Based on the Chinese manhua. Requiem Street, where evil spirits are attracted to in order to destroy them. A place where spirits and humans co-exist, not all humans can enter Requiem Street. Only those rare-soul users with guardian spirits can enter. Xia Ling was just a normal university intern, but a meeting by chance changes her ordinary life... In this world full of evil spirits, can you cooperate with your guardian spirit in order to survive?
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8hachiman
Well this is the first Chinese anime I have watched and I have to say despite of not being used to hearing Chinese I found this anime very intriguing and I’d say any person who loves some good storyline, this feels and action packed anime is worth a shot. Before getting deeper into the review I would like to clear some points: 1. Yes it is a Chinese anime so getting used to the voice would be difficult. 2. After the first episode the rest are on an average 11 minutes long but don’t let the episode length dissuade you, the anime offers a good quality content. Now since it’s myfirst review I’ll be as concise as possible, I would say the story is still a diamond in making, also the plot development and the way the story has been portrayed will keep you intrigued throughout the series. Yes, the Chinese will throw you off a bit or maybe a lot but don’t give up on it because the story will compensate for it. The animation will also need some getting used to as it sometimes dwells into the 3D animation in some of the fight scenes where the CGI doesn’t gel well with the 2D animation. The action sequences might give you a little bit cringe for not being very well detailed but the overall artwork is considerably good. The opening and closing tracks are good with music tracks fitting well with the fight sequences. Also you might find the translations a bit off sometimes but despite the language barrier the story will get through.
To sum it up I’ll say keeping aside the language cringe and bit of disappointment on the animation which might be probably due to not much funding the anime is worth giving a shot as I’m sure you’d find the plot very intriguing and the character development very well done.
Ajay_sachin
Finding this anime was sheer luck, took a blind call to check it out. being Chinese, the language was hard to follow but nonetheless i was hooked immediately. First time I've tried a chinese anime. I loved the story telling, the emotions weren't too intense but quite gripping. The animation and the music are superb. I've found something that has great action and a really cool plot. The characters are developed nicely and are quite relate able. After completing it, I was craving for another season as the ending is pretty well balanced leading to such diverse plot moving on. All in all Loved it. I'd recommend it toanyone looking for a great plot with action and great music.
numbersixes
Zhen Hun Jie (Rakshasa Street) retaught me the meaning of ugly crying. If you have to watch a Chinese/Korean anime series for the Anime Watching Challenge, take a chance on this one, honest. Story: 8 for Very Good. As was said, the episodes are short but the story still progresses, with a plot and a sub-plot that are both engaging. Both with twists, both easy to understand with a bit of thought. Art: 6 for Fair. Nothing too memorable. The 3D and 2D animation together: that needed some work.Sound: 8 for Very Good.
Giving this an 8 for the soundtrack. I loved the music, especially through the title sequences. It really makes the anime and the tone.
Character: 7 for Good.
I feel like everyone was pretty three-dimensional. The characters are able to recognize their own flaws and each others'. The brothers shone here: lovely characters, especially Yanbing (I'm pretty sure that's his name.)
I didn't like the design for the evil spirits. They looked like robots and I didn't get that at all.
Enjoyment: 7 for Good.
I did enjoy watching this one. Most of the time, I was engaged.
Overall: 8 for Very Good.
Basically, the story is a good one. The animation needs some work but if they're working on a small budget then that's anticipated. I recommend this series and I'm glad I watched it.
Tyiriel
Zhen Hun Jie (Rakshasa Street) is a chinese Anime with its' source material (Manhua) still publishing. Since this show is chinese, the speech can be a letdown due to not understanding ANYTHING other than the subtitles (If you're not a chinese speaker) Story: 8 A plane of existence where spirits of the dead go before they ..."ascend"? into "Ghostdom" exists, and the place where the story takes place in this plane is called Rakshasa Street. The story and plot development in the show are divided into 2 different parts, "current" and past, where the past shows the brother-duo's past and struggles to the point where the older brotherbecame the general of Rakshasa Street. The "current" part which would be considered to be the actual main plot follows a woman and the 2 brothers, where he woman after an introduction gets hunted by an organization who are after a power hidden within her.
