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13 Episodes 2003 - 2003
Episode 1
Sat, Oct 20, 200725 mins
In the midst of a torrential downpour, talisman vendor, Mataichi saves young Yamaoka Momosuke's life. Attracted by Mataichi's strange appearance, Momosuke searches after him in the dark rain.
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 27, 200725 mins
Momosuke returns home to Ikomaya, but cannot forget the supernatural rescuer, Mataichi, and his otherworldly group.
Episode 3
Sat, Nov 3, 200725 mins
Momosuke returns to Mataichi and is lured into a dark and mysterious mountain with the promise of uncovering a compilation of ghost stories for his new literary work.
Episode 4
Sat, Nov 10, 200725 mins
While separated from Mataichi, Momosuke encounters an alluring temptress named Oyoshi. But Momosuke soon discovers Oyoshi's father, Matajuro, harbors an unnatural desire for her.
Episode 5
Sat, Nov 17, 200725 mins
Momosuke stares death in the face, but manages to survive and find his way to Chojiro Shioya's mansion. Chojiro's staff slowly nurses Momosuke back to health, but he soon realizes his memories of the previous days has magically disappeared.
Episode 6
Sat, Nov 24, 200726 mins
On their travels, Momosuke and Mataichi randomly join a puppet theater troupe. Momosuke is forced to investigate when they realize a series of street killings seem to be following the troupe.
Episode 7
Sat, Dec 1, 200725 mins
In an attempt to uncover the reasons behind the strange happenings on Katabiraga Street, Momosuke travels to Kyoto to gather intelligence from Mr. Fushimiya.
Episode 8
Sat, Dec 8, 200725 mins
Momosuke is abruptly summoned back to Edo by his older brother, Gunhachiro Yamaoka, and is immediately shaken upon his arrival when he learns a bizarre event has taken place.
Episode 9
Sat, Dec 15, 200725 mins
After being executed for the third time, we learn Giemon from Inarizaka is not what he seems.
Episode 10
Sat, Dec 22, 200725 mins
Momosuke is petitioned to help a Nagoya shipping mogul find his bride who mysteriously disappeared on their wedding night.
Episode 11
Sat, Dec 29, 200725 mins
After letting Shiragiku escape in Nagoya, Momosuke is unable to find his companion Mataichi. When he gets a tip from Kyogoku Tavern, Momosuke races to Sanuki to track down the elusive Mataichi and his supernatural band of characters.
Episode 12
Sat, Jan 5, 200825 mins
After Momosuke encounters a "Ship Ghost" and is left in dispair, his lament only increases when a former member of the Kitabayashi clan explains the curse of the "Cape of Seven."
Episode 13
Sat, Jan 12, 200824 mins
Momosuke tracks down Mataichi in a town of tragedy finally tracks down Mataichi in the town under Kitabayshi Castle's domain. When tragedy strikes the town, how will Momosuke deal with the disaster?