Anime: Uchouten Kazoku
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In Kyoto, there are three kinds of residents: humans, raccoon dogs, and tengu. Shimogamo Yasaburou is the third son of the Shimogamo raccoon dog family. His father, Souichirou, had been the head of Kyoto raccoon dog community until he was eaten by the human members of Friday Club. While taking care of old tengu, fighting with other raccoon dogs, and playing with a psychic human girl, Yasaburou approaches the truth of his father's death.
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Approval: 72.00% (25 votes)
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recommended by 15 users - 2 for fans - 7 recommended - 6 must see
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by justfun on 2021-01-09 21:56
Great series with good art, a relaxed atmosphere and likeable, realistic characters - if you accept the fact that everyone is from some myths and behaving according to them. Expecting nothing from the show, I enjoyed every minute of it and found it remarkable well written.
must see
by aidschbe on 2019-10-16 08:47
The Eccentric Family is not just about the protagonist's family - the Shimogamos - but their entire extended family. It provides an interesting and emotionally earnest look at how all of them deal with past tragedy, without ever becoming depressing.
The show manages to somehow to not only be a somber, introspective character drama about very real aspects of the human condition and the complexeties of cultural and social norms, but a raucous comedy as well.
This odd combination only works because the whole focus is on how to deal with those compex issues in a positive, constructive way. I honestly can't recommend it enough.
tl,dr: If Durarara and Natsume's Book of Friends had a lovechild who grew up to be wiser, more emotionally intelligent and compassionate than its parents, this would be it.
The show manages to somehow to not only be a somber, introspective character drama about very real aspects of the human condition and the complexeties of cultural and social norms, but a raucous comedy as well.
This odd combination only works because the whole focus is on how to deal with those compex issues in a positive, constructive way. I honestly can't recommend it enough.
tl,dr: If Durarara and Natsume's Book of Friends had a lovechild who grew up to be wiser, more emotionally intelligent and compassionate than its parents, this would be it.
recommended
by nocturnal7 on 2019-01-12 18:10
Surprisingly good series.
It starts a bit weird and confusing, but, as you get into the story and learn about the characters, it slowly absorbs your attention.
Besides, it has a pretty good balance between the comedy and the drama.
All in all, I liked it a lot and I'm looking forward to watching the second season.
It starts a bit weird and confusing, but, as you get into the story and learn about the characters, it slowly absorbs your attention.
Besides, it has a pretty good balance between the comedy and the drama.
All in all, I liked it a lot and I'm looking forward to watching the second season.
must see
by ymasumac on 2018-05-18 02:58
Leapt on this series thanks to ratt’s accurate recommendation. The more you know about Japanese folklore and cultural mores, the more you will appreciate this series.
One focus here seems to be encouragement for the second son, typically the black sheep of the traditional Japanese family. Note the differences between the two second sons depicted.
If anything, the series’s theme might be considered a lighter version of that eviscerated in the movie, _Inugamike no Ichizoku_, one of the all-time blockbuster hits in Japan. This theme is self-acceptance. To quote the English poet, John Milton,
“God doth not need either man's work or his own gifts, who best bear his mild yoke, they serve him best, his State Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed and post oer Land and Ocean without rest: They also serve who only stand and wait.”
Self-acceptance is vital. Not only is it OK to be who you are, evil awaits those who cannot perform this dauntingly simple task.
One focus here seems to be encouragement for the second son, typically the black sheep of the traditional Japanese family. Note the differences between the two second sons depicted.
If anything, the series’s theme might be considered a lighter version of that eviscerated in the movie, _Inugamike no Ichizoku_, one of the all-time blockbuster hits in Japan. This theme is self-acceptance. To quote the English poet, John Milton,
“God doth not need either man's work or his own gifts, who best bear his mild yoke, they serve him best, his State Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed and post oer Land and Ocean without rest: They also serve who only stand and wait.”
