Series synopsis
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-, also known as かくりよの宿飯 is a Japanese animation comedy drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on April 2, 2018. It stars Yuma Uchida, Mitsuki Nakae, Nao Toyama and Katsuyuki Konishi.
After losing her grandfather, Aoi—a girl who can see spirits known as ayakashi—is suddenly approached by an ogre. Demanding she pay her grandfather’s debt, he makes a huge request: her hand in marriage! Refusing this absurd offer, Aoi decides to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast for the ayakashi to pay back what her family owes.
Premise
After losing her grandfather, Aoi—a girl who can see spirits known as ayakashi—is suddenly approached by an ogre. Demanding she pay her grandfather’s debt, he makes a huge request: her hand in marriage! Refusing this absurd offer, Aoi decides to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast for the ayakashi to pay back what her family owes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuma Uchida as Akatsuki (voice)
- Mitsuki Nakae as Kasuga (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Aoi Tsubaki (voice)
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Oodanna (voice)
- Kaito Ishikawa as Ranmaru (voice)
- Atsushi Tamaru as Byakuya (voice)
- Takuma Terashima as Hatori (voice)
- Ai Kakuma as Oryou (voice)
Supporting cast
- Shunichi Toki as Ginji (voice)
- Manaka Iwami as Chibi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | April 2, 2018 | September 24, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 12 | October 2, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Marrying into an Inn for Spirits On her way to school, Aoi, who can see ayakashi, encounters an ayakashi she's never seen and is abducted to Tenjin-ya, an inn in the hidden realm. There, she learns that her grandfather promised that she'd marry the master innkeeper to pay off his debt. |
April 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
I've Found a Job at the Inn for Spirits Ginji, the young master of Tenjin-ya, suggested that Aoi open up an eatery. But before she has a chance to even think about it, she gets dragged into a commotion caused by the tengu guests. Will she ever be able to find a job at Tenjin-ya? |
April 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
I Took a Trip to the Capital of the Hidden Realm The ayakashi world is ruled by eight great yokai called the Hachiyo. After Aoi succeeded in offering hospitality to Matsuba, one of the Hachiyo, the master innkeeper takes her out to the capital of the hidden realm as a reward for her achievement. |
April 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Our Tanuki Is Getting Married Just when peaceful days are finally coming back into Aoi’s life, O-Ryo brings some shocking news |
October 2, 2025 |
| 2 |
I'll Make New Hot-Spring Buns. Aoi develops her new hot-spring buns with help from everyone at Tenjin-ya. |
October 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Curtain Rises on New Turmoil. Tenjin-ya’s fall festival is a big success, and Aoi and the master innkeeper discuss their relationship. |
October 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:30:00 |