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The Priest and the Old Tanuki / Otane`s Lake

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

Release Date: Sun, Apr 01, 2012

Country: JP
Language: Ja
Runtime: 24
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Season 6:

Sameuratarou Became a Rock / Koukichi Flies Through the Sky
Episode 1: Sameuratarou Became a Rock / Koukichi Flies Through the Sky (Apr 02, 2017)
A whale turns into a rock. A man wants to learn to fly, but runs into resistance from the Japanese government. Source: crunchyroll
The Bamboo Shoot Child / The Demon Kite of Ikinoshim
Episode 2: The Bamboo Shoot Child / The Demon Kite of Ikinoshim (Apr 09, 2017)
A child appears from inside a stalk of bamboo. A village makes a kite with the face of an oni. Source: crunchyroll
The Catfish God / Inou Tadataka
Episode 3: The Catfish God / Inou Tadataka (Apr 16, 2017)
A wife unwittingly offends a powerful catfish god. Inou Tadataka becomes the first man to make a map of Japan. Source: crunchyroll
Kappa Stone / The Moss Ball of Akan Lake
Episode 4: Kappa Stone / The Moss Ball of Akan Lake (Apr 23, 2017)
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
The Hunter and the Oni / The Three Shrine Festival of Asakusa
Episode 5: The Hunter and the Oni / The Three Shrine Festival of Asakusa (Apr 30, 2017)
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
Anju and Zushiou / Kicchomu-san the Sharp
Episode 6: Anju and Zushiou / Kicchomu-san the Sharp (May 07, 2017)
A brother and sister escape from enslavement. Stories are told of Kicchomu, who is famous for his cleverness. Source: crunchyroll
Granny Orin and the Bottle Rock / The Madara Demon God and Kannon-sama
Episode 7: Granny Orin and the Bottle Rock / The Madara Demon God and Kannon-sama (May 14, 2017)
An old woman sacrifices herself to bring prosperity to a starving village. A demon god repairs a destroyed temple. Source: crunchyroll
The Akoya Pine / The Spicy Lotus Root of Higo
Episode 8: The Akoya Pine / The Spicy Lotus Root of Higo (May 21, 2017)
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
Chikaraishi Plays Sumo / The Great Buddha of Nara
Episode 9: Chikaraishi Plays Sumo / The Great Buddha of Nara (May 28, 2017)
A man named Chikaraishi battles Kappa for sumo supremacy. The great buddha of Nara is built over a period of decades. Source: crunchyroll
The Golden Ladle / The Chaguchagu Pony
Episode 10: The Golden Ladle / The Chaguchagu Pony (Jun 04, 2017)
An ogre possesses a golden ladle. A young boy's beloved horse is brutally treated by a rich man. Source: crunchyroll
The Wolf Rich Man / Shouki-san and the Demon Roof Tile
Episode 11: The Wolf Rich Man / Shouki-san and the Demon Roof Tile (Jun 11, 2017)
A man gains the ability to see others for the animals they really are. A demon roof tile brings misfortune. Source: crunchyroll
Doukan / Priest Enkuu
Episode 12: Doukan / Priest Enkuu (Jun 18, 2017)
A peasant hears about Japanese poetry and decides to try some for himself. A monk whittles 100,000 statues of buddha. Source: crunchyroll
The Beefy Biceps Given by a Ghost / The Yummy Miso That`s a Hacchou Away
Episode 13: The Beefy Biceps Given by a Ghost / The Yummy Miso That`s a Hacchou Away (Jun 25, 2017)
A ghost makes a man strong. Good miso is found only a short distance away. Source: crunchyroll
The Giant Barley Straw Snake / Uesugi Youzan Makes It Work
Episode 14: The Giant Barley Straw Snake / Uesugi Youzan Makes It Work (Jul 02, 2017)
A snake made of straw comes to life. Uesugi Youzan makes things happen. Source: crunchyroll
The Tofu Priest Statue / Hiraga Gennai
Episode 15: The Tofu Priest Statue / Hiraga Gennai (Jul 09, 2017)
A greedy man wants to cheat customers out of tofu. A lowly merchant grows to great riches. Source: crunchyroll
Houko-san / Wabicha and Senno Rikyuu
Episode 16: Houko-san / Wabicha and Senno Rikyuu (Jul 16, 2017)
A girl sacrifices herself to save her master's daughter. Sen Rikyuu creates a new style of tea. Source: crunchyroll
Tanuki Fields / The Orange Boat of Bunzaemon
Episode 17: Tanuki Fields / The Orange Boat of Bunzaemon (Jul 23, 2017)
