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