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Shiranuhi

しらぬひ

20261 epsJA

Supernatural#dark-emotional#underrated-gem#slow-burn#strong-female-lead#supernatural-thriller

A 10-year-old boy finds solace in a mysterious girl who appears to him, but their bond is put to the test as he navigates a precarious life with his drunkard father.

The short is set in a coastal town in Kumamoto at the tail end of summer 1996. The 10-year-old boy Minato lives a precarious life with his drunkard father. Minato's only source of strength is Ben-chan, a goddess in the form of a young girl that appeared in Benten Island. The time he spends with her are the only times where he feels like himself. But when he is about to be separated from Ben-chan due to being sent to a children's home, Minato prays to a Shiranuhi, a mysterious light floating above the sea, to grant him one wish. His wish, filled with hatred towards his father, eventually becomes a curse. Note: Initially teased at AnimeJapan 2024 in the CoMix Wave Films booth, a visual of this project was shown off with a description being a new animation project by a "rookie director".

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Studio: CoMix Wave

Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch Shiranuhi?

😌chill Mood

Within our mood classification system, Shiranuhi aligns strongest with a chill viewing mood (relaxing shows perfect for unwinding after a long day). Key tonal signals include dark emotional, underrated gem, slow burn, strong female lead, supernatural thriller, heartwarming moments, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.

Watch If…

•You want a supernatural anime series released in 2026 from CoMix Wave.
•You enjoy themes centered on dark emotional, underrated gem, slow burn, strong female lead.
•You want a compact 1-episode run you can finish in a weekend.

Skip If…

•You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
•You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than an upcoming release.

Official Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions About Shiranuhi

Where can I watch Shiranuhi (2026) legally online?

We are currently tracking official streaming availability for Shiranuhi. You can watch the official promotional trailer on this page and bookmark the title to your watchlist for availability updates.

What mood and genres does Shiranuhi fit best?

Shiranuhi is classified under Supernatural and best matches a chill mood, featuring elements of dark emotional, underrated gem, slow burn, strong female lead, supernatural thriller.