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Kantaro Releases the Black Goblin to Rescue a Noblewoman from the Icicle Woman
Oct 6, 2004While traveling to a temple in the Japanese countryside, Kantaro finds the resting place of a demon-eating goblin. He successfully frees the creature and names it Haruka, thereby becoming its master. The newly formed pair must then rush to save a young noble woman from a dangerous entity known as the Icicle Woman. This sequence of events establishes the bond between Kantaro and Haruka as they confront the threat posed by the Icicle Woman in their immediate journey.
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Kantaro and Haruka investigate strange occurrences in Yoshiwara
Oct 13, 2004Kantaro and Haruka journey to Yoshiwara to look into unusual events taking place in the district. During their investigation, Kantaro forms a friendship with Kosume, a courtesan who is burdened by a hidden and troubling past. The pair navigates the local atmosphere while uncovering the nature of the odd happenings that drew them to the area in the first place.
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Kantaro's team investigates mysterious village child disappearances in the mountains
Oct 20, 2004Kantaro and his group of supernatural adventurers travel to the mountains for a vacation. Their leisure is interrupted when they notice that children from the local village are vanishing. The community attributes these disappearances to the region's God of the Mountain. Consequently, the team decides to intervene and confronts the deity to resolve the crisis and protect the missing children.
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Kantaro seeks a photographer trapping souls in portraits after Reiko is captured
Oct 27, 2004In the forests of Japan, a mysterious photographer captures the souls of young women through his pictures. The situation escalates when Kantaro’s search for this individual intensifies after the photographer traps Reiko’s soul within a portrait. This event drives Kantaro to pursue the culprit with increasing desperation as he attempts to uncover the identity of the man responsible for these supernatural occurrences.
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Kantaro visits Yumeyako, uncovering Shinsuburo's dark plan to transfer her essence into a doll.
Nov 3, 2004Kantaro travels to his hometown to pay a visit to an old friend named Yumeyako. Upon his arrival, he discovers that Yumeyako is under the care of her client, Shinsuburo, a renowned doll-maker. Shinsuburo harbors a sinister secret regarding his craft. He intends to steal Yumeyako’s essence and transfer it into one of his dolls. This revelation casts a dark shadow over the reunion, as Kantaro must confront the horrifying intentions of the artisan. The episode focuses on the tension between the familiar setting and the disturbing nature of Shinsuburo’s true motives, highlighting the danger facing Yumeyako.
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A ghost trolley appears in a village six months after a tragic accident
Nov 10, 2004Six months after a horrific accident, a ghost trolley appears in a small village. The supernatural detectives investigate and meet Nene, a young girl who may hold the secret to the mysterious ghost trolley.
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Haruka and Kantaro investigate a disappearance in Asakusa while bickering
Nov 17, 2004A wealthy family's daughter vanishes from Asakusa, prompting Haruka and Kantaro to take on the case. Their constant arguments hinder their progress and complicate the investigation into the mystery surrounding Lord Katsuragi and the Katsuragi Society. The duo's friction makes it difficult to uncover the truth behind the disappearance and the secrets held by the influential society.
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Yoko decides to leave the Ichinomiya household after Kantaro and Haruka eat her reserved treat.
Nov 24, 2004Yoko manages the daily chores for the Ichinomiya household, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry for Kantaro and the other monsters. Despite her diligent efforts, she receives little appreciation or reward for her work. The situation reaches a breaking point when Kantaro and Haruka consume a treat that Yoko had specifically saved for later. Feeling unappreciated and frustrated by the lack of recognition for her contributions to the household, Yoko makes the decision to move out of the Ichinomiya residence. This episode highlights the strain of her domestic labor and the specific incident that prompts her departure from the home she has been maintaining.
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Investigation into the sudden skeletal transformation occurring on Bride Island
Dec 1, 2004Residents of Bride Island are mysteriously turning into skeletons overnight. To address this bizarre phenomenon, Professor Numata recruits Kantaro and his college rival, Hasumi. Hasumi is known as a supernatural skeptic. The group is tasked with investigating the cause of these rapid physical changes. The narrative focuses on their efforts to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences affecting the island's population.
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The team investigates mysterious deaths before Suzuku Village’s Festival of the Wind
Dec 8, 2004During the first part of a two-part adventure, Kantaro, Haruka, and their team work to uncover the cause of several mysterious deaths. These incidents occur just before the commencement of the Festival of the Wind in Suzuku Village. The group focuses on solving the mystery surrounding these unexplained fatalities as the community prepares for the upcoming celebration.
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The cause of mysterious deaths in Suzuku Village is found closer to home
Dec 15, 2004In this installment, Kantaro and Haruka investigate the strange fatalities occurring within Suzuku Village. Their inquiry reveals that the source of the tragedy is not an external threat, but rather something much nearer to their own lives than they had previously anticipated. This discovery shifts the focus of their investigation inward, suggesting that the individuals responsible or the circumstances leading to the deaths are intimately connected to the village's internal dynamics. The narrative emphasizes the unexpected proximity of the danger, challenging the characters' initial assumptions about the nature of the threat they face in this remote location.
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A trading company president hires the team to resolve a haunting issue while focusing her attention on Haruka.
Dec 22, 2004The female president of a trading company engages the team to address a ghost-related problem within her organization. As the investigation proceeds, her focus shifts specifically toward Haruka. Despite this clear attention, the true nature of her intentions remains ambiguous and unclear. The situation presents a professional request that evolves into a personal dynamic, leaving the outcome of her gaze and the resolution of the haunting uncertain. The narrative centers on the team's assignment while highlighting the mysterious behavior of the employer toward one specific member.
