Beyond the Contract: A Look into the Folklore of Rental Magica

In this podcast, we're discussing the anime Rental Magica. We'll look past the magician-for-hire business to explore the deep roots of Japanese folklore within the series. We'll talk about the Shinto traditions of Mikan, the Onmyōdō practices of Nekoyashiki, and how ancient gods and demons from Japanese myths shape the story and its characters.Tags:Rental Magica, anime, podcast, Japanese folklore, Shinto, Onmyodo, mythology, kami, yokai, anime analysis