Saya is a seemingly normal girl living with her father in a shrine. During the day she goes to school and spends time with her friends at a local cafe. But when night falls Saya is called upon to protect her village from strange monsters.
Episodes
12
Aired
Summer 2011
Score
6.2
Popularity
#692
Female ProtagonistSwordplayGoreBody HorrorShrine MaidenRuralYoukaiUrban Fantasy
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