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Kantarou investigates a missing battleship and rescues Haruka from a trap in the forest
Dec 29, 2004A military unit vanishes after discovering a lost battleship hidden within a dense woodland area. Kantarou is recruited to uncover the truth behind this disappearance. During his investigation, he becomes entangled in a dangerous situation designed to capture Haruka. The narrative focuses on resolving the mystery of the missing warship while addressing the immediate threat posed to Haruka by the traps set in the forest.
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Reiko becomes possessed by an ancient book, requiring subtle tactics to save her.
Jan 12, 2005Kantaro’s editor, Reiko, is absorbed into an ancient book located in the archives, resulting in her possession. Consequently, the team must employ significantly more subtle tactics to rescue her from this supernatural predicament. The narrative focuses on the urgent need for a careful approach to save Reiko after she is trapped within the historical text. This situation demands a shift in strategy compared to previous encounters, emphasizing precision and restraint to successfully extract her from the book's influence without causing further harm or complications during the rescue operation.
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Suzu's memories cause strange occurrences as she questions reality versus a dream.
Jan 19, 2005Suzu’s recollections initiate a sequence of peculiar incidents. As the people around her vanish one by one, she is forced to confront a critical dilemma regarding the nature of her existence. She must determine if the world she perceives is genuine reality or if she is merely trapped within a dream. This internal conflict drives the narrative as the environment shifts and familiar faces disappear, leaving Suzu to navigate the uncertainty of her situation. The episode focuses on her psychological struggle to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined amidst the fading presence of others.
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Kantaro Confronts the Haunting Spirit of a Servant-Girl-Turned-Mistress
Jan 26, 2005Kantaro encounters a supernatural entity residing within the residence of her former employers. This spirit is identified as a servant-girl who has transformed into a mistress. The narrative focuses on Kantaro's interaction with this haunting presence as he deals with the lingering effects of her past life and current status. The episode centers on this specific haunting event without introducing additional plotlines or characters beyond the immediate confrontation between Kantaro and the spirit.
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Rosalie, a Pretty English Girl, Has Strange Ties to a Haunted Church
Feb 2, 2005A young girl named Rosalie arrives from England and visits a local church known for being haunted. She appears to be a pretty little girl, yet she maintains unusual and mysterious connections to the haunted location. The narrative focuses on her presence in this setting and the strange relationship she holds with the church, without revealing further details about the nature of these connections or the outcome of her visit.
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Hasumi establishes Paranormal Research Society to scientifically disprove monsters
Feb 9, 2005Kantarou’s arch-rival, Hasumi, founds the Paranormal Research Society with the specific objective of using scientific methods to demonstrate that monsters are not real. This initiative serves as a direct challenge to Kantarou, aiming to debunk supernatural claims through empirical evidence and logical analysis rather than accepting paranormal phenomena as fact.
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Yoko begins working at a fabric shop while facing spiritual resistance to tradition.
Feb 16, 2005Yoko encounters a new romantic prospect and takes up employment at his fabric shop. During this time, a spiritual presence residing at the location actively prevents her from disrupting established traditions. This supernatural interference creates a conflict between her new role and the preservation of the shop's customary practices. The narrative focuses on the tension arising from this spiritual oversight as Yoko navigates her employment and the potential relationship under these restrictive conditions.
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Kantaro encounters a folksinger whose demon-eating goblin tale summons demons
Feb 23, 2005Kantaro comes across a traveling folksinger who shares stories about a goblin known for consuming demons. As the singer recounts these tales, the narrative acts as a catalyst that summons multiple demons into their vicinity. Consequently, Kantaro and Haruka are forced to confront these newly manifested supernatural threats. The encounter shifts from a simple meeting with a storyteller into a dangerous situation requiring immediate action and combat readiness against the summoned entities.
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A city excursion turns perilous as possessed Rosalie releases Haruka's sealed goblin
Mar 2, 2005During a seemingly enjoyable outing in the city, the situation deteriorates rapidly into danger. The character Rosalie becomes possessed, which triggers a critical event involving Haruka. Specifically, this possession allows the release of a goblin that had been previously sealed within Haruka. This unleashed entity poses a significant threat, transforming what began as a casual trip into a hazardous encounter. The narrative focuses on the immediate consequences of this supernatural breach and the resulting peril faced by the characters involved in the city setting.
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Haruka's mental turmoil creates a rift between her and Kantaro
Mar 9, 2005Haruka experiences significant mental distress, leading to a chaotic state of mind. This turmoil results in the emergence of a troubling and ominous rift between her and Kantaro, who is identified as a demon eater. The narrative focuses on the growing tension and separation between these two characters as Haruka struggles with her internal turmoil, affecting their relationship.
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Haruka's Disappearance Leads Kantaro and Yoko Into a Dangerous Trap
Mar 16, 2005The sudden vanishing of Haruka causes widespread concern among those who know her. While Kantaro searches for his missing friend, his actions inadvertently lead Yoko into a perilous situation. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the disappearance and the subsequent dangers faced by the characters involved in the search efforts.
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The Black Goblin's transformation nears completion, resulting in a brutal and shocking battle.
Mar 23, 2005The narrative focuses on the final stages of The Black Goblin's metamorphosis. As this transformation approaches its conclusion, the situation escalates into a violent confrontation. The resulting conflict is described as both brutal and shocking, marking a significant and intense moment in the story. The episode centers on the immediate consequences of this near-complete change, highlighting the severity of the ensuing battle without revealing further plot details or outcomes beyond the established description of the fight's nature.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does tactics have?
- tactics has 25 episodes.
- When did tactics come out?
- tactics came out in 2004.
- Which studio made tactics?
- tactics was produced by Studio DEEN.
- Who directed tactics?
- tactics was directed by Hiroshi Watanabe.
- Is tactics finished?
- Current status of tactics: Finished.