Otaku Traditional Japanese setting

Jiggly · 07-19-2016, 09:52 PM

Do you watch shows set in more traditional times in Japan?
There's such a range of stories from ancient historical myths to futuristic space battles in anime. I seem to hear more about the futuristic rather than those set in the past.

One show that has such a lovely traditional feel to it is Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto. Even the soundtrack is made from traditional Japanese instruments. However, it still features things like the supernatural.

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Anyone else seen this?

Losi · 07-20-2016, 08:33 AM

Hell yes! Samurai Champloo was easily one of my favorites.

Skullmeat · 07-20-2016, 02:46 PM

Rorouni Kenshin anyone? That one has a traditional feel as well, and its a classic.

Jiggly · 07-20-2016, 08:15 PM

(07-20-2016, 08:33 AM)Losi Wrote: Hell yes! Samurai Champloo was easily one of my favorites.

I seriously need to sit down and watch that. I'm pretty sure @Oni likes this show too.

Oni · 07-21-2016, 12:17 AM

Rurouni Kenshin and Samurai Champloo are favorites of mine.

Afro Samurai and Shigurui might count as traditional.

(07-20-2016, 08:33 AM)Losi Wrote: Hell yes! Samurai Champloo was easily one of my favorites.

In my top 10, for sure.

(07-20-2016, 02:46 PM)Skullmeat Wrote: Rorouni Kenshin anyone? That one has a traditional feel as well, and its a classic.

Also in my top 10.

Jiggly · 07-21-2016, 01:15 AM

(07-21-2016, 12:17 AM)Oni Wrote: Rurouni Kenshin and Samurai Champloo are favorites of mine.

Afro Samurai and Shigurui might count as traditional.

(07-20-2016, 08:33 AM)Losi Wrote: Hell yes! Samurai Champloo was easily one of my favorites.

In my top 10, for sure.

(07-20-2016, 02:46 PM)Skullmeat Wrote: Rorouni Kenshin anyone? That one has a traditional feel as well, and its a classic.

Also in my top 10.

What's the setting like for those?

Despised · 07-22-2016, 06:54 PM

Blade of the Immortal, Shigurui and Kurozuka from me.

Jiggly · 07-23-2016, 03:08 AM

(07-22-2016, 06:54 PM)Ruptured Wrote: Blade of the Immortal, Shigurui and Kurozuka from me.

Blade of the Immortal seems quite deep.
Kurozuka looks really interesting. I might try and watch it soon!

For those of you who are curious also - Synopsis of Kurozuka:

Adaptation of Takashi Noguchi's manga, which itself adapts Baku Yumemakura's supernatural romance novel.

The original novel is about a 12th-century man named Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Kurou). Kurou flees into the mountains after losing to his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun to rule all of Japan. History records that he committed suicide, but instead, Kurou meets a strange, beautiful woman named Kuromitsu in her mountain hermitage. Eventually, Kurou falls in love with Kuromitsu, but then realizes she conceals a dark secret. He learns that he is unable to die and continues to live for a thousand years as Japan evolves into a future society.

Despised · 07-23-2016, 03:51 PM

To those who consider to watch Kurozuka, the anime turns in direction dystopia apocalyptic/punk like after a few episodes.

So if you are looking for a series with an entirely traditional japanese environment, you may want to reconsider. But I recommend it anyhow.

Jiggly · 07-23-2016, 09:53 PM

(07-23-2016, 03:51 PM)Ruptured Wrote: To those who consider to watch Kurozuka, the anime turns in direction dystopia apocalyptic/punk like after a few episodes.

So if you are looking for a series with an entirely traditional japanese environment, you may want to reconsider. But I recommend it anyhow.

Personally, that sound even more appealing so I'll stick with it xD