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"The House of the Lost on the Cape" is a supernatural drama anime that centers around three individuals brought together by fate and circumstance. The story unfolds in a remote, dilapidated house on a cape, where the characters seek refuge and healing from their troubled pasts.

The protagonist, Yui, is a young woman who has lost her memory following a traumatic event. She is taken in by Kiwa, an elderly woman with a mysterious past, and Hiyori, a young girl who claims to be a ghost. The three form an unconventional family, each carrying emotional scars and secrets. Yui struggles to piece together her identity while grappling with feelings of guilt and loss. Kiwa, who acts as a maternal figure, harbors her own regrets and unresolved grief, while Hiyori’s presence as a ghost adds an eerie yet poignant layer to their shared existence.

As the story progresses, the house itself becomes a central element, revealing its own history and connection to the supernatural. The characters’ interactions and shared experiences gradually uncover the reasons behind their arrival at the house, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways. Themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the search for belonging are explored as the characters confront their pasts and find solace in their newfound bonds.

The narrative is driven by a blend of emotional depth and supernatural intrigue, with moments of quiet introspection juxtaposed against revelations about the house’s haunting nature. The characters’ growth and the gradual unraveling of their stories create a compelling exploration of human resilience and the power of connection. The anime balances its supernatural elements with a grounded portrayal of grief and healing, making it a poignant and thought-provoking viewing experience.
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The House of the Lost on the Cape
岬のマヨイガ
Misaki no Mayoiga
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 100 min.
Date: 08/27/2021
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Staff
  • Director · Shinya Kawatsura
  • Screenplay · Reiko Yoshida
  • Unit Director · Hideki Ito
  • Unit Director · Asami Nakatani
  • Unit Director · Yayoi Takano
  • Music · Yuri Miyauchi
  • Original creator · Sachiko Kashiwaba
  • Original Character Design · Takumi Tanji
  • Original Character Design · Kamogawa
  • Character Design · Hiroshi Shimizu
  • Art Director · Yuuki Hatakeyama
  • Chief Animation Director · Hiroshi Shimizu
  • Animation Director · Hiroshi Shimizu
  • Animation Director · Ena Nishikawa
  • Animation Director · Nozomi Ushijima
  • Animation Director · Mariko Komatsu
  • Animation Director · Masahito Onoda
  • Animation Director · Yūko Hariba
  • Animation Director · Feng Cheng Hu
  • Animation Director · Haruna Gōzu
  • Animation Director · Mayu Gushiken
  • Animation Director · Tomomi Kawatsuma
  • Sound Director · Eriko Kimura
  • Cgi Director · Shin'ya Takano
  • Director of Photography · Arimasa Watanabe
  • Producer · Yoshinori Takeeda
  • Producer · Noriko Iwasaki
  • Producer · Taku Matsuo
Production
  • Animation Production · david production