Tokidoki Rikugou is a history-hating student who flunks out of his Japanese History course; his high school forces him to make up for his failed grade by attending a special museum lecture. Its star exhibit, a vast recreation of the Edo Period, promises to alleviate the delinquent student's poor grades with an elaborate simulation of the Tokugawa Shogunate: the Edo Bakumatsu Walking Tour and Exhibition.
Knowing next to nothing about samurai culture or the times he's walked into, he is quickly surprised to learn of the superstitious nature of Japan during the 1600s. Quickly dismissing the existence of gods and demons, he is shocked when confronted by a demon on a bridge, who attacks the unsuspecting high-schooler. Saved by a mysterious swordsman named Kuchiha, he discovers that he can no longer escape the simulation at the history museum.
Meeting another swordsman named Kon Shinonome, he discovers another contemporary that was trapped in the simulation before him. Quickly adjusting to his new home, Tokidoki must now help protect the village from demons, while uncovering the mystery of both the simulation and the company that created it.
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TheLlama
I'll start by telling you that the manga this thirteen-episode series is based on, has been running for over three years now. From this alone, you can deduce that it's too short, and doesn't end properly. That's very true, and these thirteen episodes seem like an introduction arc to something much more grand. But despite being too short, it showed so much potential that I'm gonna read the manga. And hope for a second season. Read the sumamry, and you'll have the basic premise of this show. Rikugou Tokidoki gets trapped in an alternate world, where demons and the like isn't an unsual thing. After gettingtrapped here, he is suddenly confronted with a lot of things; he has to change the way he thinks about and lives life, and he's the one person in that world who doesn't have a fate, which has resulted in him possessing a special power. Amatsuki also begins to explore the relations between demons and humans: are either good or evil? Is there something else behind it all?
As I said, it sets the base for one helluva great show, and then stops. Fortunately, they didn't try to resolve things that much during the course of the thirteen episodes. I say fortunately because this definitely leaves room for a new season to continue the show, something they might not have been able to if they tried to close up the ending.
The characters are all okay, with some great supporting characters and a new kind of main character in Tokidoki. He's not the completely laid-back type, and he's definitely not the overly rash type of guy. He's just a kind guy who cares for those around him without having to show it by killing everyone around him.
Studio DEEN did a great job on the animation. The coloring is good, shading effects are good too, backgrounds are great, and characters designs are fine, with the exception of their eyes; the pupils are a bit large compared to the size of the eyes. I don't know about you, but I'm not a big fan of it. Nevertheless, the animation's great.
The soundtrack is really great, though a bit unvaried; it was the same few background songs that played during the series, and I noticed that one of them was just an instrumental version of the ED theme, which in its original vesion is astounding. The OP theme's good too. The soundtrack did a decent job for this series, but it lacked a few things to become truly awesome.
One more thing to note is that things may happen a bit quickly at times; this is most likely a product of its short length. I've noticed other people complaining about this, and true enough, I didn't quite catch what was happening without pausing and/or rewinding a few times to think over things.
All in all Amatsuki is a series that may leave you a bit confused, and it'll make you long for a second season, but it's definitely good, and it holds the potential to become truly great. It just needs a second season!
