Anime: Uchouten Kazoku 6r5o26

Great series with good art, a relaxed atmosphere and likeable, realistic characters - if you accept the fact that everyone is from some myths and behaving according to them. Expecting nothing from the show, I enjoyed every minute of it and found it remarkable well written.

The Eccentric Family is not just about the protagonist's family - the Shimogamos - but their entire extended family. It provides an interesting and emotionally earnest look at how all of them deal with past tragedy, without ever becoming depressing.

The show manages to somehow to not only be a somber, introspective character drama about very real aspects of the human condition and the complexeties of cultural and social norms, but a raucous comedy as well.

This odd combination only works because the whole focus is on how to deal with those compex issues in a positive, constructive way. I honestly can't recommend it enough.

tl,dr: If Durarara and Natsume's Book of Friends had a lovechild who grew up to be wiser, more emotionally intelligent and comionate than its parents, this would be it.

Surprisingly good series.
It starts a bit weird and confusing, but, as you get into the story and learn about the characters, it slowly absorbs your attention.
Besides, it has a pretty good balance between the comedy and the drama.
All in all, I liked it a lot and I'm looking forward to watching the second season.

Leapt on this series thanks to ratt’s accurate recommendation. The more you know about Japanese folklore and cultural mores, the more you will appreciate this series.

One focus here seems to be encouragement for the second son, typically the black sheep of the traditional Japanese family. Note the differences between the two second sons depicted.

If anything, the series’s theme might be considered a lighter version of that eviscerated in the movie, _Inugamike no Ichizoku_, one of the all-time blockbuster hits in Japan. This theme is self-acceptance. To quote the English poet, John Milton,

“God doth not need either man's work or his own gifts, who best bear his mild yoke, they serve him best, his State Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed and post oer Land and Ocean without rest: They also serve who only stand and wait.”

Self-acceptance is vital. Not only is it OK to be who you are, evil awaits those who cannot perform this dauntingly simple task.

This anime is a weird watch due to the plot, but it was unique. The character development between the brothers was good. If you want a break from the typical fanservice/action/harem or anything like this, this anime is a nice break from it. This is a relaxing series.

Despite containing so many surface elements which are typically aimed at a young audience, at its core, this is an anime which only sensitive adults can appreciate. Because the story is more akin to a Tanizaki novel or a Kawabata novel than anything else.

The most interesting anime I have seen in a long time. Unique characters, story, and a wonderful and satisfying ending. Some may hate it, but it's the one anime that has separated itself from most. I whole-heartily recommend it.

Uchouten Kazoku could be PA Works' best show so far (2013) but in order to enjoy it you need to be VERY familiar with Japanese adult mindset and culture. Animation doesn't get any more Japanese than this.

Not everything is explained upfront because average Japanese adults already have knowledge of those things and are to be able to connect the dots.

On top of that, if the notion of powerful men having mistresses don't sit right with you, then you won't get what this show is about.

Definitely not for kids, it just won't make sense to them. I don't think this show can be dubbed.

Whimsical, subtle, and unique in its own way.

While the story is unique and reveals itself slowly it doesn't have as much of an impact by the time it reaches its climax.

You're also left with a sense that you are missing whole chunks of story behind the characters themselves.

But watch if you do want something than the usual fare.

It's weird -- nothing stands out. Animation is stiff, drawings are simple, they must've been working on a limited budget...

but there's something genuine and sincere about this anime, about the culture and world they build up, about the people who live and how they interact with each other. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's a slice of life. Highly recommended.