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Plot Overview – Based on a manga by Nami Sano, this mystery-thriller series introduces the audience to orphaned identical twins, Migi and Dali, who craftily scheme their way into the lives of an aging wealthy couple Sonoyama Osamu and Sonoyama Youko. The couple believes they’ve adopted a single child, Hitori, with no clue that they’ve unwittingly welcomed two brothers into their home, who have their own agenda. So Migi and Dali take turns to play Sonoyama Hitori.
“Migi to Dali” continues to take some really bizarre turns, but for those who have already read Nami Samo’s manga, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. However, for the rest of us, the anime series seems to be getting progressively stranger with each new episode. Episode 5, in particular, was undeniably unsettling. In this episode, Hitori (Migi and Dali) pays a visit to Eiji Ichijo’s house with their adoptive parents for lunch. Things take a disturbing turn when Eiji accuses Hitori of stealing something and then demands that he undress. What makes this scene even creepier is the fact that Hitori’s parents allow this absurdity to unfold. And to make things worse, Eiji’s parents demand that Hitori be left in their house for a few days so that they can discipline him and once again, the Sonoyomas meekly agree to this unacceptable demand and leave their son in the Ichijo mansion.
This is the first time that I did not enjoy a “Migi to Dali” episode much. The way Hitori is treated in the Ichijo house is abusive, disturbing, and it delves into themes that can lead to lasting childhood trauma. What becomes increasingly apparent as the episode unfolds is that the Ichijo family’s twisted behavior is indicative of their wealth and arrogance. They are fully aware of Hitori’s orphaned status, which leads them to view him as less than human and they treat him accordingly.
While the content was more on the disturbing side in this edition, in terms of advancing the primary plot involving the twins’ efforts to investigate their mother’s death, the events significantly contribute to moving the story forward. Together, Migi and Dali navigate their problematic stay at Eiji’s house and seem to get closer to their goal. The episode ends with a worrying cliffhanger and will keep fans interested in wanting to know what happens next.
You can watch “Migi to Dali” on Crunchyroll.
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