The Demon Prince of Momochi House
The Demon Prince of Momochi House
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The Demon Prince of Momochi House

"You Must Not See Me"

7.5
Yr 2024
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Himari’s 16th birthday will be one she never forgets. Unexpectedly, she receives a will detailing her inheritance of a mysterious estate: the Momochi House. She arrives only to discover that the home was built on the cusp between the human world and the spiritual realm. There, she encounters Yukari, Ise, and a peculiar boy named Aoi, who seems to be concealing a shadowy secret.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 54 /100

Critical reception for The Demon Prince of Momochi House is sharply divided, with opinions ranging from enthusiastic enjoyment of its supernatural mystery to disappointment over how the adaptation handles its source material.

Favorable reviews highlighted the show's charming magical atmosphere and intriguing episode-to-episode momentum during its 2024 run. However, other critics found the series lacking, labeling the overall production as mediocre and warning devoted readers of the original manga that the anime adaptation falls well short of expectations.

“one of my favorite anime during the 2024 winter season”

““mediocre” is at least better than “bad.””

“First off, if you have read the manga and are a fan of it, avoid this show like the plague.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
US • CA • UK
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CA • US • UK
Why fans love it

The Demon Prince of Momochi House lands firmly in the shoujo tradition, blending themes of inheritance with the unpredictable dangers of the supernatural. By anchoring its fantasy elements in a specific, inherited estate that straddles the human and spirit realms, the series balances quiet moments of romance with the tension of youkai encounters. Shinnosuke Tachibana brings a nuanced edge to the cast as the unfolding mysteries of the Momochi House become the primary driver of the action.

The series avoids typical genre tropes by focusing on the shifting alliances among those guarding the boundary between worlds. It functions as much as a character study of hidden identities as it does an adventure through other dimensions. For viewers interested in the intersection of shapeshifting folklore and personal stakes, the show offers a steady rhythm of revelation. Each entry in the season deepens the connection between the estate’s secrets and the fate of its inhabitants, moving past simple fantasy spectacle to examine the weight of legacies.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 41
Regulars 11
Longest run 11 eps
Natsumi Kawaida
Natsumi Kawaida
as Himari Momochi (voice)
Takeo Otsuka
Takeo Otsuka
as Aoi Nanamori / Nue (voice)
Shinnosuke Tachibana
Shinnosuke Tachibana
as Yukari (voice)
Yuki Ono
Yuki Ono
as Ise (voice)
Taku Yashiro
Taku Yashiro
as Kasha (voice)
Wataru Hatano
Wataru Hatano
as Takamura Nachi (voice)
Azusa Tadokoro
Azusa Tadokoro
as Catfish (voice)
11 episodes
Ari Ozawa
Ari Ozawa
as Omoraki (voice)
11 episodes
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Aoi Ichikawa as Drum Holder (voice) 11 episodes Genta Nakamura as Teasing (voice) 11 episodes Nao Tamura as Japanese White Radish (voice) 11 episodes Nobuyuki Kobushi as Kumo Nyudo (voice) 1 episode Jin Urayama as Old Man A (voice) 1 episode Sanryo Odaka as Old Man B (voice) 1 episode Chie Arikawa as Grandmother (voice) 1 episode Miki Ito as Old Tree Ghost (voice) 1 episode Emiri Suyama as Hana Iizuka (voice) 6 episodes Minako Sato as Aika Torii (voice) 2 episodes Risae Matsuda as Rui Madarame (voice) 6 episodes Taishi Murata as Tadashi Seno (voice) 6 episodes Natsumi Fujiwara as Aoi Nanamori (Young) (voice) 6 episodes Nobuo Tobita as Dog Monster (voice) 1 episode Taichi Takeda as Cow Head (voice) 1 episode Seiichiro Yamashita as Hayato Hidaka (voice) 6 episodes Misaki Kuno as Tamamoe (voice) 6 episodes Keiichi Sonobe as Ryujin (voice) 1 episode Kazuki Miyagi as Demon A (voice) 1 episode Shinnosuke Ogami as Demon B (voice) 1 episode Risa Shimizu as False Mother (voice) 1 episode Toru Sakurai as False Father (voice) 1 episode Takako Honda as Cat Grandmother (voice) 2 episodes Atsushi Abe as Hakka (voice) 1 episode Shino Shimoji as Takamura Nachi (Young) (voice) 1 episode Nobuaki Kanemitsu as Nachi's Father (voice) 1 episode Takako Tanaka as Child (voice) 3 episodes Emiko Takeuchi as Nachi's Mother (voice) 1 episode Kosuke Sakaki as Aoi's Father (voice) 1 episode Akemi Sato as Aoi's Mother (voice) 1 episode Noriko Shitaya as Stepmother (voice) 1 episode Sae Hiratsuka as Child (voice) 1 episode Rina Sato as Himari's Mother (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

shapeshifting supernatural romance based on manga youkai shoujo anime other world fantasy
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Details

First Aired
January 06, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
34