Somari and the Guardian of the Forest
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| Hmm i kind of want to score it 8 but i found Somali voice kinda annoying sometime.. and the ending was just aight so maybe 7 is more appropriate Well golem and oni clan carrried this show for sure.. |
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| 9 out of 10 for me. I too cried black tears. |
| Simply an anime that surprises every moment, with its sweet and even distressing theme at times. A unique experience to watch this anime, if there is no second season this is fine. For this work is complete for those who get involved with it. |
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| Wow what an ending. Such a heart felt show about a father and daughter. Also the OP was great. |
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| I think this show was lost between being a cutesy kid friendly show and being dark themed i would love to see more of the dark tone maybe a kid would enjoy the kid friendly feel more. Anyway great idea great world but the writer was kinda lost between dark and kid friendly... |
| I cried so much to this anime, I feel so bad it's ending.. Never getting used to this feeling. But I felt so happy watching it that it kind of balance things out..(no idea if im being clear). I guess we see each other in 4-5 years for season 2, if it ever happens ! Meanwhile, manga here I come.. |
teisseireMay 6, 2020 9:52 PM
| so the show surprisingly had a happy end, at least for now. It would have been very heart breaking to see Golem-san die and leave Somali behind. |
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| This show wasn't very good to be honest. it would have been so much better if it had been a little more subtle with the themes it was trying to get across instead of literally saying everything out loud. Animation quality was low and Somali didn't really act like a child so much as a caricature of one. The character design was quite nice so that's a point in it's favor. I gave it a very generous 7/10 because it's heart was in the right place at least... |
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| Very wholesome and imaginative show about three 'dads' and their kid towards the end. xD I really like the oni chars though so it was good to bring them back. I guess they can be her godparents if Golem Dad has limited time. D: Definitely gonna read the manga.... |
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| It's a cute show if you can look past the dark underlying theme of human persecution, enslavement and consumption. But I guess it maybe necessary for the plot. Anyways the relationship between Somali and Golem is the main reason why this show is interesting and enjoyable. And with the last episode you can tell the Golem is becoming more human despite being depicted as robot like creatures. But considering the Golem's remaining life span this might have a sad ending. |
| Somali come on don't protect the f**ing auntie. That ending was kinda feely but i expected worst. Couldn't help it but have some tears tho knowing it's going to end soon. |
 「 To other people, I might not have changed at all, but I feel like I was able to change... 」 |
| disclaimer: not reading the manga - i was preparing myself for the worse so i honestly didn't see this happy ending coming but overall i really enjoyed this anime |
  Although we part as I leave for Inaba, —Hyakunin Isshu (小倉百人一首): where pines grow on the moutain peaks If I am to hear that you pine for me I shall come back to you again Poem #16 "Tachiwakare"© |
| Wait, wait, wait. I'm confused. Why did Golem try to leave Somali? Did I miss something? I feel like it was never expressly stated. Was it because he didn't want her to see him die? He told her it was because he lost control, but I don't feel like that's the real reason...or is it? I'm so confused! |
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| A great ending to a great series. Sad that so far there hasn't been a second season announced. I assume this was a conclusion exclusive to the anime. I definitely have to pick up the manga now. For all its greats, the ending wasn't really an ending to the story but rather to a chapter of sorts. 8/10. |
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| I feel like the manga for this would be really good. I thought that the story overall was nice but scene-by-scene it was a bit lacklustre. The ending was pretty open-ended. Does this mean that there is a possibility of a season two? |
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| Heartwarming journey with human daughter Somali and Golem dad in this dangerous yet beautiful world where they meet some great friends who help them. Hopefully one day we get a next season where we see Somali and Golem's wholesome smiles again. |
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| So in the end golem dad managed to break out of his logic chains and embrace his emotions instead. Even though the viewers already knew he is not emotionless throughout the journey it is heartwarming to see him finally follow his heart instead of the logic that he only knew for nearly a millennia. Last scene hit so hard it went right through the heart and tears were shed. Top notch to say the least. |