The show has 24 episodes, but only about 250 minutes of actual screentime, and this hurts the plot development speed quite a bit, since only about 140+- of those minutes are focused on the "main plot" while the rest is backstory, making it feel a bit slow at times.
Another problem with the main story is that due to time limitations and the very elaborate explanations given throughout the show, the plot doesn't reach its' end, this is a show that needs a 2nd season in order to flex it's muscles, and the ending hints that it might be produced in the future.
Apart from these problems listed above, it's a good and well elaborated plot which actually contains a number of good plot twists and you can't guess exactly what will happen in the end - it keeps you interested as to what will happen.
Art: 7
The art in this show uses both 2d and CGI, and mixes them at times. There are very good moments of quality animation but also quite a bit of letdowns.
A good example of the letdowns are the "generic soldier" enemies, as well as the hyper sped-up movements at times.
Some character expressions are done very well and the show is consistent with both its' good animation as well as bad animation.
There is not much more to be said, it's not too generic, it's not too good, but it's certainly not bad.
Sound: 9
Here I have a couple of things to mention, and it's partly BIAS to my preference. The OP/ED track is very catchy, fits the show like a glove. praise.
The same can be said about the soundtracks for battle etc. They fit the tone the show sets in the moments they are played.
As for voice actors, they have their ups and downs - especially since they are chinese and I have no long previous experience with chinese voice actors.
The baby voice in the early stages is despicable, the main characters sound "normal" and the baddies have unique voices, fitting for baddies.
There is also a small nitpicky problem with our girlie MC at times - there is a bit of static noise that can be heard at certain points with the microphone.
I usually say that: Story sets the "reachable level" of the series, Art quality with help of good voice acting can make the show reach the level the story sets and a well written character can push the story beyond it's potential. However the sound quality and soundtracks is what you remember of the show after you watch it.
This is true when it comes to this show, Both the story, art, character and voice acting are fairly in-line with eachother, but if I hear the first 5 seconds of the OP in a year I will know that it is from this show. I mentioned the word "Praise" earlier, and this was not an understatement. The OP/ED only needs a few great catchy seconds in the beginning for you to remember it.
Characters: 8
Without spoilers, some things will get left out.
We have a generic superhero MC, a generic weak MC with hidden powers as well as superhero's brother who is quite strong himself.
I'm not sure which of these to regard as the real MC, but it doesn't really matter. Our superhero MC acts tough from the start, but we later get to know that he's mostly just acting, and everything he teaches and scolds our lil girl MC for are things that he himself has had to experience or had problems with in the past. The girlie MC has to learn to become strong in her heart and not rely on others for everything, however hard it might be. Good development throughout the show for these characters.
Our villains are a bit of a mix, we have our generic villain and his army as well as the more fleshed out backstory villain and his guardian spirit, who actually defies his master in secret due to his master becoming more and more dishonorable and wicked throughout the story.
Enjoyment: 10
I watched this show in just about 5.5 hours, and it was worth the time. The main plot is pretty generic compared to other action/supernatural japanese animations but the execution is done very well, and it remembers its place as to how powerful a character is and the limits to what can be done in terms of villainous scheming. There are no superpowers that are not explained thoroughly and according to the "laws of the storyworld" nothing actually breaks them, and nothing is explained a minute before the MC gets some kind of superpower. In other words - It's not a generic shounen where the author had no more ideas and chose to 3rd level Bankai his way to safety. All the objects are already is place (some are obscured) way in advance of the actual events that happen.
Overall 8: Good show, can definitely recommend if you can live with chinese voices.
