The supernatural comedy anime KAMUI: He’s Behind You has officially started its broadcast. The series, known for its unusual take on exorcism and ghost hunting, premiered on July 3, 2026. Fans are now looking forward to the second episode, which continues the story of a high school girl who can see ghosts and a psychic with very strange methods.
The show comes from the manga Ushiro no Shomen Kamui-san by Eroki and Shinko Konoshiro. It mixes horror elements with comedy and has gained attention for its mature themes and uncensored versions. Here is everything you need to know about Episode 2, including when it releases, where to watch it, and a recap of what happened in the first episode.
KAMUI: He’s Behind You Episode 2 Release Date and Time
KAMUI: He’s Behind You Episode 2 is scheduled to release on July 10, 2026. The series follows a weekly broadcast schedule on Japanese television.
The show airs on Tokyo MX at 25:30 JST, which is effectively July 11 at 1:30 a.m. JST. For viewers in other parts of the world, this translates to:
- Pacific Time (PDT): July 10, 9:30 a.m.
- Eastern Time (EDT): July 10, 12:30 p.m.
- British Time (BST): July 10, 5:30 p.m.
- India Time (IST): July 10, 10:00 p.m.
The anime will also air on BS11 on July 7, but the main broadcast for new episodes remains on Tokyo MX every Friday night. The series is produced under the Deregula label of WWWave Corporation.
Where to Stream KAMUI: He’s Behind You Episode 2
International audiences can watch KAMUI: He’s Behind You Episode 2 on OceanVeil. The streaming platform began showing the anime on July 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. PDT.
OceanVeil has also announced that an English dub is currently in production. The English-dubbed version will be available on the platform in the coming weeks. The show is also expected to stream on AnimeFesta, the platform owned by WWWave Corporation.
The anime is available in multiple versions. Viewers can choose between the standard broadcast version and the uncensored “There Be Ghosts” version. The staff recommends watching the uncensored version with headphones due to the mature audio content.
What Happened in KAMUI: He’s Behind You Episode 1
Episode 1 introduced the main characters and set up the central conflict of the series. The story revolves around Shizuka Mimizuka, a high school girl who has the ability to see ghosts. Because of this power, she constantly attracts spirits, which makes her life difficult.
Shizuka works as an assistant to Kamui, a famous psychic. Kamui is confident in his spiritual powers, but his methods of exorcism are far from normal. The first episode showed how Shizuka and Kamui met and how their unusual partnership began. Kamui uses Shizuka as “live bait” to attract ghosts because of her supernatural magnetism. He then performs exorcisms in ways that are both strange and comedic.
The episode also introduced other characters, including Oichi, a tsukumogami (a type of spirit), and Kyลko, Shizuka’s classmate who is terrified of scary things. The premiere established the show’s tone, mixing horror, comedy, and mature humor. It ended with Kamui and Shizuka facing their first major supernatural case together, setting up the events for the next episode.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast for KAMUI: He’s Behind You features several well-known Japanese actors:
- Tomokazu Sugita as Kamui
- Riko Aono as Shizuka Mimizuka
- M.A.O as Oichi
- Yuka Aisaka as Kyลko
- Shiori Izawa as Inagawa
Tomokazu Sugita is a veteran voice actor known for roles in Gintama and Assassination Classroom. Riko Aono has appeared in To Your Eternity. The animation is produced by studios ZERO-G and Z G-R, with Takumi Tsukumo serving as director.
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About the Series
KAMUI: He’s Behind You is based on the manga by Eroki (writer) and Shinko Konoshiro (artist). The manga began serialization in March 2020 on Shogakukan’s Manga ONE app. As of February 2026, 12 compiled volumes have been released.
The series is officially described as an “erotic horror comedy”. The official synopsis reads:
This exorcism is OMFFFFFFFFF!!!! Shizuka is a self-proclaimed ordinary high school girl who ‘only’ sees ghosts. Using her unique ability to attract spirits, she works as an assistant to the famous psychic, Kamui. Though Kamui boasts overwhelming spiritual power, his exorcism methods are unprecedentedโฆ!?
The ending theme song “SAY-BYE!!” is performed by KOTOKO.
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