Mysterious Disappearances

Japanese manga series

Mysterious Disappearances

First tankōbon volume cover

怪異と乙女と神隠し
(Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi)
Genre|

* Comedy drama[1]
* Mystery[2]
* Supernatural[1]

Manga
Written by| Nujima [ja]
Published by| Shogakukan
English publisher|

* NA: Seven Seas Entertainment

Magazine| Yawaraka Spirits [ja]
Original run| October 18, 2019 – present
Volumes| 9
Anime television series
Directed by| Tomomi Mochizuki
Produced by|

* Joutarou Ishigami
* Reiko Sasaki
* Shousei Itou
* Yuu Okazaki
* Aya Iizuka

Written by| Tomomi Mochizuki
Music by|

* Kayo Konishi
* Yukio Kondō

Studio| Zero-G
Licensed by| Crunchyroll
Original network| AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS NTV, Kansai TV
Original run|  April 10, 2024  –  June 26, 2024
Episodes| 12
Anime and manga portal

Mysterious Disappearances (Japanese: 怪異と乙女と神隠し, Hepburn: Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi; "Mysteries, Maidens and Mysterious Disappearances") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nujima [ja]. It has been serialized on Shogakukan's Yawaraka Spirits [ja] website since October 2019. An anime television series adaptation produced by Zero-G aired from April to June 2024.

## Plot

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Sumireko Ogawa is a bookstore clerk who dreamed of writing novels in her youth. She teams up with her coworker, Ren Adashino, who is hiding secrets of his own, to investigate supernatural phenomena happening in the city.

## Characters

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Sumireko Ogawa (緒川 菫子, Ogawa Sumireko)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[2]
A 28-year-old woman, first discovered her passion for writing as a teenager but struggled to maintain her creative drive as she grew older. While working at a bookstore, she stumbled upon a mysterious grimoire—one that accidentally transformed her back into a child. Without Ren's timely intervention, the magic would have killed her. Now, she assists Ren and Oto in solving supernatural mysteries across Tokyo. Having absorbed some of the grimoire's power, Sumireko can freely shift between her adult and child forms.
Ren Adashino (化野 蓮, Adashino Ren)
Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita[2]
Sumireko's co-worker at the bookstore. Taking on the appearance of a human teen, he actually is a being from outside Earth, and believes that solving enough supernatural mysteries and collecting the cursed objects behind them will be enough to buy a ticket home for himself and his sister.
Oto Adashino (化野 乙, Adashino Oto)
Voiced by: Eri Yukimura[3]
Manami Uname (畦目 真奈美, Uname Manami)
Voiced by: Yui Horie[3]
Shizuku Hayami (早見 シズク, Hayami Shizuku)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[4]
Nodoka Ametsuchi (天地 のどか, Ametsuchi Nodoka)
Voiced by: Saya Aizawa[4]
Jikū no Ossan (時空のおっさん)
Voiced by: Yūya Uchida[4]
Jormun Himeuo (姫魚 よるむん, Himeuo Yorumun)
Voiced by: Naomi Ōzora[5]
Station Attendant (駅係員, Ekikakariin)
Voiced by: Masako Nozawa[5]

## Media

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### Manga

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Written by and illustrated by Nujima [ja], Mysterious Disappearances started on Shogakukan's Yawaraka Spirits [ja] website on October 18, 2019.[6] Shogakukan has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on April 10, 2020.[7] As of April 11, 2025, nine volumes have been released.[8]

In July 2023, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that it licensed the series for English publication, with the first volume released in May 2024.[9][10]

#### Volumes

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No. | Original release date  | Original ISBN  | English release date  | English ISBN

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1|  April 10, 2020[11]| 978-4-09-860559-0| May 21, 2024[12]| 979-8-88843-755-1
2|  October 12, 2020[13]| 978-4-09-860749-5| July 16, 2024[14]| 979-8-88843-756-8
3|  May 12, 2021[15]| 978-4-09-861021-1| October 15, 2024[16]| 979-8-89160-049-2
4|  December 10, 2021[17]| 978-4-09-861225-3| January 14, 2025[18]| 979-8-89160-050-8
5|  January 12, 2023[19]| 978-4-09-861617-6| April 15, 2025[20]| 979-8-89160-051-5
6|  July 12, 2023[21]| 978-4-09-861833-0| July 29, 2025[1]| 979-8-89373-018-0
7|  March 29, 2024[22]| 978-4-09-862744-8| October 28, 2025[1]| 979-8-89373-567-3
8|  June 11, 2024[23]| 978-4-09-862878-0| —| --
9|  April 11, 2025[8]| 978-4-09-863454-5| —| --

### Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on January 12, 2023.[24][25] It is produced by Zero-G, and written and directed by Tomomi Mochizuki, with character designs handled by Takuya Tani, and music composed by Kayo Konishi and Yukio Kondō.[3][26] The series aired from April 10 to June 26, 2024, on AT-X and other networks.[4][27] The opening theme song is "Hazard Symbol", performed by Yuyu, while the ending theme song is "Shuku Somete Shinzō" (朱く染めて心臓; "Scarlet-Dyed Heart"), performed by Nonoka Ōbuchi.[4] Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide excluding Japan and China.[28]

#### Episodes

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No.| Title [29][a]| Directed by [29]| Storyboarded by [29]| Original release date [31]

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1| "The Cursed Book, the Maiden, and the Birthday"
Transliteration: "Noroisho to Otome to Tanjōbi" (Japanese: 呪書と乙女と誕生日)| Takeshi Shiga| Tomomi Mochizuki| April 10, 2024 (2024-04-10)
2| "Schoolhouse, Drool, and an Apartment Wife"
Transliteration: "Kōsha to Yodare to Danchi Tsuma" (Japanese: 校舎とよだれと団地妻)| Kentaro Mizuno| Daiji Iwanaga| April 17, 2024 (2024-04-17)
3| "Horns, Bullying, and a Hair Ornament"
Transliteration: "Tsuno to Ijime to Kamikazari" (Japanese: 角といじめと髪飾り)| Hidehiko Kadota| Daiji Iwanaga| April 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
4| "A Bath, Cleaning and a Surprise"
Transliteration: "O Furo to Sōji to Sapuraizu" (Japanese: お風呂と掃除とサプライズ)| Yusuke Onoda| Yoshitaka Yasuda| May 1, 2024 (2024-05-01)
5| "Underwear, Snacks, and Scarlet Clothes"
Transliteration: "Shitagi to Okashi to Akai Fuku" (Japanese: 下着とお菓子と紅い服)| Takeshi Shiga| Tomomi Mochizuki| May 8, 2024 (2024-05-08)
6| "A Curiosity, a Maid, and a Cultured Young Lady"
Transliteration: "Kaī to Meido to Ojōsama" (Japanese: 怪異とメイドとお嬢様)| Hidehiko Kadota| Hidehiko Kadota| May 15, 2024 (2024-05-15)
7| "A Station, Scissors, and a Haircut"
Transliteration: "Eki to Hasami to Sanpatsu" (Japanese: 駅とハサミと散髪)| Keita Nakano| Shin Matsuo| May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)
8| "A Book, An Affair, and a Mermaid"
Transliteration: "Hon to Furin to Ningyohime" (Japanese: 本と不倫と人魚姫)| Rei Mano| Yoshitaka Yasuda| May 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)
9| "Dreams, Dance, and a Tsukumogami"
Transliteration: "Yume to Dansu to Tsukumogami" (Japanese: 夢とダンスと付喪神)| Takeshi Shiga| Shin Matsuo| June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)
10| "A Live Performance, a Curse, and the Person Inside"
Transliteration: "Raibu to Noroi to Naka no Hito" (Japanese: ライブと呪いと中の人)| Masaki Utsunomiya| Daiji Iwanaga
Yoshitaka Yasuda| June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)
11| "Cats, Swimsuits, and a Black Aeonium"
Transliteration: "Neko to Mizugi to Kuro Hōshi" (Japanese: 猫と水着と黒法師)| Reiji Sugii| Matsuzono| June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)
12| "A Ticket, a Video, and Mysterious Disappearances"
Transliteration: "Kippu to Dōga to Kamikakushi" (Japanese: 切符と動画と神隠し)| Tomomi Mochizuki| Tomomi Mochizuki| June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26)

## Reception

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In 2020, the manga was one of the nominees for the sixth Next Manga Awards in the web category.[32][33]

The manga was recommended in 2021 by manga artist Akihito Tsukushi.[34]

## Notes

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1. ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.[30]

## References

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2. ^ a b c Loo, Egan (July 9, 2023). "Mysterious Disappearances TV Anime Unveils Main Leads Fairouz Ai & Daiki Yamashita, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
3. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (October 31, 2023). "Mysterious Disappearances TV Anime Unveils More Cast, Main Staff in 1st Trailer". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
4. ^ a b c d e Cayanan, Joanna (February 29, 2024). "Mysterious Disappearances Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs & Artists, April 10 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
5. ^ a b Tai, Anita (March 24, 2024). "Mysterious Disappearances Anime Casts Naomi Ōzora, Masako Nozawa". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
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10. ^ Pineda, Rafael (July 12, 2023). "Seven Seas Licenses Kimi to Shiranai Natsu ni Naru, Mysterious Disappearances Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
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13. ^ "脱がせるしおり"もらえる「怪異と乙女と神隠し」×「異世界失格」書店フェア. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 12, 2020. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
14. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 18, 2024). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 14–20". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
15. ^ 【5月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
16. ^ Mateo, Alex (October 16, 2024). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 13–19". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
17. ^ 【12月10日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
18. ^ Mateo, Alex (January 15, 2025). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, January 12–18". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
19. ^ 【1月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 12, 2023. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
20. ^ Mateo, Alex (April 18, 2025). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 13–19". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
21. ^ 【7月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 12, 2023. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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28. ^ Mateo, Alex (April 10, 2024). "Crunchyroll Streams Mysterious Disappearances Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
29. ^ a b c "Sutōrī | Terebi Anime "Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi" Kōshiki Saito" ストーリー｜TVアニメ「怪異と乙女と神隠し」公式サイト [Story｜TV Anime "Mysterious Disppearances" Official Website]. totokami.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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31. ^ "Hōsō Jōhō | Terebi Anime "Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi" Kōshiki Saito" 放送情報｜TVアニメ「怪異と乙女と神隠し」公式サイト [Broadcast Information｜TV Anime "Mysterious Disppearances" Official Website]. totokami.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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## External links

