A disturbing, artfully constructed tragedy that earns its excess through thematic commitment—provided you can stomach the premise. 7.5/10 within genre; 4/10 for general audiences.

This signifies a "parent and child" dynamic, usually a mother and daughter, which is a recurring theme in this sub-genre. Ikenie Gishiki (生贄儀式):

Akane and Aki, now hailed as survivors of a dark ordeal, became fugitives, traveling from place to place to find a way to fully reverse the effects of the ritual and purify the corrupted land. Their journey was fraught with danger, as cultists and creatures born from the corrupted ritual sought to finish what was started.

The existence of Inran Kyonyuu Oyako Ikenie Gishiki highlights the darker aspects of human nature and the extremes to which individuals will go to achieve their perceived goals. This practice was often shrouded in secrecy, and those who performed the ritual were frequently ostracized by mainstream society.