The Legend of Haragashi

::An Interactive Bedtime Poem::

The once peaceful village of Haragashi becomes the unlikely target of constant harassment by the fire-breathing Utagai. No one seems to have what it takes to make this greenie-meanie go away until fate provides an unsuspecting flutist with the most bizarre of recitals. Novelty and bravery come center-stage, as a little bit of timely inspiration and wit help to end the entire village’s on-going nightmare.

Anyone wanting to jolt their silliness a bit would really like this piece. Part story, part art book, and part irreverence give this poem greater life and meaning. It’s meditative and Zen-like tone provides an interesting contrast to the poem’s whimsical and vibrant aesthetic. In accompaniment with a serene and down-tempo soundtrack are goofy, playful, and sometimes comical, reactions to events resulting from the user’s interaction with the “living illustrations.”

The Legend of Haragashi is a fun and simple story with richness and depth of experience built in. The language is moderately-advanced and offers a quick in-page definition feature for those few, more challenging words. This is a hero’s journey that would be worthy of any serious reader, gamer, or music-listener of any type and level.

—ToiBoxDesign