Ushio to Tora
Ushio and Tora / うしおととら / Ushio & Tora
| Genres: Action, Mythology, Shounen, Supernatural | |
| Themes: Mythology | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Pastel | |
| Producers: OB Planning, Shogakukan, TOHO, Toshiba EMI | |
| Licensors: ADV Films | |
| Rating: 7.16 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3679 | |
| Popularity: #5798 | |
| Users Listed: 15,595 | |
| Users Scored: 5,248 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/17/2025 | |
| Aired: September 11, 1992 – August 1, 1993 (Summer) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 10 |
Synopsis:
Ushio’s perception of his family history is irrevocably altered when a creature from ancient lore appears in his home. He discovers a responsibility tied to a legendary artifact and a lineage steeped in demon subjugation, a reality far removed from dismissed bedtime stories. As the sealed entity unleashes disruptive energies, Ushio finds himself thrust into a desperate struggle to protect his community from an encroaching supernatural threat. The solution lies in freeing a powerful, contained force – a risky gamble with potentially devastating consequences. The narrative explores themes of inherited burdens, the complexities of power, and the blurred lines between savior and destroyer, all set against a backdrop where the mundane world intersects with the hidden realms of spirits and monsters.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: The Fateful Meeting of Ushio & Tora (Aired: 09/11/1992)
- Episode 2: Ishikui, The Stone-Eater (Aired: 11/01/1992)
- Episode 3: Hyou (Aired: 12/01/1992)
- Episode 4: Scorching, Spinning Wheel (Aired: 12/22/1992)
- Episode 5: Gamin: Tora Goes to the City (Part 1) (Aired: 02/01/1993)
- ... and 5 more episodes
Characters:
- Aotsuki, Ushio (Main) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Nozomu, Sparks, Randy, Bautsch, Cameron
- Inoue, Mayuko (Main) - Voice Actors: Touma, Yumi, Clark, Mandy, Olivieri, Elda, Matthews, Carol
- Nakamura, Asako (Main) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri, Sumrall, Allison, Kimball, Danielle, De Luca, Lorella
- Tora (Main) - Voice Actors: Weaver, Brett, Otsuka, Chikao, Trombini, Maurizio
- Aotsuki, Shigure (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aono, Takeshi, Swasey, John, Mungle, Rob
- Ayakashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Swasey, John
- Hakumen no Mono (Supporting)
- Hizaki, Mikado (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Wakana, Clark, Mandy
- Hyou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wakamoto, Norio, Ciravolo, Natale, Paez, Ed
- Ishikui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Egawa, Hisao, Kleinhenz, Mike
- Juurou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yao, Kazuki, Guardiola, Illich
- Kagari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi, Rial, Monica
- Nakajima, Tatsuya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiko, Bautsch, Cameron
- Nakamura, Masako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Mami, Rae, Marcy, Burks, Julie
- Nakamura, Yoneji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mungle, Rob, Gouri, Daisuke, Melvin, Orvis
- Raishin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Show, Bonino, Giorgio, McAvin, Andy
- Tsubura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiozawa, Kaneto, Hickman, Jay
- Umizatou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanami, Jouji, Pfister, Ted
Staff:
- Yuyama, Kunihiko (Director, Storyboard)
- Mima, Masafumi (Sound Director)
- Fukuta, Jun (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Hidaka, Masamitsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ikehata, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
- Kato, Takao (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ochi, Koujin (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Watanabe, Sumio (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Sasaki, Nozomu (Theme Song Performance)
- Aono, Atsushi (Animation Director)
- Fujita, Kazuhiro (Original Creator)
- Honda, Osamu (Background Art)
- Ikegami, Motoaki (Director of Photography)
- Itou, Yoshio (Art Director)
- Katsumata, Aiko (Background Art)
- Kobayashi, Toshimitsu (Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Makino, Yukihiro (Key Animation)
- Matsubara, Tokuhiro (Key Animation, Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
- Matsuoka, Hideaki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Mouri, Kazuaki (Animation Director)
- Okuno, Toshiaki (Co-Producer)
- Sagisu, Shirou (Music)
- Sakai, Keishi (Key Animation)
- Sudou, Masatomo (Animation Director)
- Sugiura, Shouichirou (Background Art)
- Terada, Kenji (Screenplay)
- Wakakusa, Kei (Music)
- Williams, David (ADR Director)
- Yamamoto, Kou (Special Effects)
News:
- 'Ushio to Tora' Manga Gets TV Anime for Summer 2015 (02/02/2015)
Forum Topics:
- Ushio to Tora Episode 4 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 10 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 9 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 8 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 7 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 6 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 5 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 3 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora Episode 1 Discussion
- Ushio to Tora (1992) Special episode (6 min 9 sec), which MAL has no listing for.
- Ushio to Tora Episode 2 Discussion
Related Anime/Manga:
- Ushio to Tora (manga - Adaptation)
- Ushio to Tora: Comical Deformer Gekijou (anime - Side Story)
- Ushio to Tora (TV) (anime - Alternative Version)
- Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season (anime - Alternative Version)