For generations, individuals like Takeshi have dedicated themselves to safeguarding humanity. Some have even embraced the form of Oni, warriors who confront the malevolent Makamou. Behind these formidable protectors follow the young, those …

Having brought Chizu to safety, Hibiki remains at the memorial where Asumu is lodging through the night. The following morning, they meet by the beach, and Asumu inquires about Hibiki's occupation. As Hibiki searches the mountain, Asumu fol…

Adachi and Hibiki find themselves back in Tokyo, where Hibiki is immediately dispatched to Okutama following a sighting of a Yamabiko. There, he encounters Asumu’s mother, who greets him with unrestrained joy. Back in the city, however, the…

Asumu shadowed the elderly man, convinced of a link between him and Hibiki, after witnessing the man’s intervention in saving a young girl. Meanwhile, Hibiki pressed his fight against the Makamou that had been preying on the forest's inhabi…

Following a conversation with Hibiki regarding their post-middle school aspirations, Asumu is sharply reminded of his predetermined path: he must pass the entrance examination for Jounan. He resolves to avoid Hibiki until he has been accept…

Believing Asumu to be Hibiki’s student, Ibuki leads him to where Hibiki and Kasumi are situated. The two share a conversation about life's complexities and the trials inherent in navigating it, a discussion that rekindles Asumu’s resolve fo…

Overjoyed at having passed the entrance examination for Jounan, Asumu hurried to share the news with Hibiki, only to learn that he was currently undergoing training at a remote mountain shrine. Hinaka directed him toward its location, and A…

Deep within the woods, Asumu unexpectedly finds herself at Ibuki's camp. There, Akira, with a visible irritation, informs her that her constant presence would only impede Hibiki and that she would be better off departing. Doubt clouds Asumu…

Spring break had begun, and Asumu’s day had started poorly with a missed movie with a friend. He wandered aimlessly through the town, and his aimless walk eventually led him into the company of shoplifters. Elsewhere, Hibiki assessed whethe…

Following the shoplifting incident, Asumu drifted aimlessly through the town, uncertain of his place and unsure how to proceed. Elsewhere, Hibiki and Ibuki joined forces to confront Otoroshi, a remarkably rare Makamou.

With the start of a new academic year, Asumu begins his high school journey, yet a sense of uncertainty lingers about the direction his life is heading. Amidst this aimless wandering, he finds himself drawn back to Tachibana's Sweet Shop. M…

Beyond a hidden panel in Tachibana's Sweet Shop, Asumu discovers the Oni R&D laboratory. There, Midori sheds light on Hibiki’s forgotten history. Elsewhere, Hibiki believes he has unlocked the key to defeating the Armored Douji and Hime, me…

Hibiki sought out Asumu for a request, but found him unwell. He was abruptly taken to the hospital after collapsing during class. Meanwhile, high in the mountains, an Ubume Douji, empowered by some unknown force, succumbed to a violent rage…

Appendicitis forces Asumu into an urgent operation, bringing his high school life to an abrupt standstill until recovery. Meanwhile, Hitomi unexpectedly encounters her cousin, while Asumu, leaving the hospital, receives a few words of couns…

Having spent a week in the hospital, Asumu returns home to begin his recovery. Meanwhile, Zanki announces his impending retirement, expressing his expectation that his apprentice, Todoyama, will assume his position – a prospect that does no…

Captured by the Yamaarashi, Zanki and Todoyama found themselves in peril, but rescue arrived in the form of Zanki’s allies. Yet, even amidst the relief, Zanki began to falter, his strength failing him in the confrontation. Unable to deliver…

On their day off, Kasumi and Ibuki went shopping for clothes. Later, while sharing a meal, Ibuki spotted a Douji and Hime pair in the city and immediately began to pursue them. Meanwhile, Hitomi felt a complex mixture of emotions watching A…

Akira journeyed toward the Oonamazu's shifting location, but as she approached the impending conflict, a puppet-like Makamou forced her to collapse beneath a bridge. Elsewhere, Asumu made her way to Tachibana's to deliver his notes and foun…

On his first day at Tachibana's, Asumu learns that Todoroki and Hitomi share a familial connection. Todoroki persists in his battle against the Bakegani, though Kasumi observes a growing unease within him. Later, Zanki arrives, summoned by …

Zanki sought out Todoroki on the battlefield, eager to understand the nuances of his combat. Meanwhile, Asumu found himself increasingly troubled at Tachibana's, eventually drawn into a discussion with Ichiro concerning the Oni. Later, Hibi…

Hibiki relished his day of respite from the usual errands with Asumu, Ibuki, and Todoroki. Separately, however, Ibuki and Todoroki were tracking two distinct groups of Makamou, both making their way towards Mount Asama. The Oni found it pec…

While Asumu and Mochi await Hibiki's return with the physician, Akira sustains injury as Ibuki and Todoroki join forces to overcome the Douji and Hime. However, Ubume and Yamaarashi remain absent. Instead, they discover a chilling new hybri…

Hibiki leads Todoroki to his secluded mountain temple, intending to instruct him in the art of taiko drumming. The goal is to better equip the Oni for the upcoming summer, when Makamou, resistant to stringed instruments, will be a greater t…

The Oni's discovery of the self-multiplying Dorotabou brought a stark realization: they must forge their disparate powers into a unified strength, channeling it through the rhythmic power of taiko drums to stand against the Makamou. Hibiki …