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internetotaku
Amatsuki is an interesting show. It has all the elements that should make it great - interesting show mythology, intriguing moral dilemmas, some interesting and cool characters, an interesting and unique setting, and some supernatural stuff at play. The first couple episodes really draw you in a promise a good story. What the show gives falls somewhat short of that. Throughout the show, all manner of hints are teased out about what the large plot of the story is and where it is going, who the characters are and why they are important and all that manner of thing. However, while the show builds upall the main plot, it actually focuses on a much smaller plot, a single story piece. While this enjoyable, and does occasionally illuminate the larger scope of the show, it merely only hints at what could be truly great. In the end, the show does resolve its story properly but leaves you wondering about the larger, overarching plot and really feels like the first part of an epic continuous story. While I did appreciate how the smaller plot was handled, over several episodes - so it didn't feel like useless filler, the larger plot elements were not elaborated on enough and the show really left you wanting much more. To that end, a continuation is hopefully in the works because the story just seems to getting started (The Manga itself is still ongoing). I, for one, was very interested in the plot and enjoyed all the supernatural elements. This is definitely a series I'd be watching the second part of. The art is exceptional, very nice to look at and there are some very interesting and skillful artistic effects. Otherwise, it serves its purpose well as it deals with ghostly entities and monsters. The character designs are interesting. Some of them are very unique and interesting to see. The most interesting looking characters are also the most interesting in terms of plot and are actually characters worth watching. Heihachi is one that surprised me in the end. His character, for an ordinary person in such a strange world, plays out very well. The music is also particularly appealing. The opening theme is wonderful but all the internal music is appropriate and compelling as well. Overall, I'd say this is a wonderful show that has much story to deal with yet, hopefully in a sequel series.
fr0z3nshad3
Story (7.0) - For me, the story is a decent one. In my opinion, the story started very well in the first episodes, but as the anime came close to the end, it started to look a little confusing, with some episodes with almost no advance in the storyline. The last episode was not bad, but could also have been better. The story itself has some interest, also has some action, but there are some flaws like slow progress, confusing aspects,... Interesting, but no more than a 7 here. Art (6.3) - in a short sentence: Not impressive! Design and animations doesnt look that good as they should,so just a 6 here.
Sound (6.0) - Although it isnt bad, i didnt like it very much. The opening is acceptable, the ed i didnt like it, the background music and voices aspect are not fantastic, this aspect is just an average aspect, that´s why i give it a 6.
Characther (5.0) - This aspect is not good. During the anime, i cant understand the role of many of the characters. Some vanish after 1 or 2 appearences, others rarely appear, even the main ones almost do nothing during the series except for tokidoki.
In my opinion, this aspect was not develloped as it should be, and this makes a big impact in the anime. After watching amatsuki, i dont know a thing about most of the characters, and i can say for sure that all of them are far far away for having chances to be in my favourites.
Enjoyment (6.2) - It could be interesting indeed, but it has major flaws. The lack of action in some moments, some confusing aspects in the story, episodes that come out of nowhere and lack of logical sequence is what i can point this show as mistakes. So, the show turned out to be just an mediocre show.
overall (6.0) - I could say for sure that this show had potential to be better. The first 2 episodes were interesting, but then it started to miss in some important aspects and turned out to be confusing, boring in some moments and slow.
with a better organization could have been much better, as it is i cant give it more than a 6.
Kit-Tsukasa
Story: The first two episodes caught my attention a decent bit, but after that it slowly died down. Episode 7 was the peak of the series where a decent cliffhanger was left and we finally got some action, but that slowly whittled away with episodes 8, 9, and 10 failing to advance the story. Only in the final episode, 13, do we begin to understand the purpose and direction of this series...a bit late don't you think? Nevertheless, the final episode shot up the story rating for me since it opens up the possibility of a second season where the story will hopefullybegin to make sense and get interesting (as depicted by episode 13 ending credits). The ending of the series was clearly better than anything I had anticipated for this train-wreck series. As for what else that hinders the story rating, it's not "noob" friendly since from what I've seen, manga readers have thoroughly understood the series quite well despite all the chaos and mess whereas non-manga readers clearly do not: 7/10
Art:
It is most likely the raw quality, but the art didn't really stick out to me. There were also several shots where the characters looked ridiculously distorted from their original image throughout the series, so the artwork definetely was not top notch in this series nor did it seem like a priority (though this may change once DVDs are out): 3/10
Sound:
I like the ending theme. The op theme is also okay (not fantastic though). The rest of the music and bgms throughout the series was just average: 7/10.
