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Kimihiro Watanuki is a high school student plagued by ayakashi spirits, both of which are invisible to everyone else but him. The series begins when Watanuki stumbles, seemingly by chance, into a shop that grants wishes. The shop is owned by Yūko Ichihara, a mysterious witch of many names and esoteric renown. For a price, she offers to grant Watanuki's wish to be rid of the spirits. The price, according to Yūko, must be of equal value; so, as payment, he must become Yūko's temporary, part-time cook and housekeeper.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Kimihiro Watanuki is a high school student plagued by ayakashi spirits, both of which are invisible to everyone else but him. The series begins when Watanuki stumbles, seemingly by chance, into a shop that grants wishes. The shop is owned by Yūko Ichihara, a mysterious witch of many names and esoteric renown. For a price, she offers to grant Watanuki's wish to be rid of the spirits. The price, according to Yūko, must be of equal value; so, as payment, he must become Yūko's temporary, part-time cook and housekeeper.
Cast, crew and production details
Jun FukuyamaKimihiro Watanuki (voice)
Sayaka OharaYūko Ichihara (voice)
Kazuya NakaiShizuka Dōmeki (voice)
Shizuka ItohHimawari Kunogi (voice)
Mika KikuchiMokona (voice)
Hisayo MochizukiMoro (voice)
Kazuko KojimaMaru (voice)
Eri Sendai
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Episode 1
Due to an unfortunate incident, Doumeki's right eye is covered by a mysterious spider web. Watanuki, feeling guilty for his condition, takes a drastic measure to revert it.
Directed by Tsutomu MizushimaWritten by Michiko Yokote
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Episode 2
Doumeki studies some occult books looking for a way to restore Watanuki's sight, until a strange creature appears and starts to devour its contents.
Written by Michiko Yokote
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Episode 3
After learning that the Zashiki-Warashi disappeared while looking for his right eye's sight, Watanuki rushes to help her. Upon finding her, he also discovers the creature who possesses his stolen eye.
Directed by Tsutomu MizushimaWritten by Michiko Yokote
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Episode 4
Watanuki and Yūko encounter a strange creature who deals with dreams and items which come from them.
Written by Nanase Okawa
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Episode 5
Watanuki meets Kohane Tsuyuri, a little girl who is famous medium, and he discovers that they have much in common.
Directed by Shinsuke TerasawaWritten by Nanase Okawa
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Episode 6
Even without knowing the rules, Watanuki is dragged by Yūko and friends to play some mahjong at Doumeki's place, unaware of their true purpose.
Written by Daishiro Tanimura
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Episode 7
By the request of the Neko-Musume, Watanuki and Doumeki work together to take the water from a well back to the shop. But they grow more and more suspicious of a woman standing in the window next to the well.
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Episode 8
A girl claiming her house is filled with scary and strange noises seeks Yūko's aid.
Written by Miharu Hirami
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Episode 9
After learning that Kohane is being harassed by the public as many believe her powers are a fraud, Watanuki pays a visit to her.
Directed by Masahiko WatanabeWritten by Michiko Yokote
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Episode 10
Tired of seeing Kohane being harassed by the media and mistreated by her own mother, Watanuki takes her to the shop.
Directed by Shinsuke TerasawaWritten by Michiko Yokote
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Episode 11
Watanuki's little finger continues to hurt and he becomes more suspicious of Himawari. In the following day, he suffers a serious accident just after she touches him.
Written by Nanase Okawa
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Episode 12
Watanuki learns that Doumeki and Himawari became Yūko's clients in order to save his life and hears from Himawari the truth about her.
Directed by Tsutomu MizushimaWritten by Nanase Okawa
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Episode 13
All is well now and Watanuki is now doing his regular errands for Yūko. Upon coming home from grocery shopping, he meets the Fox who is the son of the oden shop owner. He wanted to thank watanuki so he offered him fox oden. After eating the fox oden Watanuki wanted to thank to fox so he asked Yūko to grant him the wish to able to meet the fox spirit again.
Written by Daishiro Tanimura
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