---
title: "Ushio and Tora"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ushio-and-tora-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 63085
imdb_id: "tt4801510"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 39
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 156
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Ushio and Tora (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ushio-and-tora-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ushio and Tora is a television series that follows the adventures of a young protagonist who encounters a supernatural being. When Ushio accidentally releases Tora, a demon trapped by a spear, their encounter sets the stage for ongoing adventures involving battles against evil forces. The series centers on this unlikely partnership between the human boy and the freed demon as they face various supernatural threats together. The show explores themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and evil through the dynamic between its main characters. Their adventures involve confronting other agents of evil as they work together toward common goals. The series presents a blend of action and supernatural elements within an episodic framework focused on their continuing mission.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boy frees a trapped demon and is drawn into a battle against evil spirits."

### Why Watch
- unique blend of folklore and modern adventure
- dynamic demon battles with high stakes

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires commitment to follow mythological depth
- some pacing issues in early episodes
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up; contains fantasy violence and spiritual themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, action-packed, mysterious, friendship, legendary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (39 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 39
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 34 (87%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tasuku Hatanaka** as *Ushio Aotsuki (voice)*
- **Rikiya Koyama** as *Tora (voice)*
- **Mikako Komatsu** as *Asako Nakamura (voice)*
- **Kiyono Yasuno** as *Mayuko Inoue (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Jiemei (voice)*
- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Hyou (voice)*
- **Nao Nagasawa** as *Izuna (voice)*
- **Yui Makino** as *Reiko Hanyuu (voice)*
- **Keiji Fujiwara** as *Shigure Aotsuki (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Omamori-sama (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Ushio and Tora based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from a Japanese manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a supernatural action-adventure series with elements of folklore.

### Q: Does the show have a lot of fighting?
Yes, it features frequent battles between demons and the protagonists.

### Q: Are there multiple seasons?
The series aired from 2015 to 2016, comprising multiple cours or seasons.

### Q: Is it appropriate for children?
It's best suited for older children and teens due to fantasy violence.

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