Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha

The series follows Takashi Natsume as he becomes entangled in a quest to assist Mitsumi, a seemingly unassuming youkai tasked with awakening the powerful ayakashi Gantetsu from a long slumber. Driven by a desire to prove himself, Mitsumi’s mission becomes intertwined with Natsume's own investigations when a mysterious human-disguised youkai appears in their lives. As Natsume observes the unsettling effects of this newcomer on his friend Kaname Tanuma, a growing sense of unease develops. The narrative explores themes of duty, loyalty, and hidden intentions within a world where the boundaries between human and supernatural are blurred. It unfolds with a quiet intensity, emphasizing character relationships and gradually revealing a deeper, potentially dangerous, undercurrent to the seemingly straightforward goal of awakening an ancient being.