Who wouldn't be intrigued about a girl sending evil wrong-doers to hell? The problem arises when each episode's format becomes obviously and unbearably identical. It's not that the story is unappealing or lacks interest. However, where the animators succeeded, the writers failed spectacularly. It deserves a warm hand of applause in that department. Every detail is immaculate, the character designs are vibrant, and every time Ai says 'Want to try dying once?' it sends shivers down my spine. The art and sound are what constitute as the wrapping paper.

These are the words I'd use to describe Jigoku Shoujo, a series strongly recommended to me by a friend. You'll probably never use it or end up giving it to someone else.

When you look inside though, the contents of the box aren't very impressive. The outside wrapping is perfect, with a pretty ribbon to top it off. I hope this review has helped you and convinced you to look into this wonderful anime. This is a series that got me hooked on the first episode, but if you aren't enjoying it by the third or fourth, then you most likely won't get into it. In fact, if you enjoyed either of these, though the two of them are more humorous than anything else, I recommend putting Jigoku Shoujo, and Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori on your plan-to-watch list.Īnyway, this anime is one of those where you'll either love it or hate it. Though it does have it's moments, it's more for the people that enjoy supernatural and paranormal related anime, such as Ghost Hunt and XXXHolic. If you're looking for humor, this isn't a series to watch. The main experience of this anime is coming to know and feel sorry for the characters that are desperate enough to call forth the Jigoku Shoujo to end their suffering. You won't always see the the person's experience in hell, nor will you always see the person being carried off by the Jigoku Shoujo. As you read more into the character's lives, and just how badly they're treated, you, yourself, will want to see that red string pulled, just so that person can suffer what he/she's had coming to them, and you'll be anxious to see their horrifying experience before they're ferried off to Hell by Enma Ai, the Jigoku Shoujo. The anime itself is mainly episodic, and each episode focuses mainly on one person, and the suffering they're experiencing due to And, of course, Jigoku Shoujo, or Hell Girl, is there to exact their revenge. This anime portrays the cruelty of the human race, and shows that there are many people in this world that suffer terribly and that, indefinitely, most people wish those that are making their lives miserable would just die and go to hell.

Jigoku Shoujo takes place in modern Japan where the internet has filled the lives of many people in this bustling world of technology and sins.

Jigoku shoujo episode 1