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Magebane said: Death is a part of life. Somewhat disappointed with the cop-out ending. They (author/production) didn't want to leave viewers feeling bad, so they left the primary issue of Golem's lifespan completely unaddressed. Golem, or the demons, STILL didn't tell Somali the truth. That was the number one dramatic, character-building scene I was waiting for. A mistake not to tell her, I think, but a understandable one. Would have been nice to see the repercussions of that choice though... Lot of wasted potential, because they doubled on the cutesy stuff and left most of the deeper issues on a very superficial level. Meh... I was expecting a little bit more from this, rather than just a as-simple-as-they-get story of finding "love" and appreciating your bonds with others. Lovely visuals though. The scenery, the colours were awesome, can't get this stuff in a non-fantasy setting. I found garden of words had some beautiful art (set in the city) but, for the most part, it's definitely hard to find this kind of beauty on modern settings! OR at least the constant consistently beautiful scenes.. |
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| I SEE SOMALI AND TOUSAN HAVE DIFFERENT APPEARANCE IN THE END!!! Is it means this anime will have another season? (maybe not) I just can hope............... |
EruvaNyanOct 24, 2022 6:00 AM
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| Is there any hope this will get second season? |
IHateBoredom said: Is there any hope this will get second season? There's probably no hope for a second season now. The manga just ended (after a long hiatus) due to the author's poor health and there is not enough source material for a second season. |
HeyItzSteveDec 28, 2020 3:55 AM
| I cried so hard!! What a sweet ending and a truly beautiful anime. I hope that Somali and Golem-san will be together forever😭❤️ |
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| I was kinda hoping Golem would die so the anime can feel completed. Now that he didn't die the anime is not complete, they have yet to complete their journey or find humans for Somali to live with. Oh well, good anime. I also think that when Golem does die that Shizuno and Yabashira will take good care of Somali, they are good people. |
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| Golem is best dad! Guess I’ll read the manga now. |
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Amatniki said: I was kinda hoping Golem would die so the anime can feel completed. Now that he didn't die the anime is not complete, they have yet to complete their journey or find humans for Somali to live with. Oh well, good anime. I also think that when Golem does die that Shizuno and Yabashira will take good care of Somali, they are good people. or get miracle cure to fix him |
| Very sad ending. :( Overall, I enjoyed this a show a lot. It was much better and more emotional than I expected. The bond between Mr. Golem and Somali was so heartwarming. Best dad ever. The animation also looked great. |
SerafosJan 30, 2:27 AM
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| My 77th completed series chronologically. For the record, I extended it a 7/10 rating. |
| I'm not crying?!?! Goddamn this was so good. I wish more fathers could've been like Golem |
| desu desu binches |
| very educative series, which even adults should watch to avoid being rejudiced and to accept people , creatures, events of all kinds with our minds and hearts not with the eyes only! What a hug in the end, I was deeply moved by this moment. The final episode did show us that family it's not about the blood, it's about connection between two. |
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| As my generation gets on in years, it makes sense that more and more shows about kids being looked after and raised by a parental figure have become more popular. In fact, they have become popular withpeople whom are not even parents or expecting, but they just appeal to a lot of folks. Theres a time and a place for realism, and a time and a place for suspension of disbelief. This anime kidna tried to do both. ANd though it had elements that were eye catching, enjoyable, entertaining nad mildly thought provoking, it all didnt really pan out except in a hollow quasi " happily ever after" type of ending. And I get that the author had health issues, hence why the mange went un finished and dropped, so that the anime could not continue its tale with even more episodes let alone a 2nd season... Yet after that hopeful open ended finish, its best to just let it lie for now. Perhaps there shall be a sequel in 2 or 3 years. 6/10 for the bits of cuteness, humor, and basically showing a fantasy world where the humans lost, were eaten up almost entirely, and the monsters have taken over. WHERES THE DEMON LORD AND HERO A? lol :P |
| I don't hate the ending, its just not as satisfying. Though it is concise without the need for another season. |
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| Great anime, great ending. I totally didnt expect it to be better than a standard child care anime but it proved me wrong. The relationship between Golem and Somali was very wholesome, but the word “wholesome” wasnt always the case since at some point we got a huge MiA vibes there that surely caught me off guard. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed it , especially the witch town and the desert arc , they were amazing and surely leveled up the standard 9/10(I think I have something for child care anime where I end up giving 8+ rating every time lol). I know the manga is discontinued due to the mangaka’s health but I would definitely hope it is back someday, i’ll definitely watch a sequel |
| Really liked it. Sadly it seems nearly impossible for it to have a sequel. 8/10. |
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