La storia della Arcana Famiglia

La storia della Arcana Famiglia

The story of the Arcane Family

Synopsis: On the island of Regalo, the Arcana Famiglia act as peacekeepers doing anything necessary to ensure that the people of Regalo go unharmed. The Arcana family utilize the power of Arcana, the power from tarot cards, in order to exercise their abilities. Mondo, the head of the Arcana Famiglia, is trying to find a successor through a duel called Arcana Duello and the winner will get to marry his daughter, Felicita. Two members of the Arcana  Famiglia are more interested in protecting Felicita's freedom than her hand. Together, the three young members of the Arcana Famiglia (Liberta, Nova and Felicita) fight to uphold their freedom in a world restricted by their pasts, futures and powers.

Characters: Just a heads up, there are a lot of characters in this anime!

Felicita: Is the only child of Mondo and is also the leader of the Sword. She has a contract with the 6th Arcana, The Lovers, which allows her to read people's hearts. Further into the anime she discovers she has another contract with the 10th Arcana- The Wheel of Fortune, which allows her to change the relationship of a tarocco and its host. She is rather innocent and pure despite how strict she is on herself and others.

Liberta: Shares a contract with the 0 Arcana, The Fool, and is also a solider of the Intelligence Division. He was rescued by Dante as a child but has no recollection of his past. His memories were sealed because of his uncontrollable power. His Arcana is equipped with the power to make whatever he says happen. 

Nova: Shares a contract with the 13th Arcana, Death, and is the Captain of the Holy Grail. He is Felicita's childhood friend and cousin. His powers allow him to put people to sleep as he did with his parents when they were planning a rebellion against Mondo. He is, however, able to reawaken his parents with the help of Felicita.

Debito: Shares a contract with the 9th Arcana, the Hermit. His Arcana allows him to become invisible. He is the Captain of the Coins and loves to flirt, even with Felicita. Despite his foul mouth and all, he is still seen as a good older brother figure to the trio.

Pace: Shares a contract with the 11th Arcana, Strengthand is the Captain of the Wands. His Arcana makes him as strong as a monster. He loves food, especially lasagna.

Luca: Is Felicita's personal butler. He shares a contract with the 14th Arcana, Temperance. He is an alchemist and yet is always seen doing all things domestic. It is never clear whether he has feelings for Felicita but then again he has been taking care of her since she was a child.

Dante: Shares a contract with the 4th Arcana, the Emperor, and is also the Head Captain. His Arcana allows him to manipulate or erase peoples memories. He is the most trustworthy and reliable people in the Famiglia and very popular amongst the people of Regalo.

Jolly: Is he is Mondo second in command and also the second highest ranking member in the Famiglia. he shares a contract with the 18th Arcana, The Moon, which lets him draw out a persons memory by force. He comes off cold-hearted due to his emotionless actions and words and is avoided by most on the island. His weapon of choice is also Alchemy.

Mondo: Shares a contract with the 21st Arcana, The World, he is also Felicita's father and the leader of the Arcana Famiglia. 

Sumire: She is Felicita's mother and shares a contract with the 20th Arcana, Judgement, which allows her to partake in fortunetelling. She is a refined, strict, japanese woman and loves her daughter and family very much.

Elmo: Is an artifical child created and raised by Jolly. He shares a contract with the 16th Arcana, The Tower.

My thoughts on this one seem to collide. I absolutely love the Italian influence on this anime. Their names and their mannerisms depict what some people classify as the Italian stereotype. At the same time, I do feel the anime was a bit rushed and it definitely ended way to early. A second season, in order to prolong the story line might have been better (but then again I only watched the Anime. I did not read the Manga or play the game). Still i would say its definitely worth watching. I personally fell in love with the characters and I hope you do too! 

Enjoy!

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