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Jul 22, 2023 4:40 PM

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Nov 2022
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I love this!! I have a feeling that this is gonna be one of my favorites!


Plus, Yayoi's design is sooo pretty imo!
Jul 23, 2023 11:47 PM
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Nov 2022
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH el anime es buenísimo, sinceramente el mejor de la temporada, superando a Jujutsu.
Jul 27, 2023 2:26 AM
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Jul 2023
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it was good I’d like it
Jul 27, 2023 5:05 AM

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Mar 2019
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this seems like a truly unique anime so far and thats gonna turn a lot of people off but im into it for sure
Jul 28, 2023 12:59 AM

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Jan 2012
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Not a bad the first episode. Still not hooked by it, but quite interesting.
Jul 28, 2023 10:41 AM
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Jun 2021
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Interesting and scary
Jul 30, 2023 2:47 PM
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Jun 2017
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Cute characters with a harsh atmosphere does not work. The art style is to be reprimanded into what could of been an interesting horror troupe with suitable art direction. Take a look at Tasogare Otome x Amnesia, and compare to the moe characters presented in Dark Gathering (her eyes are 'cutesie' skulls, ridiculous, not scary). Thus, the story appears forced without an appropriate art style to drive home the emotions the narrative wants to convey. Without consideration to the art style, the 1st episode could have ben extended into 2 episodes, so the viewers are not left with a feeling of: wtf just happened?
Aug 8, 2023 2:57 AM

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This is surprisingly good. The mystery and supernatural elements are carefully balanced in this first episode. Interested to see what is Eiko's deal. Why is she always wearing gloves. Yayoi is creepy but in a good way and Keitarou is an enigma.

Aug 8, 2023 5:43 AM
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Aug 2023
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Yayoi has a really cute design and I love the Qiqi vibes I got from her (initially). In fact, I'm more afraid of Eiko smh. Amazing opening tho c:
Aug 8, 2023 6:12 PM

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Oct 2022
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This show is so damn unnerving and creepy, really good first episode. The way Yayoi phoned the feds was great lmao.
Aug 11, 2023 9:43 PM
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Dude wtf? So her pupils actually not just a character design art style and its for real she got two pupils each eye??!

Looks like i missed this from the radar, and i find it amusing how HanaKana involved on these horror and already catch an eerie vibe with that Eiko character especially with the sudden grin in the end and her strange phrase. Its not everyday she get the horror job, so yeah this is a good watch to begin with i guess.

So, all in all, poor Keitaro-kun i guess. You needs deal on those crazy combo; a little girl that loves torturing the spirits she catch on and let them fight to make them stronger and become her pawn in order to find her stolen mom spirit? And then what about Eiko and her careless over the supernatural hanging around Keitaro and Yayoi? No way you can't catch on cold chills, girl! She must be hiding something shady and its sure scary as hell when you thinking about it more and more. Wish it not the case here and not for the worst. So yeah, let's see next!
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Aug 13, 2023 2:10 AM

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Damn, that's terrifying. At least we know what was really killed when the plushie exploded with blood all over the inside of the phone booth. Not sure I want to know where Yayoi was getting all those spirits either.
Aug 14, 2023 3:56 PM
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Jan 2023
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What did I just watch? That girl is terrifying! Apparently even to the point where even the spirits are afraid of her.

Imagine being that poor college kid, just trying to get his life back together after shutting himself away just to end up tutoring this kid.

As for the animation, it was very well done and I'll definitely keep watching this one.
Aug 15, 2023 8:03 PM

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Oct 2022
521
Ok so she kidnaps ghosts and then torments them and the MC is pretty much a freak, interesting anime tho lowkey good.
Aug 21, 2023 6:25 PM

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Dec 2022
535
This anime caught me off guard so many times. I guess I should expect something unique going forward. Those faces these characters make are creepy as hell, especially Eiko the friend chick, she must have some skeletons in her closet smh.
Aug 22, 2023 4:48 AM
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Aug 2023
66
I like the creepiness and scariness. interesting first episode so far
Aug 22, 2023 8:11 AM
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Aug 2023
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It didnt feel horror but more comedy. The animation looks unappealing visually
Nov 5, 2023 3:22 AM

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Mar 2017
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Well that was creepy af! Yayoi seems just as scary as the ghosts she’s dealing with… I mean, she’s so terrifying that the dead are scared of her!

