---
title: "My Master Has No Tail"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-master-has-no-tail-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 130456
imdb_id: "tt21345930"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# My Master Has No Tail (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-master-has-no-tail-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"My Master Has No Tail" is a television series that premiered in 2022. The series is an adaptation of a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by TNSK. The story revolves around Mameda, a tanuki who was born in the wrong era and longs to trick humans. However, due to the changing times, Mameda seeks a new way to achieve her goal. She encounters a rakugo master named Bunko, who teaches her that it's possible to cast magic on humans through words, not illusions. Mameda is determined to become Bunko's apprentice, but faces a challenge in convincing the stoic master to take her on. The series blends elements of animation, comedy, and science fiction/fantasy genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shape-shifting tanuki seeks to trick humans by learning the art of verbal storytelling."

### Why Watch
- Unique premise involving traditional storytelling
- Engaging dynamic between a tanuki and a master

### Caveats & Content Note
- The era of tanuki shenanigans has ended
- The master is stoic and hard to convince
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-14 rating for its animated content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animation, comedy, fantasy, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mao Ichimichi** as *Mameda (voice)*
- **Hibiku Yamamura** as *Bunko (voice)*
- **Lynn** as *Shirara Tsubaki (voice)*
- **Takuya Eguchi** as *Byakudanji Tsubaki (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Sakujiro (voice)*
- **Natsuki Aikawa** as *Omatsu (voice)*
- **Ikumi Hasegawa** as *Koito (voice)*
- **Yuuichirou Umehara** as *Rakuda (voice)*
- **Ayana Taketatsu** as *Enishi Kirino (voice)*
- **Akira Ishida** as *Utaroku Ebisuya (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the title of the series?
The series is titled My Master Has No Tail.

### Q: When was the series released?
The television series was released in 2022.

### Q: Who is Mameda?
Mameda is a tanuki who wants to trick humans.

### Q: Who is Bunko?
Bunko is a rakugo master who shows Mameda how to cast magic with words.

### Q: What is the original source material?
The series is based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by TNSK.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Master Has No Tail — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/130456)
- [My Master Has No Tail (TV Series 2022-2022) — The Movie Database…](https://themoviedb.org/tv/130456)
- [My Master Has No Tail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Master_Has_No_Tail)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*