, a girl who became the "Goddess of Wisdom" for supernatural beings (yokai) at the cost of her right eye and left leg. She mediates disputes between the human and spirit worlds by crafting "plausible lies"—logical, non-supernatural explanations for supernatural events to maintain order and prevent public panic. She is joined by Kuro Sakuragawa
, also known internationally as In/Spectre , is a unique supernatural mystery series that subverts traditional detective tropes by focusing on the "construction of truth" rather than just finding it. Written by Kyo Shirodaira and originally published as a novel in 2011, it has since evolved into a popular manga illustrated by Chasiba Katase and a two-season anime adaptation produced by Brain's Base. Plot Overview Kyokou Suiri
Six years later, she meets , a university student who possesses his own terrifying secret: after consuming the flesh of two mythical creatures—the kudan and the mermaid —he has become immortal and possesses the power to choose between possible futures. The "Invented Inference" , a girl who became the "Goddess of
Her unlikely partner is , a young man cursed with immortality and unnaturally powerful regeneration. Decades ago, Kuro was tricked into eating the flesh of two mythical creatures—a mermaid and a kappa—bestowing upon him a body that can survive any wound but also subjects him to the hatred of many spirits. To make matters more complicated, Kuro is still pining for his ex-girlfriend who turned him into this mess, and Kotoko has a massive, possessive crush on him. Written by Kyo Shirodaira and originally published as
Kyokou Suiri , also known as In/Spectre , is a supernatural mystery series that flips the traditional "detective" trope on its head. Rather than finding the objective truth, the story focuses on creating "rational" lies to keep the peace between the human and spirit worlds. Core Premise
The series spans several formats, beginning as a novel and expanding into popular adaptations:
: She uses her deductive skills to manipulate public opinion and rumors, effectively "killing" urban legends by making people stop believing in them. Media History and Availability In/Spectre - Kyokou Suiri Wiki | Fandom