Mononoke
モノノ怪
In feudal Japan, evil spirits known as mononoke plague both households and the countryside, leaving a trail of fear in their wake. One mysterious person has the power to slay the mononoke where they stand; he is known only as the Medicine Seller, and he vanquishes the spirits using the power of his Exorcism Sword. However, in order to draw his sword he must first understand the Form, Truth and Reason of the mononoke. Armed with a sharp wit and keen intellect, the Medicine Seller wanders from place to place, striking down the evil spirits in his wake. (Source: Discotek)
Mononoke is a tv with 12 episodes, from Summer 2007, produced by Toei Animation, rated 8.2/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
In feudal Japan, evil spirits known as mononoke plague both households and the countryside, leaving a trail of fear in their wake. One mysterious person has the power to slay the mononoke where they stand; he is known only as the Medicine Seller, and he vanquishes the spirits using the power of his Exorcism Sword. However, in order to draw his sword he must first understand the Form, Truth and Reason of the mononoke. Armed with a sharp wit and keen intellect, the Medicine Seller wanders from place to place, striking down the evil spirits in his wake. (Source: Discotek)
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- Youkai — Prominently features supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore.
- Demons — Prominently features malevolent otherworldly creatures.
- Ghost — Prominently features a character who is a ghost.
- Exorcism — Involving religious methods of vanquishing youkai, demons, or other supernatural entities.
- Historical — Partly or completely set during a real period of world history.
- Detective — Features a character who investigates and solves crimes.
- Ensemble Cast — Features a large cast of characters with (almost) equal screen time and importance to the plot.
- Anthology — A collection of separate works collated into a single release.
- Philosophy — Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
- Body Horror — Features characters who undergo horrific transformations or disfigurement, often to their own detriment.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Gore — Prominently features graphic bloodshed and violence.