Shabake (ONA)

Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Edo-era Japan, where the line between the mundane and the supernatural blurs. Young Ichitaro, a delicate boy often bedridden with illness, finds his world far from ordinary. Raised in a family that operates a pawn shop, his unique gift allows him to see and communicate with the myriad yokai and spirits that inhabit the human world, often disguised as everyday objects or people. This charming series unfolds as Ichitaro, despite his frail health, becomes an unlikely detective. With the help of his two loyal, mischievous house spirits, he navigates a tapestry of mysteries, both human and otherworldly. Each short episode presents a new puzzle, blending historical intrigue with whimsical fantasy and the subtle wisdom of ancient folklore.

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