Samurai Deeper Kyo

Samurai Deeper Kyo
Publisher: Studio Deen
Type of Anime: TV
Genre: Historical, Martial Arts, Drama
Watched Subbed/Dubbed: Subbed

Overall Rating:

In 1600, the Battle of Sekigahora took place. That victory allowed the Tokugawa legasu to create a unified Japan under his Shogunate until 1868, when it fell to the Meiji Restoration. During that battle, Demon Eyes Kyo became a legend, killing 1000 warriors in one night. He was only stopped by a large meteor blast apparently summoned by Sakuya-sama. Unfortunately, during that battle, Misu Kyoshiro also disappeared.

Now, four years later, the survivors of the battle try to pick up the pieces and sort out what exactly happened on that night. Four years later, Kyoshiro still hasn't returned since. However, he was spotted on the Nikko Road. A bounty hunter known as Shiina Yuya finds him and captures Kyoshiro for eating a meal and running out before paying for it. She soon discovers that Kyoshiro is more than the weakling druggist he appears. Buried inside lies his other personality, Demon Eyes Kyo, who has remained dormant since the battle four years ago.

I personally am really enjoying this series as the background historical content is really interesting. I find myself wanting to read Japanese history on the Tokugawa period to learn more about who the people are that the anime uses as characters.

The animation is pretty good, although I hope they'll focus more on the battle choreography in future episodes. Otherwise, the backgrounds are beautiful at times. I really like the historical setting.

The music is ok. I'm lukewarm with the opening theme song & don't particularly like the ending theme. The background music isn't bad

The character design thus far is interesting as all the characters seem a bit shady. Everyone is pretty much out for themselves and their own initiatives, so the way they interact with each other and what they are thinking isn't always in sync. It adds to the mystery of the anime.

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