Character:
With the constant removal/disappearence of several characters like Shinshu, Tsuruume, Ginshu, Kon, Shamon, and eventually Kuchiha (lack of dialogue in final episode), it's rather annoying. At one point it was dwelling on Kuchiha's character, but it then shifted rather suddenly to Toki's character and then leaving everyone in the dust. Episode 8 was noteworthy in particular where Kuchiha's past was all explained out of the blue. So character development was clearly not a strong point in this series: 4/10
Enjoyment:
As said before, I like the first two episodes, and episode 7 and 13, but for the most part it was rather boring as I had no clue what was going on. In addition, the story was moving far too slow for a 13 episode series, especially with no announcement of a second season at the moment: 4/10
Overall:
This series could have been much better in so many different ways: had it made better use of the episodes in between the series, or expanded it to a 26 episode series, or explained some of the terminology or point of story sooner, or organized the chronology of the series better. There are far too many weaknesses ins this series, so this is really just a mediocre/average series: 5/10
ladyxzeus
Passed during a mysterious parallel thought of Edo period, Amatsuki is a very interesting anime that explores the relationship between the basic religious classes of Shinto: Demons, Humans, Kami and the Heaven. The first thing we have to remember to be able to fully enjoy this is that these "classes" are completely unrelated to anything you may find in the montheist Western religions we're used to. Demons, Humans and Kami (the spirits of things, if I am allowed to simplify) live in unrelated worlds, bounded by thin bridges, while the Heaven is a higher place where everything belongs. It is in Heaven (Ten) that thedestiny is forged and inserted in matter. Everything is ok in Amatsuki, the Edo mirror, until this young man Toki appears. Happens that young Toki also has the ability to forge destiny! Which dwells into the desire to change it.
The story is absolutely interesting because of this setting. Some of the characters know what the destiny will be and will want to change it, while the main character is driven through a madness of a world that he does not know, trying to fit himself, please everyone and keep up with the people he loves.
The art is not refined, but appropriate, and the portrays of demons are very amusing. It fits well the characters: an assortment of hot guys (for my fangirl pleasure), original designs for the paranormal beings and delicacy of clothes for the girls. The personalities of the characters are also very interesting, from the lazy demon boss to the shy and short tempered possessed girl. However, the main character fails them. A boy that never had any problem, has no reason for being kind, accepts everything just because... Too ideal.
A beautiful world surrounded by a beautiful musical score, with the great defect of being too short. The secondary story (heart-taking and inspiring, for what matters) took all the time, while the primary was left open with a declaration of war to the Heavens. This outrageous ending makes Amatsuki deserve its fair score. All we can hope is that a second season is written in our destiny.
AnimeObasan
I'll start this out by saying that I was extremely disappointed in this series. As others have mentioned, it's a 13 episode anime based on a long running manga. After completing the anime I view it as a prequel to the manga (that captures the first volume or so of the manga). Other series have done the prequel thing much better (such as Ga-Rei Zero), where they explain everything properly and don't expect you to have insider knowledge of the story. Unfortunately, this isn't the case in Amatsuki. It starts out slow with plenty of time to get to know the characters, then picks upin a frenzy of effort to shove story and meaning into only a handful of episodes. Not only that, but many things are dropped in and forgotten about.
For example, what the heck is a nue and yakou and what do that have to do with the story? The nue appears a whopping twice and yakou runs around acting important but never really explained. The main character wants to solve a priestess's curse, but never does. In fact, he seems to have forgotten about his mission by the end of the anime. And why is he in Edo anyway? He started out in a virtual Edo, then suddenly is sucked into a real Edo where he finds his friend Kon as well, yet he never returns home nor puts any effort into finding out why he's there.
I suspect all the loose ends are tied up in the manga, but without a second season this anime falls seriously flat.