Self-acceptance is vital. Not only is it OK to be who you are, evil awaits those who cannot perform this dauntingly simple task.
recommended
by sammy321 on 2014-07-06 13:44
This anime is a weird watch due to the plot, but it was unique. The character development between the brothers was good. If you want a break from the typical fanservice/action/harem or anything like this, this anime is a nice break from it. This is a relaxing series.
must see
by ratt on 2014-02-01 00:04
Despite containing so many surface elements which are typically aimed at a young audience, at its core, this is an anime which only sensitive adults can appreciate. Because the story is more akin to a Tanizaki novel or a Kawabata novel than anything else.
recommended
by paradoxspiral on 2013-12-14 05:48
The most interesting anime I have seen in a long time. Unique characters, story, and a wonderful and satisfying ending. Some may hate it, but it's the one anime that has separated itself from most. I whole-heartily recommend it.
for fans
by naked_tarou on 2013-10-22 18:08
Uchouten Kazoku could be PA Works' best show so far (2013) but in order to enjoy it you need to be VERY familiar with Japanese adult mindset and culture. Animation doesn't get any more Japanese than this.
Not everything is explained upfront because average Japanese adults already have knowledge of those things and are to be able to connect the dots.
On top of that, if the notion of powerful men having mistresses don't sit right with you, then you won't get what this show is about.
Definitely not for kids, it just won't make sense to them. I don't think this show can be dubbed.
Not everything is explained upfront because average Japanese adults already have knowledge of those things and are to be able to connect the dots.
On top of that, if the notion of powerful men having mistresses don't sit right with you, then you won't get what this show is about.
Definitely not for kids, it just won't make sense to them. I don't think this show can be dubbed.
for fans
by dj_hdog on 2013-10-05 18:29
Whimsical, subtle, and unique in its own way.
While the story is unique and reveals itself slowly it doesn't have as much of an impact by the time it reaches its climax.
You're also left with a sense that you are missing whole chunks of story behind the characters themselves.
But watch if you do want something than the usual fare.
While the story is unique and reveals itself slowly it doesn't have as much of an impact by the time it reaches its climax.
You're also left with a sense that you are missing whole chunks of story behind the characters themselves.
But watch if you do want something than the usual fare.
recommended
by twewy on 2013-09-29 22:39
It's weird -- nothing stands out. Animation is stiff, drawings are simple, they must've been working on a limited budget...
but there's something genuine and sincere about this anime, about the culture and world they build up, about the people who live and how they interact with each other. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's a slice of life. Highly recommended.
but there's something genuine and sincere about this anime, about the culture and world they build up, about the people who live and how they interact with each other. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's a slice of life. Highly recommended.
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episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-13
male, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., carefreeA carefree person is free of worries, cares or concerns. This does not necessarily imply that they have no responsibilities or are negligent towards them; they are simply able to live out their lives in tranquility regardless of what happens., free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., mischievousThe character enjoys causing small irritations, pranks, and misfortune for others., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., smokerThis character likes to smoke cigarettes, cigars or a pipe., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Sakurai Takahiro
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appears in ep: 1-4, 7-9, 11-13
male, , alcoholicA person who drinks alcoholic substances habitually and to excess or who suffers from alcoholism., beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., elderlyAn elderly person is someone that is older than "middle-aged". For humans, this generally covers anyone age 65 and older., loliconLolicon is a Japanese portmanteau of the phrase "Lolita complex". In Japan, the term describes an attraction to underage girls (whether prepubescent, pubescent, or post-pubescent) or an individual with such an attraction., long noseno description set, magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., shapeshifting -- TO BE SPLIT AND DELETEDThis tag is meant to be split and deleted. If you can, please retag characters that have this tag with either free-form shapeshifting or fixed-form shapeshifting, as appropriate to each case, and then remove this tag from them. Thank you., wind magicno description set
voiced by:
Umezu Hideyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-7, 9-13
female, , anti-magicThe ability to negate or prevent the effects of supernatural powers, either during or after their use., business suitThe business suit is a traditional Western-style business attire. For men, this usually consists of a jacket, worn over a collared shirt, with a matching pair of trousers and optional waistcoat vest. For women, this would usually be a jacket, worn over a blouse, with a matching skirt (commonly a pencil skirt) or trousers. Not to be confused with a blazer or sport coat., earringAn earring is a piece of jewellery attached to the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or another external part of the ear (except in the case of clip earrings, which clip onto the lobe). Earrings are worn by both sexes, although more common among women, and have been used by different civilizations in different times., flyingThis character has wings, natural or artificial, which enable the character to take flight. Or is in command of some form of levitation (e.g. a witch using a broom to fly).
