Audience reviews
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SynthCracker
For starters, this anime aligns far more with the psychological thriller that is present in anime such as Texhnolyze, Serial Experiments Lain, or Haibane Renmei than it does horror. Do not come into the anime expecting much of actual horror and more of an analysis on the several main characters and their traumas. Speaking of which, this anime has a very interesting mix of first-person and third-person perspectives for the characters. While it is very interesting at some points, there were many occasions when I was wondering why Taro, the centerpoint of the mystery in the show, is treated with much more of a first-person focus. He is treated with way more care than the other three protagonists, but it actually works against the narrative, breaking many of the tensions that will be present a…
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Out Of Body Conspiracy
Ghost hound is an atmospheric but slow Burn mystery show that certainly has a lot of charm, atmosphere and really good audio design.
Ghost hound shows a lot of interesting theories and a lot of psychoanalysis and thinks I didn't know about. It's not unbearable slow that it's awful to watch. just happens very little in each episode and show is way too long for my taste. 22 episodes, I wish the story was tightened up.
The story and characters are interesting seeing how they overcome their trauma, by out of body experiences and slowly discovered the secret to what happened a long time ago. It's so interesting.
Production I.G. Did it again. It looks good, that backgrounds stains out as really pretty, and a character design has softness to it. and also very distinct.…
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This show is underrated and has a value through the themes and topics it depicts and referances. Paranormal Psychology, duality between spiritualism and superstition, and acceptance of grief. These are rarely the focal point of a lot of the shows we see in mainstream media. There were some vague and unexpolored scenes regarding the stroy developed into a more traditional one. I appreciate the fact that side characters are well written and not just plot tools for our main characters. I should address the major tone change after the first 3 or 4 episodes, like the genre goes from psychological thriller to a more mystery/fantasy. I would prefer if the ending was a bit more unconventional but it was a good watch nontheless.
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I believe every second of this show was worth watching for me personally. The premise is intriguing and the plot is overall pretty solid, even if it is somewhat messy. In any case, it's strong enough to keep the viewer interested and engaged. Many people complained about the ending being too rushed and cramped, but I did not feel this way at all.
What made this anime great for me is it's dialectical nature: at times it really worked as a good suspense horror and at times it was truly heartwarming, thanks to its characters and atmosphere.
I found all of the characters to be interesting and likeable and easily invested myself into their struggles and relationships. Character development was great in my opinion: it was honestly gratifying to observe the friendship between the main characte…
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Before watching any anime I start to look at its score on this page, when I saw a 7.41 I thought it would be an anime that was going to be good enough to recommend it. In the end I was disappointed, the most unfortunate thing is having to watch 22 episodes to realize that the most important plot has no outcome. Don't waste your time watching this unless you have nothing to see.
I liked the animation, setting, intro and outro but the script failed. I ended up disappointed, I thought I had found a gem but it was the opposite.
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Disclaimer: Although I don’t think I include any spoilers that would ruin the experience, I do talk about the aspects of the show that usually confuse viewers the most, by describing several of it plot points in perhaps more details than a first time watcher would want. For a short opinion, it is not the easiest watch and it has a lot of issues particularly near the end, but it is a worth watching show as long as you are in the proper mood for it.
Shinreigari: Ghost Hound is one of the most ambitious anime I have watched in my life, not for being very hard to understand or follow, it certainly isn’t, but for covering and tying multiple plot points, topics, themes and several character arcs together. That’s also what makes it one of the hardest anime to review I have come across so far.…
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Ghost Hound is very good, and is worth a watch.
When it has a good episode it has a *good* episode, the sound design, the skill with which it builds and unravels mystery, the slow but attentive pacing, it all works extremely well to have a show that, for specific points, is frankly kind of peerless. For a solid 2/3 of the show's runtime it is very very good, and that part of it is worth a watch, even if it's slow pace takes a bit of trust to get onto.
