"Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" is an anime that will stop you in your tracks and ask why it doesn't have a warning label. This trippy adaptation of a Japanese folk tale has undergone a radical transformation, blending traditional storytelling with futuristic virtual reality elements that will leave even the most seasoned viewers disoriented.
In this hyper-kinetic world, 17-year-old high school student Iroha (voiced by Dawn M Bennett) finds herself at the center of an unlikely adventure. While exploring her neighborhood, she discovers a glowing lamppost containing a baby girl – quite different from the bamboo stalk used in the original tale. As the story unfolds, Iroha's ordinary life is turned upside down when the mysterious infant grows at an alarming rate, revealing itself to be none other than Kaguya, a rebellious teenager with moonlit origins.
Kaguya (voiced by Kana Ueda) is an impulsive force of nature who convinces Iroha to collaborate on songs to win a coveted performance spot alongside the enigmatic AI musical sensation Yachiyo. As their partnership takes off, the boundaries between reality and virtual reality blur, propelling the narrative into dizzying orbits.
"Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" is an anime that will appeal more to those who crave high-octane excitement than traditional storytelling. It's as if the filmmakers took every TikTok sensation, amplified them to ear-shattering decibels, and then mashed them all together with a Technicolor palette. While this frenetic energy may initially captivate audiences, it's hard not to feel like you're stuck in a perpetual whirlwind of chaos.
If the original Japanese folk tale was about discovering an otherworldly princess within a humble bamboo stalk, "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" is more akin to stumbling into a surreal dreamscape through a malfunctioning VR headset. Will this anime find its footing, or will it forever remain lost in an endless loop of techno-futurism and virtual reality excess? One thing's for certain – only time (and a healthy dose of caffeine) will tell if this bewildering adventure has staying power.
In this hyper-kinetic world, 17-year-old high school student Iroha (voiced by Dawn M Bennett) finds herself at the center of an unlikely adventure. While exploring her neighborhood, she discovers a glowing lamppost containing a baby girl – quite different from the bamboo stalk used in the original tale. As the story unfolds, Iroha's ordinary life is turned upside down when the mysterious infant grows at an alarming rate, revealing itself to be none other than Kaguya, a rebellious teenager with moonlit origins.
Kaguya (voiced by Kana Ueda) is an impulsive force of nature who convinces Iroha to collaborate on songs to win a coveted performance spot alongside the enigmatic AI musical sensation Yachiyo. As their partnership takes off, the boundaries between reality and virtual reality blur, propelling the narrative into dizzying orbits.
"Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" is an anime that will appeal more to those who crave high-octane excitement than traditional storytelling. It's as if the filmmakers took every TikTok sensation, amplified them to ear-shattering decibels, and then mashed them all together with a Technicolor palette. While this frenetic energy may initially captivate audiences, it's hard not to feel like you're stuck in a perpetual whirlwind of chaos.
If the original Japanese folk tale was about discovering an otherworldly princess within a humble bamboo stalk, "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" is more akin to stumbling into a surreal dreamscape through a malfunctioning VR headset. Will this anime find its footing, or will it forever remain lost in an endless loop of techno-futurism and virtual reality excess? One thing's for certain – only time (and a healthy dose of caffeine) will tell if this bewildering adventure has staying power.
! it's like they took all the craziest parts of the original story and amplified them to insane levels 
! i loved the energy, but at times it felt like they were trying too hard to be edgy and trendy 
. the main character iroha is so underrated, she goes from being a normal high school student to this total rockstar in like 2 seconds flat 
! and kaguya's vibes are just so captivating, i found myself getting lost in her world 
. but for real though, can we get some more substance behind the futuristic visuals? it feels like they're missing a little heart 
. and don't even get me started on the plot twists, they're so convoluted it's like trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded 
. i gotta admit tho, Kana Ueda as Kaguya is 
! but overall, this anime feels like a wild ride that might be more fun for thrill-seekers than people who like, you know, a good story 
#AnimeFrenzy #VRsurrealism #KaguyaConundrum
i mean i love spicy food but these things are on another level! my friend's kid ate like 5 bags in one sitting and now he can't even handle regular hot sauce 
anyway back to the anime... what's with all the blurbs about it being hyper-kinetic? isn't that just code for "it's a mess"?
it's like they took all the trippy vibes from Japan Folklore, threw in some futuristic VR elements, and then turned up the volume 
I mean, I loved the idea of a girl discovering a glowing lamppost with a mysterious baby inside, but what really had me hooked was the music collaboration between Iroha and Kaguya - it's like they're having a dance party in space 
. The only thing that's keeping me from binge-watching this entire thing is my sanity 
- Nelson Mandela 
I mean, this anime is like that for me – it's crazy, it's wild, and sometimes you're like 'what just happened?' But at the same time, it's so captivating that you can't look away. It's like trying to keep up with a speeding train on a rollercoaster – exhilarating, but also super scary 
. Only time will tell if it'll be able to find its balance and not get lost in all the hype 
I get that it's trippy and all, but there are some warning labels needed for this one, fam! 
Like, how old are you supposed to be to handle this much fast-paced, VR-y stuff? 
And what about the weird vibes and flashing lights? My poor kid just zooms through every ep without a break 
. I guess it's cool that they're trying something new, but can't we have some more chill anime for a 5-10 year old audience too? 
the animation is insane, like someone took all the best parts of a fever dream and put them on screen 
anyone else feeling this way about it? 
This anime sounds like something that would keep me up all night, but I'm not sure if that's a good thing. The more I read about it, the more I want to watch it, but at the same time, I'm worried my brain might explode from all the stimulation. It's like they took every wild anime trope, threw them in a blender, and hit puree. 
... when it gets going, it's hard to look away from that screen! But can we say that maybe, just maybe, we need a little more balance between action-packed adventures and some good old-fashioned character development? 
but i guess that's not gonna happen with this one, right? 
It's like they're trying to create the most extreme version of "Squid Game" but instead of survival games, it's a never-ending rollercoaster of virtual reality weirdness 
Only time (and a lot of coffee) will tell! 
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i'm still trying to wrap my head around the plot, but it's def got me hooked