The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Onigunsō’s Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari manga recently announced that Hidenori Takahashi would voice the character Tenjitsu in the show. Interestingly, Takahashi is already known for voicing another character, Hayate, in both seasons of the anime.
Speaking of which, the second season made its debut on July 3, following the first season’s premiere on January 9 on Tokyo MX, BS11, and various other networks. For international fans, Crunchyroll has been streaming the series worldwide since January, except in Asia. So, anime enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to.
Blending Japanese mythology and folklore in a way did before, Malevolent Spirits revolves around the main character, Hyōma Kunato, as he fights his spite regarding ‘Tsukumogami’ and learns how to live amongst the spirits that ruined his life.
Brimming with action, mystery, and supernatural elements, the series has established itself as a manga worth a read, and now, we look forward to what the anime can deliver. The announcement and release of the first season brought fans back and hooked on the series once again. As we patiently wait for the next season, let’s take a look at everything we know about the series.
About Malevolent Spirits: Season 2
The anime adaptation of Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari is directed by Ryuichi Kimura and is produced by Bandai Namco Pictures. The scripts and series composition are done by Keiichirō Ōchi, while Shiori Fujisawa handles the character designs.
The opening theme song, Dare ga Tame (For Whom), is performed by Megatera Zero, and the ending theme song, Private Room, is performed by Azusa Tadokoro with music composition handled by John Kanda and XELIK.
The manga was first serialized in Miracle Jump, in Shueisha’s Seinen manga magazine, for a year and then was later published in Ultra Jump in 2016. The anime adaptation was announced in November 2021 and aired on BS11 and Tokyo MX on January 9 in Japan. Crunchyroll streams the anime internationally, except in Asian territories.
The Plot, Cast, and Characters
In a world where spirits can roam about in the human world, transforming into physical entities known as tsukumogami by possessing old objects, the Saenome clan acts as protectors who peacefully transport the spirits to where they came from to prevent chaos.
Kunato Hyouma, a member of the clan, possesses a deep resentment after a tsukumogami took something very dear to him. Concerned about potential supernatural disasters taking place due to Hyouma’s anger towards these spirits, his grandfather sends him to live in Kyoto with a woman named Nagatsuki Botan.
Surprisingly, Botan has a unique bond with tsukumogami, “living with them as family.” Will Hyouma be able to peacefully co-exist with these spirits, or will he forever hold a grudge against them?
The cast of Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari includes Tsuzumi, voiced by Kouhei Fukuhara, Tsumabiki, voiced by Mika Doi, and Fukie, voiced by Yusuke Shirai. Additionally, Karakasa no Tsukumogami, a strange life source for the tsukumogami, will be voiced by Yoko Hikasa.
Hyōma Kunato, voiced by Takeo Otsuka, is the lead character in Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari. He is the heir to the Kunato house of the Saenome clan, and he’s sent to live in the Nagatsuki house in hopes he can let go of his anger. Botan Nagatsuki, voiced by Yuki Takada, is a young woman who lives in the Nagatsuki house along with many tsukumogami.
The five benevolent tsukumogami living in the house include Nagi, voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi; Yu, voiced by Reina Ueda, Kagami voiced by Aimi Tanaka, Suzuri voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima; and Haori, voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro.
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