Cat-Eyed Boy

The Parental Nioh

Cat-Eyed Boy is the son of Nekomata, a cat demon, and a human mother. Half-demon, half-human, he is shunned by both worlds. He is raised by a foster mother, Miya, who has to beg for food, and he becomes a mischievous nuisance to the village he lives in. When a demon called Nadare-Maneki (the Landslide Summoner) attacks, Cat-Eyed Boy must try to save himself and his foster mother from its relentless attacks.

Apr 1, 1976

The Long-Neck's Tomb

Our lonely, scorned hero interrupts his quest to find his birth mother to save a village from a monster called the Long-Neck. The Long-Neck demands an annual sacrifice of a young maiden to quell his appetites. Because this year's victim, Shizue, resembles his foster mother, Cat-Eyed Boy decides to fight the evil fiend before continuing his journey.

Apr 8, 1976

Showdown with the Begrudging Rat Snake

The Cat-Eyed Boy is continuing his search for his mother, but he's in dire straits from hunger. A friendly boy named Tatsuo saves him and takes him to his grandmother's house for food and shelter. However, Tatsuo's family has been cursed by the Rat Snake, a giant, vicious predator.

Apr 15, 1976

The Kodama Tree Spirit

The Kodama tree spirit, an ancient oak with a black heart that sucks the life out of its victims.

Apr 22, 1976

The Tear Witch and the Wailing Man

The Tear Witch and the Wailing Man, an ancient malevolent witch who lives on her victims tears, and her son, who eats the victims after they've been wrung dry.

Apr 29, 1976

The Pitiable Beach Skull

The Beach Skull, the ghost of a deceased person who haunts the one they loved.

May 6, 1976

The Nullface's Curse

Cat-Eyed boy saves a young woman named Misako from a vicious dog. He also unknowingly unleashes a powerful spirit that had been locked in a tomb for centuries.

May 13, 1976

The Hellant

Cat-Eyed Boy meets Yae, a pilgrim visiting a spirit medium in hopes of talking to her deceased son. He goes along, to see if his mother is dead or alive.

May 20, 1976

The Dark Priest

Cat-Eyed Boy saves a boy, Tamotsu, who was bitten by a viper while out gathering roots to feed his family. His village is suffering from floods and famine, brought on by the Dark Priest, a malevolent spirit masquerading as a monk.

May 27, 1976

The Mountain Widow's Blood Curse

Cat-Eyed Boy meets a kindly woman who makes charcoal for a village. She recognizes him as her son, and he enjoys a heartfelt reunion.

Jun 3, 1976

Weedling, the Monster of the Lake

Cat-Eyed Boy inadvertently eats the sacred fruit of the golden peach tree.

Jun 10, 1976

The Trembletail

Cat-Eyed Boy tries to save a sick and starving grandfather, who has beendigging a tunnel through Mount Kojin to allow faster access from his village to doctors in the city.

Jun 17, 1976

Wrath of the Stone Demon

Nobuo and his grandmother live in a remote village at the base of Mount Tengu. When a will-o'-the-wisp appears on the mountain, a white powder falls that puts everyone to sleep and eventually kills them. Nobuo sets off to find the source of the evil, so Cat-Eyed Boy rushes after him in support.

Jun 24, 1976

Eerie! The Woman Who Lives in the Mirror

Sentaro's village is plagued by multiple murders. The victim is always drained of blood and nearly mummified. Sentaro believes it's caused by the Blood-Sucking Woman, who lives in abandoned houses.

Jul 1, 1976

Wet Woman Crying in the Moonlight

A villager, Senzo, stumbles across a ghostly woman hovering over a nearby swamp. When he tells his daughter Kayoko about it, he starts sweating profusely and falls into a coma. Determined to help Kayoko, Cat-Eyed Boy investigates.

Jul 8, 1976

The Temple Bell's Vengeful Grudge

A village's temple bell rings at night. The villagers think widow Miyoko is responsible and bully her and her son, Shigeru. Cat-Eyed Boy wants to help.

Jul 15, 1976

Episode 17

Jul 22, 1976

Episode 18

Jul 29, 1976

Episode 19

Aug 5, 1976

Episode 20

Aug 12, 1976

Episode 21

Aug 19, 1976

Episode 22

Aug 26, 1976

Episode 23

Sep 2, 1976

A Tearful Reunion

Sep 30, 1976

Episode 25

Sep 16, 1976