Ushio and Tora (TV)

Ushio and Tora (TV) is an action-packed supernatural adventure anime adapted from the manga of the same name by Fujita Kazuhiro. When young Ushio Aotsuki accidentally frees the fearsome beast Tora from a centuries-old seal, an unlikely bond is forged as the two must join forces to confront the ancient evil known as Hakumen no Mono. Blending high-octane battles with heartfelt drama and sharp comedy, the series delivers a thrilling ride across the human and spirit worlds. Produced by MAPPA under the direction of Satoshi Nishimura, with series composition handled by original creator Kazuhiro Fujita himself, this adaptation stays true to the beloved source material while bringing it to vivid life on screen.

Centuries ago, a terrifying monster rampaged across the land, bringing chaos and destruction to all who crossed its path. It was only through the power of a legendary weapon known as the Beast Spear that a lone samurai managed to seal the creature away, burying the threat deep beneath the earth. In the present day, an ordinary middle schooler named Ushio Aotsuki stumbles upon a shocking discovery hidden within the basement of his family's ancient temple — a sealed monster and the very spear that imprisoned it. The existence of both the creature and the relic begins drawing dangerous supernatural beings toward the temple, thrusting Ushio into a world far beyond anything he could have imagined. Reluctantly naming the monster Tora, Ushio finds himself entangled in an uneasy partnership with this fearsome beast. Together, the unlikely duo must confront a growing tide of spirits and demons — though neither is particularly thrilled about the arrangement.