OVA
Description
"House of 100 Tongues" is a supernatural mystery anime centered around a secluded mansion known for its eerie reputation and the strange phenomena surrounding it. The story begins when a young linguist, Akira Tachibana, is invited to the mansion by its enigmatic owner, Lord Kuroda, to decipher ancient texts written in an unknown language. The mansion, shrouded in legend, is said to house the spirits of 100 individuals whose tongues were removed as punishment for spreading forbidden knowledge. These spirits are believed to haunt the halls, whispering secrets to those who dare to listen.
As Akira delves into the texts, she encounters a diverse group of individuals also summoned by Lord Kuroda, each with their own expertise—historians, occultists, and scholars. Together, they uncover fragments of a dark history tied to the mansion, involving a secret society that sought to control knowledge by silencing those who possessed it. The group soon realizes that the spirits are not merely passive observers but active participants, guiding or hindering their progress based on cryptic motives.
The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected arcs, each focusing on a specific spirit and the story behind their silenced tongue. These arcs reveal the mansion’s role as a repository of lost knowledge and the tragic fates of those who sought to protect or exploit it. Akira’s linguistic skills become crucial as she deciphers the spirits’ messages, which often lead to dangerous confrontations with both the supernatural and the living.
Key characters include Akira, whose determination to uncover the truth drives the plot; Lord Kuroda, whose true intentions remain ambiguous; and Ryohei Sato, a historian with a personal connection to the mansion’s past. The interplay between the characters and the spirits creates a tense atmosphere, as alliances shift and secrets are unearthed. The story builds toward a climactic revelation about the nature of the mansion and the fate of those who enter it, leaving viewers to ponder the cost of knowledge and the power of silenced voices.
As Akira delves into the texts, she encounters a diverse group of individuals also summoned by Lord Kuroda, each with their own expertise—historians, occultists, and scholars. Together, they uncover fragments of a dark history tied to the mansion, involving a secret society that sought to control knowledge by silencing those who possessed it. The group soon realizes that the spirits are not merely passive observers but active participants, guiding or hindering their progress based on cryptic motives.
The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected arcs, each focusing on a specific spirit and the story behind their silenced tongue. These arcs reveal the mansion’s role as a repository of lost knowledge and the tragic fates of those who sought to protect or exploit it. Akira’s linguistic skills become crucial as she deciphers the spirits’ messages, which often lead to dangerous confrontations with both the supernatural and the living.
Key characters include Akira, whose determination to uncover the truth drives the plot; Lord Kuroda, whose true intentions remain ambiguous; and Ryohei Sato, a historian with a personal connection to the mansion’s past. The interplay between the characters and the spirits creates a tense atmosphere, as alliances shift and secrets are unearthed. The story builds toward a climactic revelation about the nature of the mansion and the fate of those who enter it, leaving viewers to ponder the cost of knowledge and the power of silenced voices.
Cast
- Ruriko Matsushima
- Wakatani
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Staff
- Director · Keitaro Motonaga
- Scenario · Toshizo Nemoto
- Character Design · Yoshitaka Kohno
- Chief Animation Director · Yoshitaka Kohno
Production
- Production · Discovery