CrocMagnum
I’m almost speechless. It’s been a long time since I last watched such a worthy Shonen. At first glance Rakshasa Street, also known as Zhen Hun Jie, appears to be your basic Supernatural show (a la Bleach or D.Gray-man). But they’re a few quirks that make this anime stand out from the crowd. Story/Character: The title of the anime, Rakshasa Street, is quite misleading. Indeed in Hindu mythology “Rakshasa” are creatures comparable to demons in Christian beliefs. Thing is: this anime has nothing to do with demons, the show is more about “Spirits” actually. Between The Human World and the Spirit World they’re transition areaswhere Spirits can wait to be dispatched later on to “Ghostdom”. These transition areas are called Requiem Streets. Each Requiem Street has a watchman guarding it from evil spirits. One of these watchmen, Cao Yan Bing, is the General of Rakshasa Street. To help him in this task he can summon a fearsome guardian spirit: Xu Chu. Cao Yan Bing can also count on his brother, Cao Xiao Liang, to keep Rakshasa Street safe. There is a strong bond between those 2. This is due to their troubled past, the brothers have been through a lot during their childhood. To reflect this Rakshasa Street alternates between Past and Present episodes to unfold its story, a one of a kind story I might add. Despite the fact that the anime is somewhat short (24 Episodes, each one around 10 min length, except for the first and the last one which are standard 25 min) the anime is very hard to put down. This is due to the quality of the story, the succession between Past/Present (known as Yin/Yang Episodes) and the excellent character development. These features will keep you begging for more. Also please note that the first episode is a mixed bag. It’s not bad per se but from Ep 2 and on the anime gets SO MUCH better.
Animation: Well this is the main beef. You see Rakshasa Street is a small-budget anime. As far as I’m concerned the animation is decent (above average that is) except when the animators switch to 3D CGIs! In those rare instances the animation is plain ugly, quite reminiscent of the pathetic inlays that were so common during the early days of Animation (almost 1997 meh-quality to give you an idea). This is the kind of jarring transition that can turn off the casual viewer making him think he’s watching a worthless piece of junk. This is not the case let me assure you. And considering the animators had such a tight budget to work on I can be quite lenient about it. Because the animators still succeeded in making a mesmerizing anime.
Soundtrack: the music of Rakshasa Street is fantastic. This is the kind of OST that grows on you and ends on you music player, 'nuff said. The anime rocks on its own but the music turns it into a real piece of badassery. The memorable music magnifies the epic scenes of the anime (and they are quite a few of these in Rakshasa Street).
Language: Rakshasa Street is the vanguard of these new Chinese animes trying to make a foray worldwide. So the anime is dubbed in Chinese. At first I thought I needed a few episodes to adjust to the new language. Surprisingly only a few minutes were needed before I could get accustomed to these new accents/intonations.
Conclusion: If you look past the few ugly 3D CGIs and the somewhat subpar first episode, Rakshasa Street is a memorable show. The gripping story, the badass soundtrack and the refreshing Chinese historical references thrown into the mix make Rakshasa Street stand out from your random Shonen of the week. Single-handedly this show succeeded in reigniting my passion for Shonens. Highly recommended.
note: a second season has been announced for April 2018. Saying I’m pumped up for this S2 is the understatement of the century. ;D
Edit 2020: So finally 5 episodes are available for Season 2 right now. This delay has apparently nothing to with the current health situation. It's just that they have decided to divide S2 into 2 batches. The second batch has been announced for this Summer. Also "L² Studio" plans to improve the first episodes of S2 (better animation probably).
mr-mooster
This was my first Chinese anime. I watched it for my 2018 Anime Watching Challenge and I am glad I picked it. Rakshasa Street follows two different story lines. On the odd numbered episodes, it follows the story of Xia Ling and Yanbing. Yanbing is a Spirit Host, which means he has a Guardian Spirit protecting him. Xia Ling finds out she is a Spirit Host too, and with the help of Yanbing and his brother, Xiao Liang, she begins to learn how to control her Guardian Spirit. The even-numbered episodes take place in the past and follow the lives of Yanbing and Xiao Liang whenthey were children. It tells the story of how Yanbing becomes the Requiem General of their home.
Rakshasa Street has a lot of backstory and world-building involved, but it does a great job of breaking it down into the short 11min episodes. I particularly liked that the storylines alternated. There is a very good twist in the story. I feel that if the episodes were chronological, it would not have gone as well as it did. The story is the strong point of Rakshasa street. It's interesting and compelling in some areas and it can be rather emotional. It covers brotherly love and forgiveness as well.
