Anime “My Neighbor Youkai-san” Episode 2 synopsis and scene cuts released!

The synopsis and scene cuts of the second episode of the currently airing spring anime “My Neighbor Youkai-san” have been released.

An anime adaptation of My Neighborhood Youkai'' (original work: noho), which was published on the manga distribution siteMato Grosso,” and a spin-off “My Neighborhood Youkai-san Gaiden (Part 1)” was released in August. This work, which depicts the “mysterious and gentle everyday life” in which monsters, people, and gods live normally, will be aired on 24 ABC TV/TV Asahi networks nationwide on “ANiMAZiNG!!!” from 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6th. It is currently being aired with rave reviews.

In the first episode, which was aired the other day, Buchio is reborn as a nekomata, and various unique settings unique to this work, where monsters and humans coexist, are introduced, such as New Yokai Notification'' andYokai Health Insurance.” Immediately after the broadcast, people were hooked on the beginning of the warm daily life that takes place in Engamori, with comments such as, I like the worldview of being close to the monsters,'' andThe summer atmosphere in the countryside is so nice and relaxing.” More and more people started to do so.

Now, the synopsis and scene cuts for the second episode of “My Neighbor Yokai-san” have been released.

Episode 2 synopsis

Buchio, who is worried about how to live as a nekomata, is introduced by Jiro and learns about chemistry from Yuri, a ghost fox. At Engamori Elementary School, where the sports day is about to take place, Niji, a kappa, has a faint crush on Ryo, a classmate, and there is a romance between them. I decided to ask someone for love advice…

Additionally, a non-credit version of the ending video was released. It depicts the gentle daily life that occurs in Engamori, set to the gentle tones of “Irononaka” sung by Aoi Kubo. Characters with relaxed expressions are shown one after another, such as Takumi-kun’s clay craft of Buchio, and Jiro staring at Mu-chan as he eats melon. You are sure to be healed by the warm and heart-warming images!

Non-credit ending video

Theme song information
　
The opening theme song “Obake Himawari” sung by Pii and the ending theme song “Irononaka” sung by Aoi Kubo are now available on various distribution services!

■Opening theme song “Obake Himawari” https://pii.lnk.to/ObakeHimawariEM

Pre-distribution available on TikTok and Instagram! Distribution starts on April 24th on each streaming service.

■Ending theme song “Irononaka” https://lnk.to/irononaka

[Work information]
■TV anime “The Yokai-san Next Door”
<Broadcast & distribution information>
broadcast:
April 6th (Saturday) from 2:00 a.m. on ABC TV and TV Asahi network on 24 stations nationwide
Broadcast starts in the “ANiMAZiNG!!!” frame!
Broadcast starts on AT-X from 23:30 on Monday, April 8th!
*Repeat broadcast every week (Wednesday) from 11:30, every week (Friday) from 17:30
Broadcast starts on BS12 Twelve from 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11th!
delivery:
April 7th (Sun) 2:30~
U-NEXT, unlimited anime
April 9th (Tuesday) 2:00~
Prime Video, Lemino, ABEMA, d Anime Store, d Anime Store Nico Nico Branch, d Anime Store for Prime Video, DMM TV, Bandai Channel, Hulu, Nico Nico Channel
Wednesday, April 10th 0:00~
J:COM STREAM (unlimited viewing), TELASA (unlimited viewing plan), milplus unlimited viewing pack prime
Wednesday, April 10th 12:00~
TVer

<Introduction>
Engamori Town is a town where the mountain breeze often blows.
In the mysterious everyday life where monsters, humans, and gods live, monsters and humans live each day with their own joys and worries in their hearts.
Buchio lived as a cat until he was 20 years old and was reborn as a nekomata.
Mutsumi is a human being who lives a positive life even though she is concerned about her missing father.
Jiro is a crow tengu who has been protecting this town for generations.
A slightly mysterious and gentle story of connections that occur in the daily life of a relaxing and heart-warming country town.

<Staff>
Original work: noho (Publisher East Press “My Neighbor Yokai-san”)
Director: Aiya Yamauchi
Series composition: Tomoko Konparu
Character design: Jiko Abe
Prop design: Nobuhiro Ando
Art director: Kenta Tsuboi
Color design: Shoko Onodera
Director of Photography: Naho Hasegawa
Music: Avex Music Creative / Blue Bird’s Nest
Sound director: Daiki Yamaki
OP theme song: Pii “Obake Himawari”
ED theme song: Aoi Kubo “Irononaka”
Animation production: Leiden Film
Production: “My Neighbor Yokai-san” Production Committee

<Cast>
Mutsumi Sugimoto: Asaki Yukawa
Entire volcano Jirobo: Ryosuke Higa
Buchio Oishi: Yuki Kaji
Rim volcano Taizenbo: Urayama Jin
Tachibana lily: Earth leaf
Taira Tanaka: Kenji Hamada
Takumi Oishi: Mutsuko Tamura
Ryu Sano: Yuko Sanpei
Niji Nakagawa: Megumi Han
Hayachiyo: Yuko Kaida
Yamamoto Gorozaemon: Tetsu Mikami
Suzu Sakaki: Ayako Kawasumi
Kobayashi Benmaru: Tachibana Ryumaru
Chiaki Nishitani: Tokuai Kawashima
Kazuhiko Nishitani: Hideyuki Tanaka

Official website: tonari-no-yokai-san.com
Official X: @TonarinoYokai3