“History-hating student trapped in Edo-period simulation battles demons and uncovers museum mystery with fellow trapped swordsman.”
Amatsuki
あまつき
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Synopsis
History-hating student trapped in Edo-period simulation battles demons and uncovers museum mystery with fellow trapped swordsman.
Tokidoki Rikugou is a history-hating student who flunks out of his Japanese History course; his high school forces him to make up for his failed grade by attending a special museum lecture. Its star exhibit, a vast recreation of the Edo Period, promises to alleviate the delinquent student's poor grades with an elaborate simulation of the Tokugawa Shogunate: the Edo Bakumatsu Walking Tour and Exhibition. Knowing next to nothing about samurai culture or the times he's walked into, he is quickly surprised to learn of the superstitious nature of Japan during the 1600s. Quickly dismissing the existence of gods and demons, he is shocked when confronted by a demon on a bridge, who attacks the unsuspecting high-schooler. Saved by a mysterious swordsman named Kuchiha, he discovers that he can no longer escape the simulation at the history museum. Meeting another swordsman named Kon Shinonome, he discovers another contemporary that was trapped in the simulation before him. Quickly adjusting to his new home, Tokidoki must now help protect the village from demons, while uncovering the mystery of both the simulation and the company that created it.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 15 sampled reviews
What 15 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.74 · some divergence
4.2 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 3.8
↑ 1.60
Running avg · Jul 2008 → Feb 2023
- 7 “Interesting characters and solid artwork make the show generally enjoyable, but it never moves beyond its introduction and ends before the story actually begins. Only pick this up if you plan to...”
- 8 “I have to say i really really like this anime. I usually don't watch shonen, but this one really intrigued me. So, shoujo lovers ~ give it a try! Story: The storyline has its ups and its downs. It...”
- 9 “Amatsuki delivers exceptional art direction with skillful visual effects and compelling music, featuring an intriguing mythology and unique setting that initially promises greatness. However, the...”
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- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2008 – Jun 2008 Spring 2008
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-2971 catalog
Produced by
- Frontier Works Producer
- Sotsu Producer