AYAKA

A gentle, atmospheric fantasy that unfolds slowly, mixing island folklore and family mystery with a calm, slightly wistful mood.

Created by

Kanae Aoki

Genres

Animation, Drama, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Yuto Uemura, Takuma Terashima, Yuuichirou Umehara

Overview

The story follows Yukito Yanagi, an orphan who one day encounters an eccentric disciple of his father's. The strange man takes him to his birthplace on Ayakajima, made up of seven islands where mysterious beings called "Mitama" and dragons are rumored to reside. There, Yukito meets his father's two other disciples, who protect the harmony of Ayakajima… which soon threatens to collapse.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Found family, family, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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