Introduction
After uncovering the truth behind their father's untimely death, life for the four Shimogamo brothers returns to relative peace with each trying to live up to their father's greatness in their own way. For the eldest, Yaichirou, who aims to become the next Trick Magister and leader of the tanuki society, it starts with reinstating the popular shogi tournament. For Yajirou, it is restoring his former shapeshifting abilities, whilst little Yashirou is content with continuing his work at the family’s factory. But for the third son, Yasaburou, it simply means embracing the "fool's blood" he inherited from his father and living a carefree but interesting life. This, of course, includes hunting for the mysterious and elusive snake-like creature known as a tsuchinoko, and causing ripples of trouble at every turn.
However, these ripples threaten to turn into waves with the return of Nidaime, the estranged son of the brothers' tengu teacher, Professor Akadama. Nidaime bears a grudge against not only his father, but his father's apprentice Benten as well. His loyalties suddenly brought into question, Yasaburou must use his tanuki wit to appease all sides without getting caught in the crossfire, before the delicate balance between human, tengu, and tanuki is overthrown and all hell breaks loose.
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Audience reviews
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shnsn117
Ill try my best to not spoil the series in this review but i am accidentally wrote it down without realizing.
After finishing this season i felt like i had just watched the first season all over again although with new characters and changes here and there, although, i do not mind them bringing the same reoccuring events again in the show just with newer parts to it, it in the end still felt messy to me. New characters are introduced which is to be expected in a season two as well as new plots, but this time around, it just felt like this show fell under its on pressure of having way too many things to deal with in so little time and by the time it was about to end they decide to introduce more issues on to the scene with little to no explanation about it and just concluding that issue wi…
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Seldom do we come across anime that are episodically consistent, let alone throughout seasons, and much of Uchouten Kazoku’s charm can be attributed to its unconditional love for everything it’s confected from. It isn’t atomically eccentric if you look closely, but it perfects the art of storytelling by aggregating oddities in a way that prevents you from questioning its authenticity and sincerity, imbuing meaning into its unusual exterior. Although everything implicitly revolves around the Shimogamo tanuki family, none of the other factions are neglected, treated with care and consideration to fit naturally into the narrative and enrich the family drama. Every character, and even Kyoto, exhibits an enchanting and beguiling aura that enraptures but never leads us; we merely observe everyon…
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My favorite tanuki family is back to share more of it's foolishness with us.
The art work and animation is as scrumptious as the first season. The animation might even be a bit better, as some scenes do a great job of blending 2D and 3D renderings, as to be nearly undetectable. Even minor scenes get fine attention to detail.
Our main cast of characters is back and they get some good development this season. There are a handful of intriguing new characters as well. This season suffers from something I was a bit dissapointed with from Season 1. The secondary characters are so interesting I wanted to learn more of them. Leaving Benton without further explanation, or examination of her backstory, is short of criminal. We get to see some real emotion from her, but what we don't get is any W…
Read at the sourceHarisrox
P.A. Works' first ever anime sequel, adapting Tomihiko Morimi's "The Eccentric Family: The Junior Returns", something which is well written and well crafted just like it's prequel.
Story 10/10
The story continuing from where it was left behind in season 1 yet expanding the universe more and giving enough time to explore and get invested in characters. Tho this time the tension doesn't surround the Tanukis alone but Tengu as well, introducing a key character to the plot known as "Nidaime" son of Akadama aka Sensei.
Art 10/10
The art of this show is second to known, it's unique; the art itself easily creates a lively situation which leaves the viewer in awe. Some of the locations are drawn just amazing and makes me want to revisit them from time to time.
Sound 10/10
"Moon River" ED was d…
Read at the sourceHinagaMoizaf
Watching this second season was like going to your annual family gathering. You'll be with familiar faces, cross paths with distant relatives. It'll definitely be hectic and cheery, just a non-stop parade. There will be matters you'll disagree on; but end of the day, it's a heart-warming experience.
Although the story-line feels a bit repetitive from the first season; the main Shimogamo brothers have developed in one way or another. It is like watching your own kids mature & join the 'adult' society, with a flair of mischief.
The OP and ED are absolutely wonderfully, as they were last time. The colour palette of this anime screams cuddly-ness, which can also be seen whenever a tanuki's on screen. I'm serious, there's not a lot in anime that'll evoke the same 'aww' I get from kittens or…
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“Anime writing” is a derisive term, invoking one-dimensional characters and dead-simple exposition, but ”The Eccentric Family” is an exception to the conventions of TV anime. It helps that it’s based on a series of novels of the non-light variety. Its characters speak in formalities — what they say is rarely what they mean. This gives every dialog layers of meaning, painting a portrait of Kyōto that goes deeper than its iconic exterior.
