Image: 近藤憲一／集英社・ダークギャザリング製作委員会
AMBot | 07/11/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In the first episode, viewers are introduced to a world full of supernatural horrors, seen through the eyes of the main characters Keitaro, Yayoi, and Eiko.
The episode begins with Keitaro returning to society and taking on his role as the representative of a model class. His normal routine takes a sudden turn when his longtime friend Eiko asks him to tutor her younger cousin Yayoi. At first glance, Eiko presents this as an opportunity for Yayoi, who recently lost her parents, to be treated more kindly. However, as the episode progresses, a dark plan unfolds.
It turns out that the spirit of Yayoi's mother has been kidnapped, and Yayoi possesses the unique ability to trap violent spirits inside dolls. This ability is central to the plan of finding and freeing her mother's spirit. However, capturing the spirits is not without danger. The spirits are grotesque and vengeful, instilling fear and terror in their victims.
The main spirit is that of a hostess who was brutally murdered in a phone booth by men she had deceived. Keitaro and Yayoi must confront and contain this spirit, offering a preview of what viewers can expect from their encounters in future episodes.
The spirits Yayoi captures are transformed into dolls and kept in her room. The series introduces the concept of Kodoku, a poison brewed for other spirits by trapping them inside a doll, where they continue to feel the pain and fear of their imprisonment. These trapped spirits take on a shadowy form, making the area around them deadly. As a result, Keitaro and Yayoi must be careful in how they handle haunted spaces.
The episode begins with Keitaro returning to society and taking on his role as the representative of a model class. His normal routine takes a sudden turn when his longtime friend Eiko asks him to tutor her younger cousin Yayoi. At first glance, Eiko presents this as an opportunity for Yayoi, who recently lost her parents, to be treated more kindly. However, as the episode progresses, a dark plan unfolds.
It turns out that the spirit of Yayoi's mother has been kidnapped, and Yayoi possesses the unique ability to trap violent spirits inside dolls. This ability is central to the plan of finding and freeing her mother's spirit. However, capturing the spirits is not without danger. The spirits are grotesque and vengeful, instilling fear and terror in their victims.
The main spirit is that of a hostess who was brutally murdered in a phone booth by men she had deceived. Keitaro and Yayoi must confront and contain this spirit, offering a preview of what viewers can expect from their encounters in future episodes.
The spirits Yayoi captures are transformed into dolls and kept in her room. The series introduces the concept of Kodoku, a poison brewed for other spirits by trapping them inside a doll, where they continue to feel the pain and fear of their imprisonment. These trapped spirits take on a shadowy form, making the area around them deadly. As a result, Keitaro and Yayoi must be careful in how they handle haunted spaces.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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