our kind

"our kind" is about three mysterious beings who are endowed with magical powers. Each of them is a master of magic, but they all master a different area. They are similar in size and stature, differing in their various abilities and their unusual skin structure. They are united by their religion and the corresponding obligation to wear a wooden mask with their symbol of magic. As they do not talk to anyone, their existence is a great secret. Rumor has it that they communicate with each other. They symbolize the self-destruction of mankind. They all have powers that make them superior to others. Just as humans have superiority over all other living beings on earth. However, they use these powers too lightly, acting out of various emotions without thinking about the consequences.

The first mage, named Riko, can make objects float, break apart and crumble into dust. The second, called Oro, controls the powers of water which he can create and turn into all kinds of shapes. The last magician goes by the name of Kinoko. He can trigger a fungal infestation but can also make plants bloom and grow. Instead of using their magic for something meaningful, they only think of themselves and are interested in using their powers to put themselves above others.

All three magicians get the bad adult when they realize that their powers are getting out of hand. In the final scene, we see how they failed to use the magic wisely and how this ultimately meant the end for the three magicians.

The title "kind" is ambiguous. On the one hand, it means something like "species" or "race", which refers to us as a human race. On the other hand, it can also be read as the German word "Kind" which means “child”. This stands for the magicians' childish, unthinking use of their powers. It is therefore a reflection of our own species, which does not know how to deal with its powers without destroying themselves.

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