“Shimogamo brothers seek peace after father's death, but Nidaime's return threatens tanuki-tengu-human balance.”
The Eccentric Family 2
有頂天家族2
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Synopsis
Shimogamo brothers seek peace after father's death, but Nidaime's return threatens tanuki-tengu-human balance.
After uncovering the truth behind their father's untimely death, life for the four Shimogamo brothers returns to relative peace with each trying to live up to their father's greatness in their own way. For the eldest, Yaichirou, who aims to become the next Trick Magister and leader of the tanuki society, it starts with reinstating the popular shogi tournament. For Yajirou, it is restoring his former shapeshifting abilities, whilst little Yashirou is content with continuing his work at the family’s factory. But for the third son, Yasaburou, it simply means embracing the "fool's blood" he inherited from his father and living a carefree but interesting life. This, of course, includes hunting for the mysterious and elusive snake-like creature known as a tsuchinoko, and causing ripples of trouble at every turn. However, these ripples threaten to turn into waves with the return of Nidaime, the estranged son of the brothers' tengu teacher, Professor Akadama. Nidaime bears a grudge against not only his father, but his father's apprentice Benten as well. His loyalties suddenly brought into question, Yasaburou must use his tanuki wit to appease all sides without getting caught in the crossfire, before the delicate balance between human, tengu, and tanuki is overthrown and all hell breaks loose.
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Derived from 12 sampled reviews
What 12 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.38 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.42
Running avg · Jun 2017 → Apr 2025
- 9 “This delightfully weird anime defies conventions and proves thoroughly enjoyable despite its imperfect artwork. While the first season can feel like an frustrating struggle street for all...”
- 9 “This second season wraps you in the same heart-warming, cuddly atmosphere as before, with adorable tanuki that spark kitten-level “aww” moments, a relaxing cast that feels like family, and opening...”
- 9 “Uchouten Kazoku 2 successfully captures the dynamic spirit of the original with its rich plot twists, perfect vibrant art, and exceptional musical score by fhana and milktub. While it falls...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2017 – Jun 2017 Spring 2017
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-11849 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- Good Smile Company Producer
- Docomo Anime Store Producer
- Yomiuri TV Enterprise Producer
- DMM.com Producer
- Cygames Producer