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Ichitarou, the frail yet sharp-minded master of Nagasakiya, rarely leaves his estate—but he’s far from alone. Gifted with the ability to see spirits, he’s protected by ghostly companions like Hakutaku and Inugami. One night, he slips out and witnesses a brutal murder. Soon after, Edo is plagued by a series of eerie murders. As fear grips the city, Ichitarou and his spirits must uncover the culprit.
The verdict
Season picksMust watchFall 2025A sickly Edo-era merchant heir protected by friendly yokai stumbles into a murder he must solve. It is a slow-burn mystery made for fans of the long-running novels, which makes it hard for Western viewers to get into. The authentic historical detail and deliberate pacing make it a possible sleeper hit for Apothecary Diaries fans.

IchitarouMainDaiki Yamashita · Japanese voice
Suzuhiko-himeSupportingAkira Sekine · Japanese voice
ByoubunozokiSupportingDaisuke Namikawa · Japanese voice
SasukeSupportingTaku Yashiro · Japanese voice
NikichiSupportingKouji Okino · Japanese voice
EikichiSupportingShinba Tsuchiya · Japanese voice
MatsunosukeSupportingSeiichirou Yamashita · Japanese voice
NoderabouSupportingShinya Takahashi · Japanese voice