I think the more the story progresses the more it will be revealed that Kei has a bit of a screw loose as well (as much as he insists he’s normal)
Dec 2, 2023 10:39 AM
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Dec 2023
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cool,u should watch this
Dec 9, 2023 7:24 AM
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Jun 2022
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The Opening episode is good i never see anime like this so i love it
Dec 10, 2023 6:44 PM
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Oct 2019
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a little horror but mostly comedy. was decent

kinda messed up for that younger girl to see her mom's spirit..violated(?) and abducted like that

the older girl actually weirds me out more than the younger one, based on the latter part of the episode
Dec 11, 2023 5:59 AM

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This was an excellent first episode. Yayoi has a goal to save her moms ghost and Keitaro is excellent bait to attract them! Eiko clearly has some other motive in all this, unless Keitaro imagined her expression! He made a eerie one himself...
Dec 14, 2023 2:49 PM
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with this first episode, i really don't get why people were screaming in my eyes to watch this. it was something quite spectacular, but i feel like all in all, it falls short in the production and writing quality aspects.

the comedy was lackluster but for a supernatural horror anime, i wouldn't expect much from that either way. and the dialogue and method of storytelling were downright horrendous.

the premise seems to be building up something big but honestly, it's inception could either be a hit or miss.

animation wise tho, it's fairly okay, not a big fan of the art style used but it does highlight some key features that makes this show worthwhile.

i think the story itself from an objective perspective was from a brilliant mind which lacked experience, so i'll let it slide but hopefully it only gets better and better from now. looking forward to the next one
Dec 20, 2023 2:47 PM
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Mar 2014
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this shows artstyle heavily reminds me of medaka box
Dec 21, 2023 1:32 AM

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Feb 2017
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Really love how creepy the Housuki's are and oh my goodness Eiko's costume design is just gorgeous. Very nice music and sound as well which bodes well for a horror.
𝘼 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡 𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮
Dec 27, 2023 11:14 PM
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Dec 2023
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Best horror anime I could find with exciting plot
Dec 29, 2023 2:41 PM
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Apr 2018
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Interesting start, Yayoi's character reminds me of Mieruko-chan anime and the overall ambiance of the anime as well, I like it so far
Jan 3, 2024 9:47 AM
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Jul 2021
11
The deathly kid returns in this anime 🤣😅
Jan 8, 2024 10:39 AM
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Mar 2021
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Absolute trash. Main MC timid looser, cheery girl is a psychopath and the little girl a creep.

MC is a total wet blanket that would be beaten up by a mouse.
Jan 10, 2024 5:22 PM
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Mar 2023
2
interesting and thriling
Jan 21, 2024 5:18 PM

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Aug 2023
285
I liked the story and there are many mysterious about the mc and other things, looking forward to it
Jan 21, 2024 5:23 PM

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Aug 2023
285
I liked the story and there are many mysterious about the mc and other things(I like mystery genre so I liked this part) Looking forward to it.
Jan 22, 2024 5:35 PM

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Aug 2023
285
I liked the story and there are many mysterious about the mc and other things(I like mystery genre so I liked this part) Looking forward to it.
Feb 15, 2024 3:26 AM
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Jun 2021
3
satisfied with the horror 👍
Mar 5, 2024 10:13 PM

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Jun 2022
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Somewhat Amusing , That Child Sure Is Cute If Not For Much Creepy .
Mar 27, 2024 12:02 PM
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Aug 2013
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Apr 9, 2024 11:13 AM

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Apr 2013
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Definitely one of the weirder shows I watched lately. Not really big into the horror genre, but I'll watch for Eiko-chan.
Apr 9, 2024 11:20 AM

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Definitely one of the weirder shows I watched lately. Not really big into the horror genre, but I'll watch for Eiko-chan.
@Gator
As someone who completed it, Eiko is best girl.
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Apr 10, 2024 7:45 AM

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As someone who completed it, Eiko is best girl.
@traed Good to hear, I expect great scenes from her then ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Jun 6, 2024 12:38 PM
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Mar 2019
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Can't help seeing Skulls in Yayoi's eyes, maybe that's the point.
I like this opener.
Jul 5, 2024 4:10 PM

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Jul 2021
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I did not expect this to be this good. Now, time to binge the rest...
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Jul 17, 2024 8:51 PM
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Oct 2012
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Dropped after first few minutes. It just failed to hook me.
Sep 9, 2024 4:36 AM

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Dec 2020
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Jesus Christ the telephone ghost getting ripped apart.

The mom ghost. I don't even know what I was looking at it. It was just nasty looking lol
Mar 31, 12:29 PM
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Jun 2021
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Great first episode to set the tone of the show and reel people in for the journey
Jun 3, 5:14 PM

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Aug 2013
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Pretty cool idea for an anime, unfortunately I don't like the MC so far. Hopefully it gets better.
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