Shabake

Synopsis

It is the Edo period. Ichitarou, the young master of Nagasakiya, one of the largest stores in Nihonbashi, has been in poor health since birth and is unable to go out. However, Ichitarou is always protected by demons such as Shirasawa and Inugami, who serve him. One night, Ichitarou goes out secretly and witnesses a murder. From that day on, bizarre murders begin to occur one after another in Edo... With the help of the demons, Ichitarou's search for the culprit begins! (Source: Official site, translated)

Background

Shabake was adapted into two live-action TV specials which aired on November 24, 2007 and November 29, 2008 and adapted the first, second, and fifth volumes of the series.

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