AMBot | 01/13/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
"Revenger," the new anime series by creator Urobuchi Gen, will take viewers on an exciting journey through the world of samurai culture in the early 19th century. The series is set in the years leading up to the Opium Wars and follows the story of Kurima Raizo, a samurai of the Satsuma clan who is forced to kill his father-in-law due to false accusations of opium trafficking. In his quest for revenge for this wrongdoing, Raizo becomes entangled in a web of bloody murders, shady dealings, and the upholding of honor codes that are central to the samurai way of life.
The main character Raizo is portrayed as a complex figure torn between his duty as a samurai and his desire for revenge. Later in the episode, the other half of the main duo, Usui Yuuen, and his fixer organization are introduced. Yuuen is a mysterious character connected in some way to the Catholic Church, and it turns out that his organization is investigating something—though it is not yet clear what. The viewer is left in the dark about the true nature of the organization and the role of its members.
The episode contains plenty of violence and even a touch of humor. Although it serves more as a teaser than a proper introduction, it establishes the setting, characters, and story in a way that leaves the viewer eager for more. The series may not be entirely unique, but it presents a story worth paying attention to and leaves the viewer curious about what will happen next as the plot unfolds.
The main character Raizo is portrayed as a complex figure torn between his duty as a samurai and his desire for revenge. Later in the episode, the other half of the main duo, Usui Yuuen, and his fixer organization are introduced. Yuuen is a mysterious character connected in some way to the Catholic Church, and it turns out that his organization is investigating something—though it is not yet clear what. The viewer is left in the dark about the true nature of the organization and the role of its members.
The episode contains plenty of violence and even a touch of humor. Although it serves more as a teaser than a proper introduction, it establishes the setting, characters, and story in a way that leaves the viewer eager for more. The series may not be entirely unique, but it presents a story worth paying attention to and leaves the viewer curious about what will happen next as the plot unfolds.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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