Series synopsis
Tonari no Yokai-san, also known as となりの妖怪さん is a Japanese animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on HTB on April 7, 2024. It ended on June 30, 2024. It stars Asaki Yuikawa, Ryosuke Higa, Yuki Kaji and Jin Urayama.
Welcome to Engamori, the cozy town where supernatural beings are your friendly neighbors. For generations and to this day, the otherworldly Yokai and humans have continued to protect their easygoing way of life. Enjoy the mountain breeze and uncover the mysterious bonds that lie within.
Premise
Welcome to Engamori, the cozy town where supernatural beings are your friendly neighbors. For generations and to this day, the otherworldly Yokai and humans have continued to protect their easygoing way of life. Enjoy the mountain breeze and uncover the mysterious bonds that lie within.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Asaki Yuikawa as Mutsumi Sugimoto (voice)
- Ryosuke Higa as Jirobo Enkazan (voice)
- Yuki Kaji as Buchio Oishi (voice)
- Jin Urayama as Tazenbo Fuchibiyama (voice)
- You Taichi as Yuri Tachibana (voice)
- Kenji Hamada as Taichi Tanaka (voice)
- Mutsumi Tamura as Takumi Oishi (voice)
- Yuko Sanpei as Ryo Sano (voice)
Supporting cast
- Megumi Han as Rein Nakagawa (voice)
- Yuhko Kaida as Hayachiyo (voice)
- Satoshi Mikami as Gorozaemon Sanmoto (voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi as Suzu Sakaki (voice)
- Tatsumaru Tachibana as Benmaru Kobayashi (voice)
- Tokuyoshi Kawashima as Chiaki Nishiya (voice)
- Hideyuki Tanaka as Kazuhiko Nishiya (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 7, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When Buchio, a 20-year-old cat, is reborn as a nekomata, his family happily accepts him. As young Mutsumi worries about her missing father, Jiro the crow tengu comforts her. Tales of a mysterious yet warm day-to-day life shared by humans, gods, and yokai begin here. |
April 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Buchio ponders what to do with his new life, Yuri the bakegitsune teaches him how to transform. Rain, a kappa in Ryo's class who has a crush on him, sees a certain someone for romantic advice... |
April 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Takumi and Buchio encounter a mythical beast said to bring misfortune to those who hear its voice. Mutsumi learns that Jiro once killed a giant serpent, but it turns out the serpent remained as a vengeful spirit... |
April 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HTB |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 02:00:00 |