It’s a narratively and thematically rich show that rewards close attention to character development and dialogue in-between moments of larger-than-life characters beating seven kinds of hell out of one another.
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「 山の神 (後)」 (Yama no Kami (Go)) "The Mountain Goddess (Part 2)" I have to stop and remind myself sometimes just what a historic occasion this adaptation is.
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It's somewhat hard to judge the show right now, the author's previous works suggest that the binary morality of this premiere is likely a facade.
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Sengoku Youko – Teaser PV [Sengoku Youko]
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And now the Character PV for Sengoku Youko has dropped. Reminds me of the early days of the manga before it really took off. I won’t say more…
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Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 10 Review
「千夜の八年」 (Sen'ya no Hachi-nen) "Senya's Eight Years" In a sense, Mizukami can write plot-driven stories that act like character-driven stories (and that’s a unicorn-caliber talent).
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 10
In a sense, Mizukami can write plot-driven stories that act like character-driven stories (and that's a unicorn-caliber talent).
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「道介と雲蔵」 (Dousuke to Kumozou") "Dousuke to Kumozou"" Every episode is kind of a blockbuster the rest of the way.
Sengoku Youko – 02
It's more than a little surreal, seeing a Mizukami Satoshi series being competently adapted by capable adults.
Sengoku Youko – 04
「迅火と人間」 (Jinka to Ningen) "Jinka and Humans" I’m not immune to the zeitgeist of a series, as much as I try to be.
Sengoku Youko – 11
「断怪衆最強の男」 (Dankaishū Saikyou no Otoko") "The Strongest of the Dangaisyuu" Douren really is quite the admirable fellow in so many ways.
Sengoku Youko – 12
「迅火と道錬と竹吉とバリー」 (Jinka to Dōren to Takekichi to Barī) "Jinka & Douren, Takekichi & Barry" Seriously, this guy has more tails than the U.S. Mint.
Sengoku Youko – 09
Sengoku, for me, has an air of grandness and sweep with no wasted space that elevates it about its predecessor, great as that is.
Sengoku Youko – 03
For those who have the patience to follow Mizukami Satoshi at his own pace the rewards will be ample indeed.
Sengoku Youko – 08
Mizukami gets a tremendous amount of content into a series - plot, philosophical debate, character arcs - without seeming rushed or too busy.
Sengoku Youko – 07
「火岩と芍薬」 (Kagan to Shakuyaku) "Kagan & Shakuyaku" Life and death is very much the theme of this episode, and Mizukami explores it in many and myriad ways.
Sengoku Youko – 07
Life and death is very much the theme of this episode, and Mizukami explores it in many and myriad ways.
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「万象王, 降臨」 (Banshou-ou, Kourin) "Banshou-oh Descends" Senya has one of the greatest arcs in manga, but Shinsuke isn’t far behind him.
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「 ふこう」 (Fukou) Hiding is not the answer, because your burdens always find you.
Sengoku Youko – 09
「山の神 (前」 (Yama no Kami (Zen)) "The Mountain Goddess" This story is full of people wanting to be something they’re not, each for their own reasons.
Sengoku Youko – 06
We're so very much at the early stages of Sengoku Youko that it's hard to believe how much has already happened.
Sengoku Youko – 05
This was a monumentally important episode of Sengoku Youko, for reasons that are obvious and others that are not.
Sengoku Youko – 12
Never would the phrase "just when it's getting good" be more apt than if Sengoku Youko were ending after the prologue.
Sengoku Youko – 08
「魔剣士」 (Mahou Kenshi) "Mystic Swordsman" One thing is clear from Shinsuke’s reaction to all this – for him “strong” and “free” are interchangeable concepts.
Sengoku Youko – 22
「千夜と神雲」 (Sen'ya to Jinun) "Senya and Jinun" Stop crying and fight your father!
Sengoku Youko – 03
「永禄七年」 (Eiroku Nana-nen) "Year Seven of the Eiroku Period"" Anime is stupid.
Sengoku Youko – 11
Where Mizukami is concerned I always fear the worst with anime, as if a curse hangs over his work.
Sengoku Youko – 05
「氷岩)」 (Higan) "Higan" Best character has entered the chat.
Sengoku Youko – 13
Never would the phrase "just when it's getting good" be more apt than if Sengoku Youko were ending after the prologue.
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「神獣」 (Kamijū) "Godbeast" The lessons of this denouement are pretty clear. The pursuit of power for its own sake doesn't lead to anything remotely good.
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While it's not fair to inflict that sort of pressure on it, Sengoku Youko is no less than a chance at redemption.
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In the tumultuous Eiroku Period, the fox spirit Tama and the sage Jinka travel the land righting wrongs and stopping evil-doers, joined by the hapless samurai Shinsuke.
Sengoku Youko – 13 (Season Finale)
The lessons of this denouement are pretty clear. The pursuit of power for its own sake doesn't lead to anything remotely good.
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Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 18 Review
「雲を跳び越えて」 (Kumo o Tobikoete) "Above the Clouds" Senya is young and has led an unsettled life, but his experiences have cultivated a strong sense of right and wrong.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 19 Review
「夜明け」 (Yoake) "Dawn" It’s always rough to send off characters in a Mizukami series because he pretty much only writes great ones.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 08 Review
「古恩」 (Furuon) "Furuon" Senya seems well and truly alone even when he’s with his friends and allies.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 07 Review
「旅の終わり」 (Tabi no Owari) "End of a Journey" And so another arc, another phase of the story begins.
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「迅火とたま」 (Jinka to Tama) "Jinka and Tama" With Sengoku Youko, 1000 is not just a number.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 13 Review
「遭遇 (さいかい)」 (Saikai) "A Renewed Encounter" Obviously sake isn’t Douren’s only weakness.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 17 Review
「異形達の宴」 (Igyou-tachi no Utage ) "Feast of the Uncanny" Shinsuke is the most unassuming of heroes, but he never stops being one.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 06 Review
「雲の上まで」 (Kumo no Ue made) "Above the Clouds" Mizukami is an all-rounder in a way few mangaka are.