The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari
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- 1EP 1
A mother kills her son, raising questions about his fate and potential new beginning.
Apr 4, 2001An incident occurs where a woman named Mio fatally stabs her son, Kyosuke Date, in the heart. The narrative poses whether this tragic event marks the conclusion of his life or serves as the inception of a fresh journey. The source material presents this scenario without elaborating on the specific circumstances leading to the violence or the immediate aftermath, leaving the outcome of Kyosuke Date's situation open to interpretation based on the provided summary.
- 2EP 2
Kyosuke questions Shiro about his mother while Maya faces Kirihara Corporation experiments.
Apr 11, 2001Kyosuke inquires with his new acquaintance Shiro regarding the identity of his mother, Mio, and her actions toward him, but Shiro lacks the answer. Concurrently, the Kirihara Corporation abducts Maya with the intent to conduct experiments on her. Kyosuke experiences a dream depicting Maya’s suffering and an amusement park setting. He subsequently leaves to travel to this amusement park. The narrative questions whether Kyosuke can successfully rescue Maya from her captors and what adversaries he might encounter upon reaching the park.
- 3EP 3
Kyosuke visits church where bleeding eyes reveal a girl claiming to be his twin sister Runa.
Apr 18, 2001While a mysterious girl flees from pursuers, Kyosuke travels to a church to examine his mother's diary. Upon arrival, his eyes begin to bleed profusely. The girl he encountered earlier approaches him and asserts that she is his twin sister, Runa. This sudden revelation raises serious questions about her true identity. It remains unclear whether she is genuinely his long-lost sibling or if she is part of a deceptive scheme orchestrated by the Kirihara Corporation. The narrative focuses on the tension between this unexpected familial claim and the potential danger posed by the corporation.
- 4EP 4
Kyosuke and Shiro observe a forest boarding house where nurse Sayaka Tachibana resides
Apr 25, 2001A boarding house located in the middle of a forest serves as the home for another Flicker named Sayaka Tachibana. Outside the residence, Kyosuke and Shiro are observed watching the building. Later, the nurse of the houses states that she will provide assistance to them. This raises questions about her true intentions and whether she is genuinely going to help them or if she is actually a minion of Dr. Narukami. The narrative focuses on the uncertainty surrounding the nurse's allegiance and her potential role in relation to the characters' situation within this secluded environment.
- 5EP 5
Kyosuke infiltrates Kirihara Corporation to save Kasumi while Shiro targets the Flicker Searcher
May 5, 2001Kyosuke attempts to rescue Kasumi from Kirihara Corporation but they are separated during an attack. Shiro proceeds to the base core to destroy the Flicker Searcher. Kyosuke encounters Dr. Richard Vincent, the Hospital director, who transforms into the winged mutant SoulCrusher. During their intense fight, Vincent reveals he is Kyosuke's father. He explains that his wife, Tsubaki Tokisaka, betrayed him to the Beta Applicon Project before giving birth to Kyosuke and Runa. This disclosure exposes the deep familial connections and past betrayals driving the conflict within the facility as the battle continues.
- 6EP 6
Kyosuke falls to a floating fortress and meets Megumi after losing his wing
May 9, 2001Following his conflict with the SoulCrusher, Kyosuke loses a wing and plummets toward Earth. He is teleported into a floating fortress where he encounters a Flicker named Megumi. Kyosuke begins to trust and develop feelings for her. The fortress also houses a mutant named Zabo, who remains in suspended animation. Eventually, Megumi reveals her true form and expresses intense anger toward Kyosuke. The narrative focuses on whether Kyosuke can defeat her in this new confrontation within the mysterious structure.
- 7EP 7
Shiro, Komugi, and Kyosuke hold a riverside candle ritual before a mysterious woman arrives
May 16, 2001Shiro, Komugi, and Kyosuke participate in a riverside ritual placing candles on boats to honor deceased loved ones. A mysterious woman appears, identifying herself as Kyosuke’s birth mother, Tsubaki Tokisaka. She claims that Megumi’s previous statements were incorrect. Hospital mutants suddenly attack the group, but Kyosuke defeats them despite sustaining injuries. He later regains consciousness to find his parents visiting him. The narrative leaves the authenticity of these events open to question, prompting uncertainty about the reality of the encounter and the subsequent hospital visit.
- 8EP 8
Shiro reveals Yui leads Kirahara Corp and her motive to find Runa using the Flickers.
