A N I M E / O T A K U : PART 9

Donten ni Warau

Other Title:

Laughing Under the Clouds

Synonyms:

Cloudy Laugh

Type:

TV

Aired:

October 4, 2014 to December 20, 2014

Source:

Manga

Genres:

Action, Supernatural

Synopsis:

In the 11th year of the Meiji Era, the end of the samurai shogunate and the prohibition of swords has left Japan with lasting scars. Displeased by these recent changes, many former samurai plot against the new government, inciting a wave of bloodshed. To counter this movement, the government constructs a colossal prison in the middle of Lake Biwa.

Unofficially assigned to help the police arrest criminals, Tenka Kumou also serves as a ferryman to the Lake Biwa prison with the help of his two younger siblings: the ambitious Soramaru and the enthusiastic Chuutarou. Together with the former Fuma ninja Shirasu Kinjou, the Kumou brothers live a frugal and joyful life mostly dedicated to studying and training.

However, behind this relatively uneventful daily routine, the specter of the "Orochi" curse is starting to spread its shadow over the city of Oumi. According to legend, every three hundred years, Orochi reincarnates in a human vessel—and it is believed that this is the harbinger of an imminent catastrophe. As various groups clash in search of Orochi's vessel, some aim to seal the curse, while others have darker plans in motion.

Characters and Voice Actors:

- Main:

Shirasu Kinjou

Age: 25

Birthdate: April 1

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 65 kg

Blood type: O

The Kumo family housekeeper and Tenka's closest friend. Despite his polite and gentle exterior, he is a former ninja of the now-extinct Fuuma Clan, and possesses deadly skills in combat. He enjoys making sweets, but is quite atrocious at making savory dishes.

10 years ago, Tenka found him badly injured and carried him to a doctor. Since then, Shirasu has been living with the Kumo family.

Spoiler:

It is later revealed that he is the 10th generation head of the Fuuma clan. His real name is Kotarou Fuuma.

The Fuuma clan works for the Orochi. Shirasu pretended to be wounded so that he could be assimilated into the Kumo family and closely monitor the Orochi's candidate vessels. Later on, he turns against the Kumo brothers and returns to his clan.

- Sakurai, Takahiro (Japanese)

- McCollum, Robert (English)

Chuutarou Kumou

Age: 12

Birthday: December 12

Height: 145 cm

Weight: 37 kg

Blood type: AB

The youngest brother who looks up to his older siblings, especially Tenka, who considers himself to be both Chuutarou's brother and parents. He is very naive, cannot fight, and tends to cry easily; however, he is good in tracking down fleeing suspects, laying down traps, and using explosives. He's always accompanied by Gerokichi.