Hana no Kage
Shadow of the Cherry Blossoms / 花の翳
| Genres: Drama, Historical, Mythology, Reincarnation, Romance | |
| Themes: Historical, Mythology, Reincarnation | |
| Rating: 5.83 / 10 | |
| Rank: #11063 | |
| Popularity: #11503 | |
| Users Listed: 2,454 | |
| Users Scored: 698 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/16/2023 | |
| Aired: April 1, 2006 (Spring) | |
| Type: ona | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against a backdrop of feudal Japan, this story follows a royal couple fleeing societal expectations and a predetermined fate. Their desperate attempt to escape capture leads to a pact of mutual self-sacrifice, a final act of defiance against a life they no longer desired. However, their plan is thwarted by unforeseen circumstances, leaving one individual stranded in a world irrevocably altered. Driven by a potent mix of betrayal and grief, this character embarks on a journey fueled by vengeance. The narrative explores themes of duty versus personal freedom, the weight of tradition, and the complexities of love and loss within a meticulously realized historical setting. Expect a contemplative atmosphere as the protagonist navigates a path shaped by shattered promises and lingering resentment.
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Staff:
- Yoshida, Akira (Director)
Reviews:
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User kuudoll (Score: 8/10):
This animation is very simple. The art is not phenomenal but the story makes up for it. The story is sweet and simple. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to watch a bittersweet short story about two love birds trying to make their own fate. -
User bennitori (Score: 3/10):
This kind of video should not be graded in the same way most professional anime should. It feels more like a student piece to me. A good student piece, but not something that can stand next to most high budget anime on this site. Story: 3 You can tell they were really trying. But the problem is that the story is too short, and too rushed. We know that the couple loves each other, but we don't know why. We don't know why they can't be together. We don't know any details behind the pressure they feel. Nothing. So it's very hard to relate to either characterat all. nnArt: 4nThe designs of these characters are really good. Plus the sakura tree looks amazing. But the animation is so limited that you can't appreciate it. They animate the characters like they're puppets. So they don't look like they are actually moving. Again, feels a lot like a student piece.nnSound: 4nThe music is very soothing. But the voice acting is very spotty. Some of the actors do a decent job. But there are a few voices that were devoid of motion. Very disappointing. nnCharacter: 2nPractically non-existent. I hardly know anything about either of the 2 characters. I know one is a princess, and embarrassed with her appearance. And the another is polite. But besides that I know nothing.nnEnjoyment: 3nIf I came in expecting a student piece it would have gotten much higher. But I came in expecting a parable like story, with focus on the characters and the problems they faced. I got neither. The music was nice, and the designs were good. But everything else fell flat.nnOverall: 3nIf you like amateur animations, you may like this. But if you are looking for anime, this isn't a good fit. I'm not completely sure why this is even listed on MAL. If something like this could get onto MAL then I feel like any nico uploader could make something and technically get it listed here.