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Kyoto has been populated by groups of tanuki and tengu for years, living alongside humans who are oblivious to the existence of these creatures. Yasaburou Shimogamo is the third son of an influential tanuki family who spends his carefree days taking care of an old tengu, observing humans through his ability to shapeshift, and dealing with the mysterious woman named Benten. Behind the peace and tranquility, however, is a painful memory from long ago as Yasaburou's father, head of the tanuki community, was killed and eaten by a group of humans known as the Friday Fellows. Uchouten Kazoku follows the trials and tribulations of the Shimogamo brothers as they struggle to avoid their own grisly de...
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What is The Eccentric Family about?
The Eccentric Family follows Yasaburo Shimogamo, a tanuki living in modern Kyoto among humans, tengu, and other tanuki families. The story mixes family drama with the danger of the Friday Fellows, a group known for eating tanuki hot pot.
Who wrote the novel behind The Eccentric Family?
The anime is based on a novel by Tomihiko Morimi, the author also known for The Tatami Galaxy. The first novel was published in 2007, and a second novel followed in 2015.
Which studio animated The Eccentric Family?
P.A. Works animated the 13 episode first season, which aired in Japan from July to September 2013. Masayuki Yoshihara directed the anime.
Is there a second season of The Eccentric Family?
Yes, The Eccentric Family 2 aired in 2017 with 12 episodes. It adapts the second novel and brings back the Kyoto setting, Yasaburo, Benten, Professor Akadama, and the Shimogamo family conflicts.
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