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2012
2 Seasons

Kyousougiga is an anime series produced by Toei Animation and directed by Rie Matsumoto. The show originally aired in 2011 as a five-episode ONA (original net animation), but was later adapted into a TV series in 2013 by director Matsumoto and producer Izumi Todo. The TV series is comprised of ten episodes and was aired on the Tokyo MX network.

Kyousougiga follows the story of a family living in the Mirror Capital, a fantastical city that exists alongside our own world. The family is made up of a mother, Koto, and her three children: A, Un, and Yakushimaru. Koto and her children are deities that have the power to manipulate reality through drawing or painting, and they use this power to maintain peace in the Mirror Capital.

The story begins with Koto arriving in the Mirror Capital in pursuit of a rabbit that she has been chasing for many years. After wandering the city and causing a commotion, she is eventually brought before the leader of the city, an old man known as the Myoue. Koto claims that she is looking for her family, who were lost when she chased the rabbit into the Mirror Capital. The Myoue then reveals that he is actually Koto's husband and the father of her three children. However, he tells her that her children have gone missing and he has been searching for them ever since.

As the story progresses, Koto and the Myoue continue to search for their children while also dealing with various problems that arise in the city. These problems often stem from the unresolved emotions of the city's inhabitants, and Koto and her family use their reality-warping powers to help resolve these issues. Along the way, they encounter a number of strange and colorful characters, including a talking computer named Lady Koto, a robot Buddha, and a hot-headed priest with a penchant for blowing things up.

One of the standout features of Kyousougiga is its unique visual style. The show is filled with vibrant, surreal imagery that creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The city of the Mirror Capital itself is a dazzling feast for the eyes, with its winding streets, towering buildings, and twisting bridges that seem to defy the laws of physics. The characters are also beautifully designed, with each one having their own distinct look and personality.

Another strength of Kyousougiga is its storytelling. The show weaves together a number of different plot threads, each one exploring the themes of family, identity, and acceptance. The relationship between Koto and her children is at the heart of the story, with each episode slowly peeling back the layers to reveal more about their past and their connection to the Mirror Capital. The show also tackles heavier themes such as loss, grief, and the search for meaning in one's life, but it never becomes too heavy-handed or overly melodramatic.

Overall, Kyousougiga is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant anime that is sure to captivate audiences. With its unique blend of surreal imagery, compelling characters, and heartfelt storytelling, it stands out as one of the most memorable anime series of recent years.

Kyousougiga is a series that ran for 2 seasons (23 episodes) between August 31, 2012 and on Tokyo MX

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10. Episode 10

December 19, 2013

As Lady Koto and Inari talk things out between themselves, where he states his wish to disappear and pass on his duty to Koto. Koto and Yakushimaru manage to use the power of their hammer and beads to repair the damage done to Kyoto and the parralels, arriving on the central plane, Takamakahara. There, they meet their grandfather, who tells Koto and Yakushimaru to take Inari's place as the new God of the world. Wanting to question Inari herself, Koto and Yakushimaru break their way onto the moon, where Koto uses her fists to let out her feelings to Inari, convincing him to stay. As such, Koto's grandfather allows Inari's existence to remain whilst Yakushimaru takes over his role as priest, and Koto's family is fully reunited.

9. Episode 9

December 12, 2013

Koto firmly states her case over why Kyoto should continue existing. Inari then reveals he is a god, who created the universe alongside his brother, the head priest, and his father. Saying that he wanted Koto to grow up to be someone he can live on through, Inari suddenly stabs both Koto and the priest with his sword, putting Koto under his control as she starts destroying Kyoto, causing harsher effects on the other parralels. As Yakushimaru, Kurama, and Shouko find themselves trapped under some rubble, Kurama urges Yakushimaru to start living for himself, before he and Shouko are eventually rescued and go their seperate ways. After coming across Yase, who praises how he always thought of Kyoto, Yakushimaru rushes to Koto's side and brings her back to her senses with the beads of creation he got from Inari, which he believes can save Kyoto.

8. The Big Argument

December 5, 2013

Koto blames herself for the destruction arising in Kyoto, believing it to be caused by her using her hammer. Meanwhile, as Lady Koto tries to get Inari to explain the cause of the destruction, which is also affecting Yase's memories, the head priest of Shrine appears. He reveals Kyoto was a forbidden thirteenth parallel created by Inari in secret, and that both Inari starting up a family and Koto forcing her way into the world has begun a chain reaction that will destroy all other parallels. As Inari stands against the head priest, fighting off familiars being controlled by his assistant, the head priest reveals Koto had inherited all of the abilities from Lady Koto, who allegedly cannot exist outside of the sanctuary, as she starts disappearing. This leads Koto to blame herself even further, but Yakushimaru manages to bring her back to her senses, encouraging her to stand up to the head priest and protect Kyoto.

