Shikkoku no Shaga the Animation
At the end of the Heian period (794-1185) in Japan, humans still coexist alongside Yokai. Shaga is one of them and has lived in secrecy since the beginning of the era. By a twist of fate, she meets Ushiwaka, a young boy who must become a Buddhist. To do so, he must travel to Ooshu Prefecture, however the journey is fraught with danger. Shaga complies and supports her new protégé in a quest filled with a sense of duty, sadness, and above all, love.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Released
- 2017
Details
Release year: 2017
Storyline
At the end of the Heian period (794-1185) in Japan, humans still coexist alongside Yokai. Shaga is one of them and has lived in secrecy since the beginning of the era. By a twist of fate, she meets Ushiwaka, a young boy who must become a Buddhist. To do so, he must travel to Ooshu Prefecture, however the journey is fraught with danger. Shaga complies and supports her new protégé in a quest filled with a sense of duty, sadness, and above all, love.
Top credits
- Ichii Naruse â Ushiwaka
- Kaho KĂŽda â Shaga
- Kiyomi Asai â Yorihime, Girl
- Mina Matsuda â Toyohime