Dark Gathering started airing in the summer and was recently completed.
Yayoi involves Keitarou in her adventures, and they delve into the frightening world.
The design of the ghosts and their habitats inspires real fear.
The anime, based on the manga by Kondou Kenichi, started airing in the Summer season 2023. It was recently completed. Despite the fact that the title didn't become popular, many fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel. No wonder, since the anime left many questions unanswered and doesn't seem to be finished yet.
Whether there will be a second season is unclear, as the series did not create much hype. While we wait for news, let's take a look at this season and try to answer why Dark Gathering is actually a good horror anime.
Another loser and prodigy story
The story is very simple despite its many elements. Keitarou Gentouga is a typical shonen hero with poor communication skills and no friends. He hasn't left his home for several years. His only friend is Eiko Houzuki.
They are connected by a common curse that haunts the characters after a ghost-related incident. The protagonist seems to be coping with the difficulties and decides to start his life with a clean slate, but everything is turned upside down when he meets a little girl named Yayoi.
Like Keitarou, Yayoi can see ghosts, but unlike him, she is not afraid of her abilities, and on the contrary, she is very interested in mystics. The girl involves Keitarou in her adventures and together they delve into the frightening world of ghosts, demons and evil gods. The Dark Gathering universe is full of various mystical creatures.
The creators use the popular theme of urban legends in Japan and transfer many famous scares into the series. For example, the story of Hanako of the Toilet is not the centerpiece, but a nice plot element. You won't find repetitive stories here; each ghost has its own unique traits and terrifying background.
Atmosphere is terrifying
Atmosphere is one of the show's greatest strengths. Many people criticize it for not being scary enough, but don't forget that there are different kinds of horror and not all of them should be frightening with jump scares.
The creators of Dark Gathering worked mainly on the atmosphere. And it turned out great! The design of the ghosts and their habitats inspires real fear. Some stories are not revealed right away, but when the true villains' motives become clear, viewers are horrified.
Many are dissatisfied with the rather simple plot and characters. And this is understandable, because the story offers nothing new. At the center is still the same kind and caring loser, a girl who feels an inexplicable attraction to him, and an unreasonably strong and intelligent child.
Their interactions look cute but are not particularly original — common adventures in which the characters realize that only together they can defeat evil. However, this simple story and characters fit well into the main plot of the series. They don't bore, and more importantly, they don't distract from the show's main entertainment — scary ghosts from urban legends.
Best horror show in a while!
Summary:
Dark Gathering started airing in the summer and was recently completed.
Yayoi involves Keitarou in her adventures, and they delve into the frightening world.
The design of the ghosts and their habitats inspires real fear.
The anime, based on the manga by Kondou Kenichi, started airing in the Summer season 2023. It was recently completed. Despite the fact that the title didn't become popular, many fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel. No wonder, since the anime left many questions unanswered and doesn't seem to be finished yet.
Whether there will be a second season is unclear, as the series did not create much hype. While we wait for news, let's take a look at this season and try to answer why Dark Gathering is actually a good horror anime.
Another loser and prodigy story
The story is very simple despite its many elements. Keitarou Gentouga is a typical shonen hero with poor communication skills and no friends. He hasn't left his home for several years. His only friend is Eiko Houzuki.
They are connected by a common curse that haunts the characters after a ghost-related incident. The protagonist seems to be coping with the difficulties and decides to start his life with a clean slate, but everything is turned upside down when he meets a little girl named Yayoi.
Like Keitarou, Yayoi can see ghosts, but unlike him, she is not afraid of her abilities, and on the contrary, she is very interested in mystics. The girl involves Keitarou in her adventures and together they delve into the frightening world of ghosts, demons and evil gods. The Dark Gathering universe is full of various mystical creatures.
The creators use the popular theme of urban legends in Japan and transfer many famous scares into the series. For example, the story of Hanako of the Toilet is not the centerpiece, but a nice plot element. You won't find repetitive stories here; each ghost has its own unique traits and terrifying background.
Atmosphere is terrifying
Atmosphere is one of the show's greatest strengths. Many people criticize it for not being scary enough, but don't forget that there are different kinds of horror and not all of them should be frightening with jump scares.
The creators of Dark Gathering worked mainly on the atmosphere. And it turned out great! The design of the ghosts and their habitats inspires real fear. Some stories are not revealed right away, but when the true villains' motives become clear, viewers are horrified.
Many are dissatisfied with the rather simple plot and characters. And this is understandable, because the story offers nothing new. At the center is still the same kind and caring loser, a girl who feels an inexplicable attraction to him, and an unreasonably strong and intelligent child.
Their interactions look cute but are not particularly original — common adventures in which the characters realize that only together they can defeat evil. However, this simple story and characters fit well into the main plot of the series. They don't bore, and more importantly, they don't distract from the show's main entertainment — scary ghosts from urban legends.
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