I3ladeDragon
I really enjoyed Amatsuki and was extremely disappointed when I got to episode 13 and it ended. Just to let you all know, this anime was never completed. One of the staff members went to jail for a drug related issue and production was halted. I have no idea when the show will continue... or if it will even continue at all. That said, the manga is still on-going. The anime covers the first 24 chapters of the manga if you want to know where to pick up from if you liked this and want an ending. I know that I personally will continue thisthrough the manga and hope for the show to be continued at some point in the near future.
The art is fantastic and the story is fairly original (there is only on other anime I can think of that has a similar story and that is .hack//sign)
If you've already started watching this, it won't hurt to finish it then pick up the manga at chapter 25. If you haven't started wathing this, I would not recommend the anime (at least until you are finished with the manga.)
Redragonblack
Interesting characters, well drawn and generally enjoyable but the show it self doesn't really get past the introduction stage and ends without really starting anything. I'd only recommend this to you if you intend to read the manga after your done.
imPERVious90
"Amatsuki" - imPERVious90 Bogusified - I'll get down to it, this anime had a premise... A premise that showed such potential unto evolving into possibly something memorable. The end product unfortunately, clearly makes what I said just previously unto something of an absolutely bogasity. The anime starts out rather typical... Yes, it has similar traits to those of the same theme, namely "Fushigi Yuugi", and "Inuyasha", No, it does not span as lengthy as those two, but what it had was quite a distinct element/s, that not only showed uniqueness, but possibly what would've made this anime memorable as my statement stands. The premise presented could haveonly fully reach its potential when of course handled with T.L.C.. This was like two buns and a really good patty, but without that tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese, you'll never taste the entirety of the burger... Oh and Tender Loving Care, yeah, that too... The story was a mess , characters randomly popped up here and there to little or no exposition whatsoever, art was flakey, and sound was meh. A sad summation to the otherwise very distinct element/s it presents, the story had a neat complexity, the characters had quite interesting hints to their character and/or back story, art has it's "rain or shine" but consistent, and sound... nothing really too unique I can mention 'bout it.
Anyhow, Overall, this was brilliant... said no one ever, if this just wasn't as poorly executed as it was presented, and that thought is just sad, as I really want to try and like this... Maybe I just didn't try hard enough, I don't know... You decide
fejuto
Short review: I really enjoyed the first episode. The story was much promising and i kinda liked the characters. However after the first episode the story doesn't really go anywhere and lacks any kind of twists. The ending was also random. I got bored as hell, and was disappointed in the end. 4 story, 8 art (art was quite good actualy), Sound 7 (nothing special), character 7 (nothing special), Enjoyment 3 (there was nothing to enjoy since nothing was special). Overall 4. Don't get swain away because you liked the the first episode.
lovelydeath
Ok so first let me start off by saying this anime was truly promising. Tokidoki a character who was very anxious and stressed after failing has to do a project and gets stuck in this museum based on the edo era. He immediately gets attacked, a girl saves him and from there he figures out that he isn't imagining or wearing those glasses that projected him into the edo era anymore! I was loving this anime, but it slowly fizzled out with a not so appealing ending with absolutely no resolution. I wasn't impressed. The story could've been amazing!It could have brought you into the edo era and gave you gold giving a story like no other! However that's just not how it went. The story went well and followed through until finale. Then it fizzled out with every other anime that had no resolution like Umineko no Naku Koro ni, or deadman's wonderland.
So in overall because it built me up to let me down I sadly gave it the rating of a 3.
SoftGrungeWeeb
Amatsuki would have been interesting story wise, it builds up for a big pay off and creates a very interesting world. Unfortunately it's too short, and leaves you with more questions then answers. The characters are generic, but not in a bad way. Personally the characters are why I enjoyed this anime, (However, since they are still generic I had to give them a 5). I also loved the world it creates, and the way the protag travels to it. I thought it to be a very unique way to do so in a time travel anime. The art is nice, very clean and colourful.Some of the design choices might not be to everyone's taste though.
I would seriously suggest reading the manga, 13 episodes is not enough for this story to fully be explained.
