A TV anime series based off Kaminaga Manabu’s light novel, 「Shinrei Tantei Yakumo / 心霊探偵 八雲」 (Psychic Detective Yakumo) has been green-lit for production. This is according to the January issue of Newtype magazine. It is scheduled to air Fall 2010 on NHK-BS2.

*Synopsis: (courtesy of Fateful Encounters)

Based on novel by Kaminaga Manabu. Shinrei Tantei Yakumo, aka psychic detective yakumo, tells a story about a college student, Saitou Yakumo who is born with different eye colors. His red left eye gives him a special ability to see ghosts and spirits. He believes ghosts and spirits are bound to earth because of a certain ’cause,’ and simply eliminating that ’cause’ will let those spirits rest in peace. Being asked for help by Ozawa Haruka, they begin the investigation together.

*Staff:

  • Director: Kurokawa Tomoyuki (Murder Princess)
  • Series Organizer: Kawasaki Hiroyuki (Blade of the Immortal)
  • Animation Production: Bee Train

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