TV series

Tengu's Kitchen

2023 · 3 seasons

A gentle, quirky slice-of-life about supernatural brothers finding warmth in everyday moments.

Overview: At 14-years-old, Izuna On discovers he and his brother Motoi are both descendents of Tengu (flying goblin-like creatures of Japan folklore). Motoi has wings, which is somewhat rare among Tengu descendants, while On has the ability to communicate with animals. Due to their heritage, the two brothers live together, separated from normal society, and the story focuses on their everyday lives.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, melancholic and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, identity, isolation, found family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 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: family
identity
isolation
found family
coming-of-age
Places: home
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none