“Amnesiac human Haku joins beast-eared Kuon, exploring Yamato's politics and mysteries while preventing war.”
Utawarerumono: The False Faces
うたわれるもの 偽りの仮面
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Synopsis
Amnesiac human Haku joins beast-eared Kuon, exploring Yamato's politics and mysteries while preventing war.
Waking up cold and alone in the woods, a nameless man is surrounded by unfamiliar scenes. Without any memories, he is utterly lost until he stumbles upon Kuon—a young girl with animal ears and a tail. She saves him, leading him back to her town while protecting them both from "boro-gigiri"—giant centipede-like creatures—and a mysterious red slime. After they arrive, she names him Haku after a prominent historical figure from the area. He quickly realizes he is one of a kind—the only one without animal ears and a tail. The two journey to the capital of Yamato, the country in which Kuon lives, meeting more people and making new friends, all the while unknowingly delving deeper into the politics and inner conflicts of Yamato... Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen follows Haku as he slowly uncovers the secrets of this alien world. He works to solve the mysteries surrounding the red slimes, as well as to stop war from erupting among the nearby countries.
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Community consensus
Derived from 31 sampled reviews
What 31 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.21 · split reception
5.0 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.2
↓ 3.52
Running avg · Mar 2016 → Aug 2022
- 10 “The art is outstanding, and the story is comprehensive, deep, and serves as a fantastic successor to the 2006 season with well-developed characters. There are no notable criticisms to report...”
- 8 “The series excels with its deep, mysterious story and a beautifully crafted world, complemented by an art style and sound design that perfectly evoke the spirit of the first installment. While some...”
- 8 “The anime serves as a beautiful, effective visual medium that captures certain moments even better than the source material, making the series worth watching from season 1-3. However, the...”
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- Format 25 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 35m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2015 – Mar 2016 Fall 2015
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-10648 catalog
Produced by
- KlockWorx Producer
- Toranoana Producer
- AQUAPLUS Producer
- ensky Producer
- King Records Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor