Seikimatsu Occult Academy
Occult Academy is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Tomohiko Itō. The 13-episode anime premiered in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network on July 6, 2010. Occult Academy is the third project of Anime no Chikara. It was shown by Crunchyroll an hour after the Japanese broadcast. A manga adaptation of the anime is currently serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive. A series of DVD/Blu-ray releases are made over six volumes. Volumes one through five each contain two episodes from the series and comes with extras, such as bonus songs sung by various voice actors for the characters. The final volume covers the last three episodes There are also four spinoff episodes, the first of which is included with the second volume. The series has been picked up in North America by NIS America, who released the series on Blu-ray on May 8, 2012.
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Plot Summary
In 2012, the world is on the brink of destruction, and Maya Okonogi is sent back in time to 1999 to infiltrate the 'Occult Academy' and assassinate its founder. However, she discovers the founder is the principal, and her target is the school's top student, Fumiaki Uchida, who is actually the destined leader who will save humanity. Maya must now navigate the academy, deal with supernatural phenomena, and decide the fate of the world.
Critical Reception
Seikimatsu Occult Academy received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its unique premise, blend of comedy and supernatural elements, and character dynamics. However, some found the plot convoluted at times and the ending somewhat rushed. Audiences generally enjoyed the show for its humor and intriguing mysteries.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creative blend of comedy, mystery, and supernatural themes.
- Character interactions and development were often highlighted as a strong point.
- Some viewers found the narrative progression occasionally uneven or hard to follow.
Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the series' engaging premise and humorous moments as highlights, though some express a desire for a more consistently paced storyline.
Fun Fact
The series' setting in 1999 was a deliberate choice to play on the millennial anxieties and the 'end of the world' fears prevalent at the time, fitting the 'end of the century' theme.
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