In 1843, Japan is in the midst of the Tenpō Reforms, a period of strict censorship and economic austerity. However, the true threat to Edo is the , monstrous beings from the "Other World" that manifest from human desires and myths.
: The series is praised for its dense historical context, featuring real-life figures like the reformer Mizuno Tadakuni and exploring the cultural anxiety of Japan's pre-Meiji transition. Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi
: A 39-year-old wandering samurai who can see the Other World and possesses the "Ayagami"—the power to manifest weapons from the meaning of words. In 1843, Japan is in the midst of
Аякасиаяси / Tenpou Ibun - Ayakashi Ayashi / Аниме : A 39-year-old wandering samurai who can see
: A priest with a penchant for firearms and high-stakes strategy.
(English: Ghost Slayers Ayashi ) is a historical supernatural anime produced by Studio Bones that blends the socio-political climate of the Tenpō era (1840s Edo) with dark fantasy. Setting and Plot
: The youthful, disciplined leader of the Bansha Aratamesho.