“Newbie Arata joins occult division, discovers he can speak to monsters and is mistaken for legendary exorcist Abe no Seimei.”
Midnight Occult Civil Servants
真夜中のオカルト公務員
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Synopsis
Newbie Arata joins occult division, discovers he can speak to monsters and is mistaken for legendary exorcist Abe no Seimei.
The Nocturnal Community Relations Division is a team of people who specialize in solving cases involving the ominous occult creatures of the night unseen by ordinary humans. Young and unsuspecting Arata Miyako has been assigned to the Shinjuku Ward Office of the division, where he meets his fellow members Theo Himezuka and Kyouichi Sakaki. On his first night, Arata finds himself on a mission where he discovers to his surprise that not only does every supernatural creature he once thought to be fictional actually exist, but also that he is the only human who can understand their non-human speech. Arata's surprises do not end there, as later that night, he meets a legendary creature called a Tengu that refers to him as the famous Heian-era exorcist, Abe no Seimei. Unfamiliar with the exorcist, Arata pays no mind and continues to work with his team, utilizing his unique ability to assist in the resolution of their cases. Mistaken by many occult creatures as Abe no Seimei and quickly becoming notorious for his special ability during his work, Arata becomes curious of his origins and invests himself more into solving cases regarding occult creatures he encounters once he learns of a certain connection between himself and the exorcist. However, Arata will quickly find that dealing with supernatural creatures is not as simple as he thought, as danger begins to play a fundamental role in his everyday findings and his ability starts to present an unexpected issue.
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Polarized
σ 2.12 · split reception
4.8 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.3
↑ 0.67
Running avg · Jun 2019 → Sep 2025
- 7 “The anime shines with its refreshing mix of global supernatural creatures alongside Japanese folklore, backed by a jazz soundtrack that perfectly sets the mood and catchy opening/ending themes....”
- 10 “This anime exceeded expectations and proved to be time well spent, delivering a wholesome "we're all humans" vibe that surprisingly took a dark turn by the end. While the main character's naivety...”
- 7 “The characters possess distinct personalities, and the series effectively shows both harsh realities and a hopeful path forward through its special, sympathetic main lead who tries his best. While...”
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A Tv Production · Spring 2019
LIDENFILMS.- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2019 – Jun 2019 Spring 2019
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-14179 catalog
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- Funimation Licensor