Tora
main character
OVA
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 11, 1992 – August 1, 1993
- Season
- Fall 1992
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Pastel
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Original creator
- Kazuhiro Fujita
- Music
- Shirou SAGISU
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- Ushio & Tora, Ushio Ve Tora, Ushio e Tora
- Score across sites
- 7.13/10
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons79%Episodic79%Male Protagonist60%
OVAFINISHED1992 FALL6.9 / 10 AniList score
Ushio and Tora
うしおととら• Ushio to Tora
Synopsis
Ushio thinks his father's tale of an ancient ancestor impaling a demon on a temple altar stone with the legendary Beast Spear is nuts, but when he finds the monster in his own basement, Ushio has to take another look at the family legend! Fortunately, Ushio knows it's best to let sleeping dogs lie and leave captured demons where they are. Unfortunately, the release of the monster's evil energies begins to beckon other demons to Ushio's hometown! To save his friends and family from the invading spirits, Ushio is forced to release Tora from his captivity. But will the cure prove to be worse than the curse? Will Ushio end his life a Tora-snack? Or will the Beast Spear keep Tora in line long enough to save the city?
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ushio and Tora?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and horror, especially stories with demons, episodic, male protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 39% of 1.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #5 highest-rated anime of 1992.
About 5.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuhiro Fujita
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Character design
- Norihiro Matsubara
- Music
- Shirou SAGISU
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater, Ushio and Tora (TV)
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Ushio and Tora FAQ
How many episodes does Ushio and Tora have?
Ushio and Tora has 10 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Ushio and Tora?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Ushio and Tora finished?
Yes. Ushio and Tora has finished airing — the final episode aired August 1, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of Ushio and Tora?
No sequel is listed for Ushio and Tora as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Ushio and Tora based on a manga?
Yes. Ushio and Tora adapts the manga by Kazuhiro Fujita.
Who animated Ushio and Tora?
Ushio and Tora was animated by Pastel and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.