It was announced that Megumi Hatakenaka’s novel series Shabake has received a television anime adaptation! The anime will be broadcast at some point in 2025.
The initial staff and cast for the anime have been revealed as follows:
- Takahiro Okawa – Director
- BN Pictures – Animation Studio
- Toko Machida – Composition
- Akari Minagawa – Character Designs
- Rei Ishizuka – Music
- Daiki Yamashita as Ichitaro
The novel series has been described as follows:
Set during the Edo period, Shabake follows the adventures of Ichitaro, the heir to Nagasakiya, one of the largest commercial stores in Nihonbashi. Ichitaro was born sickly and is unable to go outside as a result, but he is beloved by the spirits such as his friends Sasuke (an inugami) and Jinkichi (a hakutaku), who accompany and protect him. One night, Ichitaro sneaks out of his home and witnesses a murder, and thus begins his search for the culprit with the help of his spirit companions.
A trailer for the anime was released which you can check out below:
Source: Crunchyroll