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* Official manga website at Yawaraka Spirits (in Japanese)
* Official anime website (in Japanese)
* Mysterious Disappearances (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

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* t
* e

Yawaraka Spirits [ja] series

Current|

* The Violence Action (2016)
* Yamikin Ushijima-kun: Nikumamushi Densetsu (2017)
* No Longer Allowed in Another World (2019)
* Mysterious Disappearances (2019)

Finished|

* Princess Maison (2014–18)
* The Case of Hana & Alice (2015)
* Love Is Like a Cocktail (2015–19)
* Ningyohime no Gomen ne Gohan (2017–19)
* Saitsuyo Densetsu Nakane (2017–20)
* Yamikin Ushijima-kun Gaiden: Ramen Namerikawa-san (2017–19)
* Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse? (2018–19)

* Big Comic
* Big Comic Original
* Weekly Big Comic Spirits
* Big Comic Superior
* Monthly Big Comic Spirits
* Yawaraka Spirits

Website: yawaspi.com

* v
* t
* e

Works directed by Tomomi Mochizuki

Animated series|

* Hikari no Densetsu (1986)
* Ranma ½ (1989)
* Brave Command Dagwon (1996–1997)
* Wankorobee (1996–1997)
* Princess Nine (1998)
* Seraphim Call (1999)
* Twin Spica (2003–2004)
* Absolute Boy (2005)
* Ballad of a Shinigami (2006)
* Porphy no Nagai Tabi (2008)
* House of Five Leaves (2010)
* Pupa (2014)
* Rainy Cocoa (2015)
* Battery (2016)
* Mysterious Disappearances (2024)

Animated films|

* Kimagure Orange Road: Shonen Jump Special (1985)
* Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter (1988)
* Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day (1988)
* Ocean Waves (1993)
* Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance - Magic of Happiness (2007)

OVAs|

* Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel: Lovely Serenade (1985)
* Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel: Long Goodbye (1985)
* Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel Song Special 2: Curtain Call (1986)
* Time Knot: Reflection (1987)
* Licca-chan Fushigina Fushigina Yunia Monogatari (1990)
* Here is Greenwood (1991–1993)
* "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Betrayal in The City" in Nine Love Stories (1992)
* Tanjō - Debut (1994)
* Dirty Pair Flash II (1995)
* Dirty Pair Flash III (1995–1996)
* My Dear Marie (1996)
* Brave Command Dagwon: The Boy with Crystal Eyes (1997)
* Eight Clouds Rising (1997)
* Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō: Quiet Country Cafe (2002–2003)

* v
* t
* e

Zero-G

Television series|

* Battery (2016)
* Piace: Watashi no Italian (2017)
* Tsugumomo (2017)
* Dive!! (2017)
* Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Kitan (2018)
* Doreiku (2018)
* One Room Second Season (2018)
* Grand Blue Dreaming (2018)
* The Idolmaster SideM Wake Atte Mini! (2018)
* Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan (2019, #4)
* My Roommate Is a Cat (2019)
* Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It (2020)
* Tsugu Tsugumomo (2020)
* One Room Third Season (2020)
* The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window (2021)
* Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ (2022)
* The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague (2023)
* Farming Life in Another World (2023)
* I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness (2023)
* Mysterious Disappearances (2024)
* Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (2024)
* Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! (2025)
* Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! (2025)
* Grand Blue Dreaming 2nd Season (2025)
* Mechanical Marie (2025)
* Ponkotsu Fūkiin to Skirt Take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi (TBA)

ONAs|

* The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Theater Extra Stage (2020–2021)
* The House Spirit Tatami-chan (2020)
* High-Rise Invasion (2021)
* Lady Napoleon (TBA)

OVAs|

* One Room Second Season (2018)
* The Idolmaster SideM Wake Atte Mini! (2019)
* Tsugumomo (2020)

Theatrical films|

* Kukuriraige: Sanxingdui Fantasy (unreleased)
* Break of Dawn (2022)

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