogue-- but here, the characters as you would expect in RL, don't say a word to each other! Magical.

- The show ends on a cliffhanger, so expecting a season 2.

I'm going to preface with the fact that I don't read the manga;
Kemono Jihen is definitely a slept on series with all the great hits we have this anime season. The potential this anime has just seeps out every episode, and some of the arcs while they're just focusing on character introduction / char development you can really tell this series isn't afraid to take on extremely dark storylines despite the cute characters & funny moments.

Speaking of characters, they all have their own personalities and all extremely likable. . . although Kon is best girl.

Definitely give this anime a shot if you're craving a ... fun supernatural shounen that can simultaneously have you laughing and crying and then hyped all within the same episode

This anime cover heavier theme compare to the generic battle shounen. Each of the characters were provided an arc to develop them as a character and explain their background.

Most people compare this to KnY just because they're covering about demon/yokai. But the thing is, this show is difference from KnY.

Up to the latest episode this review was written (ep 8), Shiki arc is finally finished. The anime pacing of the anime is well done and not too rushed. Each arc was written as the manga and some minor plot hole was fixed.

I've read the manga and the story will just progress even better ... in the future. This season will be the character introduction and world building season. This is very important as it help the viewers to understand how the world look like and understand the main characters even more.

The trio personality is great. Each of them has a specific reason on why they act and behave that way.

Overall, the anime is very nice and enjoyable. They stick very close to the manga and everything is well written. This anime is worth the wait and each arc is very important and has a major impact either to the story or the character development.

TL;DR : Kemono jihen is basically an anime about a supernatural detective agency which is out investigating a series of rotting animal corpses that disappear in a single night in an otherwise peaceful village. There lives a boy there, nicknamed dorota-bou, who got his name from a yokai that lives in mud. During this investigation, the occult and the boy seem more interlinked than expected. The anime gives off some serious bungou stray dog vibes with the art being as good as you’d expect a modern day Shonen, the music that helps frame sequences incredibly well and the action is of course top-notch so far. ... This anime doesn’t shy away from horror and gore so hold onto your seats whilst watching this.

Story 7/10

As mentioned in the TL;DR, the story is quite simple but that's the charm of it, solving problems outside whilst simultaneously solving problems inside. The anime does show some darker aspects of life as an outcast of society and the main characters are written well enough to root for. The story is not something revolutionary, however it is executed quite well and is enjoyable. The pacing of the show is fairly consistent which makes it a pleasure to watch, with a monster of the week format as the kids find and solve the problem within the same episode.

Art 8/10

The art is incredibly nice, with character designs having a lot of detail without being too messy. The background scenes are appeasing with good defined lines and the fight sequences are choreographed and animated quite well. It is a pleasure to watch and is easy on the eyes, with dark scenes being light enough to see details but still know that the scene is supposed to be dark.

Sound 8/10

Sound is quite good with this show, with a special mention to the sfx which match the scene incredibly well. The op is brilliant as it is jovial yet has undertones of mystery and the ed is great too with its catchy tunes. Background music is used well and is unobtrusive yet boosts the scenes quite well, packing a punch in fight scenes.

Characters 8/10

In a similar vein to one punch man, the main character is not someone we empathize with but sympathize with, that is to say we can feel sorry for kabane but we don't exactly understand him . The rest of the main cast fill in the gaps left by kabane incredibly well, displaying a plethora of emotions and kabane is written in a way where he slowly grows with more emotions as we continue watching.

Enjoyment 8/10

So far this anime has been quite entertain and is very underrated in my opinion as it brings a more niche angle than many other shows that are airing. If you have the time I would recommend you watch this.

Kemono Jihen is one of those hidden Gems.

Airing in the most stacked Season and on the same day as Powerhouses like Attack on Titan and Ex-Arm it might have been overlooked by many. Which is a shame!

Kemono Jihen is a Shonen with endearing characters and the right mix of action, mystery and comedy.

But the characters are also the weak points (for some): All of them have suffered severe trauma in the past. They are children who suffered a lot and you could understand their quirks as a coping mechanism.

If you give this Childhood-trauma-Konga-line a chance and like it, I'd also recommend reading ... the Manga, which goes into more depth for some of the scenes that were skipped in this Anime, probably to fit one more Arc into 12 Episodes. There is not much missing, though.

I especially enjoyed the romantic subplot between two characters, because they are both very much unable to comprehend the feelings they are experiencing and not good at comunicating either. This gives the thing a dimension of innocence I did not expect in a series with such dark themes.

For me it was a solid 8/10 overall and I hope for a S2!

I was honestly amazed by how much I enjoyed this anime. It's been a while since I finished it, but Kemono Jihen is definitely up there in terms of my enjoyment. The anime op and ed are S-tier, the art is beautiful, and the characters/relationships are wholesome. With some unexpected mature themes in the story, this anime also has a plot worth delving into. It has a slice of life vibe, but overall shounen. This anime may be for you if you love anime with wholesome content, children, and shounen aspects. Let me know how it is if you do watch it!

