Kannazuki no Miko

Destiny of the Shrine Maiden / 神無月の巫女 / Kannaduki no Miko / Priestesses of the Godless Month

Genres: Action, Drama, Girls Love, Mecha, Shounen, Supernatural
Themes: Mecha
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: TNK
Producers: Front Line, Geneon Entertainment, Kodansha, Memory-Tech, Remic, Rondo Robe, Studio Fantasia, Toshiba Entertainment
Licensors: Geneon Entertainment USA, Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 6.8 / 10
Rank: #5480
Popularity: #2742
Users Listed: 75,064
Users Scored: 31,571
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 07/17/2025
Aired: October 2, 2004 – December 18, 2004 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Saturday at 00:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set in the secluded village of Mahoroba, where life unfolds at a deliberate pace, *Kannazuki no Miko* explores the evolving relationship between Himeko and Chikane, two students navigating the complexities of love and identity. Their seemingly contrasting personalities mask a deep affection tested by unforeseen circumstances. A disturbance on their shared birthday unlocks latent powers connected to lunar and solar deities, thrusting them into a struggle against a pervasive darkness.

The narrative follows Himeko and Chikane as they grapple with newfound responsibilities and external threats, forcing them to confront betrayals and protect their community from unseen forces. The series blends elements of supernatural awakening with interpersonal drama, examining themes of self-discovery, the burden of power, and the strength found in unwavering bonds. The atmosphere is contemplative, emphasizing character development within a world steeped in quiet mystery.

Streaming Platforms:

HIDIVE

Episodes:

Episode 1: The Land of Eternity (Aired: 10/02/2004)
Episode 2: Overlapping Sun and Moon (Aired: 10/09/2004)
Episode 3: Secret Love Shell (Aired: 10/16/2004)
Episode 4: Direction of Affection (Aired: 10/23/2004)
Episode 5: Over the Darkness of Night (Aired: 10/30/2004)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Himemiya, Chikane (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako, Ruff, Michelle, Sánchez, Analiz
Kurusugawa, Himeko (Main) - Voice Actors: Shitaya, Noriko, Sheh, Stephanie, Lobo, Ana, Chora Miuller, Milah Bonnie
Oogami, Souma (Main) - Voice Actors: Staley, Steve, Majima, Junji, Mena, Héctor
Corona (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Kana, Forstadt, Rebecca, Verduzco, Iarel
Girochi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Thornton, Kirk, Kase, Yasuyuki, Bernal, Julio
Izumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asai, Kiyomi, Hollingshead, Megan, Nishizawa, Harumi
Kisaragi, Otoha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higgins, Kate, Nishimura, Chinami, Olea, Vanessa
Misaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mine, Kaori, Huerta, Polly, Valenzuela, Cristina
Nekoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nonaka, Ai, Fox, Sandy, Rojo, Elizabeth
Oogami, Kazuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lang, Lex, Saitou, Moichi, Muñoz, Eleazar
Oota, Reiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Elias-Fahn, Dorothy, Patlán, Olga
Saotome, Makoto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taylor, Julie Ann, Ootani, Ikue, Miranda, Azucena
Sister Miyako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootani, Ikue, Fahn, Melissa, Márquez, Rosalinda
Tsubasa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yasunori, O'Brien, Liam, Prieto, Alan
Yukihito (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minami, Omi, Silverstein, Keith, de Alba, Héctor Ireta

Staff:

Hidaka, Isao (Producer)
Kawase, Kouhei (Producer)
Nakagawa, Shinobu (Producer)
Yanagisawa, Tetsuya (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Iwanami, Yoshikazu (Sound Director)
Fukumoto, Kiyoshi (Episode Director)
Kuramoto, Hotaka (Episode Director)
Miyake, Yuuichirou (Episode Director)
Mizuno, Kentarou (Episode Director)
Nakamura, Noriyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Nishiyama, Akihiko (Episode Director)
Nitta, Yoshikata (Episode Director)
Hanada, Jukki (Script)
Uetake, Sumio (Script, Series Composition)
Fukushima, Kazumi (Storyboard)
Minami, Yasuhiro (Storyboard)
KOTOKO (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Nakazawa, Tomoyuki (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
Takase, Kazuya (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
Abe, Munetaka (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Akao, Ryoutarou (Animation Director)
Delint, Alex (ADR Director)
Fujii, Maki (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
Fujiwara, Akito (Animation Check)
Fukase, Shigeru (Production Manager)
Hirano, Takaharu (Special Effects)
Kaishaku (Original Creator)
Kamogawa, Takahiro (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Kanda, Takashi (Key Animation)
Kaneko, Hayato (Production Manager)
Kase, Masahiro (Key Animation)
Kawamura, Akihiro (Planning)
Kikuchi, Kazuma (Key Animation, Animation Check)
Kitamura, Tomoyuki (Key Animation)
Kobayashi, Miyuki (In-Between Animation)
Kubota, Mina (Music)
Kumasu, Mika (In-Between Animation)
Kurihara, Motohiko (Key Animation)
Matsumura, Yasunori (Key Animation)
Nagamori, Yoshihiro (Key Animation)
Nakai, Jun (Key Animation)
Nakajima, Yoshiko (Key Animation)
Nakamura, Kazuyo (Key Animation)
Noguchi, Takayuki (Key Animation)
Ooshima, Miwa (Key Animation)
Saitou, Eiko (Key Animation)
Saitou, Akihiro (Director of Photography)
Saitou, Mayu (Key Animation)
Sakai, Satoshi (Key Animation)
Sako, Souichirou (Key Animation)
... and 10 more staff

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Kannazuki no Miko (manga - Adaptation)
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