However, being a Mystery show it comes into the game with a degree of expectations other shows may not have- that is, to resolve most threads satisfyingly. And while it does a solid job of that at points, it does not stick the landing. The show hits an unfortunate reality where the amount of mystery it builds far out-scales the amount of ti…
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This was a near perfect anime, from what I understand is the writer and director of Serial Experiments: Lain (and also the writer of Texhnolyze) as well as involvement from Masamune Shirow of Ghost in the Shell, and Produced by Production I.G. I feel this alone should give some idea of the quality of this tale. But while there are some similarities, this is a more refined and easier to follow tale than Lain (though still densely packed with ideas and open to much interpretation.)
The tale itself is a slow burn, supernatural story that has done its research. If you are interested in fringe science and the paranormal, this is a mature and serious take on a lot of issues that could otherwise have been given the "woo" treatment. Let me put it this way - by episode 3 the anime is discussing f…
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"Ghost Hound" or "Shinreigari" follows three middle schoolers Tarou Komori, Makoto Ogami, and Masayuki Nakajima who are experiencing OBE (Out 0f Body Experience), or as they like to call it "Soul Travelling" which allows them to explore the 'Unseen World'. Each member utilizes this strange phenomenon to get over their anxieties and terrible pasts while also learning all the hidden secrets of the village of Suiten.
"Shinreigari" tackles a variety of topics, including mythology, occult practices, quantum theory, psychology, and even life after death. Considering that the series was created by Masamune Shirow, the same person who created the "Ghost in the Shell" franchise, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but that doesn't imply it will be a chore to watch. "Shinreigari" is part mystery/thr…
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Ok so this is gonna be my first actual review I write here on this page but I just kinda feel like I HAVE to after I just finished this show yesterday, and maybe there are soon a few to follow. So here are my detailed thoughts about Shinreigari, or Ghost Hound, without spoilers of course so if you are still contemplating if you should watch this or not, you can safely look at this review:
STORY: Psychological meets Spiritual, in the best way possible. The story is great in itself but the pace just adds to the awesomness that is this anime, it is perfectly paced. Slow paced, but perfectly slow paced so that it does not end up being boring. The story pulls its characters along and the characters in turn pull the story along, it's the perfect balance. The storytelling is reminiscent of that…
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It was pretty cool. I began watching it because it was reccomended to me as a creepy supernatural anime. At the beginning, it was just that, and combined with the art style, I actually got a bit scared a few times.
However, it did lose itself around the middle, making it tiresome to watch. I was genuinly bored, and just wanted this goddamn anime to finish, but I could only fathom to watch one episode per time.
Around the last three episodes, it got a lot better, and I loved the ending! I thought it was gonna be crappy, as I have seen many people describe it as such, but it was kinda cute, and it gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
the op song is tHE BOMB.
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First of all, I need to warn you that this anime is not for someone that doesn't enjoy SLOW BURNER show. I warn you now.
The first few episodes can be slow as heck but still it's necessary for the character development. I'm not lying when I say this is one of the anime that can help you to sleep hahaha.
Anyway, this is one of the few anime that I'll put a same group as Serial Experiment Lain and FLCL. The technical terms in this anime is a lot in the context of psychological, neurological and science. That is one aspect of this anime that I really enjoy. I learn and gain lot of new knowledges in various context. Besides from knowledges, this anime helps me to see the world or life itself in different point of views. It is that impactful
Now, for the horror part. Although the genre is…
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The Animation is pretty similar to Jigoku shoujo/ Hell Girl with their big eyes and creepy vibe but i liked it plus they incorporated different scenarios that would induce a bit of fear in your life such as fear of heights, Fear of closed spaces, fear of rejection, Fear of expectation, Insomia, Out of body experience and fear of finding out things you don't want to remember.
The psychological approach towards trauma and mental health is really something I appreciated in this anime. I love mystery and Horror anime a lot and this gave me the chilly vibe.
