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Otome Youkai Zakuro

Synopsis: Second Lieutenant Kei Ageemaki, the son of a famous general, hid his extreme fear of paranormal beings all his life. However, when he and two are transferred to live and work with Youkai in the affairs of the Spirits Ministry, he is brought face to face with his worst nightmare. Now, with the help of Fox Kushimatsu, he and his officers need to learn to work alongside Youkai Donomels - Zakuro, Susukihotaru, Hoozuki and Bonbori - to solve paranormal cases.

Situated in the middle of an alternative version of Japanese Westernization, Otome Youkai Zakuro explores the clashes and unions that can occur when the east meets west, the site finds foreigners and women find men. The unusual alliance of Youkai's maidens and human officers must learn to work together in a world that is changing around it.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Otome Youkai Zakuro
  • Anime Name in Japanese: おとめ妖怪 ざくろ
  • Anime Name in English: Zakuro
  • Other names: Girl Demon Zakuro

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex
  • Licensors: NIS America, Inc.
  • Studios: J.C.Staff

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 13
  • Date: October 5, 2010 - December 28, 2010 - Tuesdays at 0130 (JST)
  • Genres: Romance, supernatural
  • Subjects: Historical, Military, Mythology
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.441
  • Popularity: 47593

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/85430.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:32:59-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Otome Youkai Zakuro": 

    • The anime is based on a manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Lily Hoshino.
    • The story takes place in an alternative version of Japan, where human beings and yokai spirits coexist.
    • The name "Zakuro" means "pomegranate" in Japanese, and is a reference to the main character, which has red hair like the fruit.
    • Each of the main female characters is based on a different flower: Zakuro is pomegranate, Susukihotaru is Susuki (a kind of grass), Bonbori is Bonbori (a Japanese flashlight) and Hoozuki is Hoozuki (a plant with red flowers) .
    • The anime was produced by the J.C.Staff studio, responsible for other hits such as "Toradora!" and "Shokugeki no Souma".
    • The opening song of the anime, "Moon Signal", is played by the band Sphere, composed by the voice actors of the four main characters.
    • The anime was originally aired in Japan in 2010, and has 13 episodes.
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    Manga and Products from Otome Youkai Zakuro

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Otome Youkai Zakuro"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • ZAKURO (SAIR HAYAMI)-A half-human, half-Youkai who is one of six young women who work with the human army to maintain peace between humans and Youkai.
    • Agemaki Kei (Takahiro Sakurai) - A young human soldier who is designated to work with Zakuro and ends up falling in love with her.
    • Susukihotaru (Aya Endo) - A youkai who is one of six young women who work with the human army and has a kind and shy personality.
    • RIKEN YOSHINOKAZURA (Kousuke Toriumi) - A young human soldier who is designated to work with Susukihotaru and falls in love with her.
    • BONBORI (YUI HORIE) - A youkai who is one of six young women who work with the human army and has an animated and outgoing personality.
    • Hoozuki (Chiwa Saito) - A youkai who is one of six young women who work with the human army and has a cold and distant personality.
    • Ganryuu Hanakiri (Kazuya Nakai) - A young human soldier who is designated to work with Bonbori and falls in love with her.
    • KUSHIMATSU (Yuki Kaida) - A youkai who is the leader of the six young women who work with the human army and has a strong and determined personality.

    Summary and events

    1. The story takes place in an alternative Japan, where humans and spirits (Youkai) live together.
    2. The government creates a special task force, the spirit-human interaction agency, to promote harmony between the two races.
    3. The agency is made up of human soldiers and female spirits, called "Otome".
    4. Zakuro, an Otome half-youkai, is designated to work with human soldier Kei Agemaki.
    5. Zakuro and Kei have difficulty understanding at first, but gradually develop a closer relationship.
    6. Other Otome and human soldiers of the agency are also presented, each with its own personality and history.
    7. The agency is called to investigate a series of incidents involving Youkai and humans being attacked by a mysterious Youkai group.
    8. During the investigation, Zakuro discovers that his own past is linked to the incidents.
    9. Zakuro and his agency colleagues fight the Youkai group and discover the truth behind the attacks.
    10. In the end, Zakuro and Kei confess their feelings for each other and the agency continues to work to promote peace between humans and Youkai.

    What happens in the end?

    Unfortunately, Otome Youkai's manga Zakuro has not yet been completed, so there is no definitive ending for the story. The anime also does not feature a complete ending, leaving many questions unanswered.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Otome Youkai Zakuro

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    おとめ妖怪 ざくろ
    • おとめ妖怪: It means "young youkai" in Japanese.
    • ざくろ: means "pomegranate" in Japanese.
    The name of the anime "おとめ妖怪ざくろ" can be translated as "Young Youkai Pomegranate". The anime tells the story of a young Youkai named Zakuro, who is a kind of spirit or supernatural creature of Japanese mythology. She joins a group of humans called "Youkai Ministry" to solve problems and conflicts between humans and youkais. The story unfolds with adventures, romance and exploration of Japanese folklore.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Otome Youkai Zakuro has a total of 13 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Otome Youkai Zakuro on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Otome Youkai Zakuro usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 47593