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TV Tokyo 2012 - 2018 6 seasons 356 eps 15+ Returning series

Folktales from Japan

2012 - 2018 6 seasons 356 eps 15+

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25 min

S6 · E1 · Apr 2, 2017

Sameuratarou Became a Rock / Koukichi Flies Through the Sky Episode 1

A whale turns into a rock. A man wants to learn to fly, but runs into resistance from the Japanese government. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E2 · Apr 9, 2017

The Bamboo Shoot Child / The Demon Kite of Ikinoshim Episode 2

A child appears from inside a stalk of bamboo. A village makes a kite with the face of an oni. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E3 · Apr 16, 2017

The Catfish God / Inou Tadataka Episode 3

A wife unwittingly offends a powerful catfish god. Inou Tadataka becomes the first man to make a map of Japan. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E4 · Apr 23, 2017

Kappa Stone / The Moss Ball of Akan Lake Episode 4

A boy throws a rock at a baby kappa, and its father puts a powerful curse on him. The lake moss of the Ainu come to be refered as the heart of the forest. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E5 · Apr 30, 2017

The Hunter and the Oni / The Three Shrine Festival of Asakusa Episode 5

A hunter outwits a giant ogre called an oni. Two sons find a statue of one of the buddhas while trying to catch fish for their sick mother. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E6 · May 7, 2017

Anju and Zushiou / Kicchomu-san the Sharp Episode 6

A brother and sister escape from enslavement. Stories are told of Kicchomu, who is famous for his cleverness. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E7 · May 14, 2017

Granny Orin and the Bottle Rock / The Madara Demon God and Kannon-sama Episode 7

An old woman sacrifices herself to bring prosperity to a starving village. A demon god repairs a destroyed temple. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E8 · May 21, 2017

The Akoya Pine / The Spicy Lotus Root of Higo Episode 8

A girl falls in love with the spirit of a pine tree. A frail lord is tempted into eating more by the power of mustard and lotus root. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E9 · May 28, 2017

Chikaraishi Plays Sumo / The Great Buddha of Nara Episode 9

A man named Chikaraishi battles Kappa for sumo supremacy. The great buddha of Nara is built over a period of decades. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E10 · Jun 4, 2017

The Golden Ladle / The Chaguchagu Pony Episode 10

An ogre possesses a golden ladle. A young boy's beloved horse is brutally treated by a rich man. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E11 · Jun 11, 2017

The Wolf Rich Man / Shouki-san and the Demon Roof Tile Episode 11

A man gains the ability to see others for the animals they really are. A demon roof tile brings misfortune. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E12 · Jun 18, 2017

Doukan / Priest Enkuu Episode 12

A peasant hears about Japanese poetry and decides to try some for himself. A monk whittles 100,000 statues of buddha. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E13 · Jun 25, 2017

The Beefy Biceps Given by a Ghost / The Yummy Miso That`s a Hacchou Away Episode 13

A ghost makes a man strong. Good miso is found only a short distance away. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E14 · Jul 2, 2017

The Giant Barley Straw Snake / Uesugi Youzan Makes It Work Episode 14

A snake made of straw comes to life. Uesugi Youzan makes things happen. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E15 · Jul 9, 2017

The Tofu Priest Statue / Hiraga Gennai Episode 15

A greedy man wants to cheat customers out of tofu. A lowly merchant grows to great riches. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E16 · Jul 16, 2017

Houko-san / Wabicha and Senno Rikyuu Episode 16

A girl sacrifices herself to save her master's daughter. Sen Rikyuu creates a new style of tea. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E17 · Jul 23, 2017

Tanuki Fields / The Orange Boat of Bunzaemon Episode 17

Tanuki plow a field for a kind man. Bunzaemon becomes rich selling oranges. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E18 · Jul 30, 2017

The Pilgrim and the Bath / The Slaying of the Monster of Himeji Castle Episode 18

A man gets a bathtub stuck to his butt by an angry god. A warrior challenges the ghosts of Himeji castle. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E19 · Aug 6, 2017

The Power Given by an Ogre / The Okesabushi of Okei Episode 19

An oni gives a girl great power. A cat of repays the kindness of its owners. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E20 · Aug 13, 2017

A Story of Sage Kume / The Moon, the Buddha, and My Soba Episode 20

A man wants to be a Sennin but fails, so he becomes a salesman instead. Kobayashi Issa, the haiku poet, thinks of the sun, the moon, and his soba. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E21 · Aug 20, 2017

Osengafuchi / The Medicine-Seller of Toyama Episode 21

A man falls in love with a carp he catches in a lake. A lord learns the ways of herbs. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E22 · Aug 27, 2017

Daikoku-sama and Denzaburou the Rich Man / The Tanuki Priest and Kenchin Soup Episode 22

A lazy man becomes rich with the help of a god. A raccoon gathers donations for a temple. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E23 · Sep 3, 2017

The Dream-Telling Priest Statue / The Iwatsuki Doll Episode 23

A priest statue gives warnings in dreams. A master dollmaker makes a doll from unique materials. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E24 · Sep 10, 2017

Ninja Isuke and the Oosanshouuo / Arita-yaki Shine Like Persimmons Episode 24

A ninja learns secret techniques. New methods for pottery are divised. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E25 · Sep 17, 2017

