Tonari no Yokai-san has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with both English dub and subtitle options. The 13-episode series from LIDENFILMS adapts Yuuki Kawakami's manga, following Buchio, a 20-year-old cat who unexpectedly transforms into a nekomata, a feline yokai, near the end of his natural life.
This transformation grants Buchio extended life and new abilities, prompting him to question the nature of his evolution and the coexistence of yokai, gods, and humans in the town of Engamori. The series delves into themes of family, rural life, and the quiet magic found in everyday existence, fitting the iyashikei genre.
With a MAL score of 7.28, Tonari no Yokai-san offers a contemplative fantasy narrative. Viewers can now stream the entire finished series, exploring Buchio's journey and the serene, supernatural community he inhabits.
