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Name: Ushio & Tora
Genre: Anime
Released: 2015-07-03
Cast: Jessica BooneJulie BurksJessica CalvelloMandy Clark

2015
1 Season
7.9 (136)

Based on the popular manga series of the same name, Ushio & Tora is a thrilling anime series that follows the adventures of a teenage boy named Ushio Aotsuki and a powerful demon named Tora. Ushio is a normal high school student with a strong sense of justice and a fierce determination to protect his friends and loved ones. One day, while exploring his family's shrine, Ushio uncovers an ancient spear that has been sealed away for centuries. When he accidentally removes the spear, he unwittingly releases Tora, a fearsome demon who has been trapped for 500 years.

Despite their initial animosity towards one another, Ushio and Tora soon find themselves teaming up to battle other demons that threaten the safety of their friends and the world at large. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of allies and enemies, including other demon hunters, powerful psychics, and deadly yokai.

The series is packed with intense action sequences, as Ushio and Tora fight their way through hordes of demonic foes using a combination of martial arts, magic, and brute strength. The animation is top-notch, with fluid fight choreography and vibrant, expressive character designs that bring the world of Ushio & Tora to life.

But the series is more than just mindless action. It also boasts a rich mythology and complex characters that explore deeper themes of friendship, loss, and redemption. Ushio and Tora both have troubled pasts that are slowly revealed over the course of the series, as they learn to trust and rely on one another.

Their dynamic is one of the highlights of the show, as Ushio's unyielding optimism and Tora's gruff cynicism clash and meld in unexpected ways. The supporting cast is also well-developed, with memorable characters like Asako Nakamura, Ushio's childhood friend and crush, and Mayuko Inoue, a mysterious psychic with ties to Tora's past.

Overall, Ushio & Tora is a thrilling and emotionally engaging anime series that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Whether you're a fan of action-packed shounen anime or just looking for a great story with memorable characters, this series is definitely worth a watch.

Ushio & Tora is a series that ran for 1 seasons (39 episodes) between July 3, 2015 and on Sentai Filmworks

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Seasons

39. The Destiny of Ushio & Tora

June 24, 2016

Hakumen, the embodiment of all darkness, fights against the light. As Hakumen, driven mad with hatred, hunts down the spear, Ushio and Tora make an impossible choice.

38. End Game

June 17, 2016

The humans join the fight at sea, but Hakumen releases a toxic gas, trapping Ushio and Tora. Inside, the two find themselves at the mercy of Hakumen' most dangerous form.

37. The Mightiest Curse

June 10, 2016

Mayuko goes to revive Tora as he lies heavily wounded in the ocean with a hole in his chest. Are Mayuko' affections enough to bring him back to the battle?

36. Toward the Promised Night

June 3, 2016

Humans and yokai unite behind Ushio to fight Hakumen at sea, while Saya opens the gates to the underworld for help. Meanwhile, Hyou faces Guren in a fight to the death.

35. Hope

May 27, 2016

Ushio finds out about everything that happened in the past. Because he doesn't want anyone else to die, he rises up once again. Hakumen no Mono heads to mainland Japan, bringing chaos wherever it goes, and at the same time, a huge typhoon engulfs all of Japan. The shards of the Beast Spear attacks all of the Hiyou embedded in everyone's minds, and their memories of Ushio and Tora return. Everyone's hope is restored, as they know that as long as Ushio and Tora are there, there is hope.

34. Tora

May 20, 2016

Even with the strength of the leader of the East, Sumako, Mayuko, Shigure and the oThther monks, they are no match against Hakumen no Mono. Hakumen no Mono heads toward the main island of Japan from Okinawa for more fear from the humans as well as for destruction. While in the ocean, Ushio begins to dream about a man from long ago. The truth about Hakumen's birth is finally revealed.

33. The Beast Spear Destroyed

May 13, 2016

Hakumen no Mono is revived. Hakumen rises from the sea and instantly strikes fear into the hearts of all that sees it. Ushio suddenly becomes filled with hatred, as he finally got to see his mother, and is forced to carry out the cruel fate of wielding the Beast Spear. Despite his mother telling him that he cannot fight Hakumen no Mono with hate, Ushio is overwhelmed by his hatred and attacks. Meanwhile, Hakumen no Mono reveals a secret about Tora...

32. Mother

May 6, 2016

Ushio heads to the stone pillar in order to save his mother from Hakumen no Mono. He approaches her quietly in the cave and she softly calls his name. They get to share a heartwarming moment together, but then a terrible sound interrupts their reunion. Torpedoes break through the barrier, and then...

