Introduction
Xia Ling, an ordinary recent college graduate, receives a strange interview notice while job hunting, leading her astray into Rakshasa Street and encountered danger. Fortunately, she is rescued by Cao Yanbing, a Soul Guardian. However, during their interactions, Cao Yanbing discovers that Xia Ling is not as ordinary as she seems, as she possesses spiritual power and is home to a mysterious guardian spirit. Meanwhile, Xia Ling begins to be hunted by unidentified assassins, and Cao Yanbing is also drawn into the fray. Their fates become intertwined, and behind all this, it seems, lies an even more dangerous secret…
(Source: Bilibili, translated)
Audience reviews
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B-O-D
As much as I had seen generic good v bad, big brother protects little brother animes, etc, hadn't seen an idea in this format.
The idea of an evergrowing set of streets containing unprocessed ghosts with basically nowhere to go. It just felt very strange, very Christian purgatory for me, waiting to be judged.
I hated the way the show unravels itself of showing basically one episode when they were young, then one when older as it spoiled that feel I enjoy when watching an anime, and put me off quite a lot. For those especially who break up how they watch anime even more so.
I also wasn't keen on the idea people could screw around with spirits with no real consequence from some greater body. It felt like the head of the street would keep order but if they never and generated massive probl…
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I've just finished the first season, because I know the second season should be airing now/soon. Well, let's start with the (not too) 'negative' aspects.
CHARACTERS (6/7). Judging the characters is a bit difficult. I think the two brothers, that are the main male leads have a well defined personality; their choices and their opinions are coherent with their psychological evolution. The spirit guardians are also nicely scripted, and they have a sense of loyalty that makes me fell the historical Chinese warrior-lord relationship and which makes them more interesting than some narcissistic/stubborn/selfish servants of the Fate series (but I don't want to compare them cause I love the Fate franchise and they are different things, it's just something I was thinking right now). It would be a 7…
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What an unexpectedly fantastic anime! I had never heard of this before, and just decided to randomly watch it and ended up binging the entire thing in one sitting. It's a 3D Chinese anime, so perhaps that's why its not as popular as it should've been, I don't know, but it was absolutely fantastic and should be more well known.
The story surrounds the bond of two brothers who grow up through hardships to fulfill their destiny of protecting Rakshasa Street from evil spirits and outside enemies. In the first half of the anime, they do a fantastic job of making you care about the brothers and the bond they have through it all. In the second half, they are dedicated to swerving the hell out of you as the viewer, and twists are incredible. It goes from tear jerking to jaw dropping throughout t…
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This was my first Chinese anime. I watched it for my 2018 Anime Watching Challenge and I am glad I picked it.
Rakshasa Street follows two different story lines. On the odd numbered episodes, it follows the story of Xia Ling and Yanbing. Yanbing is a Spirit Host, which means he has a Guardian Spirit protecting him. Xia Ling finds out she is a Spirit Host too, and with the help of Yanbing and his brother, Xiao Liang, she begins to learn how to control her Guardian Spirit.
The even-numbered episodes take place in the past and follow the lives of Yanbing and Xiao Liang when they were children. It tells the story of how Yanbing becomes the Requiem General of their home.
Rakshasa Street has a lot of backstory and world-building involved, but it does a great job of breaking it down into the s…
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I personally loved this show. I would advice this for anyone who is willing to give a chinese anime a chance.
Story: 9
The story was outstanding, not only did it tell two stories but was blended together superbly. One episode was of the present time and as we learn about he characters and what drives them now, we also get another episode of years before and saw them develop to what they are now. It did not feel forced nor did it feel out of place. It was a smooth transition and I was looking forward to each episode to learn more of their past as well as what's happening in the present. Otherwise the story is rather simple, does not get too complex but for sure had a great storytelling aspect to it.
