“Gentleman thief Nijuu Mensou rescues orphan heiress Chiko, making her his apprentice and surrogate daughter.”
The Daughter of 20 Faces
二十面相の娘
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Gentleman thief Nijuu Mensou rescues orphan heiress Chiko, making her his apprentice and surrogate daughter.
To the public, Nijuu Mensou is known for his flawlessly executed heists and the advance warnings he sends his victims. But the gentleman thief is no common criminal—he firmly opposes killing and primarily targets those he views as pigs. One job brings Nijuu Mensou to the Mikamo residence, where 11-year-old Chizuko, nicknamed "Chiko," lives with her aunt Yoshie and uncle Shouji following the death of her parents. While Chiko is the sole inheritor of a substantial fortune, there is more to her family circumstances than meets the eye, and she would like nothing but to escape her home life. Fortunately, her wish comes true when Nijuu Mensou makes off not only with the Mikamos' heirloom gemstone but also with Chiko herself. Quick to join the infamous thief's crew, Chiko learns the tools of the trade and grows closer to her new partners in crime, attaining the loving family she has always desired. At the same time, she begins to gain notoriety as the daughter of Nijuu Mensou—a title that carries more than its fair share of trouble.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 9 sampled reviews
What 9 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.52 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.89
Running avg · Aug 2008 → May 2020
- 10 “An unexpected treasure with a genre-hopping story full of twists and one of the strongest, most well-developed female leads in anime. Characters grow convincingly, and even the frequently absent...”
- 7 “The series hooks you with a unique atmosphere and likable leads, shifting unexpectedly from carefree to serious tones. Yet choppy execution undercuts potentially powerful scenes, leaving the story...”
- 8 “Nijuu Mensou no Musume delivers an entertaining detective-fiction adventure with great animation, fitting suspenseful music, and remarkable development of protagonist Chiko. However, the series...”
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- Format 22 × 22′ eps × min
- Total runtime 8h 04m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2008 – Sep 2008 Spring 2008
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-3205 catalog
Produced by
- Shochiku Producer
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
- Fuji TV Producer
- Sakura Create Producer
- Fujipacific Music Producer
- Geneon Entertainment Producer