Ghost Slayers Ayashi English Sub & Dub

About Ghost Slayers Ayashi

If you are hunting for a new supernatural series, Ghost Slayers Ayashi (天保異聞 妖奇士) deserves a look (2006). The setup goes like this. In short: All things have a name by which they are defined. Amongst the named are the many long-forgotten gods that dwell within the world brought about by the prayers, fears and desires of humanity.

Along the way, in the famine stricken and riot plagued town of Edo, alarming events are visited upon the populace by these otherworldly beasts. Descending from the mountain tops or rising from the earth are these old gods, the Youi. For nearly twenty-five years Yukiatsu Ryuudou has wandered the country-sides of Japan posing as a bodyguard, living the life of a gambler and thief, all the while denying his name.

With supernatural at the core, spirits, curses and unexplained forces shape both mood and plot. Voice work is led by Keiji Fujiwara as Yukiatsu Ryuudou and Tokuyoshi Kawashima as Hozaburo Ogasawara. It will appeal most to fans of eerie, otherworldly settings. At 25 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

bones is the studio behind Ghost Slayers Ayashi, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on supernatural, spirits, curses and unexplained forces shape both mood and plot. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Keiji Fujiwara as Yukiatsu Ryuudou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.