Ichitarou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2025 – December 26, 2025
- Season
- Fall 2025
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Bandai Namco Pictures
- Director
- Takahiro Ookawa
- Original creator
- Megumi Hatakenaka
- Music
- Rei Ishizuka
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical84%Youkai79%Medicine70%Crime60%Detective60%Gods50%Adoption30%
overview details
Synopsis
Ichitarou, the frail yet sharp-minded master of Nagasakiya, rarely leaves his estate—but he’s far from alone. Gifted with the ability to see spirits, he’s protected by ghostly companions like Hakutaku and Inugami. One night, he slips out and witnesses a brutal murder. Soon after, Edo is plagued by a series of eerie murders. As fear grips the city, Ichitarou and his spirits must uncover the culprit. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch Shabake?
Only if you enjoy fantasy and mystery, especially stories with historical, youkai, medicine.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 22% of 1.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
23.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Megumi Hatakenaka
- Director
- Takahiro Ookawa
- Series composition
- Touko Machida
- Character design
- Akari Minagawa
- Music
- Rei Ishizuka
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Shabake
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Inochi no Parade” by Kujira · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Myakumyaku” by KAFUNÉ · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shabake FAQ
How many episodes does Shabake have?
Shabake has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shabake?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Shabake finished?
Yes. Shabake has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Shabake?
No sequel is listed for Shabake as of October 2026.
Is Shabake based on a other source?
Yes. Shabake adapts the other source by Megumi Hatakenaka.
Who animated Shabake?
Shabake was animated by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Takahiro Ookawa.
Who sings the opening of Shabake?
The opening, "Inochi no Parade", is performed by Kujira.
Where can I watch Shabake?
Shabake is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.