EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 100, this standalone mystery follows the lighter 'Yōkai are Game Masters?' and precedes the atmospheric 'Black Eyes that Glow in the Old Castle,' continuing a stretch of episodic yokai encounters that steadily expand the series' supernatural world. While not part of a named arc, the episode deepens the ensemble dynamic between Kitarō and his allies and reinforces the show's formula of investigating yokai threats across different settings. It's a solid early-season entry that enriches the lore without requiring prior episode knowledge.