About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Dark Night
Aired 3 October 2025 • 23 min
The sickly heir to a thriving business sneaks out from under the watchful eyes of his supernatural caretakers.
2. Melancholy
Aired 10 October 2025 • 23 min
Running from a robber, Ichitaro stumbles on the scene of a grisly murder.
3. Herald
Aired 17 October 2025 • 23 min
Ichitaro's father asks him to supervise an unusual delivery from Nagasaki.
4. Compatibility
Aired 24 October 2025 • 23 min
The frail Ichitaro must solve a string of murders haunting Edo alongside his ghostly companions.
5. This World of Suffering
Aired 31 October 2025 • 23 min
A strange customer demands unusual medicine. Ichitaro shows him the mummy and gets a startling response.
6. One-sided Feelings
Aired 7 November 2025 • 23 min
Nikichi tells of his feelings for a spirit who refused to let death keep her from her human lover.
7. Love
Aired 14 November 2025 • 23 min
Ichitaro is missing, and an apothecary has been found murdered. Nikichi and Sasuke grow frantic.
8. Opportunity
Aired 21 November 2025 • 23 min
Murdered cats keep turning up at the Azumaya, and Matsunosuke finds himself under suspicion.
9. Acquaintance
Aired 28 November 2025 • 23 min
A drawing in a newspaper gives Ichitaro an idea about why people have been going after medicine dealers.
10. Fact and Fiction
Aired 5 December 2025 • 23 min
Eikichi is attacked on an errand for Ichitaro, forcing Ichitaro to reconsider his view of the case.
11. Whereabouts
Aired 12 December 2025 • 23 min
Ichitaro learns more about his own history and sets out to deal with the rogue spirit.
12. Yearning
Aired 19 December 2025 • 23 min
A fire at the Azumaya draws Ichitaro and Matsunosuke into a dangerous encounter.
13. Happily Ever After
Aired 26 December 2025 • 23 min
With the supernatural crime spree laid to rest, Ichitaro makes a momentous decision.