Draft:The Forbidden Shrine (2024 TV series)

The Forbidden Shrine (禁断の神殿) is a supernatural Japanese folk horror anime animated by Studio Deen. The series premiered on April 1, 2024, with a total of 10 episodes and 2 upcoming OVAS. The series was co-produced by Crunchyroll and began broadcasting on that service worldwide that same day. The series is currently being broadcasted on Animax in selected regions.

Yumi Tanaka
(田中ゆみ) Voiced by: Aoi Yuki (悠木碧, Yūki Aoi) - A high school student drawn to the Forbidden Shrine due to strange dreams.

Hiroki Sato (佐藤宏樹, Satō Hiroki): Yumi's childhood friend and a skeptic who reluctantly accompanies her to the shrine. Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae (花江夏樹, Hanae Natsuki) - Known for his roles as Takemichi Hanagaki in Tokyo Revengers and Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul.

Reiko Agawa (川上麗子, Agawa Reiko): A mysterious woman with knowledge of the shrine's dark history. Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue (井上喜久子, Inoue Kikuko) - Known for her roles as Inuyasha in InuYasha and Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop.

Supporting Characters:

Takashi Tanaka (田中隆, Tanaka Takashi): Yumi's older brother, worried about her after her encounter with the shrine. Voiced by: Daisuke Ono (小野大輔, Ono Daisuke) - Known for his roles as Jotaro Kujo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan.

Professor Daigo Kobayashi (小林大吾博士, Kobayashi Daigo Hakase): A scholar obsessed with the Forbidden Shrine's secrets. Voiced by: Akio Ōtsuka (大塚明夫, Ōtsuka Akio) - Known for his roles as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid and Byakuran in Katekyo Hitman Reborn!.

Spirit of the Shrine (社の霊, Yashiro no Rei): A malevolent entity trapped within the shrine.