Hoozuki no Reitetsu

Hell is a bureaucracy, and business is running smoother than ever thanks to the demonic efficiency of Hoozuki, chief deputy to Lord Enma, the King of Hell. Whether offering counsel to the Momotarou of Japanese folklore or receiving diplomatic missions from the Judeo-Christian Hell, the demon who runs the show from behind the king's imposing shadow is ready to beat down any challenges coming his way into a bloody pulp. Metaphorically, of course...

The poster boy for micromanagement and armed with negotiation skills worthy of Wall Street, Hoozuki no Reitetsu follows the sadistic and level-headed Hoozuki as he spends his days troubleshooting hell. With an abundance of familiar faces from popular Japanese legends and East Asian mythology working middle management positions, this referential and anachronistic dark comedy brings new meaning to the phrase "employer liability." Just how hard could it be to manage employees from hell, anyway?

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Hoozuki Main

Yasumoto, Hiroki Japanese

Hakutaku Supporting

Yusa, Kouji Japanese

Shiro Supporting

Kobayashi, Yumiko Japanese

Karashi Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Nasubi Supporting

Aoyama, Touko Japanese

Peach Maki Supporting

Uesaka, Sumire Japanese

Okou Supporting

Kitamura, Eri Japanese

Enma Daiou Supporting

Nagasako, Takashi Japanese

Yasha-Ichi Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Satan Supporting

Genda, Tesshou Japanese

Wada, Jouji Producer

Nakatake, Tetsuya Producer

Maruyama, Hiroo Producer

Hashimoto, Ryuu Producer

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Apr 29, 2014

Vallety

Recommended

Loads of anime have a hard time being original, espacially in the comedy genre. Hoozuki no Reitsu has been a fresh breath of air. I mean, how often do you see the king of hell being treated like a little punk. Hoozuki is a badass.
Story: 7
The anime is episodic and does not follow a story with a clear end goal. It revolves around the funny cast and their interactions. The consept they used with the multiple hells and meetings between their respected cheif was brilliant.

Art: 8
The art is just awesome. The way they incorporate old classic japenese art into the background is fantastic. The ... animation is good for a comedy anime and the designs are pretty unique as far as I have seen.

Sound: 9
THis is one of the strongpoints of this serie. The opening theme keeps playing in your head, it's hard to get rid off. Well timed sounds and music always seems to crack me up, and that is somthing Hoozuki no Reitsu does well.

Characters: 9
I Love most of the characters. Some of them have a bit of background story based on old asian folklore. Most of the characters are pretty likeable and doesn't turn sour and annoying. I have to say that the characters were really well casted. Fitting voices for everyone. Perfekt for dry jokes (I'm a big fan).
Enjoyment: 9
I'm launghing out loud every episode, that's actually quite rare in my case. I'm having tons of fun watching it (it's still finished at the time I'm writing this).

Overall: 8
I have a hard time giving any comedy anime higher then 8. Mostly due to the lack of any deeper meaning. This anime is both unique and hilarious. It makes the most out of every character and non of them betrays my expectations
Edit: I have finished the series completely now and my opinion has not been altered in any way. I have watched alot of anime and this is definitely one of the better comedies.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Apr 20, 2015

Fragglepuss

Mixed Feelings

Hoozuki no Reitetsu

Review By: John Fragglepuss Evans

Hoozuki no Reitetsu uses a lot of Japanese mythology and history in its episodes. For example, there are many different levels of Hell for people to be sent to, based on their wrongdoings in life. There is an animal cruelty hell, where people are sent that abused animals in life. In this hell, the animals abuse the people relentlessly. The whole Hell system in the anime runs like the normal world does, with demons taking jobs and being able to travel to the different sub-hells. They even put on festivals and Satan from European Hell comes for a visit.

You ... might enjoy this if: You want to watch slice-of-life in Hell.

You might not like it if: You want character development and a continuing storyline.

Note to the Viewer: Be prepared to pause the anime if you are not familiar with Japanese mythology. Subtitles will pop up with an explanation of what is happening, but they do not stay up for long.

EXPANDED REVIEW FROM SLC ANIME: WARNING, MAY CONTAIN MINOR SPOILERS!

SLC Anime reviewed Hoozuki no Reitetsu as their anime of the month and this is what they thought of it. We will start with the positive parts of the show. The focus on Japanese folklore was appreciated by the group. There were a lot of references to folklore in every episode, which were mainly Japanese, with a few Western references peppered in. The group liked the animation style of the show as well. The characters were well done, each having a unique look and personality. The only criticism of the characters look was that Hoozuki’s single horn in the middle of his forehead was annoying.

One negative review of the anime that was shared by several people was that the episodic nature of the show did not engage the viewer. The episodes did not end and make you insist on watching another episode. The lack of an involved storyline made the show difficult to finish for some group members.

There were mixed reviews regarding some aspects of the anime. The humor was enjoyed by everybody, but some group members enjoyed it more than others. Some people thought that the jokes took too long to set up, or that the punchline of the joke ran flat. Other people thought the humor was spot on, being very dry.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 23, 2024

Avinash1999

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/13 eps)

This anime, which supposedly blends mythology with comedy, completely failed to make me laugh. Instead of bursting into laughter, I found myself battling boredom throughout the episodes. It leaves me wondering how it managed to achieve such a high rating and glowing reviews on MyAnimeList.com. Honestly, I can't see how this could be considered an exceptional work, let alone a "hidden gem," despite the term often appearing in its descriptions.

Hoozuki no Reitetsu is a comedic anime set in a unique backdrop: Hell, as depicted in Japanese mythology. The story follows Hoozuki, the stoic and sardonic right-hand man of King Enma, who is tasked with overseeing ... the smooth operation of Hell’s many departments.

Despite the grim setting, the anime takes a humorous approach to Hoozuki’s daily life. From resolving conflicts between demons to managing tormented souls and interacting with mythological figures, Hoozuki remains unflappable, even in the most chaotic situations.

The series blends elements of Japanese culture with dark humor, often drawing on historical, folkloric, and even modern references. While it’s praised for its originality and distinctive art style, its unique humor can be polarizing, depending on the viewer’s tastes.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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