Fushimi Inari is a shy, not-so-bright middle school girl living in Kyoto's Fushimi ward. She has a crush on her classmate Tanbabashi, but cannot express her feelings. One day, as thanks for helping a fox pup, the deity Ukanomitamanokami grants her the ability to change her form.
Episodes
10
Aired
Winter 2014
Score
7.0
Popularity
#1640
Coming of AgeMythologyGodsFemale ProtagonistSeinenHenshinHeterosexualSchool
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