31. To the Sea of Chaos

April 29, 2016

After being tricked by Hakumen no Mono, the JASDF prepare to send subs to destroy the stone pillar where Ushio's mother is, as she keeps Hakumen sealed. Ushio heads to Okinawa to stop them, but runs into Nagare, who seems to have switched sides. Ushio leaves Nagare to Tora, and hurries to stop the subs. Nagare and Tora go all out in battle, and Asako finds out a secret about Ushio...

30. The Journey of No Return

April 22, 2016

A mysterious ghost appears in front of Atsuzawa and calls herself Jie Mei. She says she has a favor to ask him in regards to Hakumen no Mono... Meanwhile, Ushio and Tora are asked to come meet some people who want to see them. While they are on the way to meet these people, they run into Nagare, and Ushio can't hide his surprise. The happy reunion is cut short by some shocking news...

29. The Night of the Crescent Moon

April 15, 2016

Mayuko, Kirio, and Kuin are all doing what they can to stop Hakumen no Mono. Meanwhile, Ushio runs into the exorcist, Hyou, again. Because of his magical eye, Hyou did not forget about Ushio's existence. Hyou comes to visit Ushio at his home, and they encounter azafuses as well as Guren, and learn what Tora might actually be.

28. I Won't Lose Anyone Else

April 8, 2016

Upon getting a premonition that the Beast Spear would break, the yokai chiefs from all over make a collective decision.

27. The Wind Blows

April 1, 2016

Ushio, anxious over the approaching decisive battle with Hakumen, runs into Asako on the way home from school and ends up arguing with her as usual.

26. TATARI BREAKER

December 25, 2015

Hakumen's impending arrival causes a monster disaster, and also adversely affects the people involved.

25. H.A.M.M.R~The H.A.M.M.R Institute

December 18, 2015

Another morning fighting with Tora followed by going to school with Asako. However, an organization named HAMMR breaks the usual cycle. The three mad scientists of HAMMR kidnap Ushio and Asako and Tora go after them in an attempt to save him.

24. The Fools Gather at the Banquet

December 11, 2015

Mayuko is invited to a strange dinner party and Tora eats crab gyoza burgers.

23. Eternal Solitude

December 4, 2015

The truth about Kirio and the Elzaar Scythe is revealed, and Ushio and Tora settle things with Kirio and Towako once and for all.

22. Great Summoning~Destruction of the Beast Spear

November 27, 2015

After recent incidents, there is a rift within the Kouhamei Sect. Ushio feels defeat and Kirio manages to gather members of the sect to his side. Tora also leaves Ushio, not being able to stand him acting so weak. Kirio pushes the appeal of the Elzaar Scythe as everyone can use it unlike the Beast Spear, and convinces followers that the Beast Spear is obsolete. Kirio confronts Ushio again and steals away the Beast Spear and...

21. The Fourth: Kirio

November 20, 2015

After a long journey, Ushio returns to Tokyo to continue his normal life. He is greeted happily by Asako, Mayuko and his other classmates. He also runs into a mysterious boy named Kirio, who leaves him with a strange message. Meanwhile, one of Hakumen no Mono's avatars, Kuragi, appears at the main temple of the Kouhamei Sect. Ushio is summoned by his father to help in the battle, but nothing seems to work. And then, the one who finally turned the tables was...

20. E 20

November 13, 2015

Ushio and Tora travel back in time to ancient China and encounter Hakumen no Mono. Ushio quickly realizes he's no match for Hakumen no Mono and barely makes it out alive. Jie Mei and Giryou then take the tragic necessary steps to create the Beast Spear and Ushio learns the truth about his mother.

19. E 19

November 6, 2015

Ushio regains his senses and heads into the cave at Kamuikotan. When in the cave, they encounter a monster who can turn back time and he sends them back to ancient China where the Beast Spear was first made.

18. E 18

October 30, 2015

The girls keep working on trying to turn Ushio back to normal. Meanwhile, the hiyou horde heads toward Ushio and the Beast Spear to destroy them both once and for all.

17. E 17

October 23, 2015

After saving Moritsuna Satoru from the hiyou, Ushio pays the price for using so much of the Beast Spear's power. He loses control of his body and heads to Kamuikotan. Meanwhile, all of the girls in his life get an unexpected visitor telling them she needs their help to save Ushio's life...

16. E 16

October 16, 2015

Ushio and Tora travel inside Moritsuna's body with the help of Izuna to help rid him of the hiyous.

15. E 15

October 9, 2015

Tora manages to defeat Nagare and then heads to reunite with Ushio, but the bus he was on was taken over by Hiyou. Nagare helps him stop the bus and get the people to safety, but then they encounter even more bikers. One of the members ask for help finding her brother, who is another chosen successor to the Beast Spear.