Art: 6
The art was nothing great nor was it displeasing to the eye. It is a chinese anime…
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Rakshasa Street is a Chinese anime that many will consider to be a Shonen and is about a street that serves as a place of residence for spirits of the dead. Each street is protected from evil spirits by a human General that has the power to summon spirit general guardians from Chinese history.
Story: The show is actually split into two parts: Yin and Yang. Yang describes the journey of female protagonist Xia Ling as she discovers Rakshasa Street and finds her spirit guardian with the help of current General Cao Yanbing. The Yin part portrays the backstory of the Cao brothers. The two parts alternate with one another so sometimes the transition can be a bit disruptive. The Yin part does a better job in terms of pacing while the Yang half suffers from repeated dialogue and filler comedy. H…
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I’m almost speechless. It’s been a long time since I last watched such a worthy Shonen. At first glance Rakshasa Street, also known as Zhen Hun Jie, appears to be your basic Supernatural show (a la Bleach or D.Gray-man). But they’re a few quirks that make this anime stand out from the crowd.
Story/Character: The title of the anime, Rakshasa Street, is quite misleading. Indeed in Hindu mythology “Rakshasa” are creatures comparable to demons in Christian beliefs. Thing is: this anime has nothing to do with demons, the show is more about “Spirits” actually. Between The Human World and the Spirit World they’re transition areas where Spirits can wait to be dispatched later on to “Ghostdom”. These transition areas are called Requiem Streets. Each Requiem Street has a watchman guarding it from…
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Zhen Hun Jie (Rakshasa Street) is a chinese Anime with its' source material (Manhua) still publishing.
Since this show is chinese, the speech can be a letdown due to not understanding ANYTHING other than the subtitles (If you're not a chinese speaker)
Story: 8
A plane of existence where spirits of the dead go before they ..."ascend"? into "Ghostdom" exists, and the place where the story takes place in this plane is called Rakshasa Street.
The story and plot development in the show are divided into 2 different parts, "current" and past, where the past shows the brother-duo's past and struggles to the point where the older brother became the general of Rakshasa Street. The "current" part which would be considered to be the actual main plot follows a woman and the 2 brothers, where he woman…
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Zhen Hun Jie (Rakshasa Street) retaught me the meaning of ugly crying. If you have to watch a Chinese/Korean anime series for the Anime Watching Challenge, take a chance on this one, honest.
Story: 8 for Very Good.
As was said, the episodes are short but the story still progresses, with a plot and a sub-plot that are both engaging. Both with twists, both easy to understand with a bit of thought.
Art: 6 for Fair.
Nothing too memorable. The 3D and 2D animation together: that needed some work. Sound: 8 for Very Good.
Giving this an 8 for the soundtrack. I loved the music, especially through the title sequences. It really makes the anime and the tone.
Character: 7 for Good.
I feel like everyone was pretty three-dimensional. The characters are able to recognize their own flaws and each o…
Read at the sourceAjay_sachin
Finding this anime was sheer luck, took a blind call to check it out. being Chinese, the language was hard to follow but nonetheless i was hooked immediately. First time I've tried a chinese anime.
I loved the story telling, the emotions weren't too intense but quite gripping.
The animation and the music are superb.
I've found something that has great action and a really cool plot.
The characters are developed nicely and are quite relate able.
After completing it, I was craving for another season as the ending is pretty well balanced leading to such diverse plot moving on.
All in all Loved it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a great plot with action and great music.
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Well this is the first Chinese anime I have watched and I have to say despite of not being used to hearing Chinese I found this anime very intriguing and I’d say any person who loves some good storyline, this feels and action packed anime is worth a shot.
Before getting deeper into the review I would like to clear some points:
1. Yes it is a Chinese anime so getting used to the voice would be difficult.
2. After the first episode the rest are on an average 11 minutes long but don’t let the episode length dissuade you, the anime offers a good quality content.
Now since it’s my first review I’ll be as concise as possible, I would say the story is still a diamond in making, also the plot development and the way the story has been portrayed will keep you intrigued throughout the series. Yes,…
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