The Rice-Spouting Priest Statue / The Dog Goes to Ise Episode 25

A priest statue spits out yummy rice. A dog goes to Ise. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E26 · Oct 1, 2017

The Sesame Seed Manjuu / The Beginning of Dougo Hot Springs Episode 26

A woman uses sesame seed buns to turn people into cows. The hot springs at dogo are discovered. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E27 · Oct 8, 2017

Heishirou of Dokkoi Makabe / Standing on Mt. Fuji Episode 27

A boy becomes high priest after a lowly upbringing. A girl becomes the first woman to stand on Mt. Fuji. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E28 · Oct 15, 2017

The Bikki Wife / The Oumi Merchant Episode 28

A man marries a frog wife. A merchant from Edo teaches people a valuable lesson about quality goods. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E29 · Oct 22, 2017

The Ship Ghosts of Usa / The Tanuki War of Awa Episode 29

A ship of ghosts tries to drag the living to the bottom of the ocean. Raccoons fight a war in Awa. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E30 · Oct 29, 2017

The Rain of the Setomono Festival / The Silkworm and the Wife Lord Episode 30

A hard-working potter learns the secrets of lacquerware. In Shirataki, the wife is the boss. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E31 · Nov 5, 2017

Eyeball Swapping / The Byakkotai Episode 31

A man becomes a doctor after his eyeball falls out. In Aizu, the Byakkotai dies at the end of a war. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E32 · Nov 12, 2017

The Priest and the Old Tanuki / Otane`s Lake Episode 32

A priest becomes friends with an old raccoon. A beautiful woman called Otane meets a sad fate. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E33 · Nov 19, 2017

The Man Who Wanted to Be a Black Kite / The Mountain Princess of Yakushima Episode 33

A man wants to be a black kite. A sinister creature haunts a tree on a island. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E34 · Nov 26, 2017

Wanting to Be Poor / The Blessings of Uzumi Episode 34

A man wants to be poor. A lord forbids his people from luxuries. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E35 · Dec 3, 2017

Yajiemon and the Big Bear / Nikkou Toushougu and Hidari Jingorou Episode 35

Yajiemon fights a giant bear. A man designs the gate for a temple after badly injuring his left hand. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E36 · Dec 10, 2017

The God Riding on a Cucumber / Use an Abacus to Make Kaga a Million Koku Episode 36

A god rides on a cucumber. A lord becomes rich using his abacus to keep expenses down. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E37 · Dec 17, 2017

The Farting Wife / The Chef of Shuri Castle Episode 37

A wife farts so hard that she blows down trees. A chef in Okinawa competes for the best dish. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E38 · Dec 24, 2017

The Mountain Granny`s Mochi / Namahage Episode 38

A mountain granny brings prosperity in exchange for delicious mochi. Horrible creatures called Namahage strike a town in Akita. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E39 · Dec 31, 2017

The Invisible Man / The River Otter of Shimanto River Episode 39

A man becomes invisible and feels very alone. A river otter is tricked by dastardly shrimp. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E40 · Jan 7, 2018

Three Grains of Rice, Three Grains of Gold / Jirochou of Shimizu Episode 40

Three grains of rice become three grains of gold. A man named Jirochou is an inpsiration to everyone. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E41 · Jan 14, 2018

The Swordsman and the Bale of Straw / The Pack Carriers of Mackerel Highway Episode 41

A samurai breaks a teacup owned by a poor man. Pack runners carry salmon along a mountain path. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E42 · Jan 21, 2018

Mountain Granny Shrine / Sugawara Michizane and the Legend of the Flying Plum Episode 42

A mountain grannie repays those who are kind to her. A child prodigy is banished far from the capital. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E43 · Jan 28, 2018

The Paper Bag Wind / Tanabata-san`s Present Episode 43

A man bags the wind. An ancient legend about Tanabata is still told to this day. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E44 · Feb 4, 2018

The Mountain Monk Tanuki / The Doll Stones of Kintai Bridge Episode 44

A raccoon disguises itself as a mountain monk. A woman is sacrificed to make a bridge sturdy. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E45 · Feb 11, 2018

Yagorou-don and the Men / The Bug-Sending of Tsugaru Episode 45

A giant called Yagorou-dono lived long ago. A god drives away insects from crops. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E46 · Feb 18, 2018

Ishidoumaru / Konoshiro and Matsue Castle Episode 46

A boy called Ishidoumaru searches for his father. A lord battles a monster in his keep. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E47 · Feb 25, 2018

The Colt That Escaped from a Painting / The Cold Soup Granny Episode 47

A horse from a painting comes alive. A recipe is made for cold soup. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E48 · Mar 4, 2018

The Monk Who Went to Hell / Mito Mitsukuni Is Hungry Episode 48

A greedy priest is sent to hell. A great man named Mito Mitsukuni is very hungry. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E49 · Mar 11, 2018

The 16th Day Cherry Tree / Monkey Bridge Episode 49

A cherry tree blooms on the night of the full moon. A bridge-maker makes a bride over a steep canyon. Source: crunchyroll

25 min

S6 · E50 · Mar 18, 2018

The Gongen-sama on the Northern Mountain / Anchin and Kiyohime Episode 50

A goddess lives on the northern mountain. Kiyohime becomes a snake and attacks the one she loves. Source: crunchyroll

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