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Jan 8, 2020
I am a bit of a sucker for period pieces and fantasy, so this series managed to scratch both of those itches at once. While I am not familiar with this particular period of Japanese history, I find that the interesting dichotomy of traditional folklore and modernization to be rather compelling. I look forward to seeing this explored in the future, since I have no past experience with the series' source material.

As for art, the animation overall was very nice. While they do resort to CGI on occasion, in general it was played in a manner that did not draw too much attention away from the narrative. The design of the characters was very vivid, perhaps too over the top for the Hashira members introduced towards the end, but some license has to be taken with elite characters in anime. I also enjoyed the designs for the various Oni and trying to identify what particular yokai that inspired them.

Sound was also very good. I definitely enjoyed the LiSA opening, and overall the music definitely blended well with the scenes.

As for the characters, the only ones that I took issue with at times were Zenitsu and Inosuke. While I understand that they are both comedy characters, their antics were exhausting at points, especially Zenitsu. However, their contributions to combat and brief explorations of their backstories during the Mount Natagumo battle made up for some of my previous irritation.
I am impressed so far with the balancing of the Oni villains. Most are effectively portrayed at tragic figures succumbing to human desires twisted to perverse extremes. They are never justified, but given context to help drive home the idea that people can become monsters.

Overall, I found this series to be very enjoyable. Nezuko is definitely very deserving to be one of 2019's top wiafu's, and I look forward to watching the continuing adventures of her brother and companions.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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