This work, "The Mystery, the Maiden, and the Spirited Away," has grabbed our hearts with its mysterious story. This work is depicted with many difficult mysteries, each of which stimulates our imagination. In this way, it can be said that this work can also be enjoyed as a pure mystery work. So, which of these mysteries is most noteworthy? This time, in order to answer this question, I would like to introduce the particularly interesting mysteries in this work in a ranking format. In particular, in this ranking, I will dig into the important mysteries of the story and the secrets of the characters, and introduce the points why each mystery is noteworthy. The mystery incidents in this work not only affect the fate of the main characters, but also relate to their past and background, so be sure to pay attention! *Please note that this article contains spoilers. Now, let's unravel the fascinating mysteries in the mysterious world of "The Mystery, the Maiden, and the Spirited Away"!
4th place: Reverse shoplifting incident
The first big mystery in "The Mystery, the Maiden, and the Spirited Away" is the "reverse shoplifting incident." This incident left a strong impression on fans as the beginning of the mystery incidents in this work, and I think it will be the first to be depicted in the anime version of this work. At the beginning, the story's protagonists, Ogawa Touko and Adashino Ren, come across a mysterious book while working at the bookstore where they work part-time. This book was "reverse shoplifted" by the store and had mysterious powers.
The Cursed Book and Sumireko's Past
When Touko read this book, she became younger! Ren noticed the change in Touko and discovered the book that had rejuvenated Sumireko, and discovered its true identity. The book Sumireko brought back was a "cursed book" that would activate a curse if certain conditions were met. This episode was linked to Sumireko's past as a young novelist who had attracted attention, and it also became an opportunity for her to face the challenges she faces as a novelist today.
Ability to rejuvenate
Ren finds Touko and succeeds in breaking the curse, but the curse takes hold on Touko and she becomes uniquely able to rejuvenate without the use of a spellbook. In this work, Sumireko makes full use of this ability to play an active role. In this way, this event is symbolic of the mysterious world of this work and is an important turning point in the progression of the story.
Cooperating with Ren and Sumireko's tag team
The "Reverse Shoplifting Case" is a memorable case in "The Mysterious Maiden and the Spirited Away" where Ogawa Sumireko and Adashino Ren teamed up for the first time to solve it. Through this case, a strong relationship of trust was formed between the two, and they will play an important role in the story that follows. In this case, Sumireko's intuition and Ren's knowledge were perfectly combined, and they solved the mystery of the spell book and confronted the unknown supernatural. This first joint battle can be said to be a particularly important element in the story of this work.
3rd place: Kisaragi Station Incident
The third most noteworthy episode in "Kaii to Otome to Spirited Away" is the "Kisaragi Station Incident." Kisaragi Station is actually a fictional train station that is told as a Japanese urban legend, and it has attracted attention as a station where various mysterious phenomena are witnessed. Since it is a fairly well-known urban legend, many fans may have heard the story that a station called Kisaragi Station may actually exist.
Find the Missing Shizuku
The incident began with a search for Shizuku's missing friend. However, Shizuku herself later disappeared, and the situation became even more complicated. Sumireko and her friends discovered that the disappearance was connected to Kisaragi Station, and they arrived at the station to track down Shizuku and her friends.
The supernatural phenomenon that possessed Shizuku
In connection with Shizuku's disappearance, the existence of the supernatural phenomenon that possessed her is revealed. The supernatural phenomenon that took away Shizuku and her friends was a supernatural phenomenon from a Taiwanese urban legend. This supernatural phenomenon is not very familiar in Japan, but the mystery of why this supernatural phenomenon appeared in Japan is depicted in the story, so be sure to pay attention to it.
It is revealed that Ren and Oto are from another world
Then, Sumireko and the others' efforts to solve the Kisaragi Station incident bring to light a surprising fact. It turns out that Ren and Oto are from another world during the incident. Their origins and the story behind them have a profound impact on the entire work, so be sure to pay attention to the background of these two people during the Kisaragi Station incident.
Second place: Vtuber Tsukumogami Incident
The second most noteworthy episode in "Kaii to Otome to Spirited Away" is the "Vtuber Tsukumogami Incident." This incident is related to a Vtuber who is the favorite of Tenchi Nodoka, a student at the same Koone Girls' Academy as Otsu, and is an episode set in an urban legend that reflects the recent Vtuber boom. It is based on a very modern urban legend, and it is an interesting setting.
Vtuber becomes Tsukumogami? ?
In this incident, Nodoka's favorite Vtuber becomes a Tsukumogami, causing suffering to many characters. The episode depicts the troubles people face in today's SNS and society, as well as the feelings of the Vtuber character as a Tsukumogami who receives their troubles, greatly reflecting the current state of affairs.
What is Tsukumogami?
By the way, Tsukumogami, which is the key to this episode, is a concept that actually exists and represents the ancient Japanese idea that gods reside in objects. Since ancient times, the idea that gods reside in chopsticks or discarded umbrellas has been common, but the idea of a god residing in a Vtuber character who answers everyone's questions is unique to this work.
