TV series

Zakuro

2010 · 1 season

A light, romantic fantasy with swordplay and spirits, mixing comedy and mild drama in a historical setting.

Overview: The story takes place during the Westernization Movement in an alternate world where humans and spirits coexist. To solve the problems that arise between the two, human lieutenants are partnered with half-spirit girls to form the Ministry of Spirit Affairs.
How it feels: Romantic, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, friendship, identity, family
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
friendship
identity
family
loyalty
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: animation, comedy, action & adventure
Created by: Chiaki Kon
Starring: Mai Nakahara, Takahiro Sakurai, Kana Hanazawa, Satoshi Hino, Aki Toyosaki, Yui Horie, Yuki Kaji, Akihiko Ishizumi
Length: 1 seasons, 13 episodes, 24 min each
Network: TV Tokyo
Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese