Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestWatanuki is trapped by Jorogumo, a woman who wants to eat his soul
Yūko Ichihara is the sexy owner of a strange store which offers to make any wishes come true for a price. Kimihiro Watanuki has a special type of blood that attracts spirits and ghosts. He goes into the shop owned by Yūko Ichihara and asks her to get rid of the spirits. Yūko offers to do so if he works part-time at the store.
Production
Lavish gothic sets that swallow characters whole
Costume
Yūko's endless wardrobe of supernatural haute couture
Acting
Anne Watanabe's smoldering, omniscient performance
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
CLAMP's original manga weaves Japanese folklore through modern Tokyo; the live-action adaptation keeps the yōkai aesthetic but cranks the melodrama to soap opera levels.
Anne Watanabe (Yūko) is literally the daughter of legendary actor Ken Watanabe — nepotism rarely looked this good in a kimono.
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