Kurokami The Animation
Synopsis
High school student Ibuki Keita has been haunted by misfortune for as long as he can remember. For no apparent reason, everyone around him dies tragically. Ultimately, he refuses to become too close to anyone, even his childhood friend Akane. This leaves Keita alone in a life full of misery and disgrace. While eating at his favorite ramen shop one evening, Keita meets a strange young girl named Kuro. Possessing abilities that surpass that of a normal human being, Kuro classifies herself as a Mototsumitama. She explains to Keita about "Terra," a life-energy force split between three identical looking people; a global phenomenon dubbed the "Doppeliner System." As a Mototsumitama, Kuro guards the "Coexistence Equilibrium," the beings that protect the flow of Terra around the world. Keita refuses to believe her story, until he is caught up in the crossfire of this hidden world. On the verge of death, he makes a contract with Kuro, unbeknownst to its true meaning. Now he is bound to Kuro, and must be with her at all times. Could Keita's misfortune possibly get any greater? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed with praise for action and world-building clashing with criticism for weak characters and inconsistent plot. Some viewers find it entertaining as a simple action anime, while others are disappointed by its failure to deliver on its initial philosophical promise. The ending is particularly divisive, with some finding it bittersweet and others feeling it undermines the entire series. Overall, Kurokami is considered an average anime with moments of brilliance overshadowed by significant flaws.
Strengths
- Good fight choreography and action sequences
- Interesting world-building concept (Doppeliner system)
- Kuro is seen as a cool and strong female lead
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent plot and pacing issues
- Weak character development, especially for Keita
- Repetitive battles and transformations
- Shallow philosophical explorations and pretentious dialogue