Ayakashi Japanese Classic Horror Episode 1 - A Haunting Tale of Japanese Ghost Stories!
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00:00Huh. Guess they weren't as rich as I expected.
00:05But generous enough to let us rob them at their wedding.
00:13Hey, over there.
00:14Shirasagi Castle.
00:16Shirasagi Castle? Who does it belong to?
00:19Doesn't belong to anyone. It's abandoned.
00:22A useless castle with no surrounding mountains or decent land.
00:26What kind of a fool would build a castle in a place like that?
00:29Come on, we'll use the castle tonight to rest up for tomorrow.
00:33I wouldn't do that.
00:35What do you want, old hag? You startled me.
00:38Do not approach that castle. It is possessed by the Forgotten Gods.
00:42Forgotten Gods? Ha! Evil spirits? Interesting.
00:46I'll just introduce them to my blade.
00:48A katana won't stop them. They don't die.
00:52The beings are neither alive nor dead.
00:54They have been here since the beginning of time and will remain here until the end.
00:59Their existence is eternal.
01:06No such thing!
01:25Shirasagi Castle
01:33Shuras run down.
01:55Here!
01:56Careful, the floorboards are rotten.
01:59Maybe staying here isn't such a good idea.
02:02It'll be alright. Trust me.
02:16Oh, well then, you sure don't waste any time.
02:21Get back here, or I'll draw my sword!
02:25Go ahead and do it then, if you think you can.
02:28Come on, I'm losing my feet.
02:36One, two, three, four people.
02:42Gotcha!
02:51The stench! What the hell are you?
02:57Stop! No, please!
03:02Hey, what's happening?
03:04Kihei!
03:05Boss, Kihei has vanished. And there seems to be more women than...
03:08Who cares? I'm busy here.
03:12Oko!
03:15Help me! Somebody!
03:20Please let me through.
03:22Hey, what are you kids doing in here?
03:24Unless you have some business here, we will not let you through.
03:28What kind of place is this?
03:30This is Tomihime's castle.
03:33Tomihime? Where did you all come from?
03:42She's beautiful, don't you think?
03:46She's beautiful, don't mind if I do.
03:49Stay away!
03:52No, don't! Let's go!
03:55Won't you dance with me?
04:08Oyuki! Ogin!
04:12Oyuki! Ogin!
04:24Help!
04:28Demon!
04:34My hand slipped.
04:36You're clumsy.
04:42My hand slipped.
04:55My lord, is this not the perfect weather for falconry?
05:01Today will be your first time assisting the lord, my good friend.
05:04Make sure to do your best.
05:07Are you the falconer Sushonosuke?
05:10Yes.
05:11Is my falcon in good condition?
05:18I'm very sorry, sir.
05:20He's a bit timid. He's not familiar with anyone but me yet.
05:24This bird is very special. It has already been promised as a gift to the shogun.
05:28Sir.
05:37Impressive, my lord.
05:39They say that I am a master of firearms, but my skills don't compare to yours.
05:44Excellent. You did a fine job.
05:48Oh, sir! A large boar!
05:51Hurry up!
05:52The falcon!
05:53Yes.
05:55Go, Kojiro.
06:00What's the holdup? The boar is gone!
06:04What's the holdup? The boar is gone!
06:06You're just standing there!
06:08But with this rain...
06:10Release the damn bird immediately!
06:12Sir.
06:24My lord, forgive my boldness, but I strongly urge you to wait for the rain to subside.
06:28Come on! Before it escapes!
06:30No, please!
06:34Kojiro! Come back!
06:37That falcon is a gift to be presented to the shogun! Hurry! Retrieve it!
06:47Kojiro!
07:03Huh?
07:19How could anyone discard such an expensive kimono?
07:34Please, forgive my intrusion.
07:36It didn't even occur to me that anyone would be in a remote place like this.
07:42I'm terribly sorry.
07:46By any chance, did you happen to see a falcon fly past here?
07:53My apologies.
07:55I'm sorry, too.
07:57Did you happen to see a falcon fly past here?
08:02My apologies.
08:08Tomihime.
08:11Is something the matter?
08:13You shouldn't be speaking with humans.
08:15I didn't exchange any words with him.
08:17Yes, but why didn't you try to conceal yourself, or better yet, kill him?
08:22Oh, right. I didn't kill him.
08:25I forgot.
08:42Kojiro!
08:48Kojiro!
08:49What is it? Have you found the falcon?
08:52Yes. It was headed towards that castle.
08:56Toward that castle? Then we've got real trouble.
09:00Yes. Rumor has it that evil spirits live there.
09:03But the falcon...
09:05I'll send some of our men to follow it.
09:17Welcome back, my lady.
09:20We have received a gift. It comes from Kamihime of Inawa Castle.
09:24The flesh of a renowned general from the Izumo region.
09:27I'm sure you will enjoy it.
09:29I'm not hungry. Rice porridge will do.
09:32That's the food of mere humans.
09:34Oh, it's not really as bad as it seems.
09:37Let me remind you, Tomihime, that we are the Forgotten Gods.
09:41We'll become weak unless we eat human flesh.
09:43I'm aware of that.
09:45This is highly unlikely, but if you were ever to fall in love with a human, we would...
09:49What are you referring to?
09:52I didn't say a thing to him.
09:54I cannot bear the thought of you falling for a human.
09:58Just imagining it makes me shudder.
10:00I understand.
10:07It can't be...
10:20Is it really you, Aguri?
10:23Have you returned?
