Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror

This anthology anime presents three chilling Japanese horror tales: vengeful spirits, forbidden love, and a monstrous cat's deadly pursuit.

CHARACTERS

Kusuriuri

Mysterious supernatural expert, Kusuriuri wields an enchanted sword to slay mononoke, after uncovering its 'shape', 'truth', and 'reason'.

Portrayed by Kamiya Hiroshi, Sakurai Takahiro

Oiwa Tamiya

Oiwa Tamiya, Iemon's vengeful ghost ex-wife, seeks revenge on her murderer.

Portrayed by Koyama Mami

Tomi-Hime

Tomi-Hime, princess of forgotten gods, reigns in Ayakashi's "Tenshu Monogatari" arc.

Portrayed by Kuwashima Houko

Zusho-no-Suke Himekawa

Zusho-no-Suke Himekawa: A mysterious figure with an undisclosed past, shrouded in secrecy.

Portrayed by Midorikawa Hikaru

Iemon Tamiya

Ronin Iemon Tamiya, driven by anger, kills his father-in-law and manipulates his pregnant wife.

Portrayed by Hirata Hiroaki

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Toei Animation

Season

Winter 2006

Start Date

2006-01-12

End Date

2006-03-23

Episodes

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