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The Eccentric Family
7.7 · 13 eps · 2013 · P.A.WORKS
ComedyDramaFantasySlice of LifeSupernatural
In Kyoto, there are three kinds of residents: humans, raccoon dogs, and tengu. Shimogamo Yasaburou is the third son of the Shimogamo raccoon dog family. His father, Souichirou, had been the head of Kyoto raccoon dog community until he was eaten by the human members of "Friday Club". While taking care of old tengu, fighting with other raccoon dogs, and playing with a psychic human girl, Yasaburou approaches the truth of his father's death.
Episodes
13
Aired
Summer 2013
Score
7.7
Popularity
#1365
MythologyUrban FantasyFamily LifeMale ProtagonistShapeshiftingYoukaiPhilosophyAnimals
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