Not to be confused with "flying planes" or "flying helicopters"., high heelsHigh heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colours, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the past thousand years., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., ice magicno description set, purple hairThis character`s hair is colored somewhere between red and blue.
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Noto Mamiko
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appears in ep: 3-4, 6, 8-13
male, , free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Tobita Nobuo
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appears in ep: 2, 4, 6-7, 9-13
male, , free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Hatakeyama Kousuke
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appears in ep: 2, 4, 6-7, 9-13
male, , free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Nishiji Shuuya
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appears in ep: 2-4, 9-10, 13
female, , astraphobiaAstraphobia is an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning., billiardsBilliards are a wide variety of games of skill generally played with a cue stick which is used to strike billiard balls, moving them around a cloth-covered billiards table bounded by rubber cushions., cross-dressingThis character sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex.
Cross-dressers often hide their cross-dressing identity for a long period of time and thus tend to become adept in accurately portraying the opposite sex in terms of voice, movement, behaviour, temperament, etc., free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., moleA mole, also called beauty mark, beauty spot, beauty patch, and sometimes birthmark, is a type of visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa that may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. Such marks are sometimes considered an attractive feature, hence the beauty-related names, and they are medically known as nevus (plural: nevi), from naevus, Latin for "birthmark". They are not to be confused with the animals commonly called moles., reverse trapA reverse trap is a plot device where a female character is mistaken for a male, with the intention of sexually deceiving other characters and/or the viewer. This behavior does not need to be intentional by the female (it is often not intentional) or continually maintained by the female, but the occurrence is common enough to deserve this fetish-specific tag., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Inoue Kikuko
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appears in ep: 3-5, 7-9
female, astraphobiaAstraphobia is an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., moleA mole, also called beauty mark, beauty spot, beauty patch, and sometimes birthmark, is a type of visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa that may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. Such marks are sometimes considered an attractive feature, hence the beauty-related names, and they are medically known as nevus (plural: nevi), from naevus, Latin for "birthmark". They are not to be confused with the animals commonly called moles., orange hairThe character has orange hair., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Inoue Kikuko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-4, 6-10, 12-13
male, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., pearl necklaceno description set, tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Suwabe Jun`ichi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 2-3, 6-8, 10, 12-13
male, , free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., frogno description set, tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Yoshino Hiroyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3
female, brown hairThe character has brown hair., free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Sakurai Takahiro
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 4, 7-8, 11-12
male, free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics.
voiced by:
Sakurai Takahiro,
Noto Mamiko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-4, 7-13
male, brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., electricity manipulationThe character can directly manipulate electricity, without needing any machinery or devices. This may or may not make them immune to the usual dangers of electroshock., free-form shapeshiftingFree-form shapeshifting is the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms. This is contrasted to fixed-form shapeshifting, the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms., gogglesGoggles, or safety glasses, are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes., mobile phoneCharacter is often or always using a mobile phone., shortsShorts are a garment worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist and splitting to cover the upper part of the legs, sometimes extending down to the knees but not covering the entire length of the leg., tanuki - spiritTanuki is the Japanese word for Japanese raccoon dog, which are a common subject of Japanese folklore. This term in English specifically refers to tanuki as demon tanuki or tanuki spirits. Not to be confused with racoon or tanuki person, a juujin with raccoon or tanuki characteristics., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Nakahara Mai
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 5-6, 9-13
male, grey hairOf a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky.
Refers to hair that is this color., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., overeaterA character (who quite often is anything but fat) eats enough for an entire football team, usually devastating the whole table — and perhaps entire restaurants — with their insatiable hunger. Often combined with a speed-eating technique that makes food seem to vanish spontaneously from the plate., professorThis character teaches or professes special knowledge of an art, sport, or occupation requiring skill at a university, college, or sometimes secondary school.
voiced by:
Higuchi Takehiko
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| 24.08.2024 | Houkago-Fansub | complete | 13 | 0 | ja fr | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
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