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Shadows House (2021–2022)
9/10
A creative and interesting anime series
26 September 2022
This anime series is set in a large mansion. It is inhabited by 'Shadows' people so black they appear featureless. Each of the shadows has a 'Living Doll' who acts as their personal servant. When not serving their own master or mistress the dolls clean the house; an endless task given that the shadows emit soot. Our protagonists are a young shadow named Kate and Emilico, her living doll. During the first season the young shadows and their dolls must undergo a series of tests during which they learn more about the nature of the house and its various inhabitants. Without going into any detail that might spoil ones enjoyment the second series reveals more secrets and new dangers.

I really enjoyed this series. The central premise is creative and interesting. We are gradually introduced to the world and its characters and there is no real rush to reveal major secrets. The main characters are likeable; it may be centred on Kate and Emilico but the secondary characters, mostly their friends but also some antagonists, are well written and interesting too. The character designs are great; the human looking dolls contrasting perfectly with the featureless black shadows. The story progresses well with plenty of excitement. It neither feels too rushed nor does it drag. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to anime fans looking for something a little different; I hope we get another season.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.
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