The Battle with the Cat King
By the way, behind this incident, a supernatural phenomenon called the Cat King was involved. She is the supernatural phenomenon that controls the supernatural phenomena in the area where Sumireko and her friends are active, and is a character with abilities that are on a different level from the previous supernatural phenomena. She is essentially the character who can be said to be the final boss of the first half of this work, so be sure to pay attention to the battle with the Cat King.
1st place: Koone Girls' Academy School Refusal Incident
The most noteworthy episode in "Kaii to Otome to Spirited Away" is the "Koone Girls' Academy School Refusal Incident." This incident is an incident that caused many students to skip school at Koone Girls' Academy, where Ren's younger sister Oto attends. This is a fairly early incident that will be depicted after the main reverse shoplifting incident in the story, so it will definitely be an episode that will be depicted in the first season of the anime.
A class where students are constantly absent from school
This incident begins when suddenly, many students at Koone Girls' Academy, where Ren's younger sister Otsu attends, stop attending school. Even today, the issue of school absenteeism in Japanese schools is often covered, and this incident also seems to have a story development that touches on these social issues.
The Devoted Manami Sensei
The most notable character in this case is Manami Sensei, who will be the temporary homeroom teacher for Otsu and the others. Manami Sensei is cute in appearance and is a character that is attracting particular attention in this work. There are even some passionate fans who enjoy this work just to see Manami Sensei, so be sure to pay attention to Manami Sensei as well.
What is the shocking ending? ?
This is the main incident in the anime, and the episode in which the very popular Manami-sensei appears, but this incident may have a shocking ending for viewers. The ending of this incident is too shocking, so I won't go into it here, so be sure to check it out in the anime version.
Will the Kisaragi Station incident be depicted in the anime?
The story unfolds around a number of fascinating urban legends and incidents, but I don't think all of the incidents in the original work will be animated. I think the first season of the anime will probably depict up to the Kisaragi Station incident. Of course, this may vary slightly depending on the production pace of this work, but in any case, I think it would be difficult to film all of the original work.
Actually, the original work hasn't progressed that far yet
In fact, there isn't much stock of the original work, so if they rush through the anime episodes, they will end up running out of stock of the original work. In anime works, it is also important to develop episodes so as not to catch up with the original work, so the general strategy here is to deliberately leave out episodes from the original work while also leaving out the first part of the second season of the anime.
Enjoy the original work after watching the anime
Therefore, it is possible that the first season of the anime will not cover much of the original work. For some fans, the story may be a bit bland, so please enjoy the original work after watching the anime version.
Currently, up to volume 6 is on sale
Currently, up to volume 6 of this work is on sale. If you collect them now, you won't have to spend too much, so if you are a fan who likes this work, we recommend that you collect all the volumes now. In any case, works that you collect in real time will become important works to you, so if you are a fan who liked this work through the anime version, please try purchasing the books.
Looking forward to the mystery depiction in the anime! !
The original work also depicts many fascinating incidents and urban legends, but we are also looking forward to the mystery portrayal in the anime version. After all, the anime version can depict more realistic scenes than the original work, so I think it is a great match for this work, which has a mystery theme.
Pay attention to the voice actors' performances
And above all, in the anime version, I think that these mysteries will be portrayed even more realistically through the realistic performances of the voice actors. I think that listening to a scary story being read aloud is scarier than reading it in a book, and it's exactly the same. The more people involved in the acting, the more the mysterious atmosphere of this work stands out.
Pay attention to the Koone Girls' Academy truancy incident in the first season of the anime! !
In particular, in the first season of the anime, I think the main focus will be on the Koone Girls' Academy truancy incident. This is because on the official website of the anime version, which has already been released, Manami-sensei, a main character in the Koone Girls' Academy truancy incident, is introduced as the main character, suppressing the many main characters that appear. This indicates that the main focus will be on the Koone Girls' Academy truancy incident, an episode in which Manami-sensei plays a central role.
Check out the original work too! !
In any case, there is no doubt that it is important to check the original work for this work. The best thing is to enjoy the anime version while enjoying the original work at the same time, so fans who are interested in this work should definitely check the original work in advance while looking forward to the mystery depiction in the anime.
Summary
What did you think? This work, "Kaii to Otome to Spirited Away," is a fascinating work that draws us in with its unique atmosphere and deep storytelling! From the reverse shoplifting case to the Kisaragi Station incident and the Vtuber Tsukumogami incident, each episode depicts modern Japanese problems while also being an attractive scary story. In particular, the Koone Girls' Academy truancy incident depicts Manami-sensei's dedication and the secrets she hides, highlighting the complex relationships between the characters. Another major highlight of the anime version of this work is how these episodes will be portrayed. With the passionate performances of the voice actors, it is expected that each episode will be brought to life even more, so be sure to pay attention. The detailed backgrounds and inner thoughts of the characters not depicted in the original work will surely be expressed even more vividly in the anime version. Immerse yourself in this unique world view and look forward to the next developments.
