Laughing Under the Clouds
2014 • Doga Kobo
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2014
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Doga Kobo · Nippon Television Network · VAP · Funimation
- Genres
- Action
When swords were outlawed in the Meiji era, the mighty samurais began to disappear. Those who rejected the ban rebelled, causing unrest throughout the countryside. To combat this criminal activity, an inescapable lake prison was constructed. Three young men, born of the Kumo line, were given the duty of delivering criminals to their place of confinement—but could there be more to their mission?
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Laughing Under the Clouds, or Donten ni Warau, was produced by Doga Kobo and aired in 2014 as an adaptation of the original manga series by Karakara-Kemuri. Set in the eleventh year of the Meiji era, the narrative centers on the three Kumō brothers who serve as shrine guardians amidst a period of rapid modernization and political upheaval in Japan. The project was designed to blend historical fantasy with character-driven drama, reflecting the era's transition from traditional samurai culture to a more Western-influenced society.
The adaptation was directed by Hiroshi Harada, with character designs by Takao Maki. The series aimed to translate Karakara-Kemuri’s distinct aesthetic, characterized by its emphasis on brotherhood and stylized action, into a fluid animation format. Upon its release, it received a modest reception, noted primarily for its atmospheric portrayal of the Meiji restoration and its focus on the emotional bonds between the protagonists rather than purely historical accuracy.
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