The SoulTaker: Tamashii-gari – Komugi Daisakusen

The SoulTaker 〜魂狩〜 小麦大作戦 / SoulTaker Omake
The SoulTaker: Tamashii-gari – Komugi Daisakusen
Genres: Comedy
Studios: Tatsunoko Production
Rating: 5.78 / 10
Rank: #11306
Popularity: #11919
Users Listed: 2,186
Users Scored: 721
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/21/2015
Aired: September 21, 2001 – December 21, 2001 (Summer)
Type: special
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

In a world where souls are a tangible resource, Komugi navigates a complex profession as a Soul Taker – a mediator between the living and the departed. The series explores her quiet dedication to helping spirits find peace, often encountering individuals burdened by unresolved pasts and lingering regrets. Set against a backdrop of melancholic beauty and subtle societal divides surrounding the handling of souls, *SoulTaker* presents a contemplative narrative focusing on emotional weight and interpersonal connection. Komugi’s work demands empathy and patience as she untangles personal histories, revealing the enduring impact of life on the afterlife. The anime offers a thoughtful examination of grief, memory, and the search for closure in both realms.

Characters:

  • Nakahara, Komugi (Main) - Voice Actors: Momoi, Haruko
  • Date, Kyousuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saiga, Mitsuki
  • Mibu, Shirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Onosaka, Masaya

Staff:

  • Tetsura, Noriyaki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Watanabe, Akio (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Animation Director, Character Design)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • The SoulTaker: Tamashii-gari (anime - Parent Story)