Try to watch the anime | It's a black horse in the new anime of July--The Prince Who Is Good At Running Away!
If you still don't know about the anime 'The Prince Who is Good at Running Away', then you really missed out on a super interesting work! This historical work, created by the genius manga artist Yuzuru Matsui, not only continues his usual crazy character style, but also vividly portrays the bloody history of the Southern and Northern Dynasties period. The story revolves around Hojo Tokugawa, who, although the heir to the family headship, excels at running away. Isn't this special setting very interesting?
Hojo Tokugawa, the legitimate son of the Hojo family, had no sense of being a samurai and always lazily avoided training. His talent for escape allowed him to survive multiple times in times of crisis. In contrast to him was Ashikaga Takauji (later renamed Takauji), a fierce general who excelled in both civil and military affairs. However, Takauji suddenly joined forces with Emperor Go Daigo to rebel, not only taking Kamakura, but also destroying the Hojo family, leaving only Tokugawa surviving. Just when the situation was hopeless, Shinano's leader Suwa Raishige found him and prophesied that he would become a hero who could resist Takauji with his ability to escape.
This work has already sold over three million copies and is one of the pillars of Weekly Shonen Jump, deeply loved by readers. Recently, it has been adapted into an animation, produced by CloverWorks, who previously had outstanding performances in SPY × FAMILY Spy Family Wine and Lonely Rock!, which is really highly anticipated. The animation was supervised by Yuta Yamazaki. Although this was his first time directing a TV work, CloverWorks' production did not disappoint at all. The combination of static images and dynamic performance was very smooth, making it very comfortable to watch, especially the parkour performance in the chaotic army, which was simply stunning!
The voice actor lineup this time is also worth mentioning. The protagonist, Shiyuki Hojo, is played by the new voice actor, Maki Yagawa. Although she has little experience, her performance is very successful, especially her cute line "What if I die?" which fully demonstrates the abnormal feeling of Masanori Matsui's works. There is also Yuichi Nakamura, whose beauty and neurotic performance have been greatly showcased in the animation, and his ability to switch between characters is so natural that one cannot help but admire his acting skills.
The story, within a serious historical framework, retains the unique style of Masaru Matsui, with each character having a distinct personality. Whether it's the excited act of fleeing or the demonic villain Takauji, each character leaves a deep impression. Every time I see a new character appear, I can't help but check the true background of that character in history. The humorous and cruel plot makes people's emotions fluctuate constantly, and the animated version further strengthens these advantages, making the character more soulful and the bloody war scenes more impactful.
In short, hurry up and chase after 'The Prince Who is Good at Running Away', and experience the madness and charm of Matsui Yuzuru's works together! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄
