During the early Heian period, Fujiwara no Yoshifusa and his adopted heir Mototsune maintained control over the Imperial Court. Mysterious incidents frequently occurred in ancient Kyoto where a procession of demons would strut through the streets monthly on the day of the Rat, killing anyone who saw them. By chance, Sugawara no Michizane becomes acquainted with Ariwara no Narihira, the head of the police and judicial chief. Recognizing Michizane’s talents, who from a young age was a brilliant and renowned scholar, Narihira asks for his help in solving the mystery. Thanks to the cooperation of Shoki, an obstinate female shopkeeper who deals in Tang Dynasty goods, Michizane gradually draws closer to solving the mystery. In the background, however, swirls the greed of secretive powerful figures who mask their intrigues as the deeds of demons and specters...
as Sugawara no Michizane
as Shouki
as Ariwara no Narihira
as Katsuragi
as Fujiwara no Yoshifusa
as Yamaji
as Emperor Seiwa
as Fujiwara no Yoshimi
as Tomo no Yoshio
as Kunimichi
as Sugawara no Koreyoshi
as Kokuen
as Reigiku
as Yoshino
as Young Narihira / Demon
as Kisshoumaru
