UP: THIS ARC PEAKS. The backstory of the girl and her cat is DEVASTATING. Medicine Seller finally unsheathing his sword is HYPE. The exorcism is beautiful. You'll cry for that cat fr. DOWN: Only wish this arc was longer. That's why Mononoke got a whole series later. 😭
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
Toei Animation
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Synopsis
A collection of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Kaidan", the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death. "Tenshu Monogatari", the story of forbidden love between a goddess and a human, and "Bakeneko", the story of a mysterious cat monster with a vendetta against a certain family.
Episode Guide
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Characters
Kusuriuri
Mysterious supernatural expert, Kusuriuri wields an enchanted sword to slay mononoke, after uncovering its 'shape', 'truth', and 'reason'.
Portrayed by Freeman Crispin
Oiwa Tamiya
Oiwa Tamiya, Iemon's vengeful ghost ex-wife, seeks revenge on her murderer.
Portrayed by Oliver Nicole
Tomi-Hime
Tomi-Hime, princess of forgotten gods, reigns in Ayakashi's "Tenshu Monogatari" arc.
Portrayed by Johnson Willow
Zusho-no-Suke Himekawa
Zusho-no-Suke Himekawa: A mysterious figure with an undisclosed past, shrouded in secrecy.
Portrayed by Morrow Kirby
Iemon Tamiya
Ronin Iemon Tamiya, driven by anger, kills his father-in-law and manipulates his pregnant wife.
Portrayed by Dobson Brian
Quick Takes
View all 11 takesUP: The investigation begins. Medicine Seller asking about shape, truth, and reasoning is already iconic. The family's dark secrets start leaking. DOWN: Still building up. The demon hasn't fully shown itself yet. 🧂
UP: HERE HE COMES. The Medicine Seller enters and you immediately know he's different. The art style shifts to that iconic patterned look. This is where Mononoke was born. DOWN: First two eps of this arc are setup. Patience needed. 💊
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