10:25It must be you.
10:28Welcome home.
10:40Zushonosuke.
10:42Hello, Oshizu.
10:44I've heard that the Lord's prized falcon has gone missing.
10:47Yes. I was just about to start searching again.
10:52Please don't go.
10:53I've heard that of all the men who have left so far to search for it,
10:56not a single one of them has returned.
10:58Besides, people say that it wasn't your fault the bird was lost.
11:01Kojiro is the first falcon the Lord entrusted under my care.
11:05I put my heart into raising him.
11:07Or rather, it's more like we grew up together.
11:11I can't simply neglect a friend in need of help.
11:13But which is more important to you, that bird or me?
11:17You're both important.
11:19If I were being held captive in Shirasagi Castle, would you come and rescue me?
11:23Don't be foolish. There's no need to worry.
11:28Kojiro!
11:30Kojiro!
11:43Kojiro!
11:45Kojiro!
12:09Bandits have been seen in this area.
12:14Has someone been chasing you?
12:26I saw you in my dream.
12:28No, perhaps our encounter the other day was a dream.
12:32So I guess I should say I had a dream within a dream.
12:35Your beauty made me think you weren't from this world.
12:38Pardon me. That was rude.
12:40You are partly at fault too, though.
12:42You're the one who disrobed in the open.
12:46This area is dangerous.
12:48Please allow me to escort you home.
12:50If you would.
12:52I finally heard your voice.
12:54So it wasn't a dream after all.
12:58Where is your home?
13:00Is it beyond that castle?
13:02You look like you're from a respectable family.
13:05Perhaps you're related to the lumber merchants from our neighboring town?
13:08Yes, perhaps.
13:10If that's the case, then you should be all the more careful.
13:13You're a perfect target for thieves, and also...
13:16Yes?
13:17Evil spirits have been seen near here.
13:19Evil spirits?
13:21Yes. Right now it's hidden behind the fog.
13:23But the castle known as Shirasagi is said to be haunted.
13:26I'm not familiar with it, but I'm sure it's a frightening place.
13:29You are mistaken.
13:31The beings that live in Shirasagi Castle are not evil.
13:34Oh?
13:35They are forgotten gods.
13:37Forgotten gods?
13:39What are they, or who are they?
13:41The forgotten gods and humans came to exist at the same time.
13:45Actually, in the past, they were known simply as gods.
13:49At one time, the two shared this world, segregated,
13:53each in its own realm.
13:55But that all changed.
13:57The humans began to blur the boundaries between god and man
14:01by trespassing on sacred land.
14:03In the same manner, the gods manifested themselves in this world.
14:07Pretending to be human,
14:09these beings lost themselves in the physical realm
14:12and soon became forgotten gods.
14:15However, these two entities were never meant to coexist.
14:19Once the spirits of trees and water,
14:22the gods forgot who they were
14:25and found themselves with a hunger only a human could fulfill.
14:29They eat humans?
14:31Yes. If they don't...
14:33They'll die?
14:34No.
14:35Eating people is their only means to escape pain and suffering.
14:38The forgotten gods cannot die.
14:41Never?
14:42There are some exceptions.
14:45Like associating with humans, or falling in love with one.
14:49A forgotten god in love with a human becomes corrupted and eventually dies.
14:56Perhaps you would like to try sweets from a western country.
15:00They're called conpeto.
15:02My escaped falcon loved these for some odd reason.
15:05They're very pricey, though.
15:06And only the lord's bird would be permitted such a luxury.
15:09Please, try one.
15:13It's very sweet, isn't it?
15:19You don't care for sweets, I take it?
15:22I see.
15:25The fog is getting thicker. We should be going.
15:31Who goes there?
15:34Forgotten gods?
15:36No. These are true evil spirits.
15:39Hand over the woman!
15:41Leave it once, or I warn you I'll cut you down!
15:45You hear what the fool just said?
15:48Let him do it, then.
15:51Stand back.
16:01Watch out!
16:09Stop!
16:15Are you badly hurt? You're wounded.
16:18Wounded?
16:19My blade tip struck you.
16:23The wound is so deep, and yet...
16:26What are you?
16:29How on earth?
16:48Your injury is serious.
16:59Mother, please don't leave me!
17:07Come back to my town with me, and I'll take care of that arm for you.
17:11It's fine. I'll return home by myself.
17:15But that cut...
17:19I understand.
17:21Do you think... could I ask you for another?
17:25That sweet thing.
17:27Yes.
17:34Wait.
17:36May I have your name?
17:38I don't have a name.
17:41This, too, is a dream within a dream.
17:54It's hers.
17:55Hey, Mr. Samurai!
18:04Is that how you treat someone who just saved your life?
18:08What do you mean, saved me?
18:10We just rescued you from a lot of trouble.
18:13I don't know what you're talking about.
18:15I knew this guy wasn't too bright.
18:17We're talking about that woman you were with.
18:20She's a Forgotten God.
18:22She's a princess of the Forgotten Gods.
18:25Can't be serious.
18:26I'd say she was probably trying to take you to the castle
18:29where she could feast on you.
18:31See? Look.
18:34If you place any value on your life,
18:37take my advice and go back to your home.
18:43It's meaningless to give something like this to a Forgotten God.
18:47They don't have a sense of taste,
18:49and they can't even tell whether something's sweet or salty.
19:12Tomihime, where have you been?
19:14Suzuki, tell me.
19:16How would you describe this thing known as sweet?
19:19Pardon?
19:21To have that moment again.