It is as if Kyousou Giga is taking inanimate legends and rendering them into contemporary art form-as if to yield the perfect balance between faithful “adaptation” and its own creative license. Extrapolating on folklore such as the “Moon Rabbit” or “Scrolls of Frolicking Animals," Kyousou Giga breathes life into its mystical characters-imbibing the cultural significances that are entailed by said folklores. On another note, Kyousou Giga also enriches its narrative by paying homage to Japanese folklore and Buddhist tales. Subtly, she matures from a sprout to a flower. Afterwards, although Yase does not show it immediately, she begins developing a faint, more sympathetic aura than before. For instance, one of Yase’s notorious temperamental outrages is stabilized by Koto when, after a duel of fists, Yase is able to calm down and reflect upon the kindness around her, a kindness of which Koto offers to those who need it the most. Her interactions with other characters, through thick and thin, effectuate in the development and characterization for said characters. Acts of kindness and acts of joy, Koto’s true talent lies with her ability to inspire change by way of her impetuous acts. Koto also brings about excitement to those surrounding her. Thankfully, this development is paced properly and thereby blossoms naturally. Every character she stumbles upon gradually shapes who she is, and by the end, Koto has found the ultimate bliss. As she searches for something that’s missing from her heart, the Capital becomes her compass, her guidance, and her home. Particularly, as the central mystery of the black rabbit is slowly unveiled, Koto begins to gain a sense of belonging. The first half of the story does an excellent job of establishing her impulsive character and the second of fleshing it out. Almost every scene Koto lands on is bound to be marked by havoc: wrecked either by her whimsical tendencies or her monumental, destructive hammer. As it turns out, Koto is a catalyst for trouble and chaos. One day, as Yakushimaru is observing the Capital, a lightning storm comes by, bringing in its wake an eccentric girl called Koto, who’s searching for a black rabbit.īy a storm Koto arrives, and what a storm Koto will leave. The Council of Three are the three siblings who, after the sudden disappearance of their parents, took over the Capital. Their family is composed of three children Kurama and Yase, created from Myoue’s drawings, and Yakushimaru, a human being.
Myoue soon reciprocates Lady Koto’s affection, and creates the Capital, as society became increasingly intolerant of his supernatural acts, to escape from reality and to foster their family. Lady Koto, by way of Myoue’s magic and an encounter with a bodhisattva, transforms from a drawing of a black rabbit to a human, and later confesses her love to Myoue. The Capital is a painting originally created by a monk named Myoue, who, gifted with supernatural abilities, can give life to anything he draws. Set in the Mirror Capital, Kyousou Giga begins with the Council of Three. And never before have fireworks looked so beautiful. It’s like seeing a constellation of fireworks as they meander into the air, only to explode in a colorful harmony. And not only does Kyousou Giga manage to blend these heterogeneous elements together, it does it very well.
Its initially lighthearted tone, later takes center stage. Nonetheless, a darker narrative, which Kyousou Giga skillfully weaves with Admittedly, the beginning seems bizarre lots of random, unrelated events occur spontaneously. However, looks can often be deceiving, and thankfully, this is not the case for Kyousou Giga. In other words, Kyousou Giga is a show that stands out for its use of exuberant visuals it displays a charm that is unique and impressive. It is perhaps, out of all things, most analogous to wandering in a circus, stumbling upon the Hall of Mirrors, and coming back having witnessed a sensational light show. A journey into Kyousou Giga is an experience like no other.