"Uchouten Kazoku" reveals a rich interior world; a tapestry of families, clans, and clubs, all with their own culture of traditions, titles, ceremonies and protocol. Our protagonist, part of a family of shapeshifting tanuki, penetrates these hidden societal layers through his myriad connections, at one point landing in literal Hell (Jigoku), revealed as si…
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The original Uchouten Kazoku was a light-hearted masterpiece, brimming with interesting characters, a unique premise and a rather heartwarming story. Uchouten Kazoku 2 captures all of the dynamic of the first but falls short of the original.
Story: 9. While simplicity is Uchouten Kazoku's strength, the second season is rich with plot twists and the story progresses well. Though in places the pacing is off, ultimately we're left with a great story, even if there are a few inconsistencies.
Art: 10. Personal preference, but the art style of this anime is perfect. Vibrant, a little goofy but well polished and clean.
Sound: 10. With the power duo from the original OP and EDs, fhana and milktub ensure that both seasons have a great beginning and end. The OST is well placed, appropriate and…
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hooray for weird mould defying anime :)
I really liked this anime although the artwork might not have been the best and sometimes it is hard to entirely understand the main character. ;p Maybe that's 'cause I'm not a tanuki?
Personally I liked the second season more than the first season because the first season was struggle street for pretty much all of the main characters. And while you got really attached to them it also felt a little frustrating.
The second season definitely changes things up and unravels a lot of the mysteries that underlied actions/backgrounded characters in the first season. As well as fleshing out almost all the main characters.
I think they could definitely still do a good 3rd season. There is enough mystery left over from the first season as well as a couple o…
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Eccentric Family has become one of my personal favorites lately, with its unique art style, storytelling, and lively characters. When I first saw a second season was coming, honestly, I didn't know where the story could advance any further. For me, it was kind of closed off in a nice manner, although there were some threads left undone.
STORY 10
As I said, I wasn't sure where this show could advance any further with its story, but I had to admit: it was as good (or even better), than that of the first season. The flow of the show stayed similar, following the acts of young Yasaburo, yet somehow still managed to avoid being repetitive. The little side stories added up nicely to the main line, and it all became merry.
It can be felt, how this piece was adapted from a novel, not from an LN…
Read at the sourcePyraXadon
With a very peculiar look into the unique relationships that people forge with each other, the Eccentric Family was a very intriguing show featuring a tanuki named Yasaburo as he interacts with various characters, both protagonistic and antagonistic, as he inches closer to the truth about his father's death. Now with a second season, we're brought back into the world of Uchouten where everything has changed, yet nothing of significance has been really altered.
Story: Our story returns us back to the world of Uchouten, where Tengu rule the skies, tanuki mess around like the fools they are, and humans apparently eat tanuki served via hotpot. It's here where we see Yasaburo's idiot blood get the better of him as he encounters both new and old faces in a strikingly similar plot to the origin…
Read at the sourcePolkadottedsky
If you've watched the first season, then there's only one thing I have to say, it's that personally it's even better than the first season. Like the prequel, it's very soft and fun yet also very dark, in another sort of sense when you watch it in contrast to the softness.
Story, I give this a solid 10 for how they managed the entire series.
It concludes a lot of missing points from the first season such as the relationships that went on a cliff hanger. With this, everything was wrapped up nicely in overall and there's even more characters brought out without tearing itself up. The best part is that they don't exactly force through any relationships either. It goes with how time will patch things up slowly, off screen you could say.
Art, the animation is really normal for a nutshell. H…
Read at the sourceLaLeLuLiLo
When watching Eccentric family there was only one prominent feeling i had throughout the shows course, and that is the feeling of deja vu. It felt like i was watching the same show all over again only with several tweaks placed here and there to make the show a tad bit different. New characters are introduced, new conflicts are created, some subplots are added even a romantic one, and maybe tying up a loose end or two. However the story still follows many similar beats to the first season that it starts to feel repetitive, because it seems that the only time there’s any worth given to the story is near the exact same time as last season. There’s still the trick magister election, there’s still the firework festival predicament, there's still the friday fellows tanuki hot pot situation. Yet…
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There really isn't a more sincere and authentic anime out there today. The eccentric family 2 is a much-needed continuation of the universe masterfully crafted in The eccentric family season 1.
Story: 10/10
The eccentric family is one of those extremely rare anime where the story doesn't make any effort to spoonfeed it's audience explanations or justifications for what's happening. Watching the story unfold in this anime is like watching a river flow, you might not know the in-depth details of every little intricacy of the universe, but the flow of the story is that much better for it. The stories told in this anime are fun, light-hearted, relatable and incredibly genuine.
Art: 10/10
The art style, like the rest of the elements in this anime, is calming yet also incredibly deep. I would…
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