Midnight Occult Civil Servants: The Blind Alley, the Boy, and I

Original Title:真夜中のオカルト公務員 袋小路とあの子と俺と

Languages:

  • English: Midnight Occult Civil Servants: The Blind Alley, the Boy, and I
  • Chinese: 深夜的超自然公务员 OAD
  • Japanese: 真夜中のオカルト公務員 袋小路とあの子と俺と
"Midnight Occult Civil Servants: The Blind Alley, the Boy, and I" (Japanese: 真夜中のオカルト公務員 袋小路とあの子と俺と) is an OVA (Original Video Animation) produced by Liden Films Inc., and is part of the "Midnight Occult Civil Servants" series, which is adapted from the manga series by Yōko Tamotsu. The OVA was released on November 22, 2019, with a runtime of approximately 25 minutes. The story follows Arata Miyako, who is newly assigned to the Shinjuku Ward Nocturnal Community Relations Division, a department responsible for handling paranormal and occult-related events. Arata possesses the special ability to understand non-human speech, and the story begins with his encounter with a youkai at Shinjuku Imperial Gardens who refers to him as the legendary Heian-era exorcist, Abe no Seimei. This OVA is often considered as episode 13 of the series. It is known for its dramatic storyline and supernatural themes, along with touches of comedy.