Uchouten Kazoku

I don't see it happening, but it is based on a series of novels (I think), so it's possible.

Like I said, we need Kaisei to actually meet Yasaburou face-to-face. And I'd really like to see what life's like for the tengu!

Sequel announced

That's excellent news. This is one of the few series I really wanted a sequel on. What makes the announcement even better is that it gives me an excuse to rewatch the first season.

Double thumbs up.

Episode 3: Benten's back!

Oh man, I love everything about that "little moon" scene. That's the kind of magic whimsy I adore about this show.

That tanuki prayer ceremony thingy was cute as heck. And they're praying to Yasaburo's grandmommy? She's properly fluffy, kind of what you'd imagine how a grandma's spirit animal would look like. I wonder if she's been deified, as old and ancient things tend to do in folklore.

Then we have IRONING. Nidaime's a decent chap. Then bam, he dumps Benten onto the floor. Oh boy.

Episode 5: Have you ever wanted a shogi board that also doubles as a secret base? Well you do now!

"Stop beating around the bush!" Woah Gyokuran! Whoops it's just Yasaburo. But wait it's old man tengu to the rescue!

Oh look it's the two idiot posers, making a ruckus like usual.

Nidaime meets Benten and Old Man Tengu. Oh, Crap!. Benten fell. That explains the eyecatch. Time for some Training from Hell?

So does Nidaime like not have a name, or is his name supposed to actually be Nidaime, or what?

His name hasn't been mentioned yet. It's pretty much Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep".

Yeah, but we just had that exchange that went 'don't call him Nidaime!', 'Well, what should I call him then?' 'As his father, I should probably have a good answer to that question, but I'm gonna dodge it by pivoting into an insult instead.'

Like that's much more the character not having a name than the audience not being told his name, y'know?

Doesn't seem too strange to me. Akadama refuses to acknowledge the guy to the extent he won't name him.

I mean, why wouldn't he have a name, now that would be, uhhh

Yeah, I'm loving the new season. You know it's a great show when someone tipping a chaise is a shocking twist. It's such a simple action, but when coupled with how for over a season Benten has been this untouchable force of nature it becomes this massive thing and then the silence that follows...

That and the moon scene have easily been the highlights of the season. No accident that both involve Benten.

Not that the new season has been a slouch overall, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I like how the show just accepts that the characters have lives outside of what we saw in the first and doesn't make a fuss about introducing new characters the old ones have known all along and now they're taking the old ones into new and interesting directions. I have nothing insightful to say here, just that this thing is so solidly made and written that it's an utter joy to watch. Again the best show of the season, no contest.

Nidame means 'second', it might actually be a decent name.

Episode 7: "How's the water, gentlemen?" Oh, Benten. Oi, Yasaburo, quit staring.

Mmm, three-storey-trains with hot spring interiors (or a portal to a hot spring?). Dragon pebbles. Neat magical knickknacks are always welcome.

So who else is in Thursday Club besides Yodogawa? The old guy's been trying his best though. "Love is something you force upon others." Someone write that down for the press.

Jyurojin apparently enjoys the company of villains. Which explains why he gets along with Benten.

Then blood is drawn. Goodbye, Ebisugawa Soun. Was not expecting that.

Glad there's a thread for this. Now I can just post here.

Damn, I felt for Yasaburo and Yodagawa this episode. Things fell apart for both of them. That last line from Yasaburo was especially poignant regarding Ebisugawa and the climax of the episode.

By the way, I did spend time watching season 1 before heading into 2.

I think the presentation in this anime is really good. After waiting since season 1 for Soun's karma, I feel torn now that it happened. I felt genuinely sad at the end of the episode

I really don't know what's happening. Wasn't expecting this turn of events at all.

But it's good.

Episode 8: Yashiro gets his own sweet lab. Just a bonus perk from the improvement of relations between the Shimogamo and Ebisugawa families. In particular, Kaisei finally shows herself to Yasaburo! And if you somehow doubted that those two are meant for each other, Yasaburo's transformation comes undone at the sight of her. So much for no weaknesses.

As great as that was, though, it was the preceding scene that really hit in the feels. Ouch, Yaichiro. Ouch.

Oh, and Benten and Nidaime go on a date.

Yasaburou and Kaisei are cousins, so any potential romance is gonna come off as gross to me. On another note, The funeral for Ebisugawa was sweet. I also liked his family apologizing for his actions in the past (even if they had to be dragged over by force). The Benten/Nidaime date was interesting because it showed Nidaime was still the one with the advantage.

Been binge watching this show for the past few weeks and I've been enjoying it a lot. The art style's got great charm and the various characters and their relationships were what got me hooked to keep watching.

Starting from season 1? Nice.

The show is really good at injecting Kyoto with magical whimsy, not just with actual supernatural shenanigans but also with the quirky characters that still have deep ties and relationships.

Then there's Benten who participates in eating Yasaburo's kind. Guy needs some new romantic options.

Yeah I started from season 1 and I got to season 2 episode 8 just yesterday.

The one thing I preferred from the first season would be the episode opening tune that accompanied the narration since to me it perfectly encapsulated this show's tone.

I agree, but what can you do with anime seasons these days?

This is such a great show that after every episode I'm just left content and wanting more.That feeling isn't conducive for really deep thinking of the work, so no complex analyses are forthcoming, but damn if the last three episodes haven't been brilliant and it seems like the next one will keep the streak going.

Episode 9: Well, the tanuki have been packing the gunpowder into that keg, but still, Oh, Crap!

edited 8th Jun '17 6:54:25 AM by fillerdude

I'm thinking that Nidaime really tipped his hand by agreeing to be a part of this. He's in this because he can't stand to see Benten inherent from Akadama.

He's every inch a Tengu, no matter what he says.