The Daughter of Twenty Faces

About The Daughter of Twenty Faces

If you are hunting for a new action series, The Daughter of Twenty Faces (Nijuu Mensou no Musume) deserves a look (2008). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Chiko is the daughter of the wealthy Mikamo family who has to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents passed away. Because her aunt wants to inherit the Mikamo family's wealth, she gives Chiko poisoned food.

As things develop, one day, however, she's kidnapped by the Nijuu Mensou (20 Faces) and chooses to join his clan.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Bones, Telecom Animation Film, so the studio's house style defines how The Daughter of Twenty Faces looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.