Yuu Kusaka
main character
TV
5.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 2, 2007 – February 27, 2008
- Season
- Fall 2007
- Source
- Visual novel
- Studio
- Tokyo Kids
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
- Score across sites
- 6.06/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Youkai60%Gore20%School20%Nudity20%Heterosexual20%Love Triangle20%Nekomimi20%
overview details
Synopsis
Adapted from the 2005 adults-only superhuman battle action visual novel game Ayakashi. Ayakashi is a parasite life force that gives superpowers to its host, taking in return the host's entire life force. Kusaka Yuu is a student that lost his will to live after the death of a dear childhood friend, until the day a mysterious girl, named Yoake Eim, appears. From that moment on, his life would never be the same again. Hunted by Ayakashi and their hosts, the power within Yuu awakens and a never ending battle begins. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ayakashi?
Only if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror, especially stories with youkai.
Reception is lukewarm: 57/100 on AniList, with 19% of 1.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #86 most popular anime of 2007.
11.5% 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 48 min 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
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Series composition
- Takamitsu Kouno
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Cloudier Sky” by Ayane
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kagaribi”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Ayakashi
Ayakashi FAQ
How many episodes does Ayakashi have?
Ayakashi has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ayakashi?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Ayakashi finished?
Yes. Ayakashi has finished airing — the final episode aired February 27, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Ayakashi?
No sequel is listed for Ayakashi as of October 2026.
Is Ayakashi based on a visual novel?
Yes. Ayakashi adapts the visual novel.
Who animated Ayakashi?
Ayakashi was animated by Tokyo Kids.
Who sings the opening of Ayakashi?
The opening, "Cloudier Sky", is performed by Ayane.