The addition of how crimes often occured in different areas in japan was also a nice touch especially to kidnappings and abuse due to people's mental states were also addressed. The forest reminded me of the suicide forest for some reason…
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Shinreigari is an amazing Anime if you're looking for something dark with eye-catching visuals and and a story that keeps you on your toes. It really is truly disturbing and the soundtrack is amazing, whoever was working on sound did an amazing job. It's easy to understand if you pay attention to the episodes, not something you can have playing in the background. If you've seen From the New World, I highly recommend this anime, as I have been searching for something to fill that gap for ages. Moments in this anime will catch you off guard as being intensely horrific or disturbing, but there are also some brief moments of true comic relief wrapped in a semi-realistic package of high-school friendship. My only qualm was the ending, but you'll have to see for yourself. Do not watch if you get…
Read at the sourceAlterSilverBird
So how can I best describe Shinreigari (Ghost Hound)? I would say, unnerving. This anime is a horror anime done differently from most. Instead of being a violent blood feast with plenty of red, or a showcase of grotesque figures and putrid abominations, this show instead relies on leaving the audience feeling uncomfortable. Ghost Hound's main selling point is the eerie atmosphere that fogs the entire show with paranoia and the feeling that nothing seems right. But does that make this anime any good? This is what we're going to be breaking down today, this is my review, and my first-ever review in MAL, of the Fall 2007 psychological anime Ghost Hound.
STORY:
The story is untraditional in its structure compared to the standard anime. Instead of set points and goals of it's beginning, risin…
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Ghost Hound is an anime based on mystery and paranormal events. I have rewatched it several times over the years and I can say that it's quite enjoyable.
Story: The story starts with Komamori Taro, a boy who, at the age of 3, was kidnapped together with his sister. They were left alone strapped to some beds in an old abandoned hospital for days before they were found, at which point Taro's sister Mizuka was already dead. Through the series we see Taro trying to deal with the trauma from that period, even as the series go more into the supernatural. I think the story is very good, though there are some problems with the pacing (but not much) and the story can be hard to follow at times. Also, I think that they could have taken a bit more time on the ending, maybe extended it by an episode.…
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My oh my, I wasn't expecting that much from this anime!
I saw myself absorbed by the sound effects, it was a real masterpiece in this category! None can match what they did here, at least, none that I know.
I want to rewatch it rigth away, mainly due to some questions that may have never be answered... But I wanna try to understand them anyway.
It's nice how the characters develop themselves, and how they grown on you. I started the anime don't liking anyone in particular, but ended up rooting for all of them.
Overall, I liked it. Maybe they could have spent more time to reach the final episode, answered more questions properly... And improved the end, 'cause it could have been better. But it really is a great anime, and I didn't feel wasting my time with it.
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If you're looking for an anime with no fan service, one that works hard to portray its atmosphere without falling back on flashy, but lazy and common, background music and explosions and violence, I highly recommend Ghost Hound. It's very atmospheric and is enjoyed best by yourself, home alone, all lights off. Its art, music, dialogue, and plot work hard to create a thrilling, creepy, visceral experience that dabbles equally in the paranormal and in science.
The audio/visual experience on its own makes the show well worth watching. I could feel the anxiety, the panic, that the main characters felt as they confronted their trauma and the dark mystery of the town. I will admit that some of the depictions of spirits are on the goofy side, but overall the art in this series (including the mus…
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This serie was very interesting. the idea and the development were very well made, The theme was quite unusual, with aspects and interesting data of Neuroscience and psychology.
The mystery was handled very well from the outset. although I did feel the end of serie was rushed and of course there are still a great many questions left unanswered, questions they themselves introduced through useless scenes for story.
The animation quality was superb with characters were well designed and convey charisma.
Overall, I must say that Ghost Hound is complex and technicalm, therefore this ambitious serie is very good.
Ghost Hound leave me a good impression.
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Seems like I've been giving no shortage of "10" ratings lately, and Ghost Hound was without a doubt worthy of. I first started watching it years ago, but never committed to finishing it for reasons unknown. Starting from episode one, I once again found myself intrigued. Cringing at frightening scenes, and enjoying the overall story. I like to keep my reviews somewhat brief, but with this piece, it will be hard on the account of the many tides it takes you through.
Let's start with the best aspects of the series. The animation was captivating. The style and color patterns were exceptional, but the animation was at it's prime during the "scarier" scenes. These "scarier" scenes are worth watching alone. They were truly unique to Ghost Hound, and I haven't seen anything similar to them. While…
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