Sankaku Mado No Sotogawa Wa Yoru Ep 1

Okay, Let's Talk About The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Ep 1

So, I watched episode one. Sankaku Mado No Sotogawa Wa Yoru. Sounds fancy, right? It's actually pretty spooky...and maybe a little bit weird.

First impressions? It was...interesting. Not bad, not amazing. Just...interesting.

The Premise: A Quick Look

We've got our shy bookstore employee, Kosuke Mikado. He can see ghosts, which is a bummer. He just wants to sell books, not battle vengeful spirits.

Then Rihito Hiyakawa shows up. He's an exorcist. A very...intense exorcist. This isn't your grandma's ghostbusting gig.

Their first encounter? Let's just say things get...personal. Fast.

Hiyakawa: The Exorcist We Didn't Know We Needed (or Did We?)

Hiyakawa is definitely a character. He's blunt, bordering on rude. He also seems to enjoy touching people. A lot.

Is it just me, or is the power dynamic a little off? He definitely knows how to push Mikado's buttons. I find myself asking if it is good button pushing.

And that exorcism method? Using Mikado as a spirit antenna? Questionable, at best.

Mikado: The Reluctant Psychic

Poor Mikado. He seems genuinely terrified. He's constantly being dragged into situations he wants no part of.

Honestly, I kind of feel bad for him. He's just trying to live his life and suddenly...ghosts and intense exorcists everywhere. Talk about your day going from bad to worse.

Does anyone else think he needs a vacation? Maybe a strong drink?

The Spooky Vibes

The episode definitely nails the atmosphere. Creepy visuals? Check. Ominous music? Check. An unsettling sense of dread? Big check!

The horror elements are well-done. It's not jump-scare central, which I appreciate. It's more of a slow burn. A simmer of dread, ready to boil over.

But maybe it tries a little too hard to be mysterious? Am I the only one who feels like things are being dragged out a little?

The "Unpopular" Opinion Section

Okay, here's where I might lose some people. I'm not entirely sold on the relationship between Hiyakawa and Mikado yet. It felt a little rushed to me.

I know, I know, it's the first episode! But still. The immediate attraction (or whatever it is) felt a bit forced. Give them time to build a rapport, maybe?

Maybe I'm just a slow burn kind of person. I like my romances to simmer before they boil! It is possible this will change, I am not closed minded.

Final Thoughts

Overall, The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Episode 1 is...promising. It has intriguing characters and a genuinely creepy atmosphere. Is there much shounen ai? I could say there is some implication.

It's worth checking out if you're into supernatural mysteries with a dash of potential romance. Although, brace yourself for some potentially awkward interactions. Very awkward.

Will I keep watching? Probably. Curiosity has officially gotten the better of me. The mystery is too intriguing.

Let's be real, I'm also a sucker for anything with ghosts. And maybe a touch of pretty boys fighting evil. What can I say? I'm only human.