14. E 14

October 2, 2015

Ushio and Tora finally get to Hokkaido where they run into a girl named Hinowa, who says she is one of the rightful successors of the the Beast Spear. Meanwhile, Hakumen no Mono sends youkai called Hiyou to kill Ushio and get a hold of the spear. Ushio and Tora encounter a young man on a motorcycle. As soon as Ushio walks away and heads toward the bus to the final destination, the young man attacks Tora.

13. E 13

September 25, 2015

As the Youkai show no signs of giving up the chase, Ushio is forced to run around the forest.

12. E 12

September 18, 2015

Ushio and Tora leave Touno and head to Hokkaido once again, but they're attacked repeatedly on the way by Youkai.

11. E 11

September 11, 2015

Ushio was getting ready for the rest of his journey at the house of the Kamaitachi. He was ready to welcoe a quiet night, however he sees a silent vision of Asako screaming in their pond. They then go see someone who the Kamaitachi siblings say can help him understand what's going on...

10. E 10

September 4, 2015

While in the countryside, Ushio and Tora meet a girl named Takatori Saya. She is part of a clan of white-haired women who are part of the Takatori family that have a duty to appease a spirit named Omamori-sama who brings the family prosperity. She tells Ushio and Tora about Omamori-sama, and how there is saying that once the Omamori-sama picks a house to live in, it will be rewarded with prosperity. However, once she leaves, there will be chaos and poverty. Omamori-sama's true identity is...

9. E 9

August 28, 2015

Ushio and Tora head for Sendai City. However, suddenly, Ushio's screams rattle the city. He realizes that the money that his father had given him for the trip is missing. At the moment of despair, they run into two Kamaitachi siblings, Raishin and Kagari, who ask a request. They take Ushio and Tora to a house in the mountains, where they are asked an unbellievable request.

8. E 8

August 21, 2015

Ushio and Tora go on a journey to find Ushio's mother. As they are headed to Hokkaido by air, they meet a girl named Yuu, who recently lost her father, who was a pilot. She believes that a JASDF pilot, Atsuzawa, is responsible for her father's death, but Atsuzawa says it's the work of a monster. Eventually, Atsuzawa feels the same pressure he felt when he saw the monster in the sky that day he saw the monster. Right after, Ushio and the others come face to face with the monster that brought down Yuu's father's plane, Fusuma.

7. E 7

August 14, 2015

Ushio finds out that his mother is still alive, and seems to be hated by the youkai. Ushio can't handle this shocking truth, and goes to his father to learn more. Ushio finds out that his father had to report to his superiors that the Beast Spear had been released. Following, however, assassins are sent after Ushio and Tora. Next, Ushio's father...

6. E 6

August 7, 2015

On a beach trip, Ushio encounters a little boy who seems determined to ruin everyone else's fun. Meanwhile, Tora encounters a gigantic ayakashi that seeks to devour humans and yokai alike.

5. E 5

July 31, 2015

Hyou is an exorcist that lives in the world of darkness. He lost his beloved wife and daughter to a youkai that gave him a scar on his face, and continues to search for it to get revenge. What he remembers of the youkai is that it was a dark shadow that suddenly came out from behind him. Hyou then sees news footage of Tora on TV, and believes he's the youkai he had been after and heads to Japan. Eventually, he finds Tora, and...

4. E 4

July 24, 2015

Ushio hears about an incident that happens at a construction site. The bodies at the site happened to have bite marks on them, so he immediately thinks Tora is behind the incident. Tora tells him that he's innocent, but Ushio goes far as to transform and won't believe him, so Tora runs off into the city. Ushio goes after him and meets an old man who says that "Gamin-sama has awoken." He then learns a shocking truth from the book that the old man is holding...

3. E 3

July 17, 2015

Hayuu Reiko is a student at Ushio's junior high school that is known as someone who doesn't want to live, due to the fact that she has attempted suicide multiple timees. One day, Ushio goes with Asako and others to an art exhibit of his favorite painter, and the portraits of Reiko catches his eye. Ushio eventually finds out that the Reiko in the portraits is the same Reiko that goes to his school, and asks her to be his model for his paintings. However, he finds out that death seems to follow those who try to get too close to her...

2. E 2

July 10, 2015

"One day, I'll destroy you with this spear," swore Ushio, as his odd adventures with the giant youkai which he named "Tora" began. Tora was also looking for an opportunity to eat Ushio. While this bizarre combination became a thing, an old stone armor that was in one of the old school buildings of Ushio's junior high assaulted some of the students. One by one, students were being turned to stone, and then the evil spirit was now going after Ushio's childhood friends, Asako and Mayuko...

1. Ushiio & Tora's Fateful Meeting

July 3, 2015

Ushio finds someone imprisoned in the basement of his family's shrine and accidentally releases its aura, attracting thousands of monsters.

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Where to Watch Ushio & Tora

Ushio & Tora is available for streaming on the Sentai Filmworks website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Ushio & Tora on demand at Netflix.