Hanako-gari

Earthbound spirits, guardian spirits, wandering spirits... In a society where the existence of these spirits has been proven, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has renamed these spirits "Hanako" and established a task force to deal with them. Their duties involve capturing and protecting "Hanako." However, in reality, it is a "hunt" and "disposal" carried out by "materializing" the spirits. "Hanako" is considered an anomaly in society and is eliminated. Hanako's cries are ignored and can no longer be heard by anyone in this world...!? A social suspense drama from Toshiko Machida, author of "Okuru Kotoba"!

(Source: Kodansha, translated)