Seven Ayakashi - Chimichimi Monryo!! Modern Stories - Review: A fascinating modern tale of ghosts

The appeal and evaluation of "Seven Ayakashi - Chimichimi Monryo!! Modern Story"

"Seven Ayakashi - Chimichimi Monryo!! Modern Story" is a TV anime series that aired on Family Theater from December 5, 2016 to January 30, 2017. This work is an original anime, and was planned by Azusa Sasaki. The producers are Mizuki Imamura, Mitsuko Oya, and Yasumasa Suzuki, and the production is handled by Tohokushinsha. The story of monsters is depicted in modern-day Japan in a total of eight episodes, each of which is short, lasting just five minutes.

Story and Characters

"Seven Ghosts - Chimichimi Moryo!! Modern Stories" is a story that depicts the daily lives of seven Moryo who live in modern Japan. Moryo refers to Japanese monsters and spirits that have been passed down since ancient times. This work humorously depicts the lives of these Moryo who blend into modern society.

The main characters are:

• Takeru : The main character is a boy who becomes friends with the monsters.
• Kitsune : A cunning and clever fox spirit.
• Tanuki : A playful raccoon dog monster.
• Kappa : A kappa monster that lives near water.
• Tsuchinoko : A rare Tsuchinoko monster.
• Nopperabo : A faceless monster.
• Amabie : Amabie, a demon that predicts epidemics.

The story depicts how these characters deepen their friendships and bonds while becoming embroiled in various events occurring in modern-day Japan. Although each episode is short, the personalities of the monsters are well-expressed, making it an entertaining read.

Animation and performance

The animation of this work is a highlight of Tohokushinsha's high technical capabilities. In the short five-minute length of the film, the characters' movements and expressions are depicted in detail, making it a worthwhile watch. The production also makes excellent use of the setting of modern-day Japan, with cityscapes and scenes of everyday life depicted realistically.

In particular, the scenes where the monsters use modern technology are humorous and entertaining to the audience. For example, the scene where the fox plays pranks on a smartphone or the raccoon dog buys snacks at a convenience store, the contrast between modern society and the monsters is interesting.

Music and voice acting

The music is also one of the charms of this work. The opening theme "Chimichimi Moryo!!" has a light-hearted melody and memorable lyrics that liven up the atmosphere of the work. In addition, the background music for each episode is also selected according to the situation, further enhancing the development of the story.

The voice actors are also impressive, and each character's personality is well expressed. In particular, the voice actor who plays Takeru has a boyish voice that makes you feel his friendship with the monsters. The voice actor who plays the fox also plays the cunning, and the voice actor who plays the raccoon dog also plays the playful character well.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Nannin no Ayakashi - Chimichimi Moryo!! Gendai Monogatari" is a short but rich and worthwhile work. The setting, which replaces the traditional Japanese creature of Moryo with modern Japan, is fresh and full of humor. In addition, the friendship and bonds between the characters are depicted, and the heartwarming story is also appealing.

This work is recommended not only for those who like monsters and ghosts, but also for those who like humorous stories set in modern society. It is short, with only 8 episodes, so it is easy to watch and perfect for busy people. It was broadcast on Family Theater, but is now available on DVD and streaming services, so be sure to check it out.

Related information

Related information for "Seven Ayakashi - Chimichimi Monryo!! Modern Stories" is summarized below.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

December 5, 2016 - January 30, 2017

■Broadcasting station

Family Theatre

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 8

■Original Story

・Planning/ Azusa Sasaki

■ Director

Producers: Mizuki Imamura, Mitsuko Oya, Yasumasa Suzuki

■ Production

・Produced by Tohokushinsha

■Works

©Tohokushinsha

Above, we have introduced in detail the appeal and reviews of "Nannin no Ayakashi - Chimichimi Monryo!! Gendai Monogatari". This work has deep content that can be enjoyed in a short time, so please watch it at least once. The humorous daily life of the monsters will surely soothe your heart.