Tanuki plow a field for a kind man. Bunzaemon becomes rich selling oranges. Source: crunchyroll
The Pilgrim and the Bath / The Slaying of the Monster of Himeji Castle
Episode 18: The Pilgrim and the Bath / The Slaying of the Monster of Himeji Castle (Jul 30, 2017)
A man gets a bathtub stuck to his butt by an angry god. A warrior challenges the ghosts of Himeji castle. Source: crunchyroll
The Power Given by an Ogre / The Okesabushi of Okei
Episode 19: The Power Given by an Ogre / The Okesabushi of Okei (Aug 06, 2017)
An oni gives a girl great power. A cat of repays the kindness of its owners. Source: crunchyroll
A Story of Sage Kume / The Moon, the Buddha, and My Soba
Episode 20: A Story of Sage Kume / The Moon, the Buddha, and My Soba (Aug 13, 2017)
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
Osengafuchi / The Medicine-Seller of Toyama
Episode 21: Osengafuchi / The Medicine-Seller of Toyama (Aug 20, 2017)
A man falls in love with a carp he catches in a lake. A lord learns the ways of herbs. Source: crunchyroll
Daikoku-sama and Denzaburou the Rich Man / The Tanuki Priest and Kenchin Soup
Episode 22: Daikoku-sama and Denzaburou the Rich Man / The Tanuki Priest and Kenchin Soup (Aug 27, 2017)
A lazy man becomes rich with the help of a god. A raccoon gathers donations for a temple. Source: crunchyroll
The Dream-Telling Priest Statue / The Iwatsuki Doll
Episode 23: The Dream-Telling Priest Statue / The Iwatsuki Doll (Sep 03, 2017)
A priest statue gives warnings in dreams. A master dollmaker makes a doll from unique materials. Source: crunchyroll
Ninja Isuke and the Oosanshouuo / Arita-yaki Shine Like Persimmons
Episode 24: Ninja Isuke and the Oosanshouuo / Arita-yaki Shine Like Persimmons (Sep 10, 2017)
A ninja learns secret techniques. New methods for pottery are divised. Source: crunchyroll
The Rice-Spouting Priest Statue / The Dog Goes to Ise
Episode 25: The Rice-Spouting Priest Statue / The Dog Goes to Ise (Sep 17, 2017)
A priest statue spits out yummy rice. A dog goes to Ise. Source: crunchyroll
The Sesame Seed Manjuu / The Beginning of Dougo Hot Springs
Episode 26: The Sesame Seed Manjuu / The Beginning of Dougo Hot Springs (Oct 01, 2017)
A woman uses sesame seed buns to turn people into cows. The hot springs at dogo are discovered. Source: crunchyroll
Heishirou of Dokkoi Makabe / Standing on Mt. Fuji
Episode 27: Heishirou of Dokkoi Makabe / Standing on Mt. Fuji (Oct 08, 2017)
A boy becomes high priest after a lowly upbringing. A girl becomes the first woman to stand on Mt. Fuji. Source: crunchyroll
The Bikki Wife / The Oumi Merchant
Episode 28: The Bikki Wife / The Oumi Merchant (Oct 15, 2017)
A man marries a frog wife. A merchant from Edo teaches people a valuable lesson about quality goods. Source: crunchyroll
The Ship Ghosts of Usa / The Tanuki War of Awa
Episode 29: The Ship Ghosts of Usa / The Tanuki War of Awa (Oct 22, 2017)
A ship of ghosts tries to drag the living to the bottom of the ocean. Raccoons fight a war in Awa. Source: crunchyroll
The Rain of the Setomono Festival / The Silkworm and the Wife Lord
Episode 30: The Rain of the Setomono Festival / The Silkworm and the Wife Lord (Oct 29, 2017)
A hard-working potter learns the secrets of lacquerware. In Shirataki, the wife is the boss. Source: crunchyroll
Eyeball Swapping / The Byakkotai
Episode 31: Eyeball Swapping / The Byakkotai (Nov 05, 2017)
A man becomes a doctor after his eyeball falls out. In Aizu, the Byakkotai dies at the end of a war. Source: crunchyroll
The Priest and the Old Tanuki / Otane`s Lake
Episode 32: The Priest and the Old Tanuki / Otane`s Lake (Nov 12, 2017)
A priest becomes friends with an old raccoon. A beautiful woman called Otane meets a sad fate. Source: crunchyroll
The Man Who Wanted to Be a Black Kite / The Mountain Princess of Yakushima
Episode 33: The Man Who Wanted to Be a Black Kite / The Mountain Princess of Yakushima (Nov 19, 2017)
A man wants to be a black kite. A sinister creature haunts a tree on a island. Source: crunchyroll
Wanting to Be Poor / The Blessings of Uzumi
Episode 34: Wanting to Be Poor / The Blessings of Uzumi (Nov 26, 2017)
A man wants to be poor. A lord forbids his people from luxuries. Source: crunchyroll
