Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono

About Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono

Looking for background on Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono (ナコルル 〜あのひとからのおくりもの〜)? This drama, fantasy and supernatural series by ARMS (2002) starts out like this. The premise: Nakoruru, finally returned to her home Kamuikotan after a long, fierce battle, receives a warm welcome from dear allies and the village children. Her spirit is uplifted by her reunion with companions Manari and Yantamuu.

Along the way, as the trauma of fight falls away, Rela appears and challenges Nakoruru and the shadow of misfortune creeps closer... Nakoruru is a popular Ainu girl from SNK's Samurai Spirits fighting game (PC and Dreamcast), now she has her very own OVA series.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Harumi Ikoma as Nakoruru and Keiko Kamitani as Rimururu. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. With 1 episodes, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by ARMS, so the studio's house style defines how Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Harumi Ikoma voicing Nakoruru gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.