Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari｜Anime

2025.01.12

“Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari” is an anime work based on the occult fantasy battle action manga by Onigunso. The work was adapted into an anime in 2023 and captivated viewers with its profound themes and unique worldview. Animation production was handled by BN Pictures, and the character designs capture the atmosphere of the work well. It offers a unique worldview that blends traditional Japanese elements with modern fantasy and battle action.

Synopsis

The aged vessels eventually take on a “heart” and become Tsukumogami, gods of mourning. Hyoma Kunato hates Tsukumogami because they have taken away his loved ones. Botan Nagatsuki, the head of the Nagatsuki family who lives in Kyoto, the city of a thousand years, lives with six Tsukumogami, whom he loves as family. Heima is trapped in the past and continues to forcefully suppress the gods of mourning, but his grandfather Zouhei suggests that he “listen to their voices and guide them,” and offers him to stay with the Nagatsuki family as a family member in order to discern the gods of mourning. Hyoma Kunato and Botan Nagatsuki live under the same roof while holding opposite feelings.

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari | Recommendations

The greatest appeal of “Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari” is that the bonds and conflicts between the main characters, Hyoma Kunato and Nagatsuki Botan, are deeply depicted, and the focus is not merely on battles and action, but on the emotions and backgrounds of the characters. This work can be recommended not only to those who enjoy action and Japanese-style fantasy, but also to those who want to enjoy the depth of human relationships and growth stories.