Zetsuen no Tempest
Summary: Yoshino Takigawa, an ordinary teenager, is secretly dating his best friend Mahiro Fuwa's younger sister, Aika. But when Aika mysteriously dies, Mahiro disappears, vowing to find the one responsible and make them pay for murdering his beloved sister. Yoshino continues his life as usual and has not heard from Mahiro in a month—until he is confronted by a strange girl who holds him at gunpoint, and his best friend arrives in the nick of time to save him.
Yoshino learns that Mahiro has enlisted the help of a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to find Aika's killer. However, the witch has been banished to a deserted island due to infighting within her clan. Hakaze's brother, Samon, selfishly desires to make use of the Tree of Exodus' power, in spite of both his sister's opposition and the impending peril to the world. With Hakaze out of the picture, it is now up to Yoshino and Mahiro to help her save the world, all while inching ever closer to the truth behind Aika's death.
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Yoshino Takigawa, an ordinary teenager, is secretly dating his best friend Mahiro Fuwa's younger sister, Aika. But when Aika mysteriously dies, Mahiro disappears, vowing to find the one responsible and make them pay for murdering his beloved sister. Yoshino continues his life as usual and has not heard from Mahiro in a month—until he is confronted by a strange girl who holds him at gunpoint, and his best friend arrives in the nick of time to save him.
Yoshino learns that Mahiro has enlisted the help of a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to find Aika's killer. However, the witch has been banished to a deserted island due to infighting within her clan. Hakaze's brother, Samon, selfishly desires to make use of the Tree of Exodus' power, in spite of both his sister's opposition and the impending peril to the world. With Hakaze out of the picture, it is now up to Yoshino and Mahiro to help her save the world, all while inching ever closer to the truth behind Aika's death.
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Zetsuen no Tempest — Yoshino Takigawa, an ordinary teenager, is secretly dating his best friend Mahiro Fuwa's younger sister, Aika. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.89). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Zetsuen no Tempest offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Fuwa, Aika
Main
Hanazawa, Kana
Japanese
Fuwa, Aika
Main
Bautz, Julia
German
Fuwa, Mahiro
Main
Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
Japanese
Fuwa, Mahiro
Main
Sanpei, Yuuko
Japanese
Fuwa, Mahiro
Main
Stolz, Benjamin
German
Kusaribe, Hakaze
Main
Sawashiro, Miyuki
Japanese
Kusaribe, Hakaze
Main
Hise, Nicole
German
Takigawa, Yoshino
Main
Uchiyama, Kouki
Japanese
Takigawa, Yoshino
Main
Kuwashima, Houko
Japanese
Takigawa, Yoshino
Main
Dzyadyk, Lisa
German
Takigawa, Yoshino
Main
Mereis, Benjamin
German
Hanemura, Megumu
Supporting
Kaji, Yuuki
Japanese
Hanemura, Megumu
Supporting
Mayer, Felix
German
Hayakawa, Takumi
Supporting
Asanuma, Shintaro
Japanese
Hoshimura, Junichirou
Supporting
Nojima, Hirofumi
Japanese
Kitasenri, Sakurako
Supporting
Kusaribe, Tetsuma
Supporting
Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Japanese
Kusaribe, Samon
Supporting
Koyama, Rikiya
Japanese
Kusaribe, Natsumura
Supporting
Suwabe, Junichi
Japanese
Sana
Supporting
Orikasa, Fumiko
Japanese
Staff
Aijima, Gouta
Producer
Furukawa, Shin
Producer
Kimura, Yasutaka
Producer
Maeda, Toshihiro
Producer
Saitou, Shunsuke
Producer
Sakamoto, Kousaku
Producer
Yonai, Noritomo
Producer
Ishikawa, Tatsuya
Assistant Producer
Andou, Masahiro
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Wakabayashi, Kazuhiro
Sound Director
Abe, Tatsuya
Episode Director, Key Animation
Anzai, Takefumi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Asai, Yoshiyuki
Episode Director, Storyboard
Itou, Hideki
Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Majima, Takahiro
Episode Director
Miyashita, Shinpei
Episode Director
Satou, Ikurou
Episode Director
Sonoda, Masahiro
Episode Director
Takahashi, Kenji
Episode Director
Tamura, Koutarou
Episode Director, Storyboard