Hiiro no Kakera: The Tamayori Princess Saga
Synopsis
Gods and ghosts only exist in fairy tales, right? That's the impression that high school girl Tamki Kasuga has before she goes to live with her grandmother in the remote village of Kifumura. After being attacked by strange creatures upon her arrival, she is soon informed that females in her family contain the blood of the Tamayori Princess, who has the responsibility and power of keeping gods and ghosts sealed away so that they can't harm the general public. At first Tamaki has trouble believing this, but having five beautiful young men following her everywhere she goes acting as her guardians goes a long way towards convincing her. There's more to this job than Tamaki first realizes, however, and the path that lies ahead of her is fraught with peril and danger. Will she be able to successfully take on the heavy role that has been put on her shoulders?
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is largely negative due to the slow and poorly executed storyline. Some viewers appreciate the attractive character designs and music, but the lack of character development, weak plot, and uninspired adaptation are major detractors. Many feel the anime wastes its potential, with the female protagonist being a particular point of criticism.
Strengths
- Beautiful artwork and animation, especially the male characters.
- Enjoyable music and sound that fits the mood.
- Potential for romance and character development, particularly with the guardians.
Weaknesses
- Weak and slow-paced storyline with poor execution.
- Underdeveloped and cliche characters, especially the main heroine.
- Poor adaptation of the original visual novel, with many plot holes and unanswered questions.
- Boring and predictable plot with little to no depth.