The film made over 160 million yen in its first five days and went on to draw 470,000 viewers, earning more than 700 million yen in total. For an indie animated movie to grow from limited screenings to a nationwide release and reach this level of success is extremely rare. This is easily one of the biggest commercial hits in recent years for a director coming from indie animation. While some fans of the original manga had mixed feelings about the bold changes, the film was widely praised for its impressive craftsmanship, setting the stage for its cultural impact.

At age 9, I lost my mother, rebelled against relatives, and eventually ran away to live alone. My solitary life changed when I met Kumatetsu, who was also alone, and together we grew. However, as the story progresses into young adulthood and approaches the climax, the transition feels too abrupt for me to follow, making it harder to stay connected to the narrative. Honestly, the encounter between the heroine and the protagonist's father felt rushed.

Since the catchphrase reads "Abe no Seimei to Onmyoji" (Abe Seimei and the Yin-Yang Master), I thought it would be an action story about battles against monsters. Still, it was more in the category of a mystery novel.