Shabake English Sub & Dub

About Shabake

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Shabake (しゃばけ) deserves a look (2025). The setup goes like this. The premise: Ichitarou, the frail yet sharp-minded master of Nagasakiya, rarely leaves his estate—but he’s far from alone. Gifted with the ability to see spirits, he’s protected by ghostly companions like Hakutaku and Inugami.

Soon after, one night, he slips out and witnesses a brutal murder. Soon after, Edo is plagued by a series of eerie murders. As fear grips the metropolis, Ichitarou and his spirits needs to uncover the culprit.

As a fantasy title, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Suzuhiko-hime (Akira Sekine) and Byoubunozoki (Daisuke Namikawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Bandai Namco Pictures, which means the visual identity of Shabake follows that studio's craft. The fantasy focus matters here: world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Akira Sekine voicing Suzuhiko-hime gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2025, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.