May 23, 2001Shiro discloses to Kyosuke that his sister Yui commands the Kirahara Corporation and desires the Flickers to locate Runa. He explains that he intentionally withheld aid from his mother, believing the resulting mental anguish was necessary to awaken his dormant SoulTaker abilities. Concurrently, Komugi prepares to battle Yui's new creation, the SoulAnubis monster. This revelation highlights the tragic choices Shiro made to unlock his mutant potential while his sister pursues her goals through the Kirahara Corporation. The narrative tension rises as Komugi faces the SoulAnubis threat, linking Shiro's past sacrifices to the current conflict involving Yui's forces and the ongoing search for Runa within the Kirahara Corporation's operations.
- 9EP 9
Kyosuke Reverts to Human Form After SoulAnubis Sees His Cross
May 30, 2001Kyosuke arrives to assist Komugi, but the SoulAnubis observes his cross and restores him to human form. He recognizes the creature as Maya. Yui reveals she combined Flickers to create this new beast, incorporating Shiro’s beloved girlfriend, Saki. Meanwhile, Richard Vincent discovers Komugi and begins to heal her.
- 10EP 10
Runa loses contact while Yui faces alien demands and Kyosuke confronts his father.
Jun 13, 2001Runa's signal disappears, prompting a mysterious underwater entity to instruct Yui to sever ties with the aliens. Simultaneously, Kyosuke resolves to battle his father, Richard Vincent, despite Komugi's attempts to dissuade him. Later, Kyosuke meets the Hospital Director, who transforms into the SoulCrusher. This leads to a lethal confrontation between the two. The episode focuses on the escalating conflict as Kyosuke engages in a violent fight to the death against the transformed Director, highlighting the dangerous encounters with alien-related threats and family tensions.
- 11EP 11
Kyosuke confronts his grandfather Daigo Tokisaka at the lunar Colony Eight
Jun 20, 2001Traveling to Colony Eight on the moon, Kyosuke and Komugi are intercepted by the Flicker girls, including Megumi, Kasumi, Asuka, and Sayaka, who intend to kill Kyosuke. He swiftly defeats them and reaches the colony center, where he encounters a floating brain identified as his maternal grandfather, Daigo Tokisaka. Daigo reveals his role in the Beta Applicon Project seventeen years ago, explaining that he used a substance from a male alien to cure all human disease. He injected his fatally ill daughter, Tsubaki, with this agent, which saved her life and led to her giving birth to Richard Vincent’s fraternal twins, Kyosuke and Runa.
- 12EP 12
Runa Reunites With Kyosuke While Shiro Weighs the Moral Dilemma of Her Fate
Jun 27, 2001On the moon, Runa initially appears as a five-year-old child before her twin brother Kyosuke and a doctor. After absorbing all flickers into her body, she transforms into her true seventeen-year-old form. The doctor attempts to destroy Runa using the mysterious Applicon Buster, which originally created Kyosuke and Runa. Instead, Runa disperses the device into the atmosphere toward Earth, shocking Kyosuke. The doctor is subsequently destroyed when Kyosuke reluctantly absorbs the soul and spirit of his adoptive mother, Mio, due to their shared connection. Freed, Runa embraces Kyosuke, rejoicing in their reunion. However, Kyosuke worries about the new Beta Applicon Buster being unleashed on Earth and questions Runa's actions. Nearby, Shiro contemplates Kyosuke's ultimate decision: whether to save his twin sister or kill her to protect humanity.
- 13EP 13
Kyosuke battles Runa in a virtual world to end her hatred of humanity.
Jul 4, 2001Trapped in a virtual recreation of their home, Kyosuke escapes Runa’s simulation, angering her. She warns him to join her or face destruction, but he refuses. The twins transform and fight in a church-like setting. Kyosuke attempts to prove their humanity, while Runa remains hostile due to a past trauma where her mother, Tsubaki, stabbed her twelve years ago. Kyosuke uses his powers to feel Runa’s pain and reveals that Tsubaki’s attack was intended to grant Runa a protective ability rather than kill her. Understanding this, Runa’s fear of death causes the flickers to leave her body, reverting her to age five. Kyosuke then absorbs Runa into his body to protect her, allowing them to move past their trauma.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari have?
- The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari has 13 episodes.
- When did The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari come out?
- The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari came out in 2001.
- Which studio made The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari?
- The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari was produced by Tatsunoko Production.
- Who directed The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari?
- The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari was directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
- Is The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari finished?
- Current status of The SoulTaker: Tamashiigari: Finished.