Uchouten Kazoku, Eccentric family, follows the life of the Shimogamo family. At first I thought it was going to be another one of those animes that are about a high strong family protecting its honor, but it seemed just the opposite. It was about a family that takes pride in their "idiot blood" and doesn't care about what others think. There were points when I wanted to laugh and parts that made me bite down on my nail wondering what would happen next.
Art(7)
The art fit perfectly with this anime. I didn't think there was a scene that was too overly colorful (Opposite of No Game No Life), but it wasn't too boring of colors. It's regular colors that you would see in your daily lives. The only con to the animation was the ears! At first I didn't notice the ears, but in the 2nd episode I started to pay attention to the art and noticed it. It bugged me for the next 5 episodes! I got used to them anyhow.
Sound(8)
The OP got a fun beat to it. I'd catch myself singing along at times. Listening/Watching the Op for the Eccentric family will immediately tell you that the show is going to be about some idiots, shape-shifting raccoon dogs, randomness, and comedy.
Character(9)
Now I don't name my favorites...ok maybe I do..
My favorite character from this anime has to be Yashirou. The youngest brother of the Shimogamo family. He's shy, adorable, sweet, cute, and looks up to his big brothers. There's also the 3 older brothers.
(Oldest to youngest)
Yajirou- shape shifted into a frog sometime after the Father met his end in a hot pot and stayed that way. He lives in the bottom of a well where people come visit him to make wishes.
Yaichirou- strict and uptight brother. He's the one who always lectures the brothers when they do mistakes. Wants to follow in his Father's footsteps and wants to also become Nise-emon.
Yasaburou- known to be the Father's favorite. Inherited the father's idiot blood. He's one of the funny characters. He shape-shifts into a human girl and enjoys it. Wants a fun and adventurous life.
Other characters like Benten(you can love or hate her), The "Friday Fellows", Akadama(tengu master who is obsessed with Benten, can't fly, and his apprentice is Yasaburo), The Ebisugawa Family (the antagonists of the show), Kaisei Ebisugawa (she's too nice to be part of that family), and the Mother of the Shimogamo(a.k.a "The Prince", hates thunder)
Enjoyment(9)
Many scenes made me laugh an others made me rage. Just seeing the Ebisugawa brother's got me mad. Evil!! I don't regret watching this anime. I'm glad I randomly found it while searching for another anime. I enjoyed watching the silly humor of each and every character and enjoyed listening to the songs. I would definitely rewatch this series again sooner or later.
Overall(8.5)
The Eccentric family was a new type of anime that I don't normally watch. Shape-shifting raccoon dogs(tanuki), other shape-shifting creatures, flying people, and humans. It was a weird and fun experience.
"I guess it's a manifestation of my idiot blood"
