Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 25 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 16, 1993
- Season
- Summer 1993
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Makoto Tezuka
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
- Score across sites
- 6.05/10
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Synopsis
A fortuneteller tells Hidari Taisho that he must hunt down 1000 foxes in order to conquer the country. So Akuemon, who is disliked by everybody, is hired to do the foxhunting. In response, the foxes send a female fox to Akuemon's house disguised as his wife. A story unfolds between Akuemon, who has never loved anyone, and the female fox, who slowly discovers true love in him even while tormented by sorrow over her comrades' death. This is the 6th work in "The Lion Books" series. It is also the first attempt by visualist Tezuka Makoto, Tezuka's older son, to render an original of his father's into an animated version. (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Akuemon?
Only if you enjoy fantasy and romance.
Reception is lukewarm: 58/100 on AniList, with 30% of 401 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.0% of viewers drop it.
At about 25 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Makoto Tezuka
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Akuemon FAQ
How many episodes does Akuemon have?
Akuemon has 1 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 25 minutes in total.
Is Akuemon finished?
Yes. Akuemon has finished airing — the final episode aired July 16, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of Akuemon?
No sequel is listed for Akuemon as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Akuemon based on a manga?
Yes. Akuemon adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Akuemon?
Akuemon was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Makoto Tezuka.