Ep. 5: Kantaro visits Yumeyako, uncovering Shinsuburo's dark plan to transfer her essence into a doll.
Aired on November 3, 2004
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Kantaro 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.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kantaro Releases the Black Goblin to Rescue a Noblewoman from the Icicle Woman
- Ep. 2 · Kantaro and Haruka investigate strange occurrences in Yoshiwara
- Ep. 3 · Kantaro's team investigates mysterious village child disappearances in the mountains
- Ep. 4 · Kantaro seeks a photographer trapping souls in portraits after Reiko is captured
- Ep. 5 · Kantaro visits Yumeyako, uncovering Shinsuburo's dark plan to transfer her essence into a doll.
- Ep. 6 · A ghost trolley appears in a village six months after a tragic accident
- Ep. 7 · Haruka and Kantaro investigate a disappearance in Asakusa while bickering
- Ep. 8 · Yoko decides to leave the Ichinomiya household after Kantaro and Haruka eat her reserved treat.
- Ep. 9 · Investigation into the sudden skeletal transformation occurring on Bride Island