7.5
Laughing Under the Clouds
曇天に笑う
7.5
Rank
#2283
Popularity
#1878
Members
138.1K
Favorites
784
Synopsis
In the 11th year of the Meiji Era, the end of the samurai shogunate and the prohibition of swords has left Japan with lasting scars. Displeased by these recent changes, many former samurai plot against the new government, inciting a wave of bloodshed. To counter this movement, the government constructs a colossal prison in the middle of Lake Biwa. Unofficially assigned to help the police arrest criminals, Tenka Kumou also serves as a ferryman to the Lake Biwa prison with the help of his two yo...
Background
Donten ni Warau was released on Blu-ray and DVD as Laughing Under the Clouds by Funimation Entertainment on August 23, 2016.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFrequent sword and hand-to-hand fights show blood, injuries, and fatalities during conflicts between ex-samurai and authorities.
moderate
Disturbing themesThe story centers on a lethal generational curse, the death of parents, and young brothers being drawn into violent adult conflicts.
mild
LanguageOccasional coarse language appears during arguments and confrontations.
Set in Meiji-era Japan, the series follows three brothers who help transport criminals to an island prison while becoming entangled in a supernatural curse. Expect stylized action violence with blood and death, plus somber themes involving family tragedy and a deadly prophecy.
Relations
FAQ
Laughing Under the Clouds has 12 episodes.
Laughing Under the Clouds is currently finished airing.
Laughing Under the Clouds was produced by Doga Kobo.
Laughing Under the Clouds aired Oct 4, 2014 to Dec 20, 2014.
Laughing Under the Clouds is based on a Manga.
Set in Meiji-era Japan, the series follows three brothers who help transport criminals to an island prison while becoming entangled in a supernatural curse. Expect stylized action violence with blood and death, plus somber themes involving family tragedy and a deadly prophecy.
