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A Good Librarian Like a Good Shepherd
Kyotaro Kakei has always had an affinity towards books in hopes to find answers to his life. With a mentor's promise, he continues to search for a book with his absolute hope. However, this changes when he receives a foretelling message saying that "Today, something will happen that will change your fate. --From the Shepherd." Due to this premonition, his normal school life at Shiomoi Academy becomes entangled due to the optimistic Tsugumi Shirasaki and the Shimoi Happy Project.
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Plot Summary
Shu Todoroki is a seemingly ordinary high school student who is secretly part of the Intellectual Crimes Unit. His team is tasked with investigating and preventing 'manga burnings' – incidents where manga are destroyed, often due to misunderstanding or public hysteria. When a new case arises involving the popular 'Black Fire' series, Shu finds himself drawn into a deeper conspiracy that tests his beliefs and his relationships.
Critical Reception
The series received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique premise and animation quality, but sometimes criticized for its pacing and underdeveloped plot points. It garnered attention for its exploration of censorship and the power of literature.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative concept exploring censorship and intellectual freedom.
Appreciated for its distinctive art style and atmospheric direction.
Some viewers found the narrative complexity and character development to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented, but available comments often highlight the show's intriguing premise and unique artistic direction, with some noting that the plot could be occasionally confusing.
Fun Fact
The series is based on a light novel of the same name written by Hiroaki Samura, also known for creating the manga 'Blade of the Immortal'.
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