Hitori no Shita - The Outcast Episode 1: The Chou Family's Secret?
Oshimeter
6 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS

Usually the first episode will set the plot in a clear goal on which way it is directing to and how the plot will evolve from that. However, it saddens me that the first episode fail to make a precise and clear plot on what is happening and how the main character is currently involved. Chulan's characteristic also seems to be all over the place with no clear motivations and goals so far.

Rewatching this since nine years ago. Maybe this was the first Chinese-produced anime I've ever watched. The animation was stiff and the character's mouth didn't sync in with the voice, or maybe something wrong with the Jap dub since it was originally Chinese. Hence, Houhou's character was intriguing and it reminded me of Mikasa. The OP and ED were rocking bangers!

The plot is well structured and the story is gripping. From the outset, there are plenty of mysteries that draw the audience in and make them want to find out more. The character introductions are well balanced, too. The rather dark setting further enhances the atmosphere, perfectly suiting the genre of the story. Recommended for fans of natural seinen.



