Inukami!

I just had to write a review for Inukami!

Let me just start by saying that this is one hell of an anime any way you look at it. I'm certain my judgement of its flaws are clouded by how much fun I had wa tching it, but what can I say. It was a joyride. The whole layput of the anime is a bit weird so I will split my review into 2 halfs and judge them semiholistically rather than going over character, story, art, and all that crap.


The first bit is full of carefree standalone or 2 part episodes that really just feature the ... main 2 characters and focuses on the ecchi and comedy aspect. I remember laughing a decent amount. I myself have been super desensitized to fan service/ecchi, but there seems to be very little in this anime makes a bit of sense since its from 2006. Overall the first bit is carefree and easy to watch. You can watch it at your own pace as well.


Then we get to last 3rd/quarter which is an absolute treat. It starts ramping up a bit midway through and you sort of think that it is going to start to take itself too seriously and fall on its face, but it does the opposite. This anime will 100% make you say "gawd dayyum this shit just got real!" But the 0 to 1000 that happens is absolutely exhilerating. Every aspect of the anime amps up to the max from the story to the character developement, the animation and music, the romance, the action, and even the comedy. The final episode is really well done as well which is a rarity for me. I am so used to being dissapointed or longing for more but I think that InuKami really wrapped itself up nicely. The transition from the first half to the second was a little odd but idk it really worked for me.


Overall this anime of course had its problems and was quite a bit of a mess, however it was always incredibly enjoyable. If it was refined it would have been a classic, but I can respect the artistic chaos the producers went with as it gives it a lot of uniquness that will make it unforgettable. Absolutely loved this show.

Inukami! doesn't really have a story, so i'll talk about its premise instead. The protagonist is a young man from the Kawahira family, which has special spiritual powers and protects the city from spirits, daemons, and perverts. Inukamis are dog spirits with powerful abilities that fight alongside the Kawahira family.

There are three main characters: Keita, the inukami tamer with a pervy side; Youko, his inukami and dominant partner; and Kaoru's inukami, who plays a minor role.

Keita is the misfit of the Kawahira family, and Youko is the dominant partner in their relationship. She has powerful spiritual abilities and can teleport objects or people, ... primarily to disrobe Keita.

Other notable characters include Karina, who is like the secret service of the magical world, and Kaoru, who becomes prominent later in the series.

The animation is average, with a focus on alluring female inukami characters. The censorship is odd, using poorly drawn blue elephants, and only unattractive men are censored.

Overall, the show is enjoyable, especially towards the end when it weaves together a plot from various continuity points. It may not be for everyone.

While Inukami! introduces some interesting ideas, they are overshadowed by subpar pacing, a weak story-line, and an excessive number of characters. The series suffers from an overwhelming cast—aside from the main duo, more than 10 characters attempt to be developed without much success. What exacerbates the issue is that some of these characters play crucial roles in the anime's conclusion, yet they receive minimal screen time, drastically reducing the conclusion's appeal. The majority of the series lacks a cohesive overarching narrative until the final episodes, where an abrupt attempt is made to craft a dramatic conclusion. Character designs exhibit a mix of successes and failures, ... with evident attention given to the Inukami, but other characters appearing as mere afterthoughts. Animation quality is passable and sometimes colorful, but overall, Inukami! fails to warrant serious consideration for viewing.