Other Names: Karakuri Zoushi Ayatsuri Sakon (Japanese), Puppet Master Sakon

Genres: Mystery, Horror

Synopsis: Sakon is a traveling puppeteer who travels to many places with his puppet companion and best friend, Ukon. Ukon was made in the Meiji era by the famous female dollmaker Unosuke Koizumi III. Sakon's personality changes when he is with Ukon. He's also a ventriloquist. Sakon is the only grandson of Saemon Tachibana. The shy and mysterious Sakon and the outgoing, wise-cracking Ukon solve the mysteries they come across while they travel.

Anime Series: Yes (26 episodes)

Anime Company: WOWOW

Opening Theme: Hikari naki Yoru wo Yuke

Artist: Humming Bird

Closing Theme: Kanaete (Wishing...)

Artist: Akino Arai

Number of Tankoubon (volumes): 4 volumes

Length of Time in Weekly Shonen Jump: 1995-1996

Story and Art: Sharaku Marou (story), Takeshi Obata (art)