The characters, however, can be kind of one-dimensional. They cover a few tropes. Yanbing is the cranky teacher. Xia Ling is a stubborn student. Xiao Liang is a wise prodigey. Throughout the show, you will come to understand why Yanbing is so cranky and why Xiao Liang is wise. Xia Ling can be annoying.
The animation shifts between good and alright. There is digital animation and CGI. The CG is usually reserved to large fight scenes when many characters need to be animated. For the most part, it's not CG. The character designs are interesting, but there is a little too much family resemblence between Yanbing and Xiao Liang. They are practically identical, especially during the arc when they are children. A change in hair style would be sufficient. My favorite character designs are all the different Guardian Spritis in the show. Some have very traditional Chinese elements and some look like hideous monsters.
Overall, Rakshasa Street was an interesting show. The ending hints to a second season, which I will definitely be watching.
bloodbird
Rakshasa Street is a Chinese anime that many will consider to be a Shonen and is about a street that serves as a place of residence for spirits of the dead. Each street is protected from evil spirits by a human General that has the power to summon spirit general guardians from Chinese history. Story: The show is actually split into two parts: Yin and Yang. Yang describes the journey of female protagonist Xia Ling as she discovers Rakshasa Street and finds her spirit guardian with the help of current General Cao Yanbing. The Yin part portrays the backstory of the Cao brothers. The twoparts alternate with one another so sometimes the transition can be a bit disruptive. The Yin part does a better job in terms of pacing while the Yang half suffers from repeated dialogue and filler comedy. However, the later episodes does a good job at piecing the two parts together. Unfortunately, because each episode is only around 10 minutes, the show sometimes does not have room to fully flesh out the story. For example, I would have liked to learn more about the world and the backstories of the spirit guardians. Given that there is a second season, it's possible these may be explored more then. Nevertheless, the show is hard to put down due to the excellent character development.
Art: Word on the street is that the show had a relatively small budget and this can sometimes be evident. The animation is not always fluid and there is a good bit of scene recycling or stills. However, there were a few scenes where the animation was superb and shows how much Chinese animation has come along. The 3D fight scenes look a bit out of place and do not mesh well with the usual 2D scenes. The 3D by itself can be bad (sometimes to the point that it's funny) and the transition can be fairly jarring. Character designs, unfortunately, were a bit of a letdown especially when it came to the enemies. While the main characters have distinct enough designs, the enemy minions / evil spirits all share the same design so it's often difficult to tell them apart.
Sound: The soundtrack has a a good number of memorable pieces and the pieces, in general, are very well done. I've really enjoyed the opening piece where flames rampage through the streets to form the title of the show. The background music does a good job of setting the mood for the scene but it does only that. It's not synchronized that well with the scenes so while it's there to amplify the mood, it's not completely one with the scene.
On the other hand, the voice-acting is decent. For the most part, the voices fit the characters. I think Xia Ling's voice is the only one that doesn't quite fit. Sometimes the pitch of her voice fluctuates so you think she's being voiced by multiple people instead. On the other hand, a shoutout needs to be given to the voice actor for Xu Chu, who I think has had the best performance.
Characters: All of the characters undergo a decent amount of character development. Xia Ling goes from someone that always relies on others to someone that can now work towards her goals independently. Meanwhile, Yanbing realizes that his current world is too small and needs to start his journey as well. Everyone is able to recognize their own and each other's flaws and overcome them in their own way.
Overall: The best part of the show is it's attention to detail. Without revealing too much, the show sets itself up for a decent plot twist near the end. However, viewers should be able to figure out the twist if they pay attention to the various hints dropped throughout the show, from the voice acting to the art, and I've enjoyed the thought the writers have put into this. Overall, this show has proved to be an enjoyable ride and I'll be looking forward to the next season.
