Corpse Princess: Kuro
Synopsis
A direct continuation of Shikabane Hime: Aka, taking place six months after Tagami Keisei's death at the hands of the Shichisei (Seven Stars), a group of elite Shikabane who act on more than just regrets. As per Keisei's dying wish, Kagami Ouri formed a temporary contract with Makina to save her from degenerating into a Shikabane. Since then, Ouri's been training to become a proper monk so that he can remain contracted to Makina and help her fight against the Shichisei -- the ones who originally killed Makina, the entire Hoshimura family, and now Keisei. However, the traitorous monk Shishidou Akasha has sided with the Shichisei in an attempt to destroy all Shikabane Hime and the entire monk organization that uses them -- Kougon Sect.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some viewers appreciate the action sequences, character designs, and music, while others find the plot predictable, the main character weak, and the ending unsatisfying. There's a general sentiment that the show had potential but failed to fully deliver, especially concerning the plot and character development.
Strengths
- Good fight scenes and action choreography.
- Some interesting plot twists and character backstories.
- Catchy opening and ending themes.
Weaknesses
- Predictable plot and standard monster-fighting show.
- Inconsistent animation quality.
- Weak and whiny main character (Ouri).
- Unsatisfying or unanswered questions in the writing.
- Abrupt and unfinished ending.