What is Urara Meirochō?#
Urara Meirochō is a supernatural series set in the town of Meiro-chō, a place inhabited by all-female diviners known as uranaishi. In this town, girls from across the country arrive with the dream of becoming the top diviner, a title known as the “Urara.”
The story follows a solitary girl named Chiya who enters the town’s gates. While her goal includes becoming the Urara, she also harbors another secret purpose for her visit. As her journey as an apprentice diviner begins, she forms bonds with three other girls: the earnest Kon, the Western culture enthusiast Kōme, and the shy Nono.
If you are looking to dive into this world, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When deciding whether to commit to a series, the biggest question is usually whether the story reaches a satisfying conclusion. For Urara Meirochō, the answer depends on how much of the story you want to consume.
While the anime adaptation provides a glimpse into Chiya’s journey, the source material—the manga—has officially concluded. Reports indicate that the Urara Meirochō manga ended in June 2019. Because the manga is finished, fans who want a complete and definitive conclusion to the story of these divining girls will find it in the original written work.
If you want to ensure you see the full arc of the characters’ growth, we highly recommend you buy the Urara Meirochō manga.
Who is This Anime For?#
Urara Meirochō is best suited for viewers who enjoy supernatural themes blended with the dynamics of friendship and apprenticeship. The appeal lies in the unique setting of Meiro-chō and the chemistry between the four main protagonists as they navigate their paths to becoming top diviners.
If you enjoy stories about aspiring students working toward a prestigious title in a mystical environment, this series is a great fit. You can also find Urara Meirochō merchandise to celebrate your favorite characters.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
To get the most out of the series, here are the best ways to approach the content. For a detailed visual breakdown of how the works connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
Release Order#
If you prefer to experience the series as it was released to the public:
- Manga (Serialized starting April 2014)
- Anime (Premiered January 2017)
Completionist Order#
For those who want every single detail and the full ending:
- Anime: Start here for the visual and auditory experience.
- Manga: Read the manga to fill in any gaps and follow the story through to its conclusion in June 2019.
The “Source First” Order#
For readers who don’t mind starting with the books to ensure they have the full story from the beginning, we recommend starting with the manga and using the anime as a supplementary experience.
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Summary for New Viewers#
Whether you start with the anime or the manga, Urara Meirochō offers a charming look at the world of divining. Just keep in mind that while the anime is a great introduction, the manga is the only way to reach the absolute end of the journey.
Urara Meirochō • manga • 2014-04-16 (serialized in Manga Time Kirara Miracle)
└─(adaptation)→ Urara Meirocho • anime • 2017-01-05
