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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Gugure! Kokkuri-san



Ichimatsu Kohina wanted answers and so she summoned a spirit through the Kokkuri game. When the fox spirit Kokkuri-san did not satisfy her, she sent him away. But seeing her unhealthy lifestyle, Kokkuri-san decided he would haunt Kohina and make meals for her.

Kohina is fond of instant noodles, considers herself a doll, has no friends and doesn't like to do stuff normal little girls do. She has attracted notice from spirits however. Besides Kokkuri-san, the dog spirit Inugami is greatly attached to her and the lazy tanuki spirit Shigaraki adores her. Not only do the trio try to make Kohina's life easier, but they also want to show her that life can be fun.


Ichimatsu Kohina and Kokkuri-san

From left: Tengu, Jimeko-san, Shigaraki, Kokkuri-san, Inugami, and Tama 

This 12-episode series is hilarious. Kohina is an unusual kid and is likable because of her habits. It's also fun to see a fox, a dog, and a raccoon dog take main roles in a series for a change. And because the three have different personalities, they always end up arguing and competing with each other. There are also plenty of funny characters on the side.

The series does not seem to have a overarching plot other than Kokkuri-san's attachment to Kohina because of gratitude. But if you like comedy, supernatural and cute little girls minus the squeaking and cutesy acts, Gugure! Kokkuri-san isn't so bad. The series was made to be fun and it didn't fail at that.


Rating: 7 out of 10

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