Tsugumomo (2017)
A supernatural anime series where a boy's mother's obi sash awakens as a fierce spirit, plunging him into a world of folklore, battles, and chaotic romance.
Tsugumomo - Series Information
- Original Title: つぐもも
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 2, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), April 2, 2017 (Canada - 18+), April 2, 2017 (Australia - MA 15+), April 2, 2017 (Brazil - 18), April 2, 2017 (Mexico - C), April 2, 2017 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: ANIMAX, AT-X
- Production Companies: Zero-G, Hakuhodo, Futabasha, Toei Video Company, Pony Canyon, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Animax Broadcast Japan, My Theater D.D., Kakao piccoma
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 継つぐもも (JP), 继怪怪守护神 (CN), สึกุโมโมะ ภูติสาวแสบดุ (TH), 繼怪怪守護神 (TW)
Tsugumomo - Plot
Kazuya Kagami never goes anywhere without the precious "Sakura Obi" his mother gave him. One day a beautiful, kimono-clad girl named Kiriha appeared before him. Kiriha naturally began to live with Kazuya in his room. Then there's Chisato, Kazuya's childhood friend with glasses and a ponytail, who meddles in his affairs. Soon there's also an overprotective older sister who seems to want to take baths with him. Jumble in a huge-chested priestess, a good-looking sorceress named Kokuyoura, beautiful women, and hot girls, and Kazuya's happy, embarrassing, confusing life begins…
Tsugumomo - Trailer
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Tsugumomo - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yurika Kubo
- Kotono Mitsuishi
- Yuko Sanpei
- Naomi Ohzora
- Eriko Matsui
- Noriko Shibasaki
- You Taichi
- Kikuko Inoue
- Rumi Okubo
- Ayana Taketatsu
Tsugumomo - FAQs
Where can you stream Tsugumomo online?
Tsugumomo is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally through the Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the primary and most accessible platform for watching both seasons of the series.
Is Tsugumomo based on a manga?
Yes, Tsugumomo is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Yoshikazu Hamada, serialized in Monthly Comic Alive since 2008. The anime covers the early arcs of the manga, bringing its blend of supernatural battles, Japanese folklore, and ecchi comedy to the screen.
Who voices the main characters in Tsugumomo?
The main cast features Yuko Sanpei as Kazuya Kagami, Naomi Ohzora as Kiriha, Yurika Kubo as Kukuri, Kotono Mitsuishi as Kanaka Kagami, Noriko Shibasaki as Chisato Chikaishi, and Ayana Taketatsu as Kasumi Kagami, among other notable voice performers.
How many seasons does Tsugumomo have?
Tsugumomo has two seasons. Season 1, titled Tsugumomo, aired in 2017 with 12 episodes. Season 2, titled Tsugu Tsugumomo, followed in 2020 with another 12 episodes. There is also a specials season containing one additional episode, bringing the total to 25 entries overall.
What is Tsugumomo about?
Tsugumomo follows Kazuya Kagami, a middle school student whose late mother's obi sash summons Kiriha, a powerful tsukumogami spirit. Together they battle supernatural threats while navigating a chaotic home life filled with eccentric women, Japanese folklore, harem comedy, and increasingly intense spiritual conflicts.
Is Tsugumomo appropriate for younger viewers?
No. Tsugumomo carries a TV-MA content rating in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains ecchi elements, suggestive humor, and some graphic supernatural violence, making it unsuitable for children or younger teenagers.
When did Tsugumomo first air?
Tsugumomo first aired on April 2, 2017, broadcasting on Japanese networks ANIMAX and AT-X. The second season, Tsugu Tsugumomo, premiered in 2020. The series concluded with the end of Season 2, and its status is currently listed as Ended.
What anime is similar to Tsugumomo?
Fans of Tsugumomo often enjoy Monogatari (2009) for its supernatural mythology and sharp dialogue, Death Note (2006) for its dark supernatural tension, and Keijo!!!!!!!! (2016) for its action-comedy energy. Tsukigakirei (2017) offers a gentler romantic counterpart for viewers drawn to the series' softer moments.
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