The Blue Wolves of Mibu
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| Rounding up the Fall 2024 anime, from the author of Spring 2007's Over Drive and the more well-known series that is Spring 2016's Days, this is mangaka Tsuyoshi Yasuda's 3rd anime adaptation in the form of this show, in the same timeline as Rurouni Kenshin during the pre-Shinsengumi era. Spyair's OP and The Jet Boy Bangerz's ED are decent songs, at least for the 1st Cour here. The pre-Shinsengumi setting focusing on the errand boy of the adopted Nio Chirinu operating the small family restaurant Chirinuya in Kyoto alongside his grandmother and his orphaned "younger sister" Iroha (who are not related by blood), hearing the infamous group that is the Miburo doing all acts of violence being masterless samurai definitely sets alarm bells ringing. The presence of two of those guys: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, which has the ladies swarming around them and the adopted children just doing what they know best for the 10 years living together, everything seems normal at first glance, with Iroha being sold to a wealthy family where she'll be well taken care of. The usual night's walk between Nio and Iroha, encounters a shady group of child slavery kidnappers, only to be saved by both Hijikata and Okita, whom are the aforementioned Miburo. One of the kidnappers being forced into the act and almost getting killed by Toshizo's blade, pleads for help to save his daughter, thanks to Nio noticing that he's unlike the rest, and both capable Roshigumi samurai get the act done before the light of the day. But the helpless one being Nio, who wants to see his surroundings change for the better, if not for both men saving their lives against people who commit heinous acts every passing day and night, they reassure him that they'll take care of him, as their new wolf of Mibu, the 3rd in their guard. Nio will face a world that will be worse than what he and Iroha experienced that night, this is only the very beginning. This 2-cour show will definitely be a test for the now 6-year-old minted studio of Maho Film to see if they can keep a 24-episode season as consistent as their last-action heavy series of 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru a.k.a I’m Standing on a Million Lives. |
KANLen09Jan 3, 10:39 PM
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| Can't just stop at Kenshin when it comes to Japanese "history" anime. I say with quotation marks because while they do take place in those times, they their own little twist to the whole thing. This time around, instead of it being about a rurouni, it's about ronin's. Guess you could say that Nio's the Kaoru, for now at least, of the group, with the two knuckleheads being Kenshin in a nutshell basically. They're both badass in the same sense that Kenshin is, and pretty much have the same goal of making the world a safer place for everyone, and that makes me like them already. So, it was pretty obvious how this episode would end, with the ronin's taking in Nio as one of them, and becoming that third wolf among their pack, which seemed to be a formidable foe in the end from what gramps in the beginning said.... or is that actually him?? Who knows, time will tell. Yeah, I like Kenshin, so ofc, I'm gonna like the hell out of this premiere, and the whole show I would hope. Good OP by the goats SPYAIR btw. |
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Rounding up the Fall 2024 anime, from the author of Spring 2007's Over Drive and the more well-known series that is Spring 2016's Days, this is mangaka Tsuyoshi Yasuda's 3rd anime adaptation in the form of this show, in the same timeline as Rurouni Kenshin during the pre-Shinsengumi era.
Spyair's OP and The Jet Boy Bangerz's ED are decent songs, at least for the 1st Cour here.
The pre-Shinsengumi setting focusing on the errand boy of the adopted Nio Chirinu operating the small family restaurant Chirinuya in Kyoto alongside his grandmother and his orphaned "younger sister" Iroha (who are not related by blood), hearing the infamous group that is the Miburo doing all acts of violence being masterless samurai definitely sets alarm bells ringing. The presence of two of those guys: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, which has the ladies swarming around them and the adopted children just doing what they know best for the 10 years living together, everything seems normal at first glance, with Iroha being sold to a wealthy family where she'll be well taken care of.
The usual night's walk between Nio and Iroha, encounters a shady group of child slavery kidnappers, only to be saved by both Hijikata and Okita, whom are the aforementioned Miburo. One of the kidnappers being forced into the act and almost getting killed by Toshizo's blade, pleads for help to save his daughter, thanks to Nio noticing that he's unlike the rest, and both capable Roshigumi samurai get the act done before the light of the day. But the helpless one being Nio, who wants to see his surroundings change for the better, if not for both men saving their lives against people who commit heinous acts every passing day and night, they reassure him that they'll take care of him, as their new wolf of Mibu, the 3rd in their guard.
Nio will face a world that will be worse than what he and Iroha experienced that night, this is only the very beginning.
This 2-cour show will definitely be a test for the now 6-year-old minted studio of Maho Film to see if they can keep a 24-episode season as consistent as their last-action heavy series of 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru a.k.a I’m Standing on a Million Lives.
Spyair's OP and The Jet Boy Bangerz's ED are decent songs, at least for the 1st Cour here.
The pre-Shinsengumi setting focusing on the errand boy of the adopted Nio Chirinu operating the small family restaurant Chirinuya in Kyoto alongside his grandmother and his orphaned "younger sister" Iroha (who are not related by blood), hearing the infamous group that is the Miburo doing all acts of violence being masterless samurai definitely sets alarm bells ringing. The presence of two of those guys: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, which has the ladies swarming around them and the adopted children just doing what they know best for the 10 years living together, everything seems normal at first glance, with Iroha being sold to a wealthy family where she'll be well taken care of.