7. The Mother Returns and So Does the Father

November 28, 2013

After reuniting as mother and daughter, Koto and Lady Koto return to Kyoto and reunite with the others. Lady Koto is then given a tour of Kyoto to see how everyone has done over the years. Afterwards, however, Lady Koto states she needs to return back to where she was, although noone is sure how. Later that night, Lady Koto and Koto have a talk, with Lady Koto asking Koto to help rescue her father who is trapped in a dream. Afterwards, Koto comes to Yakushimaru's room, venting her frustration that she knows next to nothing about herself. Just then, Ibuki appears before Koto, causing various destructive phenomenoms to occur around Kyoto.

6. A Story Where Two Plan and One Worries

November 21, 2013

Yakushimaru explains to Koto how Myoe had found him after he had attempted to take his own life following the death of his parents and decided to adopt him, using a special fruit to bring him back to life and make him immortal. Whilst intially hating being unable to die, Yakushimaru soon became attached to his adoptive parents, making it all the more sad when he became separated from them. After Koto and Yakushimaru talk about their respective parents, Yase and Kurama, who are curious about the identity of Koto, bring her to their assembly, much to Yakushimaru's objection. As Yakushimaru fights against Yase, Koto gets swallowed by Kurama's robot, which leads her to a gate that takes her to the moon, where she comes face to face with Lady Koto, who she identifies as her mother.

5. The Youthful Youngest Child's Problems and the Beginning and the End

November 7, 2013

Yakushimaru feels pent up over his past, even having an outburst at Koto. After getting some advice from Yakushimaru's girlfriend, Koto goes on a moped trip with him, explaining how A and Un are like the beginning and the end, reminding Yakushimaru of the words Myoe left him with. He then tells him that the black rabbit she is chasing is most likely his mother, offering to help her find it on the condition that once she does, she would kill him.

4. The Second Born and Her Fantastic Monsters

October 31, 2013

It becomes the time of the year where the station opens and people send their unwanted things to float away. Later that night, a mischievious imp throws away all of Yase's crockery, sending her into a monstrous rage. After learning about the situation the next day, Koto, A, and Un search the station for Yase's favorite cup. During this time, Koto hears from Yase's butler how she once had her favorite doll thrown away because her brothers believed it could bring Lady Koto back. After failing to find Yase's cup after a day of searching, Koto tries to obtain Kurama's cup as a replacement, but this does not please Yase. She turns into a monster out of rage, but Koto manages to stop her. Seeing some of her mother in Koto, Yase gives her thanks for everyone's efforts and accepts the cup.

3. The Firstborn and His Merry Band of Scientists

October 24, 2013

Koto visits Shouko's lab, letting her analyse her hammer whilst she meets up with Kurama, who recalls his childhood. Meanwhile, Shouko freaks out when she loses a handheld controller for her giant robot. Her men chase after one being carried by a crow, only to find it isn't hers. She later manages to find it at a restaurant, thanks to her assistant, Yashimi, secretly putting a GPS tracker on it.

2. A Little Sister Arrives

October 17, 2013

Koto recalls her past training with her master and father, Inari, a shrine priest who often goes on missions. Late one night, Koto spots a black rabbit in her home and chases after it, coming across a room where she finds the paintings of the Mirror Capital and Lady Koto in her rabbit form, and Inari crying in his sleep while calling out to Lady Koto, deciding to keep it a secret. Back in the present, Yakushimaru, Yase and Kurama discuss the possible link between Koto and Lady Koto.

1. The Background and Difficulties of a Certain Family

October 10, 2013

A look at Myoe's past. Lady Koto, who was originally a black rabbit given life by Myoe's drawings, was given a body by a bodhisattva so she could express her love. They soon bonded and started a family consisting of three children; Yakushimaru, a human child, and Kurama and Yase, who were created from drawings. When the capital started to complain about them, they decided to live in the Mirror Kyoto that Myoe created, where humans and creatures could live together in peace and broken things simply regenerate. However, Lady Koto started having terrifying visions, which she believed would be brought about by keeping the bodhisattva's body, thus she and Myoe left their children behind in Mirror Kyoto. Back in the present, it is revealed that the current Myoe is actually a grown up Yakushimaru, taking his role as head monk. One day, a mysterious lightning storm appears, followed by a light falling into a shrine in the center of the city. As Yakushimaru arrives there, he meets Koto and her brothers, who had wound up in Mirror Kyoto whilst looking for her guardian.

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Where to Watch Kyousougiga

Kyousougiga is available for streaming on the Tokyo MX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Kyousougiga on demand at Amazon Prime.