Mythic Anime Adventure
“Why You Should Watch HAIGAKURA”
Let’s cut the small talk. I discovered HAIGAKURA while scrolling through my YouTube recommendations—specifically on the channel "It’s Anime powered by RENOW," and yes, it’s currently free. If you’re like me—juggling more streaming subs than sense and hunting for the next outstanding anime score—you know the thrill of finding a series that doesn’t ask for your credit card, a friend’s cousin’s login, or the last physical DVD east of the Mississippi. However, it's important to note that free content doesn't always equate to quality, a lesson I learned when my Crunchyroll trial ended.
Watch the full series free until Nov 17, streamed by “It’s Anime powered by RENOW.”
HAIGAKURA is an odd one. Two gods disappear, the cosmic balance unravels, and Ichiyo—a god-wrangler whose sense of pitch makes karaoke night a war crime—waltzes in. His partner, Tenko, is a god with more snark than sense. It’s all set up for the kind of grand, world-saving marathon you binge in five hours flat—or, at least, try to. The channel’s giving you the whole thing, all 13 episodes, until November 17th, 2025. Is it worth the time? That depends on your taste for risk—and patience.
Production & Cast Call Sheet:
Director: Junichi Yamamoto (he wrangled Raeliana into something sensible—miracle worker, maybe).
Series Composition: Yu Murai
Character Design: Masaki Sato (Record of Ragnarok, so at least Ichiyo’s jawline won’t quit).
Music: Yuki Kurihara (Blue Orchestra)
Studio: Typhoon Graphics
Cast: Takeo Otsuka, Kaito Ishikawa, Lynn, Hiro Shimono, Satoshi Hino
These names hold significance; at times, they suggest magic, while at other times, they suggest deception.
The Case For HAIGAKURA:
Fresh blend of shōjo fantasy and myth—if you’re tired of the usual power fantasies.
Characters are portrayed with all the quirks (and flaws) of real people, not just power-level charts in wigs.
Art direction is a love letter to old-school supernatural anime.
When is it good? You’ll see sparks of Natsume’s Book of Friends and clever genre play.
But The Jury’s Still Out:
Storytelling? It takes the "scenic route" seriously, with abrupt jumps, missing manga pieces, and exposition that at times only a god could comprehend.
Animation: HAIGAKURA is stunning when it performs flawlessly. When it’s not, you’ll notice—especially after episode 7’s hiatus. Think more “public defender budget” than “district attorney’s office.”
Fandom’s verdict: Divided. Half of the comments express admiration for the world, while the other half reflect confusion with "wait, what did I just watch?"
Conclusion: What Is the Counselor’s Advice?
If you are drawn to spectacles and myths and are prepared to exert some effort to maintain focus, this five-hour YouTube window presents an exceptional opportunity. If you need smooth sailing or ironclad logic, proceed with caution. For me, it’s a case study in anime ambition—messy, bold, and worth a closing argument (but not uncritical applause).
Tune in, watch with a skeptical eye, and, as always, the comments are your court—let’s see your closing statements.
