Shabake English Sub & Dub

About Shabake

Looking for background on Shabake (しゃばけ)? This fantasy and mystery series by Bandai Namco Pictures (2025) starts out like this. What the story covers: 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.

In a fantasy series like this, 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. Because it leans on fantasy, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Akira Sekine as Suzuhiko-hime, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2025, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.