Main Title | Sengoku Youko (a18156) |
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Official Title | en |
Official Title | ja |
Type | TV Series, 13 episodes |
Year | 11.01.2024 until 04.04.2024 |
Season | Winter 2023/24 |
Tags | historicalHistorical anime have clear ties to our history and usually occur in a particular epoch., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., shounenIn the context of manga and associated media, shounen, literally meaning "youth" and often also specifically "boy", refers to a male audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18. |
Resources | |
Rating | 5.47 (210) |
Average | 6.38 (210) |
Review Rating | 5.50 (1) |
Added by | hidden on 2023-08-10 09:07 |
Edited by | hidden on 2024-03-20 15:48 |
Main Title | Sengoku Youko (a18156) |
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Official Title | en |
Official Title | ja |
Official Title | zh-Hans |
Synonym | Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Kyoudai Hen, |
Sengoku Youko is a good fantasy action anime which didn't gather much attention this season due to its lack of a sizable manga fanbase to generate hype. Given that this anime feels like a shounen from the early 2000s, many viewers more used to the action-packed gory violence of recent shounen (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen) didn't bother giving Sengoku Youko a chance, which is a shame since this anime has the best character writing out of all anime airing this season.
The main cast comprises of a group of outcasts with tragic backstories and motivations the audience can understand. These characters work well together, connecting through their individual traumas. However, each character also possesses a unique personality and distinct goals, setting them apart from one another. There is alot of room for development and character growth as the characters have their own personal weaknesses which makes following their journey compelling. While the character writing isn't unconventional by any means, it still stands out, especially considering that many recent anime productions lack the fundamentals of a strong cast.
The story on the other hand, while not achieving any remarkable heights yet, benefits from an intriguing premise and the distinctive setting of feudal Japan, where humans and monsters coexist. Sengoku Youko uses this setting to explore the power struggles of individuals marginalized by society—an overarching theme reflected in the characters' backstories. However, one minor concern I have with the story so far is that the pacing seems a bit too fast, not allowing many important moments enough time to breathe.
Despite that, Sengoku Youko is the best anime of this season. It immediately spends the first 3 episodes fleshing out the characters by giving them tragic backstories, personal weaknesses, distinct goals and personality traits. These elements not only set the characters apart from each other but also contribute to an engaging group dynamic.
Relation | Song | in Episodes | Rating | Credit | Staff | Comment |
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opening | Hibana | 2-6, 8-12, OP1 | N/A (0) | Vocals/Performed by ( |
MindaRyn | |
Lyrics ( |
Tonaki Sachiko | |||||
Music Composition ( |
Koyama Hisashi | |||||
Music Arrangement ( |
Koyama Hisashi | |||||
ending | Hibana | 1 | N/A (0) | Vocals/Performed by ( |
MindaRyn | |
Lyrics ( |
Tonaki Sachiko | |||||
Music Composition ( |
Koyama Hisashi | |||||
Music Arrangement ( |
Koyama Hisashi | |||||
Yuuyami no Uta | 2-6, 8-12, ED2 | N/A (0) | Vocals/Performed by ( |
Keiko | ||
Lyrics ( |
Kajiura Yuki | |||||
Music Composition ( |
Kajiura Yuki | |||||
Music Arrangement ( |
Kajiura Yuki |
Last Update | Name | State | N | Episodes | HE | SP | Languages | Source | Rating | Cmts |
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15.09.2024 | Moozzi2 | complete | 13 | 2 | ja | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
12.09.2024 | Shiniori-Raws | complete | 13 | 2 | ja | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
11.09.2024 | 7³ACG | complete | 13 | 2 | ja zh | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
30.08.2024 | Tsundere-Raws | complete | 13 | 0 | ja fr | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
10.07.2024 | Erai-raws | complete | 13 | 1 | ja en de fr it es ru ar pt-BR es-419 | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
10.07.2024 | DKB | complete | 13 | 1 | ja en de fr it es ru ar pt pt-BR es-419 | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
04.07.2024 | ASW | complete | 13 | 1 | ja en | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
03.07.2024 | SubsPlease | complete | 13 | 1 | ja en | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
26.04.2024 | Hi10 | complete | 13 | 2 | ja en | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
13.04.2024 | EMBER | complete | 13 | 0 | ja en | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
11.07.2024 | Crocante | specials only | S1 | 1 | ja en fr pt-BR es-419 | www | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
no group | complete finished ongoing stalled dropped specials only all |
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