Mononoke TV

In the vein of 'classical horror' anime, this is NOT Princess Mononoke, not by a long shot...

It's like Mushishi meets Hundred Stories, but animated by blotter-acid fueled nutjobs.

Features an art style that is weird and gets some getting used to, but it really fits with the creepy-deaky supernatural horror, like a bad acid trip. The art style sorta turned me off at first, but about ten minutes into it I thought that it was really complimenting of the genre and, actually, think it's better this way. It really adds something creepy to the feel...

The lack of animation is more than made up for by the excellent sound work, notably the special effects. Some excellent voice actors as well. Reminds me of the old days of horror films, where suspense is the key and not gore (in this case, sounds and unshown action, as opposed to fast/fluid animation).

Shinsen is doing it.
Shinsen Subs - Mononoke - Episode 1 - Child of the Tatami Room

Samples of the animation:

The main character
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9510/mononokeuy7.jpg

The puppies are watching!!! (background/scene shot)
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9...nonoke2rz3.jpg

I'm all up on this one.:D

Yeah, I remember that short story from Ayakashi Japanese Classic Horror Show.
So they make an anime out of it.

we'll see what comes out of it then.

c u

I'm going to wait for Black-Sheep to release... they have my favorite translator doing it.

From Shinsen subs page:

Quote:

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Shinsen are extremely proud to present Mononoke, a culmination of a great many staff members' work, as it happens. It is the sequel to the final arc of Ayakashi ~ Classic Japanese horror - Bake Neko - and those of you who watched that will no doubt have been looking forward to this as much as I have! (If you haven't seen it, please note it isn't essential viewing before this by any means.)

I suppose you would call it a supernatural thriller of sorts, following the mysterious Medicine Seller on his travels as he seeks to exorcise Mononoke (spirits) plaguing the guilty and innocent alike. The art style, the approach to dialogue and even the storyline are definitely a departure from the norm.

So, whether you're a fan of Bake Neko, or someone looking for an anime that's a bit different from the regular mainstream fare, or even just a little bit curious, give this a watch! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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c u

I'll also wait for another release...

Black-Sheep released, and this should be the version to watch and/or archive:
http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents...MP3%5D.torrent

The torrent should also include a pdf note about the series and episode.

I'm going to get that sub, as well. And yes, it seems to include a pdf note.

Ayakashi Classic Japanese Horror Show also had pdf for the cultural/historical background.

so I guess it"s part of the same team who subs this series

That reminds me of Gankutsuou... only that made me sick and I couldn't watch it.. D:

Eh, it's on my to watch list anyway.

Black-Sheep rereleased the first episode in 720p, and according to the TokyoTosho comment, they will release all he following eps in that resolution.

Episode 1 HD - Black-Sheep

Black-Sheep - Mononoke 02 HD

I have a very, very curious question to ask. How scary is this horror anime?
Yes, I'm a coward :(

@ kenren: Not really that scary in my opinion. More of a creepy/weird.

Also, Episode 3.
And, Episode 3 HD.

edit: These are by Shinsen, btw.

Black-Sheep ~ Mononoke ~ Episode 3

anybody else still keeping up with this one? it's currently the break in my otherwise shounen overloaded anime diet right now...

I'll pick this up after I finish watching Bakumatsu Something Something.

Mononoke - Episode 4 - Black sheep

More ghosts, ghouls, and funky acid induced animation for your viewing pleasure!

I gotta finish watching the Bakeneko's story... so I can start Mononoke.