Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari

A moody supernatural clash of grief and folklore, softened by quiet domestic warmth and slow emotional thawing.

Created by

Kenta Kushiya, Megumi Yamamoto

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Takeo Otsuka, Yuuki Takada, Chikahiro Kobayashi

Overview

Filled with rage against spirits known as tsukumogami, Kunato Hyoma is sent to live with Nagatsuki Botan to help him see a different side. Though both are part of a clan that return the spirits back to their world with divine powers, their experiences with the otherworldly vessels are vastly different. Kunato, robbed of a loved one, and Nagatsuki, saved by them. Can she get through to him?

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, revenge, found family, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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