Kemono Jihen fell victim to an absolutely stacked anime season. However, it still was able to find it's place as one of the shows I looked forward to watch and start off my week. It has an otherworldly vibe that makes me think a little bit of Noragami and Bungou Stray Dogs. There are interesting characters, interesting character development, and unique powers that keep you watching. On that topic, the OP is just so *chef kiss*. It's hard to really say much about this show without spoiling it. But if you have time, which let's be real you do if you're reading this, then check ... it out!

AMAZING ANIME

OMG the story is amazing telling how Kabane is trying to find all of the life stones , null stone ... in order to lead to his parents so that maybe he can find em on the way he meets other kemonists just like him who share the same story about their parents being lost and so they help Kabane in order to find his parents


The art is really good I wouldn't say its better than top 10 animes but definitely top 20, I recommend watching it, the art won't disappoint you.

i enjoyed watching it , the characters are amazingly animated ... , I hope you will enjoy it too.

Wow! What a surprise!

I really enjoyed this. As a whole, it's a good anime, and should get a season 2, hopefully, soon.

The story is strange, but great. I have the upmost respect for the story. It's great! It would be annoying if this series doesn't get a season 2 as it ends with a cliffhanger... Just saying!

The character development and the different types of character arts are so good. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their stories too. It's really interesting too.

The sound design and voice actors are good too, although it can get kind of annoying that one ... of the supposed boys of the group sounds like a girl, acts like a girl, even acts like one too.

The art needs a bit more work done though. Some of it is gorgeous, I think it's important to notice that this anime isn't a bright anime, or is it intending to be, but they could have done more artwork.

I didn't try to enjoy this anime, I thought I would hate it. But I really liked it!

When I found out about this anime, it is often compared to Tokyo Ghoul and Demon Slayer. So, 2 days after the release of the first episode, I decided to finally watch it. And wth, the first episode already caught my attention.

When it comes to watching anime, I always try to know its concept. For example, Tokyo Ghoul has ghouls in the human world, Demon Slayers has demons or Attack on Titan has Titans. Then it is up to their respective authors to play with the plot. Kemono Jihen did not fail to catch my attention. It's concept of Kemonos got me wanting to watch ... more of it. Based on the first season (hoping there's a season 2), the author played with the plot well.

The characters are actually lovable. Kabane who was treated badly for all his life knowing the world full of love with Inugami, Inugami who runs the kemono agency, Shiki who has anger issues but still lovable and Akira as a lovable clumsy person. The characters are all so dynamic and their stories are capable with so many possibilities.

The last episode actually got me sad since we only get 12 episodes for this. I'm crossing my fingers for Season 2 :D

Review of kemono jihen anime episode 12:

Its now the last episode, episode 12, and its good.. after a fierce fight between nobimaru and yui, nobimaru stood no chance against yui, but was saved by kabane at the last minute.. then with kabane entrusting with nobimarus plan, he sets himself on fire so that he can counter the almost impenetrable ice, and until yuis energy runs out.. then as they emerged victorious, akira was also able to escape his cage, and both akira and kabane got the null stone out of yui together.. well, the anime itself is really good in story, and there is ... also a hint about an incoming season 2! tho the question is when will it air? Since kabanes case might be the biggest they would handle.. anyways, i rate the anime a 4.5 out of 5, 4.5 for story and 5 for art.. 🙂

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So kemono jihen it's weird but it's good at the same time

The story is pretty good but i have seen better the story is just about theese kids who are half monster things i don't really wanna spoil so just go watch it

The art is also pretty good but i have seen better

The sound well it's just avrage so yeah
Charecter they are allright some of them are kinda annoying but it's just avrage

And the enjoyment Idk why but i really enjoy watching this anime and i will continue watching it
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Overall it's a very good anime and you should give it a watch

This anime comes out from nowhere in my twitter's timeline and i guess it's worth a try. The characters design kind of look like My Hero Academia but more dark i guess? I was told that the anime was not as dark as the manga. it's also giving Tokyo Ghoul vibes but for children. The MC, Kabane was very cute though he's pretty emotionless at the start. He's really blunt but straight and honest to express his emotions. The "angry mode" was also very badass. There's not much adults characters in this show. they are a few, which were very scummy and trash. The red ... bitch also very mysterious and hard to tell her agenda. I prefer the ending song than the opening. Ajia-Do studio made this anime with a great details and the animations was amazing. Also the other main characters were decent. We got a chill Aizawa-sensei (Inugami-San), a tsundere but not as much as asshole Bakugo (Shiki), useless trap Venti (Akira) which I can't stand him at all. I hate every aspects of that girly boy. If this series popular enough to get a second season, I hope he does get a character's development and not as much as annoying as he used to be. I might as well to check out the manga after this.