Series synopsis
Inukami!, also known as いぬかみっ! is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 5, 2006. It ended on September 27, 2006. It stars Yuki Matsuoka, Yui Horie, Kaori Nazuka and Ryoko Shintani.
Inukami are benevolent, dog-like beasts with great spiritual powers that can also take human form. Together with a clan of "Inukami Users," they fight to vanquish evil. One such clan member, Keita Kawahira, is seen as a total loser. He doesn't take his job seriously, flirts with every woman he sees, and can't find a single Inukami willing to form a contract with him. Then, one day, he meets the Inukami "Yoko." She is beautiful, fearless, and powerful beyond compare, but also self-centered and un ...
Premise
Inukami are benevolent, dog-like beasts with great spiritual powers that can also take human form. Together with a clan of "Inukami Users," they fight to vanquish evil. One such clan member, Keita Kawahira, is seen as a total loser. He doesn't take his job seriously, flirts with every woman he sees, and can't find a single Inukami willing to form a contract with him. Then, one day, he meets the Inukami "Yoko." She is beautiful, fearless, and powerful beyond compare, but also self-centered and uncontrollable.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuki Matsuoka as Sendan
- Yui Horie as Yoko
- Kaori Nazuka as Nadeshiko
- Ryoko Shintani as Sayoka
- Shizuka Hasegawa as Tomohane
- Rika Morinaga as Tayune
- Akiko Kobayashi as Tenso
- Youko Honda as Igusa
Supporting cast
- Aya Endo as Imari
- Jun Fukuyama as Keita Kawahira
- Shion Hirota as Furano
- Toshihiro Nakamura as Hake
- Akiko Yajima as Tanuki
- Daisuke Gori as Dai Youko
- Hirofumi Nojima as Kabira Sotaro
- Jun Osuka as Kappa
- Makoto Tsumura as Tomekichi
- Mari Maruta as Socrates
- Masaki Aizawa as Master
- Mugihito as Jasei
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | April 21, 2007 | April 21, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 26 | April 5, 2006 | September 27, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inukami! The Movie In 2007, the Punishment of Sexual Perversions Law came into effect. The city is surrounded by a squadron wearing protective suits and they begin to arrest any who look like perversions. No wonder that Inukami Master Keita and Inukami Yoko are wanted for Class A perversions. |
April 21, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Mind Being Naked | April 5, 2006 |
| 2 | Machos are Lickity Licky! | April 12, 2006 |
| 3 | Exterminating in Swimsuits! | April 19, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 5, 2006 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2006 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 00:15:00 |