Injenss
What an unexpectedly fantastic anime! I had never heard of this before, and just decided to randomly watch it and ended up binging the entire thing in one sitting. It's a 3D Chinese anime, so perhaps that's why its not as popular as it should've been, I don't know, but it was absolutely fantastic and should be more well known. The story surrounds the bond of two brothers who grow up through hardships to fulfill their destiny of protecting Rakshasa Street from evil spirits and outside enemies. In the first half of the anime, they do a fantastic job of makingyou care about the brothers and the bond they have through it all. In the second half, they are dedicated to swerving the hell out of you as the viewer, and twists are incredible. It goes from tear jerking to jaw dropping throughout the entire series. They add the humor through Xia Ling, a semi-air head who the brother's have to protect for certain reasons.
The story is far and away the best aspect of this anime, which brings humor, drama, and action together in a near perfect blend.
However, the anime isn't without its flaws. Mainly in the 3D animation parts, which is usually where the action was happening. There's no getting around it, the 3D animation here was absolutely atrocious. Like straight out the 90s. Fortunately, the entire anime wasn't created in that style. In addition, due to the events of the anime, one of the brothers becomes a bit annoying, which kind of drags on the later episodes, but the story more than makes up for it in the end.
This anime was an unexpected gem and I definitely think anyone who likes drama and action will enjoy it.
Story: 10
Art: 4
Sound: 7
Character: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Overall: 9
B-O-D
As much as I had seen generic good v bad, big brother protects little brother animes, etc, hadn't seen an idea in this format. The idea of an evergrowing set of streets containing unprocessed ghosts with basically nowhere to go. It just felt very strange, very Christian purgatory for me, waiting to be judged. I hated the way the show unravels itself of showing basically one episode when they were young, then one when older as it spoiled that feel I enjoy when watching an anime, and put me off quite a lot. For those especially who break up howthey watch anime even more so.
I also wasn't keen on the idea people could screw around with spirits with no real consequence from some greater body. It felt like the head of the street would keep order but if they never and generated massive problems, nothing happened.
The stories are different, the characters are not the most in-depth, you don't really learn much about the enemies of the requiem streets, You don't even know why some people die is the reality. It just felt like a story with a few holes in it.
I liked the idea though that no matter what in life and death, whichever way you go, someone is trying to take advantage of it, as we know is the way of living. I liked how it was told, and the normal world unless psychic couldn't see. Animation, sound, period drama was great, and i paid attention to watching instead of half turning off like with some animes.
chase2011
I personally loved this show. I would advice this for anyone who is willing to give a chinese anime a chance. Story: 9 The story was outstanding, not only did it tell two stories but was blended together superbly. One episode was of the present time and as we learn about he characters and what drives them now, we also get another episode of years before and saw them develop to what they are now. It did not feel forced nor did it feel out of place. It was a smooth transition and I was looking forward to each episode to learn more of their pastas well as what's happening in the present. Otherwise the story is rather simple, does not get too complex but for sure had a great storytelling aspect to it.
Art: 6
The art was nothing great nor was it displeasing to the eye. It is a chinese anime and today's standards it wont be anything above sub-par. It does have some CGI scenes that I wasnt too thrilled about but, it didnt take away the enjoyment of the show for myself.
Sound: 6
Copy past what I said about the art for the sound. Nothing outstanding, but neither is it bad.
Character: 9
I really liked how they developed the characters the way they had. You get to understand the sibling's feelings due to the way the show paces itself. It took time to develop it's characters splendidly and did not miss a step in doing so. The show really has only a handful of characters that the viewers get to see but they try to really make you understand them. Well mostly with the exception of two people. But I am happy they did not try to go into detail about a couple side characters due to this story being about the hardships of the siblings and really tried to bring them to life to the viewers.
Enjoyment: 10
One of the very few anime's that I actually did not get bored at any moment. i sat here watching and loving every minute of it. When I watch a great anime there are always those filler moments or downtimes that makes me feel like I just need to grind through it. Alas with this show I had not felt any of these moments. Maybe because they were telling two stories at once, or its because they are mostly 13 minute episodes either way I loved it!
Overall:8.5 - 9
Worth a watch for sure, its getting a second season so it did something right. Again though, if you are not into chinese anime dont watch it, if you are able to get by the different language and the lower grade art/sound that we have been having the pleasure in experiencing as of late then you will be in for a treat. Where the show lacks n the eye candy, they make up in the heart of the material. Found this on a chance and happy I did!
