Anime Hajime Review: Ayakashi - Samurai Horror Tales

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Ayakashi: Samurai Horror. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales recounts three stories of Japanese horror.

Yotsuya Kaidan

Iemon and Oiwa Temiya (voiced by Hiroaki Hirata and Mami Koyama) have fallen in love. That love drove Iemon to commit horrific acts to ensure it. Unfortunately, the burdens of poverty were overpowering.

To secure a better life for himself, Iemon marries a younger, wealthier woman. To cast off his old life, he plots the murder of Oiwa. In the process, Oiwa becomes scarred and dies with vengeance in her heart.

That vengeance transcended the grave. The spirit of his former wife haunts Iemon. As well as all those responsible for her demise.

Tenshu Monogatari

Shirasagi Castle is a place many dare not go. Those who do meet their end at the hands of beings known as the Forgotten Gods.

Near the castle, Zushonosuke Himekawa (voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa) meets a beautiful woman (voiced by Houko Kuwashima). Though her mannerisms are odd, Zushonosuke falls in love with her.

Anime Hajime Review: Ayakashi

Series Synopsis

As a child, Yuu Kusaka (voiced by Daisuke Kishio) witnessed a strange sight. In the dead heat of summer came a mysterious snow fall. Little did the boy know, this unnatural phenomenon would lead to a horrific fight to save the world.

Now in high school, Yuu has become a bit of loner after the death of one of his most beloved friends. Ever since the day of the summer snow, Yuu has been able to tap into a strange power which has caught the attention of some dangerous people.

Yuu is not the only person with supernatural abilities, but he is the only who doesn’t know how to control them. There are people who now want him dead and he would be if it weren’t for the intervention of Eimu Yoake (voiced by Nana Mizuki).

For unknown reasons, Eimu proclaims she will protect Yuu from those who seek to harm him. She also explains the power within both of them is due to parasitic-like beings known as Ayakashi and using their abilities will eventual result in either physical or mental ruin.

While not sure how to take in what's happening, Yuu realizes he can't sit and do nothing. Despite Eimu's urging, Yuu decides to use his power to protect the people he holds dearest.