Midnight Occult Civil Servants

Season 1

Miyako Arata is newly assigned to the Shinjuku Ward Office's Nighttime Regional Relations Department. Each of Tokyo's 23 wards has one such department, established to mitigate paranormal and occult-related events. Arata's special skill is the understanding of non-human speech, and the story begins with him encountering a youkai at Shinjuku Gyoen park who refers to him as the legendary Heian-era exorcist, Abe no Seimei.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

Angels and Tengu Above the Shinjuku Skyline
E1
Angels and Tengu Above the Shinjuku SkylineYoung Arata is ready for his first day on the job at the Shinjuku ward office. But when he gets there, he finds that it involves talking to supernatural entities!
The White Nekomata of Kagurazaka
E2
The White Nekomata of KagurazakaArata has been gifted with "Sand Ears", which give him the ability to understand the speech of the supernatural Anothers. With his new power he sets out on a new investigation: to solve a series of complex thefts involving magical items.
Trickster with Amber Eyes
E3
Trickster with Amber EyesArata is now trapped in an abandoned hospital beneath the ground, while hordes of zombies are flooding Shinjuku park. What does his captor want?
Fixed-Point Observation in Kabukicho
E4
Fixed-Point Observation in KabukichoIt's time for Nocturnal Community Relations division to do its yearly check-up of several of the Anothers in Kabukicho. Most of them are fine, but one has awoken after a long slumber, and has big plans...
The Parallel World Elevator of the City Hall Observation Deck
E5
The Parallel World Elevator of the City Hall Observation DeckPeople are disappearing and losing their memories in two elevators in City Hall. Arata and his co-workers go to investigate, but Arata finds himself trapped in another world...
Devil and Sense of Loss
E6
Devil and Sense of LossSakaki becomes convinced that he knows where his missing sister was taken. But his determination will find her will lead him to abuse his trust with the rest of the department.
Sense of Loss and Proof of Despair
E7
Sense of Loss and Proof of DespairThe department descends into hell itself to get back Sakaki's sister and Miyako's friend. But when they get to their destination, they find there's nothing they can do.
Old Coyote and the Garden of Falling Stars
E8
Old Coyote and the Garden of Falling StarsIt's a non-workday, and Miyako is ready for some R&R. But Kohaku has other ideas, and drags him across the entire city.
The Dream Demon of the Haunted Apartment Block
E9
The Dream Demon of the Haunted Apartment BlockArata teams up with someone from city hall to work on the case of a monster that's putting children into eternal slumber.
White Cocoons and Blue Flames
E10
White Cocoons and Blue FlamesA powerful yokai is laying silkworm eggs inside the stadium for the Tokyo 2020 olympics. City hall wants to take a brute force approach, but Arata isn't convinced.
The Ears of Sand and the Guts of a New Employee
E11
The Ears of Sand and the Guts of a New EmployeeThe yokai, angry about its destroyed eggs, is laying waste to the occult public servants. It's up to Arata to stop it.
Shinjuku Ward Nocturnal Community Relations Division
E12
Shinjuku Ward Nocturnal Community Relations DivisionArata and Kohaku enjoy a leisurely day off in Tokyo, but the rest of the yokai in the city aren't happy with having a powerful creature like Kohaku walking among them.