Ushio and Tora (1992): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1992, Ushio and Tora is an animation and comedy series.

What it’s about. Ushio thinks his father's tale of an ancient ancestor impaling a demon on a temple altar stone with the legendary Beast Spear is nuts, but when he finds the monster in his own basement, Ushio has to take another look at the family legend! Fortunately, Ushio knows it's best to let sleeping dogs lie and leave captured demons where they are. Unfortunately, the release of the monster's evil energies begins to beckon other demons to Ushio's hometown! To save his friends and family from the invading spirits, Ushio is forced to release Tora from his captivity. But will the cure prove to be worse than the curse? Will Ushio end his life a Tora-snack? Or will the Beast Spear keep Tora in line long enough to save the city?

Who’s in it. Ushio and Tora stars Yuri Amano as Asako Nakamura, Takeshi Aono as Shigure Aotsuki, Nozomu Sasaki as Ushio Aotsuki and Norio Wakamoto as Hyou, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ushio and Tora has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ushio and Tora page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ushio and Tora tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.