On it’s surface the plot is a basic anime revenge story but it’s told in really mature way. The characters are some of the deepest most will developed characters I’ve ever seen in ( the first season) an anime. It’s also probably the most feminist (action) anime I’ve watched. It deals heavily with the place of women in feudal Japan and the women navigating it are great complex characters. The other main character is a disabled guy who while funny isn’t played for jokes and is incredibly resourceful.

My only complaint with the show is sometimes the art is a little weird and there’s a couple of scenes where the plot armor is a little heavy. Seriously give it a watch.

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    11 months ago

    what makes this an “anime” in the English sense

    I have not seen this program, but the definition used to include a Japanese influence. (At one point there was also an art style as well, but modern anime is rather diverse.)

    As with everything, I think things have shifted.