Kurozuka - Episode 1
The Plain Of Adachi-ga-hara
Studio: Madhouse
Length: 12 Episodes
Year: 2008
Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Action
Synopsis: Fleeing to the mountains from many attempts in his life, the young Kuro takes refuge in the home of a strange woman named Kuromitsu, who promises to shelter him for as long as he wants on the condition that he does not peek into her room. However, shortly thereafter, they both fall in love with each other, and in another assassination attempt where they both are grievously injured, Kuro discovers Kuromitsu’s secret: she is immortal. And in order to save the dying Kuro, Kuromitsu bestows immortality upon him as well, now to be her companion into eternity. (taken from anime-source.com)
Opening #1: Wagdug Futuristic Unity by Systematic People
Ending #1: Shigi by Hanarebare
So, the episode starts with a very weird scene about some ritual that doesn’t make any sense. The animation is cool with some strange coloring technique where it seems like some really colorful image is being overlayed on top of the scene, seems like some underwater thing.
This was probably the ritual that made Kuromitsu immortal.
I liked the OP, it’s weird and uses that same strange art of the episode. The music won’t probably be to everyone’s pleasure but, I liked it. Reminds me of Death Note.
Talking about Death Note, the main character has the some voice-actor as Light.
After the OP, there’s a scene that’s probably from the future after civilization has come to our days and got destroyed. Yoshitsune has become immortal too then.
Then, it’s back to the past where Yoshitsune and Benkei are running from some demon/zombie samurai. It seems Yoshitsune is wanted dead by a lot of people.
They survive the attack and find rest for the night at a strange woman’s house.
I really liked this episode. The art, color pallet and music are so strange. It seems like this is taking place on some other reality. There’s always a sense of mystery although you have no ideia what it could be because you don’t even know how this world the story is taking place in works.
Anyway, Yoshitsune and the girl get in love almost at first sight.
But, Yoshitsune finds out that this girl is some kind of immortal vampire. He doesn’t mind that. That’s when some cooler assassins show up.
The animation shows itself. The action ios fluid and original, in a sense that the characters have some strange way to move. It’s cool and fits with the anime very well.
The episode ends with Kuromitsu offering Yoshitsune immortality. Meanwhile, Benkei is with the attacker’s clan. It seems they are also looking for Kuromitsu to try and find the secret of immortality.
- Personal Enjoyment: 4/5