Yajiemon and the Big Bear / Nikkou Toushougu and Hidari Jingorou
Episode 35: Yajiemon and the Big Bear / Nikkou Toushougu and Hidari Jingorou (Dec 03, 2017)
Yajiemon fights a giant bear. A man designs the gate for a temple after badly injuring his left hand. Source: crunchyroll
The God Riding on a Cucumber / Use an Abacus to Make Kaga a Million Koku
Episode 36: The God Riding on a Cucumber / Use an Abacus to Make Kaga a Million Koku (Dec 10, 2017)
A god rides on a cucumber. A lord becomes rich using his abacus to keep expenses down. Source: crunchyroll
The Farting Wife / The Chef of Shuri Castle
Episode 37: The Farting Wife / The Chef of Shuri Castle (Dec 17, 2017)
A wife farts so hard that she blows down trees. A chef in Okinawa competes for the best dish. Source: crunchyroll
The Mountain Granny`s Mochi / Namahage
Episode 38: The Mountain Granny`s Mochi / Namahage (Dec 24, 2017)
A mountain granny brings prosperity in exchange for delicious mochi. Horrible creatures called Namahage strike a town in Akita. Source: crunchyroll
The Invisible Man / The River Otter of Shimanto River
Episode 39: The Invisible Man / The River Otter of Shimanto River (Dec 31, 2017)
A man becomes invisible and feels very alone. A river otter is tricked by dastardly shrimp. Source: crunchyroll
Three Grains of Rice, Three Grains of Gold / Jirochou of Shimizu
Episode 40: Three Grains of Rice, Three Grains of Gold / Jirochou of Shimizu (Jan 07, 2018)
Three grains of rice become three grains of gold. A man named Jirochou is an inpsiration to everyone. Source: crunchyroll
The Swordsman and the Bale of Straw / The Pack Carriers of Mackerel Highway
Episode 41: The Swordsman and the Bale of Straw / The Pack Carriers of Mackerel Highway (Jan 14, 2018)
A samurai breaks a teacup owned by a poor man. Pack runners carry salmon along a mountain path. Source: crunchyroll
Mountain Granny Shrine / Sugawara Michizane and the Legend of the Flying Plum
Episode 42: Mountain Granny Shrine / Sugawara Michizane and the Legend of the Flying Plum (Jan 21, 2018)
A mountain grannie repays those who are kind to her. A child prodigy is banished far from the capital. Source: crunchyroll
The Paper Bag Wind / Tanabata-san`s Present
Episode 43: The Paper Bag Wind / Tanabata-san`s Present (Jan 28, 2018)
A man bags the wind. An ancient legend about Tanabata is still told to this day. Source: crunchyroll
The Mountain Monk Tanuki / The Doll Stones of Kintai Bridge
Episode 44: The Mountain Monk Tanuki / The Doll Stones of Kintai Bridge (Feb 04, 2018)
A raccoon disguises itself as a mountain monk. A woman is sacrificed to make a bridge sturdy. Source: crunchyroll
Yagorou-don and the Men / The Bug-Sending of Tsugaru
Episode 45: Yagorou-don and the Men / The Bug-Sending of Tsugaru (Feb 11, 2018)
A giant called Yagorou-dono lived long ago. A god drives away insects from crops. Source: crunchyroll
Ishidoumaru / Konoshiro and Matsue Castle
Episode 46: Ishidoumaru / Konoshiro and Matsue Castle (Feb 18, 2018)
A boy called Ishidoumaru searches for his father. A lord battles a monster in his keep. Source: crunchyroll
The Colt That Escaped from a Painting / The Cold Soup Granny
Episode 47: The Colt That Escaped from a Painting / The Cold Soup Granny (Feb 25, 2018)
A horse from a painting comes alive. A recipe is made for cold soup. Source: crunchyroll
The Monk Who Went to Hell / Mito Mitsukuni Is Hungry
Episode 48: The Monk Who Went to Hell / Mito Mitsukuni Is Hungry (Mar 04, 2018)
A greedy priest is sent to hell. A great man named Mito Mitsukuni is very hungry. Source: crunchyroll
The 16th Day Cherry Tree / Monkey Bridge
Episode 49: The 16th Day Cherry Tree / Monkey Bridge (Mar 11, 2018)
A cherry tree blooms on the night of the full moon. A bridge-maker makes a bride over a steep canyon. Source: crunchyroll
The Gongen-sama on the Northern Mountain / Anchin and Kiyohime
Episode 50: The Gongen-sama on the Northern Mountain / Anchin and Kiyohime (Mar 18, 2018)
A goddess lives on the northern mountain. Kiyohime becomes a snake and attacks the one she loves. Source: crunchyroll


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