Kikumana

キクマナ
Kikumana
Genres: Avant Garde, Psychological
Themes: Psychological
Studios: Studio Rikka
Rating: 5.69 / 10
Rank: #11720
Popularity: #7032
Users Listed: 9,702
Users Scored: 4,734
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/17/2022
Aired: July 14, 2001 (Summer)
Type: ona
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Kikumana follows the journey of a young woman whose life feels scripted, like a stage performance abruptly interrupted. Stripped of her intended role by unforeseen events, she navigates a world where reality subtly bends to the unexpected. The anime unfolds with a distinctive visual style, blending a painterly aesthetic with elements of observational realism.

Kikumana's quest isn’t for grand heroism, but for personal understanding within this altered reality. The series evokes a palpable sense of unease and quiet introspection as she grapples with her identity and the nature of fate. Strange occurrences are woven into the fabric of everyday life, creating an atmosphere that is both dreamlike and deeply unsettling, prompting viewers to question the boundaries between performance and existence.

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Staff:

  • Yoshiura, Yasuhiro (Director, Script, Sound Effects, Music, Original Creator)

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