Undead Girl Murder Farce is a Historical, Mystery, Detective, Supernatural Novel by Aosaki Yuugo. It was adapted into a 13-episode anime by Lapin Track.
To get right to the point, this anime is a banger and a must-watch, easily the dark horse of Summer 2023.
This anime is a thrilling detective saga set in an alternate late 19th century. The story introduces the trio: an immortal decapitated head, Rindo Aya; the formidable half-Oni warrior, Shinuchi Tsugaro; and the battle maid, Hasei Shizuku. Together, they embark on a journey across Europe, dedicated to unraveling a series of perplexing supernatural mysteries. Encounters with vampires, werewolves, and other enigmatic creatures. While also pursuing the location of Aya's missing body.
With such a wild premise, the risk of falling short of expectations is high, but Studio Lapin Track delivered quality.
The anime is divided into three distinct Acts. The initial Act serves as an introduction, setting the stage for what's to come. But it's the subsequent two Acts that truly shine, keeping me on the edge of my seat, intriguing me in the mysteries, and subverting my expectations with each episode.
Each Act is different while balancing multiple characters granting them purposeful roles in the unfolding narrative, and adding an extra layer of depth.
The direction is nothing short of superb. The director Shinichi Omata, known for directing Kaguya-sama, showcases his directorial prowess in Undead Girl Murder Farce. Scenes flow very smoothly, especially hard to pull off in a dialogue-heavy show. Despite the large amount of talking and discussion, the engagement factor remains high.
The art and animation are top-notch, with a lot of attention to detail in the backgrounds. The fight scenes are surprisingly well-choreographed and entertaining to watch. Furthermore, the atmosphere created in each episode is great. Elevating the overall experience, drawing you deeper into the world.
Complimented with a fantastic soundtrack that captures various tones within the scenes. The anime boasts an array of outstanding OSTs, accompanied by some of my favorite opening and ending songs of the year.
Should you watch this show?
Undead Girl Murder Farce is an absolutely fantastic anime, boasting superb production values and a constantly captivating array of supernatural enigmas.