The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window

GabiiTachibana Dec 19, 2021

6

This anime had a lot of potential, but I feel like it fell short. There was too much going on, and lots of things (especially when it came to the supernatural elements) either weren't explained in enough detail or were just suddenly abandoned and never mentioned again. It was a really interesting premise, but I was often too confused by what was going on in terms of curses and the characters' powers and such to really enjoy it. Not to mention that it was advertised as a BL, but other than some bizarre soul-sex euphemisms in the first few episodes and some jokes about Mikado and Rihito being/not being a couple, there really wasn't any romance at all. 

silverskies Apr 17, 2022

9

This show was slow to start but once you get into it the story picks up. So glad I didn't drop this series. I will say that this anime isn't for everyone and will give off some creepy vibes (it did for me). Lastly yes, it's listed at BL and has some BL elements. However, it also is a paranormal/mystery anime. So glad I didn't drop this series. It's so underrated. And a hidden gem. I really enjoyed watching this anime. If you are not into BL I would pass, though it won't be like traditional BL. The two main characters do have affection for each other but it's shown in sudden ways like grabbing hands, invading personal space and having a certain connection that is obvious to everyone but one character.  The two main characters Kosuke Mikado and Rihito Hiyakawa both have paranormal powers. Hiyakawa has a more standoff-ish presence and gives off creepy vibes due to his actions, past trauma, and overall his possessiveness towards Mikado. His supernatural powers have grown within 12 episodes. I didn't expect him to grow so confident and less frightened. I loved seeing him grow throughout the story. He grew stronger, less afraid, and open to helping others. And that was touching. I get why people would dislike Mikado due to his attitude and possessiveness towards Hiyakawa. The animation was really nice, again giving off creepy vibes. It's not fast-paced and I think that's where a lot of people drop it. I gave it 3 to 4 episodes before deciding to drop it. It picks up in episode 4 I believe. Again if you're not into BL take a pass on this story. If you're looking for something new that you wouldn't normally watch, I'd say give this a try. 

krofire Dec 23, 2022

5

Studio Zero-G’s 2021 creepy horror-thriller was not really our cup-of-tea. It leans heavily on a whole bunch of well-worn horror cliches and the central bromance just falls flat on its face. Worse than that the story falls back on a lot of mumbo-jumbo that might give it a little cult-appeal but leaves the wider audience somewhat baffled as to what is going on at times. The story concerns bookstore employee Kosuke Mikado who sees dead people. His talent is spotted by an exorcist Rihito Hiyakawa who uses and abuses Mikado’s talent in a mysterious case of a teenage necromancer Erika Hiura who is being forced against her will to use curses to aid the Yakuza. The plot is often dark and impenetrable - the whole production decidedly average although it has the air of a show that would look better as live action. Hence it is of no surprises to find that Tomoko Yamashita’s manga has also been adapted as a movie in 2020/2021. What is highly noteworthy in this production is the soundtrack by Evan Call. This was the anime he worked on after his smash hit success with the soundtrack to “Violet Evergarden” (Kyoto Animation 2018). If you are a fan of his work then his signature sound can be discovered lurking in the background. Sadly, this work is not of the quality of Kyoani’s earlier masterpiece so Call’s contribution may well go unnoticed and certainly it cannot rescue the show from mediocrity. Low rent and unimpressive. It simply lacks style.