TV-Series
Description
Gorō Mutsumi endures perpetual misfortune, facing failures in work, school, and relationships. His life shifts when a fortune teller predicts a fateful encounter, triggering a spell on his cell phone. This spell allows his deceased childhood pets to return as twelve guardian angels, manifesting as girls. Each angel corresponds to a pet whose death was indirectly linked to his bad luck.
His childhood was marked by recurring pet loss: a snake perished in a shrine fire during his absence, a rabbit died of loneliness while he visited his grandmother, a turtle was crushed during park construction, a goldfish suffocated during a power outage, and an injured parakeet died attempting flight. These losses shape the angels' specific phobias in their new forms.
Gorō possesses a gentle, honest nature and deeply cares for animals. He exhibits strong protectiveness towards his guardian angels, frequently attempting to shield them despite their designated role to safeguard him, highlighting his compassion and sense of responsibility.
A critical backstory element reveals his past life as the sage Seijya. In this role, he stole divine powers – the Fang of the Blue Dragon, Wings of the Red Phoenix, Shell of the Black Turtle, and Armour of the White Tiger – from the Four Saint Beasts and sealed them away. His goal was to prevent human destruction and forge a world of equal coexistence between humans and animals, intending to use the Saint Beasts' powers in his next life. This history fuels conflict as the Saint Beasts initially seek retribution.
Working as a veterinarian in the second season, Gorō continues to face professional hurdles. His relationship with the angels evolves into a familial dynamic, reducing magical elements and emphasizing daily life struggles. His protective instincts remain evident as he supports them through personal trials, including one angel's first menstrual cycle. The Saint Beasts eventually reconcile with him after learning his motives were not malicious.
Navigating the angels' collective affection and jealousy, the narrative prioritizes companionship over romance. His bond with key angels like Ran receives focus, symbolized by his harmonica motif across both seasons. His development culminates in a commitment to animal welfare, reflecting his inherent kindness and the angels' influence.
His childhood was marked by recurring pet loss: a snake perished in a shrine fire during his absence, a rabbit died of loneliness while he visited his grandmother, a turtle was crushed during park construction, a goldfish suffocated during a power outage, and an injured parakeet died attempting flight. These losses shape the angels' specific phobias in their new forms.
Gorō possesses a gentle, honest nature and deeply cares for animals. He exhibits strong protectiveness towards his guardian angels, frequently attempting to shield them despite their designated role to safeguard him, highlighting his compassion and sense of responsibility.
A critical backstory element reveals his past life as the sage Seijya. In this role, he stole divine powers – the Fang of the Blue Dragon, Wings of the Red Phoenix, Shell of the Black Turtle, and Armour of the White Tiger – from the Four Saint Beasts and sealed them away. His goal was to prevent human destruction and forge a world of equal coexistence between humans and animals, intending to use the Saint Beasts' powers in his next life. This history fuels conflict as the Saint Beasts initially seek retribution.
Working as a veterinarian in the second season, Gorō continues to face professional hurdles. His relationship with the angels evolves into a familial dynamic, reducing magical elements and emphasizing daily life struggles. His protective instincts remain evident as he supports them through personal trials, including one angel's first menstrual cycle. The Saint Beasts eventually reconcile with him after learning his motives were not malicious.
Navigating the angels' collective affection and jealousy, the narrative prioritizes companionship over romance. His bond with key angels like Ran receives focus, symbolized by his harmonica motif across both seasons. His development culminates in a commitment to animal welfare, reflecting his inherent kindness and the angels' influence.