Yuzu Hieda
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- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 12 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2002 – December 26, 2002
- Season
- Summer 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Chaos Project
- Director
- Yuuji Moriyama
- Original creator
- Hiroki Ugawa
- Music
- Tsuneyoshi Saitou
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
- Also known as
- AnM, Maidens of Morning Mist, Priestesses of the Morning Mist
- Score across sites
- 6.11/10
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Primarily Female Cast79%Shrine Maiden79%School Club79%Heterosexual60%School50%Seinen40%Primarily Teen Cast20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2002 SUMMER5.5 / 10 AniList score
Shrine of the Morning Mist
朝霧の巫女• Asagiri no Miko
Synopsis
Since childhood, Tadahiro Amatsu has two different-colored eyes - one brown and one light hazel. But because of a dark secret behind his left eye, he's become a target for the masked sorcerer Ayatara Miramune and his band of demons. To combat the demons appearing all over town, Yuzu Hieda, a priestess in training, recruits four other girls from her high school. Under the supervision of Yuzu's elder sister Kurako, the five young priestesses must undergo months of training to master their abilities. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Shrine of the Morning Mist?
Only if you enjoy action, comedy and drama, especially stories with magic, primarily female cast, shrine maiden.
Reception is lukewarm: 55/100 on AniList, with 16% of 506 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #4 highest-rated anime of 2002.
11.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroki Ugawa
- Director
- Yuuji Moriyama
- Series composition
- Ryoue Tsukimura
- Music
- Tsuneyoshi Saitou
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Shrine of the Morning Mist FAQ
How many episodes does Shrine of the Morning Mist have?
Shrine of the Morning Mist has 26 episodes of about 12 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shrine of the Morning Mist?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Shrine of the Morning Mist finished?
Yes. Shrine of the Morning Mist has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Shrine of the Morning Mist?
No sequel is listed for Shrine of the Morning Mist as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Shrine of the Morning Mist based on a manga?
Yes. Shrine of the Morning Mist adapts the manga by Hiroki Ugawa.
Who animated Shrine of the Morning Mist?
Shrine of the Morning Mist was animated by Chaos Project and directed by Yuuji Moriyama.
Where can I watch Shrine of the Morning Mist?
Shrine of the Morning Mist is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.