In true Amatsuki-fashion, the big climax of this series (or at least the first half… I’m still waiting for that second season announcement…) is not about action at all, but instead about dialogue. And of course, it wasn’t just a matter of the tree being cut down by evil people, there seems to be a huge backstory behind even that, and that’s where Heihachi fits into things, as he was there when the decision was made to cut it down. If I understood things correctly, it was also used to smuggle dangerous stuff, though I didn’t pick up exactly what that was.
It’s interesting how Bonten didn’t turn out to be the bad guy, even though everything about his appearance screams “typical bad guy” at first. He too just wanted to get his idiot companion Tsuyukusa back. What’s also interesting is how the fourth heavenly being (or however these guys are called) decides to show himself.
At the moment, I’m SO hoping for a second season, especially after learning that Druaga no Tou also gets to have a continuation. Amatsuki already is amazing, so I’m really interested in seeing what it can do once the characters start developing. I know the other works of the director, and seeing how awesome Chevalier became in its second half, I’m really curious to see how a second season of Amatsuki will turn out.
Doubt this will get a second season. The cliax was TALKINg…….I rest my case
What? You’d rather see a bunch of kids throw beams at each other?
uhm….well……..yes…..HELL YES. A beam, a gun, a coup….something exciting
If I remembered correctly from the manga, it was used to smuggle cocain which he did because he didn’t have a choice as his family was sick and he needed the money. Also, the tree was cut down because it was sick and there was no way for them to rescue it even though the fox thought that it was because the humans were evil.
Amatsuki has definitely some of the best storytelling I’ve seen in a long time. Action isn’t the point. It’s a very thoughtful show, beautifully colored and drawn, and is very SMART.
I’d love to see a second season, but you know, there is only so much manga for the anime to cover. It’d be a shame to have to see the director have to adapt his own ending (although I bet he’d do a good job).
man i really wanna watch this but i cant find the subs? can someone point me in the right direction for episodes 7-12?
you can go to otakucenter.com . They have a whole bunch of animes, but I also know that Veoh has the episodes.