Tsugumomo
Synopsis
In Japanese folklore, a "tsukumogami" is an object that has gained a soul, becoming alive and self-aware. There are two types of tsukumogami: the mature "tsugumomo," who have developed through long years of harmony with their owners, and the aberrant "amasogi," premature spirits that are only born to grant the destructive wishes of certain people. Kazuya Kagami has never gone without his mother's obi after her death. Be it at home or school, he keeps it safe with him at all times. One day, he nearly loses his life when a wig amasogi attacks him. When all seems to be over, his treasured obi defends him, transforming into a beautiful girl. She introduces herself as Kiriha, a tsugumomo owned by Kazuya's mother. With Kiriha's arrival, Kazuya enters a reality he has never seen before, a world with gods and tsukumogami. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Tsugumomo is a fun and entertaining anime that combines ecchi comedy with supernatural action, drawing upon Japanese folklore for its premise. While the story and characters can be generic at times, the show offers unexpected humor and enjoyable interactions. Most viewers find it a worthwhile watch if you're looking for something lighthearted and not overly serious, with some finding the ecchi elements more humorous than offensive.
Strengths
- Unique premise involving tsukumogami and malison cleansing.
- Explicit but not visually graphic ecchi scenes are funny and surprising.
- Enjoyable character interactions, especially between Kazuya and Kiriha.
- Solid animation, particularly during action sequences.
- Interesting use of Japanese popular beliefs and Shinto lore.
- Good pacing and enjoyable episodes
- catchy opening song
Weaknesses
- Generic main character (Kazuya) and harem setup.
- Story is basic and not particularly innovative.
- Ecchi content can be excessive and forced at times.
- Characters can be bland with little development.
- Some plot points are not fully explained.
- Inconsistent animation quality in some scenes.
- Relies on some cliche tropes and predictable situations.