Requiem from the Darkness

Season

2003

7

A young aspiring writer sets out on a cross country journey to collect 100 tales of the supernatural. On the way he meets some very strange characters, and learns about much more than folktales.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Azuki Bean Washer

In the midst of a torrential downpour, talisman vendor, Mataichi saves young Yamaoka Momosuke's life. Attracted by Mataichi's strange appearance, Momosuke searches after him in the dark rain.

S1 • E2

Willow Woman

Momosuke returns home to Ikomaya, but cannot forget the supernatural rescuer, Mataichi, and his otherworldly group.

S1 • E3

Enchanted White Fox

Momosuke returns to Mataichi and is lured into a dark and mysterious mountain with the promise of uncovering a compilation of ghost stories for his new literary work.

S1 • E4

Dancing Head

While separated from Mataichi, Momosuke encounters an alluring temptress named Oyoshi. But Momosuke soon discovers Oyoshi's father, Matajuro, harbors an unnatural desire for her.

S1 • E5

Salty Choji

Momosuke stares death in the face, but manages to survive and find his way to Chojiro Shioya's mansion. Chojiro's staff slowly nurses Momosuke back to health, but he soon realizes his memories of the previous days has magically disappeared.

S1 • E6

Shibaemon the Racoon Dog

On their travels, Momosuke and Mataichi randomly join a puppet theater troupe. Momosuke is forced to investigate when they realize a series of street killings seem to be following the troupe.

S1 • E7

Katabira Crossroads

In an attempt to uncover the reasons behind the strange happenings on Katabiraga Street, Momosuke travels to Kyoto to gather intelligence from Mr. Fushimiya.

S1 • E8

Field Gun

Momosuke is abruptly summoned back to Edo by his older brother, Gunhachiro Yamaoka, and is immediately shaken upon his arrival when he learns a bizarre event has taken place.

S1 • E9

The Unkillable

After being executed for the third time, we learn Giemon from Inarizaka is not what he seems.

S1 • E10

Flames of Desire

Momosuke is petitioned to help a Nagoya shipping mogul find his bride who mysteriously disappeared on their wedding night.

S1 • E11

Marine Spirits

After letting Shiragiku escape in Nagoya, Momosuke is unable to find his companion Mataichi. When he gets a tip from Kyogoku Tavern, Momosuke races to Sanuki to track down the elusive Mataichi and his supernatural band of characters.

The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point: Part 1

S1 • E12

The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point: Part 1

After Momosuke encounters a "Ship Ghost" and is left in dispair, his lament only increases when a former member of the Kitabayashi clan explains the curse of the "Cape of Seven."

The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point: Part 2

S1 • E13

The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point: Part 2

Momosuke tracks down Mataichi in a town of tragedy finally tracks down Mataichi in the town under Kitabayshi Castle's domain. When tragedy strikes the town, how will Momosuke deal with the disaster?