Audience reviews
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LainsCodex
If you died right now, what would you say? Who would you say it to? Would you want to end on a positive note, or spill out all your bitterness and rage onto paper so someone finally hears you and understands?
Shigofumi does a lot to tackle these what-ifs, while also addressing the harsh reality - that many don't ever get the chance to say what they need to say in life. We act on impulse, adrenaline, and lack the inhibition often needed to prevent us from living a life of regret. We take so much for granted by the time we return to dust. It is a tragedy within itself. Shigofumi tells you to cherish the time you have here, specifically the time spent with friends and family. Live life with no regrets, or they may come back to haunt you - and others.
The show does not complicate itself wi…
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Shigofumi is the best anime you’ve never seen.
The premise of Shigofumi is simple: a supernatural postal worker delivers letters to people that come from their dead friends and relatives. Now, anything dealing with death is going to be philosophical, introspective, and heavy, but Shigofumi blew me away with just how emotionally intelligent and raw it is.
Death is something everyone has to deal with at some point. It is the one inevitable fate we all reach; whether good or evil, we all end up the same way. Because of this, death is one of the most crushingly human things anyone will ever experience. And Shigofumi, being a show about death, captures what it means to be human in a way that is harrowingly real.
Shigofumi represents all aspects of the human experience—both the good and the b…
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Shigofumi is the culmination of a blatantly critical, destructive miasma of the human condition and all of its' expressions.
When the original novel was written by Amamiya back in 2006, it came at a weird time, especially since there wasn't much material quite like this in the late 2000's, having been past that era of anime-inspired literature by a bit over half a decade. This is proof that it's never too late to make something both awe-inspiring and soul-crushing.
Shigofumi's plot is something that flourishes in its' repetition. Fumika is a postal worker for the final messages of the once-living, bringing them to their destination no matter what it may be. She is perhaps one of the most elusive characters I've ever had the pleasure of watching, and her interactions with humanity is esse…
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I, Agent_Redacted once dreamed that Violet Evergarden was a loli. But never once have I anticipated that my delusional desire would come true this day.
Shigofumi is Violet Evergarden loli version.
- They are both Kuudere.
- They both deliver letters.
- They look similar.
Although Violet Evergarden effortlessly outshines Shigofumi. Shigofumi's story truly deems entertaining and to my surprise actually, legitimately caught me off guard entirely.
Shigofumi explores the unholy abyss of depression, suicide, abuse, bully and threats. The story centers around Fumika, a mail carrier from the afterlife who delivers letters of those who kicked the bucket to living, associated people of the ones who left the world.
Though Shigofumi doesn't really feel like it was treated with good care by th…
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We are dealing with another episodic show with a main character glueing them together. But just because you push the characters who change every episode through one drama cliché at a time doesn't mean that that's a good way to waste someone's time who has watched more than at least 30 anime's with exavtly the same plot twists and moralities. Now have cliché personalities play their part and the boredom is complete. Of course one shall not forget the dull animation and the forgettable, at times obnoxiously boring music.
Maybe this was an acceptable standard in 2008 but after Violet Evergarden I feel like we've ended up too spoiled for such mediocracy.
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Shigofumi’s atmosphere is very bleak and cynical; it reminded me of how I felt while watching Vampire Princess Miyu or Boogiepop Phantom with its retrograded aesthetic. This cult classic combines the aspect of cute girls with the morose subject of the dead and their wishes. Much like Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya, there are talking staffs and magical girls with thigh-high stockings, but imagine if Miyu from Prisma☆Illya had a revolver as a weapon and transported messages from the dead to the living as a Shinigami. That’s Shigofumi in a nutshell.
• Shigofumi was more than what I was expecting; conceptually it’s a bombshell that’s teeming with cool ideas. Many people compared it to Hell Girl, but Ai Enma and her gang of ghouls didn’t seem particularly interesting to me, while Fumika and Ch…
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--Additional information--
Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed, Shigofumi: Stories of Last Letter, or simply Shigofumi is a Japanese anime television series, which was created by Tomorou Yuzawa and produced by Bandai Visual and Genco. It aired in Japan on Chiba TV and other networks between January 6 and March 22, 2008 and contains twelve episodes. An original video animation episode was included with the final anime DVD volume released on September 26, 2008. A light novel series was originally adapted from the anime's premise set by Tomorou Yuzawa, featuring story composition and illustrations by Ryou Amamiya and Poko, respectively. Four novels were published by MediaWorks under their Dengeki Bunko imprint between October 2006 and March 2008. Despite the novels being produced first, the…
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Anime rating: 7/10 , Deep,emotional, brutal reality Messages: 10/10
*I Don't usually give 2 ratings but when i do that means that the anime did something great !!*
Well at the start i though definitely this anime deserves more recognition... but then slowly came and saw its mistakes... It was just sad...Will explain shortly...
