Requiem from the Darkness
Tired of writing riddles for children, Yamaoka Momosuke plans on gathering spooky and gruesome stories and publishing them in an anthology called Hyakumonogatari ("One Hundred Tales"). While researching these old myths and legends he comes across a mysterious trio who call themselves the Ongyou. They are detectives who are investigating the legends to reveal their truths...and bring those in the wrong to justice. Each time Momosuke meets the Ongyou he must face horrible truths and battle with his morals, but he's seeing things he shouldn't be seeing.
- 2003-2003
- 1 season
- The Sci-Fi Channel
- Animation, Horror, Suspense
- TV-14
Tired of writing riddles for children, Yamaoka Momosuke plans on gathering spooky and gruesome stories and publishing them in an anthology called Hyakumonogatari ("One Hundred Tales"). While researching these old myths and legends he comes across a mysterious trio who call themselves the Ongyou. They are detectives who are investigating the legends to reveal their truths...and bring those in the wrong to justice. Each time Momosuke meets the Ongyou he must face horrible truths and battle with his morals, but he's seeing things he shouldn't be seeing.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2003
Episode 1
Azuki Bean Washer
Sat, Oct 20, 2007 25 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
Willow Woman
Sat, Oct 27, 2007 25 mins
Momosuke returns home to Ikomaya, but cannot forget the supernatural rescuer, Mataichi, and his otherworldly group.
Episode 3
Enchanted White Fox
Sat, Nov 3, 2007 25 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
Dancing Head
Sat, Nov 10, 2007 25 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
Salty Choji
Sat, Nov 17, 2007 25 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
Shibaemon the Racoon Dog
Sat, Nov 24, 2007 26 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
Katabira Crossroads
Sat, Dec 1, 2007 25 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
Field Gun
Sat, Dec 8, 2007 25 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
The Unkillable
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 25 mins
After being executed for the third time, we learn Giemon from Inarizaka is not what he seems.
Episode 10
Flames of Desire
Sat, Dec 22, 2007 25 mins
Momosuke is petitioned to help a Nagoya shipping mogul find his bride who mysteriously disappeared on their wedding night.
Episode 11
Marine Spirits
Sat, Dec 29, 2007 25 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
The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point: Part 1
Sat, Jan 5, 2008 25 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
The Death Spirits of Seven Man Point: Part 2
Sat, Jan 12, 2008 24 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?