Tactics
Synopsis
Ichinomiya Kantarou grew up with the ability to see demons, but was isolated and bullied by others who did not share the same gift. Instead, he became being friends with the demons, gaining a great attachment to their existence. One day, Kantarou was told about the strongest demon, the one known as the ogre-eating Tengu. Amazed by the news of his strength, Kantarou vowed to find this demon who was far stronger than any other, deciding to call him Haruka when he did so. Since this time, Kantarou searched far and wide for the ogre-eating Tengu with no luck, making his living by becoming a folklore writer and demon-buster. On a particular job, Kantarou had finally found news of a nearby shrine supposedly the place where the ogre-eating Tengu was sealed.
Audience Consensus
Tactics is a mildly enjoyable anime with a blend of supernatural mysteries, Japanese mythology, and humor. While praised for its characters and traditional setting, some find the episodic nature and lack of closure to be drawbacks. The series has aged somewhat, but remains a decent watch for fans of the genre, though not particularly controversial.
Strengths
- Likeable and well-written characters
- Appealing traditional Japanese setting
- Good mix of humor and poignant moments
- Enjoyable episodic format with overarching plot
- Well-developed story and characters
- Good English dub
Weaknesses
- Episodic nature can become repetitive
- Lack of closure; cliffhanger ending
- Characters can be stereotypes
- Animation and art style have not aged well
- Forgettable soundtrack
- Story is not as in-depth as the manga