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Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed

2008·Show
13Episodes in1Season
IMDb6.9
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Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy10
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

The mind, fantasy, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout storytelling, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

Fumika and Kanaka are mail carriers- but not the typical kind. For one, Kanaka is a talking staff and for two, Fumika delivers shigofumi: letters from the dead addressed to the living. These letters are a final, true, communication derived from hate, hope, and love. The story unfolds following this pair and their uncommon job as well as Fumika's unique 'situation'.
Supernatural DramaPsychological MysteryGrief & LossExistential ThemesHuman ConditionEpisodic StorytellingCharacter-DrivenDark & EmotionalThought-ProvokingAnime

Crew

Directed by:
Tatsuo Sato
Written by:
Ichiro Okouchi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.