Anime 2931 Mokke

General view and expectations:
Mokke is a show centered on two girls, Mizuki and Shizuru, with Shizuru being the older sister. These girls can interact with spiritual creatures (ayakashis), unlike other people. The plot unfolds in a slice-of-life format, where the two girls engage in daily activities like normal students, while these creatures also appear. Each episode has its own plot separated from the others, with different contexts. Most of the time, it presents itself as a calm atmosphere with a focus on a serious plot, similar to Serial Experiments Lain and others, but obviously without all the tension or nonsensical plots.

My expectations for this ... show were either a mediocre anime, or a darker anime style, or perhaps something aligned with the themes of Studio Ghibli. However, I was surprised. The messages in each episode made me think about various aspects of life. I noticed that the demographic was intended for all audiences, but it's really filled with concepts that teens or adults can understand and appreciate.

Development and work out of plot:
In the development, there are episodes without links. However, there is a chronological progression, and also a growth in Mizuki and Shizuru. For example, I can't give any spoilers here, but Mizuki had an egocentric personality, and her peers were forced to follow her in some arbitrary decisions. After certain situations, she changed and realized what happened. This also occurred with the presence of Yokais, who participated similarly to other humans. The ayakashis can be hostile or friendlier, depending on their personality. People's problems are always subject to their expectations, personality, and other situations. However, the plot is free for all different demographics; ideas and reflections presented here are only understandable to seinen, the target audience for this show. Every episode follows the same pattern: Mizuki or Shizure are engaged in their activities and somebody finds themselves in a situation. Then, other situations happen, leading to a climax with a good or satisfactory ending and many reflections. I particularly liked these reflections.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, I really recommend this show. Mokke is a true hidden gem of anime. Many anime actually don’t have the same vibe; it was forgotten long ago in the industry. My final score is 8.

Final score: 8.

Such a hidden gem! This show is really under the radar. You know, I've watched a lot slice of life supernatural genre but this one hooked me. So the story is about Hibara sisters, Shizuru and Mizuki. Their usual daily lives that is actually unusual. Shizuru, the elder, can clearly see spirits/ghosts while Mizuki, her younger sis, is prone to spirits and easily possessed by them and can sense spirit's presence as well although she cannot see as clear as her big sis. Due to this supernatural phenomenon, they live in their grandparents' house because their grandpa and grandma can also sense and see spirits ... so they understand the situation of their grandchildren. This is also why their parents trust them. Don't forget their little cat, Mike, also recurring character and has its own episode. From this anime, you will know several japanese yokai/ghost. Each episode title refers to the yokai name so the show is episodic, one episode is not related to another episode.
Visual: decent. Probably because it's from 2007.
Music: surprisingly great for slice of life genre. OP slaps, ED soothing.
Most importantly, I really like the atmosphere, because the setting is in the small village where the background is still natural, like ricefield, pond, river, forest, etc.
I also think this anime is family friendly, however the very first episode kinda DARK but the rest is just fine and barely I found fanservice.

The picture of the world, the image of the country, cities and people is transmitted not only through movies and books, for example, such animated shows as Mushishi, Rurouni Kenshin, even Gintama can perfectly convey the spirit of Japanese culture, thanks to them, people around the world have an idea of the other people and they traditions. I must admit that I gravitate towards such shows and I always watch them with pleasure. Mokke in this case is no exception and confidently replenishes the list above.

Initially Mokke is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by manga author Takatoshi Kumakura. Later, in October 2007, created ... by Madhouse and Tezuka Productions, begins broadcasting the anime adaptation.

Mokke is a story about two sisters: the eldest Shizuru who can see the spirits and younger Mizuki, who in turn does not see them, but is very receptive to them. Mizuki is a big dreamer, always disappears somewhere and tells amazing stories that look more like fairy tales. Shizuru is serious, since childhood she is fond of herbalism and wants to assemble his collection of plants.

Mokke has an episodic narrative format and the plot is based on the interaction of the two sisters, and more specifically in the influence of the spirits on Mizuki and some other characters. Usually, having an episodic format, the interrelation of the characters is often lost, but this is not the case, the sisters of Hibara are similar in thought, however the characters they meet refer to the supernatural in different ways, therefore so the characters turned out to be very real and alive, that does not turn off any of them during the series.

Separate attention deserves the grandfather and his influence on the sisters. Shizuru and Mizuki are naive and young, so grandfather is always serious and strict with them. He is a kind of master in the case of supernatural things and their mentor, but the reason for his rigor becomes clear by the end of the series.

The music for the series is chosen very well. All the compositions are pleasant and appropriate, the opening is worth a special praise. Everything else corresponds to the rhythm of a quiet and peaceful environment in the series. Music evokes pleasant sensations and perfectly complements certain episodes.

The series is very interesting, in terms of production and mood, which is created when you watch it. Personally for me, Mokke served like a not bad source of inspiration, thanks to the beautiful views of the sunset from the hills, flowering trees and folklore in general. However, despite all the beauty of the environment, the characters faces are simplified to a simple style, which is noticeable in emotional scenes.

In general, the series is very pleasant and unusual, the mood in it is quiet and calm, nothing impels depression, there is everything here so that you can say with a smile, "But life, in fact, is a wonderful thing." If you are a fan of such shows as Aria, you will enjoy Mokke immensely.