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The core of the Origon Village murder mystery focuses on resolving the loose ties and lingering feelings within the Sonoyama family. The boys, Karen, Akira Ichijō and Maruta successfully escaped from prison only to realize Eiji was still in the house and planned to die with his mother in the fire, which destroyed all of the property. Eiji’s mental state is partly due to the guilt he feels for accidentally killing Metry, years of following Reiko’s expectations, and Dali rejecting him.
There were many people trapped, then freed, then trapped again for a moment inside the burning house, but the twins managed to rescue Eiji and bring him to the light. The entire ordeal left Dali with a prominent facial scar, ending the twins’ ability to disguise themselves. Their adoptive parents now know about the ruse and Eiji confesses his crime to the police while also trying to shoulder his mother’s gruesome murder of Micchan. This failed after police discovered Maruta’s recording in the fireplace.
The consequences of Metry’s death, Migi and Dali’s deception, and Eiji’s crimes are far-reaching, but the final tie is identity. Migi & Dali danced to this theme throughout the show. It’s not exactly new to focus on a movie starring twins about one person’s desire to be an individual and the other bemoaning the loss of their shared experiences. However, among the two brothers, I did not expect Dali to have difficulty adapting. Now that their common mission no longer joins them, Migi and Dali must find a reason to live. Migi was always better at socializing, while Dali was studious. The twins no longer have a reason to trick their neighbors, and Dali is aimless and insecure.
The Sonoyama family proves to be the parents the boys always needed. Yōko Sonoyama (voiced by Sailor Moon’s Kotono Mitsuishi) conveys the depth of motherly love in addition to being a comedic highlight every time she appears on screen. Together with her husband Osamu, they are able to coax Dali out of a hidden existence under tables and in closets. It’s important to remember that even with all his scheming, Dali is still 12 years old, and the series reinforces that through his shortsightedness. With his promise to stay in Migi’s shadow, he didn’t consider what would happen when they both grew up. Migi can get married and move away. Dali’s insistence on living a stagnant life was unrealistic. Luckily, his patient parents are enough to help him face the future.
The final act is a short period of time to reinforce this theme. Dali is about to enter college while Migi (a pioneering artist specializing in karaage sculpture) pursues her creative endeavors. In the background, Micchan takes on the role of a guardian angel who communicates by writing with flour. Her inclusion is sweet and the same goofy humor runs throughout the show. Also, Maruta is very handsome now, which made me laugh more than I expected.
Migi & Dali is truly a unique blend of humor and horror. My only regret is that we won’t see more from creator Nami Sano. She has a unique perspective and measure of fun. Please rest.
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Migi & Dali is now streaming on Crunchyroll.
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