Kyoto Animation: Megane-hen

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Kyoto Animation: Megane-hen
Genres: Supernatural
Studios: Kyoto Animation
Producers: Animation Do, Lantis, Rakuonsha
Rating: 6.29 / 10
Popularity: #6141
Users Listed: 13,420
Users Scored: 6,115
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/26/2023
Aired: May 21, 2012 (Spring)
Type: cm
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

In a world where humanity exists alongside enigmatic beings known as Specters, a young woman named Reo lives a quiet life, shielding herself from the supernatural. Her carefully constructed normalcy shatters when she encounters a mysterious boy who claims to be a Specter himself. Drawn into a hidden society navigating the complex relationship between humans and Specters, Reo is forced to confront long-held beliefs about reality. The series explores themes of acceptance, prejudice, and the blurred lines between the ordinary and extraordinary. Set against a backdrop of both serene Japanese landscapes and subtly unsettling spectral realms, it offers a contemplative narrative focusing on character development and the gradual unraveling of a world built on carefully guarded secrets. Expect a slow-burn story emphasizing emotional resonance over action-driven sequences.

Trailer:

Characters:

  • Kanbara, Akihito (Main)
  • Kuriyama, Mirai (Main)
  • Nase, Hiroomi (Supporting)
  • Nase, Mitsuki (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Ishidate, Taichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kamoi, Tomoyo (Animation Director, Original Character Design, Character Design)

Reviews:

  • User ExcaliburJosh (Score: 7/10):
    So what can I say about this 30 second video? Let's see.... Kyoto Animation: Megane-hen is apparently a commercial by Kyoto Animation promoting the series Kyoukai no Kanata of the same studio. There is nothing much to say about the story since the commercial doesn't say anything about it. The art and animation though is very well done as expected as well as the music. Although the story doesn't tells us much the emotions of the characters are good enough to leave an impression. Overall if I haven't watched Kyoukai no Kanata and watched this first I would definitely watch the series afterward. :)
  • User Donime (Score: 4/10):
    This anime is just a commercial 30 seconds for Kyoukai no Kanata (Beyond the Boundary) , it does not really tell us anything, not even a word. The sound is just lazy. However the animation and the art made me hyped to watch the anime. I have not watched the anime and i am about to watch it now. My friend told me to watch it like 3 years ago and am watching it now. It's a bad commercial if you do not count the animation and art style. Overall this is a half baked commercial and i will give it a 4/10 score.

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