Tokko

"Tokko" is a Japanese manga series created by Tohru Fujisawa. It was originally published in Kodansha's "Afternoon" magazine in 2003 and later compiled into three volumes. The manga was adapted into an anime directed by Masashi Abe, with animation handled by AIC Spirits and Group Tac. The anime premiered in Japan on April 15, 2006, spanning 13 episodes. In North America, Tokyopop licensed the manga, releasing the first volume on July 15, 2008. Meanwhile, Manga Entertainment secured the anime's US and UK distribution, launching the first DVD on March 20, 2007. Madman Entertainment handled the Australasian release. The anime aired on the SciFi Channel in the US in 2007, followed by Chiller in 2010. In Canada, it was broadcast on Super Channel.