Mukidashi no Mitsuko
むきだしの光子
| Genres: Comedy, Music | |
| Themes: Music | |
| Rating: 4.76 / 10 | |
| Rank: #13822 | |
| Popularity: #15335 | |
| Users Listed: 828 | |
| Users Scored: 442 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 12/30/2018 | |
| Aired: December 1, 2006 (Fall) | |
| Type: ona | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
The tranquility Mitsuko experiences upon sudden relocation to a remote mountain region masks a deeper purpose orchestrated by her mother. This unexpected journey presents Mitsuko with an environment seemingly designed for liberation, yet the exact nature of this newfound freedom remains ambiguous. The narrative explores themes of familial obligation and personal autonomy as Mitsuko navigates unfamiliar surroundings and unspoken expectations. The series unfolds with a contemplative pace, focusing on atmosphere and subtle character interactions rather than overt action. It invites reflection on the complexities of relationships and the elusive definition of independence, all set against a backdrop of serene yet subtly unsettling natural beauty. The story centers on Mitsuko’s internal journey as she grapples with her mother's intentions and discovers what it truly means to be free.
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Characters:
- Mitsuko (Main)
Staff:
- Taniguchi, Takashi (Director)
Reviews:
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User afoxii (Score: 7/10):
-Disclaimer- First of all, as a non-native English speaker, I don’t guarantee my writing accuracy in this review, and I early apologize for the mistakes you might find in it. One thing I like with MAL is the anime ranking. We can browse and search for the anime with the worst grades ever. And that’s how I discovered Mukidashi no Mitsuko. When I saw the picture, I was so amused, and I decided to watch it. This ONA isn’t long so it’s quick to watch, and we can find it on the creator’s YouTube channel! There were no reviews on Mukidashi no Mitsuko’s MAL page, so Idecided to write mine. nnnSTORY: 7/10nSince Mukidashi no Mitsuko is a very short film, the story is quite simple. However, I found it poetic and the nonsense of the situations made the whole short film really funny. I was truly surprised, because I wasn’t expecting anything from a 6-minute long short ONA with a bad score on MAL, but in the end, I laughed several times! That’s why I’ll put a 7.nnART: 7/10nMukidashi no Mitsuko has an uncommon drawing style, which I really appreciated. We can feel Taniguchi’s (the director) touch. I must still admit that the animation wasn’t very successful, but I know that the director works independently and does not have a high budget for his projects. I think 7 is a good score for the art.nnSOUND: 7/10nAs I said before, Taniguchi works alone, which explains why he did all the sound effects himself. Some will find this disturbing, but I found it hilarious! Regarding the song, I thought it was funny. In fact, the assumed cheapness of the whole anime makes it very comic. It’s one of the features that made me enjoy Mukidashi no Mitsuko. I believe the sound deserves a 7.nnCHARACTER: 6/10nThe characters are introduced in a fine way. In six minutes, you obviously can’t develop them but I didn’t think it was especially a problem. The main character is a bit cliché, he’s the caricature of the exhausted workers in Japanese society. On the other hand, we have a sort of mysterious winged angel. So the characters are funny, some are original, but I wouldn’t say they’re fabulous either. 6 seems a fair score to me.nnnOVERALL: 7/10nMukidashi no Mitsuko was good. The nonsense and the ‘handmade’ style made it really enjoyable, as well as this song. I recommend it to you if you’re into weird and alternative ONAs and independent productions.