Following Sabaki’s defeat at the hands of a Kappa, Hibiki is dispatched to complete the task. Meanwhile, Asumu, Hitomi, Hinaka, and Todoroki are enjoying a day off at the water park, where they encounter Tsutomu Tsumura, an employee with co…

With the day free to all, some revel in leisure while others pursue the elusive Makamou, leaving Asumu and Akira to manage the sweet shop. In the bustling city, Ibuki encounters an unusual couple garbed in full kimono. Meanwhile, Hibiki and…

A white Puppet ambushes Zanki, its damaged disks providing Hibiki and Todoroki with a trail. The pursuit leads them to a hidden encampment of Bakeneko within a forest shrine. Meanwhile, back at Tachibana's residence, Tsutomu reveals his con…

The lingering effects of the assault, a vengeful act by the shoplifter he’d apprehended months prior, had dimmed Asumu’s usual bright disposition. Hibiki noticed the change in him and resolved to offer a restorative outing: a hike in the fo…

Following his tumble and the loss of his phone, Asumu was consumed by self-reproach. Hibiki, witnessing this, gently challenged the boy's tendency towards negativity and excessive self-consciousness. Elsewhere, Ibuki and Todoroki coordinate…

Kiriya Kyousuke, a transfer student at Asumu and Hitomi's school, possesses an unsettling aptitude for everything – languages, sports, academics – a talent that casts a shadow of ordinariness over Asumu. Simultaneously, The Man has unleashe…

Having observed Hibiki in combat and witnessed Asumu’s ease with the Oni, Kyousuke found himself reconsidering his initial impression of the boy. He decided Asumu possessed a depth he hadn't recognized and resolved to learn more about Hibik…

Kogure Kounosuke, a resolute weapons designer in service to Takeshi, presents a gift to the Oni who labor at the Tachibana Sweet Shop: the Armed Saber. The weapon’s power, however, is formidable, and its use by an ordinary Oni carries the s…

Following their defeat at the hands of the Super Douji and Hime, Hibiki and Todoroki found themselves stripped of their transformation abilities. A grim revelation followed: their powers would return in a month, a timeframe agonizingly long…

Todoroki and Hinaka's birthday plans unravel due to Todoroki's habitual clumsiness. He finds himself wrestling with the feeling that he falls short of Hinaka’s envisioned ideal, a sentiment that casts a shadow over his romantic life and con…

Todoroki's romantic anxieties are beginning to manifest as lapses in concentration during battle, and Ibuki is experiencing similar difficulties. Meanwhile, Zanki endeavors to bolster Todoroki's confidence and mend his relationship with Hin…

From a secluded shrine, a legendary Oni armor has vanished, its power capable of granting the wearer the strength of an Oni. The thief, wielding this formidable artifact, now targets both Oni and Makamou, leaving the Oni to grapple with the…

With Todoroki’s transformation brace in hand, Shuki embarks on a path of vengeance against the Notsugo, a course fraught with peril for her former Oni companions. Consequently, Ibuki is burdened with the difficult task of confronting a comr…

The emergence of a formidable Makamou, impervious to the Slaying Sounds of Ibuki, Todoroki, and Hibiki, presented a significant challenge to the Oni. They grappled with devising a strategy against this new threat, while Ibuki wrestled with …

Following Hibiki's defeat at the hands of the formidable Yobuko, Ibuki begins a desperate search for Akira. Todoroki, consumed by despair over his perceived failure concerning Zanki, descends into deep depression. Elsewhere, Kyousuke inadve…

A forest of unsettling stillness materialized as if from thin air, stirring unease within the Oni. The enigmatic Man and Woman, too, seemed shadowed by the sudden appearance. Asumu, convinced he had reached the point of readiness, sought ou…

Following Akira’s failed transformation, the Oni return to Tachibana, where Asumu and Kyousuke are rebuked for their persistent requests to become Akira's pupils. Yet, the boys remain resolute in their determination to commence their Oni tr…

As Orochi drew nearer, the ranks of Makamou swelled, placing a considerable strain on the Oni and their resources. The Oni were further depleted by Hibiki’s taking Asumu and Kyousuke as apprentices; yet, even amidst this training, Hibiki pl…

Following the devastating blow from the colossal Makamou, Todoroki is swiftly transported to a hospital. Though he lives, his future remains bleak; the possibility exists that he will never again be able to transform into an Oni. This prosp…

Though cautioned against further transformations, Zanki nonetheless steps forward to rejoin the battle against the encroaching Makamou. The exertion exacts a severe price, yet he remains resolute in his determination to aid Todoroki in rega…

Though she had witnessed his fall in battle, Ibuki was stunned to see Zanki appear in Todoroki's room. But when Hibiki and Ibuki revealed Zanki’s fate, Todoroki angrily refused to accept that his mentor could be dead. Meanwhile, as Kyousuke…

Guiding the Oni to a stone inscribed with forgotten characters, the Man and Woman prepare their next move against Orochi. But the price of averting disaster may prove too heavy for Ibuki to shoulder. Elsewhere, Kyousuke’s desire to become a…

Grappling with the meaning of a life lived without regret, Asumu resolves to abandon his Oni training. His decision leaves Hibiki appearing disappointed, though the looming presence of Orochi offers no room for lingering on the matter. Hibi…

Hibiki, leading the Oni, halts Orochi and purifies the land, fulfilling the prophecy etched in ancient texts. A year later, Asumu has distanced himself from Takeshi and the Oni, now interning at a hospital as he seeks his own way to serve o…