Anime reviews - K - Episodes 01-03

K - Episodes 01-03
My rating: ☆☆☆☆ 4 stars (out of 5)

K is a 2012 anime series that follows the story of a 17-year-old school boy who has been accused of murder, which ultimately places him in the middle of a war.

The story so far has revolved heavily around three main characters:

• Yashiro Isana aka Shiro, a student being accused of murdering a member of the Red Clan, Homura.
• Neko, Shiro's pet cat who has the ability to transform from her cat form into the form of a naked human girl. She also possesses the ability to use illusions.
• Kuroh Yatogami, also known as the Black Dog or Kuro. He is mysterious and highly skilled with a sword and some form of magic. He is on a mission to hunt down Yashiro on behalf of his late King and master, Ichigen Miwa.

Aside from these main characters, there are also the seven coloured clans. There is the members of the Red Clan Homura lead byMikoto Suoh - the Red King, the Blue Clan Scepter 4 lead by Reisi Munakata and the other five clans have only been briefly introduced so far.

The animation is the high point of the anime so far, the artwork is beautiful but it is quite easy to become absorbed in beautiful animation and forget that the story needs substance as well. The first three episodes of K have held my interest, although it's a challenge to understand who all the characters and their intentions. There is a perfect mix of drama, action, supernatural themes and even humour. I found myself laughing out loud several times during episodes 2 and 3.

If you enjoyed Durarara!! I think you should enjoy K. There is even a character that looks like he could be Heiwajima Shizuo's long lost twin brother.