In the finale of Odd Taxi anime, we finally got to know about Odokawa’s mental sickness, which completely changed the way we see this series.
It turned out that the series isn’t set in an animal world at all, and rather it’s Odokawa’s mental illness called, Visual agnosia that causes him to see the world in a completely different way.
Going through another accident brings back the memories of his past, and he finally realizes that he is a human and not a walrus. Thanks to Shirakawa’s presence of mind, his life was saved.
The intense emotional impact reminded him who he really is, and he gradually recovered of the mental illness. But is this where the story really ends? We bring you the latest episode updates for this anime.
1. Episode 13 Preview and Speculation
The story pretty much concluded with the 13th episode, which cleared up almost all the confusion. However, the episode ended with a little twist which may hint towards a season 2.
The girl who killed Mitsuya gets into Odokawa’s taxi with some evil intentions in mind. This can be either Odd Taxi’s odd and abrupt way of concluding the story or the setting of a sequel.
If the series ever returns to the anime silver screens, it won’t be portraying the animal world anymore since Odokawa has already recovered from his illness. So, we can expect a real-life mystery plot if it ever gets a Season 2.
2. Episode 14 Release Date
There’s no news for Episode 14 of Odd Taxi anime, but in case it gets one, it will part of its Season 2. However, there isn’t any confirmation from the franchise.
We will update this article as soon as an official release date is revealed.
3. Episode 13 Recap
I. Exploring Odokawa’s Past
Episode 13 showed us every detail of Odokawa’s childhood, thereby explaining the mental disorder he is suffering from. He belonged to an unhappy family in which his father was cheating his mother with a mistress.
Mr. Hiroshi lived separately and used to return home on rare occasions that too completely drunk. Odokawa never got his mother’s love either as she hated him just for existing.
Two things he particularly liked were going on a drive and watching animals in a zoo. His mental disorder basically combined these two elements, thereby giving him the life of a taxi driver in a self-made fantasy world crowded with animals.
II. A Dead End
Coming to the ongoing chase, Yano is after Odokawa’s 100 million who is in turn chased by the police. The pursuit continued for a while, before Odokawa hitting the dead-end of an unfinished bridge and crashing into the river.
His life flashes before his eyes as he slowly drowns in the water. He remembers how his mother intentionally tried to kill the family through a suicidal attempt. Everything felt like a Deja-vu till Shirakawa arrives to save him.
He wakes up in an ambulance, where he realizes that the emotional impact has brought back his mental sanity. He is finally seeing humans as humans and not as animals, but he still feels a little shy while talking with women (which is completely natural).
Odokawa’s condition gradually improves over time, and he finally goes back to his normal life. He is no longer seeing animals everywhere but recognizes the uncanny similarity between the animal and the human faces.
III. The Murderer Shows Up
The post-credits scene revealed the real culprit who murdered Mitsuya. She was simply jealous of her for making it into the Mystery Kiss idol group, and she planned the murder in a way so that everyone suspects Rui.
To everyone’s surprise, the girl boards into Odokawa’s taxi once again despite knowing that he may recognize her. What are her true intentions? Why is she after Odokawa? We will find it out in a possible Season 2.
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5. About Odd Taxi
Odd Taxi is an original Japanese anime series produced by OLM, Inc. and P.I.C.S.. The series aired in Japan on April 6, 2021.
Odokawa is a taxi driver who lives an ordinary life and as a slightly eccentric stranger who has no relatives nor any relations with other people, Odokawa’s hobby is listening to Rakugo on the radio before going to bed.
Although, he does have a conversion with his customers – Kabasawa, a college student who wants a buzz, Shirakawa, a nurse who’s hiding something, comedian group Homo Sapiens, who isn’t selling well, and the city hoodlum Dobu.
The conversations with these people, which should not have meant much, lead to a girl who disappeared.
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