Sakura Mamiya has been able to see ghosts and spirits since she was a small child. One day though, she meets a poor, young boy who does work just like a Shinigami or death god. His name is Rinne Rokudou. He begins to attend middle school and settles the affairs of spirits. For his duties performed, he’s supposed to receive an offering and use that money to live, however, he is actually dirt poor! In order to buy the goods necessary for an exorcism, he begins to borrow money from Sakura amassing a debt. They are both are aware of it but, what exactly will happen to the relationship between these two that, speaking of, isn’t really going anywhere! What of Rinne’s archrival as well? Let’s not forget his unfinished training as well! Rinne and Sakura now have to work together, along with Rinne’s contracted familiar black cat Rokumon, to send wandering spirits back to the wheel of Samsara! This unexpectedly amazing after school story of the spiritual world is beginning! This a soul-calming, school comedy of a dirt poor boy shinigami and a calm, cool and collected girl intertwining!

As for the plot, where Inuyasha had endless fights that ended with Naraku running away, Kyoukai no Rinne does have its ever-fleeing villain in his father Sabato, but the series is different. Rinne does not travel, but rather stays close to the school throughout the whole series which leads to an episodic feeling, but it is not the end of the world as there is variety. We sure hope that someone gets Sakura a clue soon though. Poor thing is so oblivious. All in all, we are glad the series is back to bring laughs.

Rinne Rokudou

Voice Actor: Kaito Ishikawa

Rinne is a first year high school student also working as a shinigami. However, due to a certain circumstance, he’s broke! He settles the affairs of the spirits at school, and he’s supposed to receive an offering and use that money to live, however, for some reason he’s always in the red! He’s a young, male shinigami who’s broke and tends to be fairly mellow, but he has a gentle heart and a strong sense of justice.

Sakura Mamiya

Voice Actor: Marina Inoue

Sakura is a classmate of Rinne and no matter what happens, she is never bothered. She’s nice, but sometimes her retorts can be harsh. She is completely oblivious to romance. Ever since she was spirited away as a child, she could see spirits.

Rokumon

Voice Actor: Hitomi Nabatame

Rokumon is a cat demon who supports Shinigami in their duties. Originally he was contracted to Tamako, but after that, he became contracted to Rinne. Faithful and courteous, Rokumon also has a malicious side to him. He can turn into a magical cat and fly in the sky while saying ‘Funaago!’

Tamako

Voice Actor: Satsuki Yukino

Tamako is Rinne’s grandmother. Tamako’s age is unknown but she is a top-tier Shinigami. In her past, she was the one who help Sakura when she accidentally appeared in the spirit world. She becomes scary when anyone calls her ‘grandma.’ She lives separate from Rinne and is generally concerned about his wellbeing.

Sabato Rokudou

Voice Actor: Kappei Yamaguchi

Sabato is Rinne’s father and Tamako’s son. He is a bad Shinigami and the leader of the Damashigami. He looks just like Rinne, but he actually is a lecher and wild with money. He detests working so he runs around from place to place amassing debt.

Tsubasa Juumonji

Voice Actor: Ryouhei Kimura

Tsubasa is a transfer student who also happens to be from a family of exorcists. He hunts spirits throughout Japan and transfers when he is on the move. He fell in love with Sakura when he met her in elementary school and ever since then, he has had feelings for her. He circles Sakura often so he views Rinne as his rival.

Ageha

Voice Actor: Rie Murakawa

Ageha is a female Shinigami.Ageha is burning with tenacity to defeat the Damashigami in lieu of her missing sister. In the Shinigami world, she comes from a very prestigious and elite family. However, in reality, she is easily deceived and a bit careless.

Kain

Voice Actor: Soma Saitou

Kain is a Shinigami in charge of managing human life spans. He is serious and appears to be fairly calm, but in reality he will take any measure to accomplish his goals and he is quite merciless. Due to a certain circumstance, he also lives quite meagerly like Rinne.