Firstly, will start with the magnificent sounds. There are only OSTs and 1 Ending song. That ending show is top tier. Just brilliant! The OST are touching and fitting. But really big credit to that Ed. It just sooooo gooood!!
Continuing with plot and story. The anime touches some really brutal, deep and harsh topics and it does it perfect. Topics such as murder, childs abuse, bullying,suicide and other brutal philosophies. That part of it i felt in love with. Just be…
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Shigofumi starts by grabbing your interest with its fresh and unique premise, the story of a postal worker that delivers the parting thoughts and feelings of the recently deceased. Each new episode focuses on a new character and their personal struggles, slowly working toward an ending where the main character Fumika eventually becomes the focus. A lot of the characters cross paths with each other, making the series feel more connected despite its episodic nature.
After watching a few episodes however, it became clear that Shigofumi was heavily inspired by other shows. Halfway through I felt that I was watching the cute little sister of such shows as Hell Girl and Boogiepop Phantom, both of which I would recommend to anyone who enjoyed this. All three revolve around a mysterious girl that…
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Shigofumi was created by Yuzawa Tomoro and written by Okouchi Ichiro under J.C. Staff Studio in 2008. How well does it hold up when compared to their other works? Let's find out.
Story:
Our heroine, Fumika, is a postman but not an ordinary one. She delivers Shigofumi, the final memento of the dead delivered to the world of the living, usually in the form of a letter. That's a good sign to start with. It is an intriguing idea and could make for a really good episodic title on the level of Petshop of Horrors. Unfortunately, the concept isn't taken full advantage of. A lot of the episodes deal, at least in part, with Fumika and unraveling what happened to get her in the position she's in. By itself, that wouldn't be a huge problem. Sure, it would be an odd decision but a major underlying st…
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Shigofumi is an episodic series about a girl named Fumika and her talking rod assistant named Kanaka. Together they hand deliver letters from deceased individuals to persons whom they've left behind. The specific contents of these letters vary from case to case but the themes can usually be summarized into stories of love, hatred, despair and regret between the departed and the recipient.
The first half of Shigofumi is incredibly well executed. Most other series of this kind end up becoming saturated in melodrama to the point that they're completely unbelievable - boring even. However, the characters responses to receiving the last words of dead loved ones and friends are very human. Each case is handled so poignantly that it's easy to sympathize with each character and their situations.…
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“There are certain things you can’t say until you’re dead.”
- Mikawa Fumika
Shigofumi. Literal translation as “Dead-Letters”. We all have those things, secrets and words we will never say in the range of our lives. Shigofumi explores the answers to ‘what if’ we actually had the opportunity to tell the last words of our life, our final mementos to the world of the living.
Mikawa Fumika is one such deliverer of Shigofumi. Accompanied by her talking staff Kanaka, she faithfully delivers shigofumi to their respective receivers.
The show’s episodic nature is easily one of its strongest elements. The individual arcs to a fantastic job of showcasing different sides of humanity, focusing on the pain of loss, anger, and retribution. Though these tales can vary in subject from that of a bullied…
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When I found out about Shigofumi, I was intrigued by the concept. It explores what would happen if you could send a letter after your death to the world of the living. The ones who deliver these letters are only supposed to observe as the strong feelings of the dead affect the people they knew. The contents of these letters, however, are not always uplifting.
Story: 8
I really enjoyed the originality of the story. By that, I mean how the letters considered "all" strong emotions, even those of intense hatred. Social issues in Shigofumi include bullying and joblessness (and something else I'd rather not spoil). The episodic nature of the series never bothered me, though I'll admit certain episodes were better than others.
Art: 8
The art was solid and well-done, though not astounding. Again…
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Shigofumi. A letter (fumi) delivered from the afterlife (shigo). Hence, Shigofumi. The final message left by one who's died. Letters from the departed. Strong feelings are required to be able to send a Shigofumi. Passionate love. Deep belief. And... hatred.