The usual night's walk between Nio and Iroha, encounters a shady group of child slavery kidnappers, only to be saved by both Hijikata and Okita, whom are the aforementioned Miburo. One of the kidnappers being forced into the act and almost getting killed by Toshizo's blade, pleads for help to save his daughter, thanks to Nio noticing that he's unlike the rest, and both capable Roshigumi samurai get the act done before the light of the day. But the helpless one being Nio, who wants to see his surroundings change for the better, if not for both men saving their lives against people who commit heinous acts every passing day and night, they reassure him that they'll take care of him, as their new wolf of Mibu, the 3rd in their guard.
Nio will face a world that will be worse than what he and Iroha experienced that night, this is only the very beginning.
This 2-cour show will definitely be a test for the now 6-year-old minted studio of Maho Film to see if they can keep a 24-episode season as consistent as their last-action heavy series of 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru a.k.a I’m Standing on a Million Lives.
| @KANLen09, it is very good that they decided to make 24 episodes! This manga needs it! |
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| i really enjoyed this first episode great animation i love this kind of story i'm excited to watch the next one... |
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| This was a brilliant start I can't wait for the next episode. |
| It was alright nothing is outstanding so far. But it kept me interested during the episode. |
| Pretty much a classic action shounen start and the scenario of the first episode was obvious enough but I don't mind at all. Wanted to read the manga ever since it came out but couldn't due to lack of translation whether fan translated or official. Official translation just reached volume 3 I think so anime will go past that in no time. Was looking forward to this and was a bit skeptic considering it was Maho Film's first two cour project and also their first time adapting a non generic isekai fantasy which they usually rush as well but from the first episode it looks pretty good. Had some good scenes as well. Should be a fun historical action anime with samurais. Looking forward to upcoming episode. Btw Iroha's adorable, hoping her adoptive family treats her well. |
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sailorshirayuki said: has anyone from Belgium or France found it on Crunchyroll? Not on Crunchyroll for France, but on ADN instead. |
 "Genius lives only one storey above madness." – Arthur Schopenhauer. "Stupidity is a talent for misconception." – Edgar Allan Poe. "I'm tired... and hungry." – Alexioos95. |
| It's alright. Just first episode. I'm actually surprised it got adapted. Though, studio... |
| Finally we get an anime focused on the Shinsengumi which is interesting considering we have Kenshin that takes place around the same time period. Nio is one of those male protagonist that looks a little feminine like Tokiyuki from the Elusive Samurai. Of course Nio wants to get stronger after failing to protect his adoptive sister and knowing the Shinsengumi, its going to get bloodier down the road. |
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| I am a sucker for anything Samurai (or in this case, Ronin) and I'm not disappointed. I like this a lot. Nio seems to be a complex character, and I'm excited to see how he develops with Hijikata and Okita. |
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| Unimpressive start, with zero surprises. Maho Film doesn't inspire confidence, and there's really nothing to talk about so far. Characters flap their mouths, and action is simple and cut-up. There was a big teary shounen outburst that I didn't really understand where it was coming from. I guess the art is decent, especially the colors. Hope the story begins proper next episode. |
| I am always up for a good samurai anime, so I really like what I see so far. Nothing groundbreaking but still good. |
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| This seems exceptionally bland so far. Really needs some actual fight animation to pull together the basic plot. |
| the fight scene was kinda meh, not like I expected gore from a pg13 anime, but it was really kid friendly. Nio's monologue was also kinda weird and almost out of nowhere. Other than that it's looking to be an interesting anime this season. |
| The fight was kinda meh (in the animation sense) but I am here for the dramatic scene at the ending! |
 » Escapism. |
| I really didn't understand Nio's part at the end. The purpose was to give him a reason to accept their offer, but it did feel kinda forced from an outside perspective. They will probably reveal more stuff in his past to explain it I suppose. Art looks quite nice at times tho. |
Nio is definitely samurai material. I'm honestly looking forward to this anime. |
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| What an emotional premiere episode! I actually had tears.. |
| So when I clicked on this, I was not thinking of it being an anime of a bunch of hot guys I get to watch. However very start of opening made clear that's what this is for me <3 I knew immediately when he intentionally spilled tea on him, was about to get bad. I almost cried for Iroha but luckily they kept it short. Unfortunately for Nio, the world hasn't changed with many people specifically wanting war, rape, child [sex] abuse, et cetera. For my mental health, just that real world theme being there made me consider dropping, but I will continue (the one anime I got myself to drop was VERY extreme and accurate on the very real modern global problem, I failed to drop another 4/10 anime that triggered my PTSD and watched through anyways). 4/5, great personality interactions. |
LilyVarbikNov 9, 2024 8:10 AM
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| This is promising. Nio has a great seiyuu, who also voiced Kobato and Nukumizu. The kidnapping and the arrival is rather cliche though. Anyway, me personally, I haven't watched a piece of media focusing on the Shinsengumi itself. It's good as far as I'm concerned. I hope I don't get disappointed. |
 white hair , become stronger |
| Can't I see Arslan whenever Nio is on screen. Quite obvious the spillage was to get Iroha out to lure the kidnappers. The first two wolves Nio meets are a hothead swordsman who's kept on check by one who prefers to use fists and feet. |
 Novels I have read/am reading pending approval: since November 10 2022 |
| So it's gonna be a journey and a self discovery of our MC. For now the start was good just like any other Shounen show. Nio looks like a sharp kid with cool head. |
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