Hyouge Mono is not a straightforward anime and doesn't seem all that accessible. However, if you enjoy traditional Japanese aesthetics or are fond of the tea ceremony, then Hyouge Mono is quite lovely. I am a ceramicist and love work from the late Momoyama (1573–1615) and early Edo periods (1615–1868). This show cultivates a fondness for the discovery of old ceramic ware and other beauties of those periods. The dialogue can seem difficult. Names are rather important throughout this anime, so it is important to pay attention. There is little action, but when there is it is rewarding. It is a slow paced show, striving withmessage and intention.

Furuta Sasuke is a lovable, eccentric character. His reactions are priceless. It is a lovely take on Furuta Oribe, a figure crucial to Japanese ceramic ware.