The above paragraph comprised of lines from Episodes 1 and 2 of this show, Shigofumi was adapted from the light novel series of the same name by Ryo Amamiya by J.C. Staff, known for other anime franchises such as Raildex, Shakugan no Shana, and Toradora! With direction by Tatsuo Satou, character designs, original and anime, by Kouhaku Kuroboshi and Tetsuya Kawakami, respectively, the series revolves predominantly around the existence of Shigofumi, the people they affect when delivered, and the mysteries of one particular mail carrier,…
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Okay, first review on the site, I'm not really one for long essays, and I've only just recently got into anime so apologies if it's not very technical but felt I wanted to pass my view on.
When I first read the summary of the anime I was very excited, the plot semt really intresting and just the type of anime that I was looking for. It was also a short series therefore I completed it within 24 hours (barely) the opening couple of Shigofumi were really good, very nice. Kept me intrested until 3am in the morning and that is a task all on its own. But when I came back to it the next day (very excited may I add) I was sadly dissapointed....
I felt the episodes were hit and miss, some were actually quite powerful and moving, and as people have said already dealing with very touchy subjects, i…
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Shigofumi, a letter from a dead. It sure seems at least interesting, but sometime, good subject aren't use in a good way.
Let me assure you, by the end of second episode, I was close to give it a 10/10...
After that, it has become a little bit less interesting.
Story: 9/10
No really main plot before episode 7.
Yet it's not incoherent, because we follow Fumika in is job to deliver the letter of the soon dead.
The main plot is by itself something that I would give an 8 out of 10, it is very good indeed, but nothing really neither surprising nor exceptional. The fact that the other Fumika will come into play we will have a very shocking, yet surprising truth about how the two Fumika are related is what made it very good.
How this main plot has been include in the rest is something difficult…
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Don't let the moe looking character design of Fumika and the energetic talking staff fool you in thinking this will be a light-hearted title. Shigofumi features a grim look into a number of touchy social issues faced by characters that Fumika delivers letters from the dead to and explores some tragic developments concerning Fumika's own past. This is a series that isn't afraid to explore the more harsher side of human society concerning the characters we encounter as subjects such as bullying, suicide, child abuse and pressures with conformity are delved into. The characters we are witness to are fleshed out enough where we have enough sense of their suffering and what led them to the predicaments they face. For the most part, the morality that the series tackles is grey meaning there are…
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This review may contain minor spoiler. Shigofumi is a great anime for anybody who's looking for a psychological show.
Story:9/10
In the first few episodes, the story doesn't involve much the main character but give us a sign of what to come. That being said, the story afterwards becomes more complexe which will captivate most and intrigue others. The plot showcases what pressure, abuse, misguided love... and many more can truly amount to. Shigofumi seems like a pessemistic show but in truth it isn't completely, It just doesn't follow most anime
Art:8/10
The character and the scenery are well drawn but the colors are sometimes odd not to mention Fumika's hair
Sound:8/10
nothing special but not bad and suits the anime
Character:9/10
Shigofumi's strength is in the characters. In fact, mos…
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You won't really know what your last words will be, or to whom would you say them. Sometimes, we might not get the chance to say them anyway. That's where Shigofumi comes in.
Shigofumi (translated as "after death letter") are letters containing whatever a person who died, would have wanted to say, but never got the chance. The story revolves around Fumika, the one that delivers these letters.
STORY
The story shows how people might act if they received letter from someone close to them, or is somehow involved with them, who had already been dead. Although it has only thirteen episodes (including the epilogue episode), the story was very pulling, and very enjoyable.
ART
The art style is good. Although some scenes might be repeated, it does not mess with the watching experience.
SOUND
The…
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I actually saw episode 3 of this on Time Warner Cable cutting edge on demand. It reminded me alot of Jigoku Shoujo, so I gave it a try.
Well, the 1st thing I noticed was that the opening song sounded alot like Pandora Hearts opening; I think because it was the same singer, Anyway, I watched all twelve episodes in one day. In each episode the mail deliverers take mail written by the dead to the living whom they are addressed to. The story moves rather quickly. I strongly recommend this to you if you liked Jigoku Shoujo.
The lives of the main characters are delved into like Jigoku Shoujo which really gives meat to the story. There is tragedy, comedy and touching moments too. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough, but maybe there will be a sequel.
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