Season 1 • Episode 8
LatestThe story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with unexpected culprits, it is also a coming-of-age tale of Oichi as she struggles and ultimately carves out her own path using her unique powers.
Acting
Wakana Aoi balances sunshine and sorrow without tipping saccharine.
Production
Fukagawa feels lived-in, not museum-diorama pretty.
Writing
Cases wrap satisfyingly while Oichi's arc breathes across all eight.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fukagawa was historically a working-class district where social mobility was slightly less impossible—fitting for Oichi's ambitions.
The source novel's author originally wrote Oichi as middle-aged; the adaptation aged her down to attract younger readers and streaming audiences.
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