---
title: "Ghost Slayers Ayashi"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ghost-slayers-ayashi-2006"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 44940
imdb_id: "tt0881819"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Ghost Slayers Ayashi (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ghost-slayers-ayashi-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ghost Slayers Ayashi is a Japanese anime series created and written by Shō Aikawa and produced by Bones. The story is set in feudal Japan, where the land is under attack by supernatural beasts known as Youi. The protagonist, Ryuudou Yukiatsu, works at a bathhouse and possesses the power of Ayagami, which allows him to find the words behind things to fight these threats alongside the group known as the Ayashi.

The series is notable for its production pedigree, featuring direction by Hiroshi Nishikiori and character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto. It premiered in Japan in 2006 on the TBS network's Saturday 6:00 pm timeslot, a prestigious slot previously held by other noted anime series. The show explores the conflict between humanity and the Youi, grounding its supernatural premise in a period-specific setting.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "In feudal Japan, a bathhouse employee battles supernatural beasts using the power of words."

### Why Watch
- Features character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto.
- Produced by the acclaimed studio Bones.
- Combines historical setting with supernatural combat.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Availability is extremely limited as it is not currently streaming in the United States.
- Tone & Suitability: This series blends action, adventure, and fantasy elements within a historical context.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #feudal-japan, #supernatural-action, #historical-fantasy, #monster-slaying, #studio-bones-production

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (25 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Sho Aikawa
- **Networks / Studios**: MBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keiji Fujiwara** as *Ryūdō Yukiatsu (voice)*
- **Tokuyoshi Kawashima** as *Ogasawara Hōzaburō (voice)*
- **Shin-ichiro Miki** as *Edo Genbatsu (voice)*
- **Rikiya Koyama** as *Abi (voice)*
- **Norio Wakamoto** as *Torii Yōzō (voice)*
- **Seiji Sasaki** as *Honjō Tatsusuke (voice)*
- **Tomohiro Nishimura** as *Hanai Toraichi (voice)*
- **Showko Tsuda** as *Matsue Sote (voice)*
- **Takaya Hashi** as *Atobe Yoshisuke (voice)*
- **Kenji Hamada** as *Abe Masahiro (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Ghost Slayers Ayashi?
The series is currently not available for streaming in the United States.

### Q: Is the series worth watching?
The series is produced by Bones and features character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto, making it a notable entry for fans of those creators.

### Q: How long does it take to binge?
The series ran from 2006 to 2007, but the provided documentation does not specify the total episode count.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The provided source material does not identify specific episodes as essential viewing.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ghost Slayers Ayashi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/44940)
- [Ghost Slayers Ayashi (TV Series 2006–2007) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0881819/)
- [Ghost Slayers Ayashi (TV Series 2006-2007) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/44940-ghost-slayers-ayashi/cast)
- [Ghost Slayers Ayashi (2006-2007) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/ghost-slayers-ayashi/RidbONivP94iUARF5s1Li6/credits/)
- [Ghost Slayers Ayashi (2006)](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Ghost Slayers Ayashi](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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