Series synopsis
Shabake, also known as しゃばけ is a Japanese animation mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 3, 2025. It ended on December 26, 2025. It stars Daiki Yamashita, Koji Okino, Taku Yashiro and Daisuke Namikawa.
Ichitaro, 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, Ichitaro and his spirits must uncover the culprit.
Premise
Ichitaro, 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, Ichitaro and his spirits must uncover the culprit.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daiki Yamashita as Ichitarō (voice)
- Koji Okino as Nikichi (voice)
- Taku Yashiro as Sasuke (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Nozoki Byōbu (voice)
- Seiichiro Yamashita as Matsunosuke (voice)
- Shimba Tsuchiya as Eikichi (voice)
- Shion Wakayama as Oharu (voice)
- Akira Sekine as Suzuhiko-hime (voice)
Supporting cast
- Shinya Takahashi as Noderabō (voice)
- Misako Tomioka as Kawauso (voice)
- Akane Matsunaga as Yanari (voice)
- Aika Wakuno as Yanari (voice)
- Takako Tanaka as Yanari (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 3, 2025 | December 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dark Night The sickly heir to a thriving business sneaks out from under the watchful eyes of his supernatural caretakers. |
October 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Melancholy Running from a robber, Ichitaro stumbles on the scene of a grisly murder. |
October 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Herald Ichitaro's father asks him to supervise an unusual delivery from Nagasaki. |
October 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2025 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:30:00 |