Fukigen na Mononokean - Season 1

This is another anime series in the style of Mushishi, or Natsume’s Book of Friends, where the world is teeming with mysterious creatures. In this show, youkai (demons) are once again there, although they are not actually evil, rather just misunderstood. So, some kind of main male protagonist character is needed to exorcize them or try to help them, and the people possessed by them. Unfortunately, in terms of the main characters' depth, interest, and charisma, it was only remotely close to what is referred to in the title mentioned above. Sure there was that nice "feeling" at times, although it certainly was not anything intense, and most importantly, it never lasted more than a few minutes. Some of the episodes were slightly above average; the final storyline and denouement were again a massive cliché. Still, it was quite likable at times, even though it did not go very deep, and in fact, the main thing it brought me is the fact that I am now much more looking forward to the new season of the much better-produced "Natsume's Book of Friends" 5.5/10. (03/07/2016)