TV-Series
Description
"Mayoiga" centers around a group of individuals who embark on a bus trip to Nanaki Village, a mysterious, utopian settlement rumored to offer an escape from the stresses of modern life. The group, consisting of 30 strangers, each harboring personal secrets and motivations, is led by Masaki, a self-proclaimed guide. Upon arrival, they discover the village is abandoned and shrouded in eerie silence, with no signs of life or infrastructure. The group soon realizes that the village is not what it seems, as strange occurrences begin to unfold.

As the characters explore the village, they encounter bizarre phenomena, including hallucinations, disappearances, and encounters with shadowy figures. Tensions rise as the group struggles to understand the nature of the village and its connection to their pasts. Key characters emerge, such as Mitsumune, a naive and optimistic young man, and Yottsun, a cynical and pragmatic individual who often clashes with others. Lovepon, a volatile and outspoken woman, adds to the group's discord with her erratic behavior. Meanwhile, Masaki's true intentions remain unclear, fueling suspicion among the group.

The narrative delves into the psychological and emotional states of the characters, revealing their hidden traumas and fears. The village appears to manifest these inner struggles, creating a surreal and unsettling environment. As the group attempts to uncover the truth, they face moral dilemmas and internal conflicts, questioning their own sanity and the reality of their surroundings. The story builds toward a climax as the characters confront the village's mysteries and their own personal demons, leading to revelations about the village's purpose and their fates.

"Mayoiga" blends elements of psychological thriller, mystery, and horror, exploring themes of escapism, identity, and the human psyche. The series maintains a tense and ambiguous atmosphere, leaving viewers to piece together the fragmented narrative and interpret the characters' experiences. The interplay between the ensemble cast and the enigmatic setting drives the story, creating a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of human nature under extreme circumstances.
Information
The Lost Village
迷家‐マヨイガ‐
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/01/2016
Categories
Genre
Thriller
Settings
Mystery
Tags
Psychologically
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Look Before You Leap
2Blinding Mist
3Aloof
4Yottsun's Drowning
5Three Yunas Is A Crowd
6The Monk's Immorality
7When the Cat's Away, The Mice Will Play Mischief
8Visit Nanaki Before Doubting Masaki
9Hyoketsu in the Moonlight
10Danger Past, God Forgotten
11Get In the Bus, And It'll Get the Song In You
12Nanaki Mirrors Your Soul
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Tsutomu Mizushima
  • Script
    Shinsuke Ōnishi
    Keigo Koyanagi
  • Episode Director
    Tsutomu Mizushima
    Shinpei Tomooka
    Yukina Hiiro
    Toshinori Watanabe
    Akinori Fudesaka
    Hye Jin Seo
    Kōsuke Hirota
    Yoshino Honda
    Gorō Kuji
    Kazuki Ōhashi
  • Character Design
    Naomi Ide
  • Chief Animation Director
    Masakazu Ishikawa
    Naomi Ide
    Mayuko Matsumoto
    Yoshino Honda
  • Sound Director
    Tsutomu Mizushima
  • Executive producer
    Nobumasa Sawabe
    Hiroo Maruyama
    Shinichi Nakamura
    Daisuke Katagiri
    Shinji Horikiri
    Takahiro Sasaki
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Nagisa Miyazaki
    Tsutomu Mizushima
    Shinpei Tomooka
    Yukina Hiiro
    Toshinori Watanabe
    Akinori Fudesaka
    Gorō Kuji
    Manabu Okamoto
  • Music
    Masaru Yokoyama
  • Art Director
    Yukihiro Shibutani
  • Animation Director
    Akinori Fudesaka
    Mayuko Matsumoto
    Hyung Sik Shin
    Yoshino Honda
  • Director of Photography
    Yasuyuki Itō
  • Producer
    Tatsuya Ishiguro
    Junya Okamoto
    Yutaka Endō
    Toshihiro Maeda
    Rie Miyai
    Jun Fukuda
    Takamasa Yatsuka
Production
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    diomedéa
    Mainichi Broadcasting System
    Pony Canyon
    Shogakukan
    Studio Mausu
    WOWOW
    Azumaker
  • Animation Production
    diomedéa