京極夏彦 巷説百物語

京極夏彦 巷説百物語

  • 2003
  • 1 Seasons
  • 13 Episodes
  •  6.2  (9)
  •   Ended

Momosuke is a young man with a dream: to travel Japan and collect one hundred stories. He journeys from place to place, searching for tales of the paranormal and bizarre, hoping to collect tales to publish in his book. However, the calm of Momosuke's life soon is shattered by a chance meeting with three sinister beings: Mataichi the priest, Nagamimi the bird-caller, and the beautiful Ogin. Soon, Momosuke learns that there might be more to his newfound comrades than first meets the eye...

京極夏彦 巷説百物語
Seasons
The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point, Part 2
13. The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point, Part 2
December 26, 2003
After Ukon ends up captured by Danjo's servant Kaburagi, Momosuke infiltrates the dungeons in order to rescue him.
The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point, Part 1
12. The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point, Part 1
December 19, 2003
Strange massacres have been occurring at Seven Man Point.
The Marine Spirits
11. The Marine Spirits
December 12, 2003
Momosuke hasn't seen the Ongyou for months. When he asks Tsutaya if he's heard of any ghostly rumors lately, Tsutaya tells Momosuke that there are two he knows of, with one of them being the sea ghosts of Sanuki.
The Succubus
10. The Succubus
December 05, 2003
After arriving in town, Momosuke runs into a man and learns of the missing bride Shiragiku.
The Lone and Strange
9. The Lone and Strange
November 28, 2003
Hearing about the murderous cutthroat Giamon of Inarizika, rumored to be a Kowai (a ghoul that can survive any fatality), Momosuke learns some of Ogin's past.
Field Gun
8. Field Gun
November 21, 2003
Momosuke responds to a supposed letter from his brother Gunhachiro sent to him while at Katabira Crossroads.
Katabira Crossroads
7. Katabira Crossroads
November 14, 2003
Momosuke hears the legend of the Katabira Crossroads where some women have mysteriously died.
The Shibaemon Racoon Dog
6. The Shibaemon Racoon Dog
November 07, 2003
Momosuke and the Ongyou encounter a traveling performance troupe which includes a samurai who claims to be a Tanuki, a Raccoon Dog that assumes human form.
Salty Choji
5. Salty Choji
October 31, 2003
The trio go to investigate a house on a hill where there have been reports of people dissapearing.
Dancing Head
4. Dancing Head
October 24, 2003
Momosuke arrives at a town where a woman named Oyoshi is being chased by a ronin named Matajuro Ishikawa.
White Fox
3. White Fox
October 17, 2003
Momosuke encounters a hunter named Yasaku while investigating the tale of Hakuzōsu, a legendary fox who posed as a monk to tempt a hunter away from killing foxes.
Willow Woman
2. Willow Woman
October 10, 2003
Momosuke arrives at Kichibe's Willow Inn, hoping to learn about the fabled Willow Woman who is said to haunt the inn.
The Red Bean Washer
1. The Red Bean Washer
October 03, 2003
A writer of riddle books for children, Momosuke Yamaoka's ambition is to compile a book of 100 ghost stories.
Description
Momosuke is a young man with a dream: to travel Japan and collect one hundred stories. He journeys from place to place, searching for tales of the paranormal and bizarre, hoping to collect tales to publish in his book. However, the calm of Momosuke's life soon is shattered by a chance meeting with three sinister beings: Mataichi the priest, Nagamimi the bird-caller, and the beautiful Ogin. Soon, Momosuke learns that there might be more to his newfound comrades than first meets the eye...
  • Premiere Date
    October 03, 2003
  • Rating
    6.2  (9)