TV-Series
Description
"Yurikuma Arashi" is a 12-episode anime series that blends surrealism, fantasy, and social commentary into a unique narrative. The story is set in a world where humans and sentient bears coexist but are separated by the "Wall of Severance" following a catastrophic event known as the "Bearpocalypse." The wall enforces strict segregation, and any interaction between humans and bears is met with severe consequences. The central conflict revolves around the mysterious "Invisible Storm," a group of humans who hunt and eliminate bears that breach the wall.

The protagonist, Kureha Tsubaki, is a high school student grieving the loss of her mother, who was killed by bears. Kureha's life takes a dramatic turn when two bear-girls, Ginko Yurishiro and Lulu Yurigasaki, infiltrate her school disguised as humans. Ginko and Lulu are part of a secretive bear society that seeks to bridge the gap between humans and bears, driven by their love for Kureha. The narrative explores themes of love, prejudice, and identity as the trio navigates a world rife with societal judgment and violence.

The bears in this world possess the ability to transform into human form, but their true nature is revealed when they consume humans, a process tied to their survival and desires. Ginko and Lulu's presence in Kureha's life triggers a series of events that challenge the status quo, including confrontations with the Invisible Storm and the enigmatic "Severance Court," a tribunal that judges the purity of love between humans and bears. The court is presided over by the anthropomorphic figures Life Sexy and Life Cool, who serve as both narrators and arbiters of the story's moral dilemmas.

As the series progresses, Kureha's relationship with Ginko and Lulu deepens, revealing layers of emotional complexity and shared trauma. Ginko, in particular, harbors a profound connection to Kureha's past, tied to a childhood promise and a tragic misunderstanding. The narrative weaves together flashbacks, symbolic imagery, and allegorical elements to explore the characters' struggles with acceptance, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love.

The climax of the series centers on the characters' defiance of societal norms and their pursuit of a world where love transcends boundaries. The resolution emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding, challenging the rigid divisions imposed by the Wall of Severance. Through its intricate storytelling and symbolic motifs, "Yurikuma Arashi" presents a thought-provoking examination of love, identity, and the consequences of prejudice.
Information
Yurikuma Arashi
ユリ熊嵐
Love Bullet: Yurikuma Arashi
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 12
Movie/episode length: 24 min.
Date: 01/05/2015
Categories
Genre
DramaComedyRomance
Settings
FantasySchool
Tags
EcchiEcchi-free AdultMagical GirlPsychologicallyYuriFirearms
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Never Back Down on Love
2I Will Never Forgive You
3Invisible Storm
4I Can't Get a Kiss
5I Want to Have You All to Myself
6The Moon Girl and the Forest Girl
7The Girl That I Forgot
8Bride-in-the-Box
9The Future of the Girls
10The Door to Friendship
11What We Wish For
12Yurikuma Arashi
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Script
    Takayo Ikami
  • Episode Director
    Kōji Sawai
    Tōru Takahashi
    Shingo Kaneko
    Takao Abo
    Ayako Kōno
    Yuki Yase
    Risako Yoshida
    Masahisa Koyata
    Tomohiro Furukawa
    Yoshiko Mikami
  • Music
    Yukari Hashimoto
  • Character Design
    Etsuko Sumimoto
  • Chief Animation Director
    Etsuko Sumimoto
    Miki Takihara
    Cagetzu Aizawa
  • Sound Director
    Haru Yamada
  • Producer
    Toshihiro Maeda
    Shinobu Yoshinuma
    Satoshi Fukao
    Youhei Hayashi
  • Series Composition
    Takayo Ikami
  • Storyboard
    Kōji Sawai
    Tōru Takahashi
    Shingo Kaneko
    Masayuki Kurosawa
    Takao Abo
    Katsunori Shibata
    Kazuo Sakai
    Tomohiro Furukawa
    Cagetzu Aizawa
  • Unit Director
    Tomohiro Furukawa
  • Original Character Design
    Akiko Morishima
  • Art Director
    Chieko Nakamura
  • Animation Director
    Etsuko Sumimoto
    Wakako Yoshida
    Yuka Kudō
    Taketomo Ishikawa
    Mika Saitō
    Satomi Kurita
    Masaru Shindō
    Kaori Satō
    Kazuya Hirata
    Kazuyuki Yamayoshi
    Miki Takihara
    Yayoi Takano
    Yuki Sawairi
    Asami Sodeyama
    Yuri Nakajima
    Kaori
    Cagetzu Aizawa
  • Director of Photography
    Takeo Ogiwara
Production
  • Production
    MOVIC
    Mainichi Broadcasting System
    SILVER LINK.
    Frontier Works
    Gentosha Comics
    Kadokawa Production
  • Animation Production
    SILVER LINK.