Hakushaku to Yousei Specials

Artland Fall 2008
AdventureHistoricalMythologyShoujoSupernatural
6.8
Quality Score
-0.12 (Mild Negative)
Audience Mood
2 / 10
Controversy
2,975
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Chibi-Earl and Chibi-Fairy. Every special focuses on another character, who will in their turn recite a poem by Shakespeare, that they feel describes their lives the best.

Audience Consensus

The Hakushaku to Yousei Specials are not well-received due to their heavy reliance on Old English poetry, which makes them difficult to understand and lacking in plot. Viewers find the specials to be more of a confusing poetry recital than an engaging narrative. The only redeeming quality is the beautiful classical music.

Strengths

  • Beautiful and traditional classical music

Weaknesses

  • No substantial plot
  • Poetry recital
  • Confusing Old English terms
  • Difficult to decipher meaning