The critically acclaimed supernatural drama The Eccentric Family is now streaming on Crunchyroll, complete with both English dub and subtitle options. The series, originally airing in Summer 2013, delves into the hidden world of tanuki and tengu living secretly among humans in Kyoto.
Produced by P.A. Works, the show centers on Yasaburou Shimogamo, the third son of an influential tanuki family. Yasaburou navigates his days shapeshifting, observing humans, and dealing with the enigmatic tengu Benten, all while a dark secret from his family's past looms. The series is lauded for its unique premise blending urban fantasy with deep character drama and mythological elements.
Based on Tomihiko Morimi's novel, The Eccentric Family earned a MAL score of 7.82 from over 68,000 voters. Its narrative explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of interspecies relationships, all set against the backdrop of a beautifully realized Kyoto. The first season sets the stage for the subsequent sequel, The Eccentric Family 2, also available on the platform.
With its complete 13-episode run now accessible, viewers can fully immerse themselves in the whimsical yet poignant world of the Shimogamo family. The availability of the English dub provides a new avenue for audiences to experience this award-winning series, which stands out for its mature storytelling and compelling blend of the supernatural and mundane.
