Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi -

: The youthful, disciplined leader of the Bansha Aratamesho.

To combat them, a secret government organization called the (officially an "Office for the Study of Foreign Books") operates in the shadows. Its members, known as Ayashi , are specialized warriors who hunt these beasts. Core Cast of Ayashi

: Unlike standard sword-fighting anime, the combat often involves the literal power of Kanji. By "reading" the essence of a Youi, Yukiatsu pulls a physical weapon from its name.