The Lost Souls of Benzaiten

A fresh twist on Japanese mythology that doubles as a deep, honest dive into mental health. 'I wish to become one of those round vacuum cleaner robots.'

That's what Machi prays for at the altar of Japanese goddess Benzaiten. Ever since her two best friends decided they want nothing to do with her, Machi hasn't been able to speak. After months of online school and a carousel of therapists, Machi can no longer see the point of being human.

But she doesn't expect Benzaiten to actually hear her prayer, much less offer a counter-prayer: to show Machi the beauty of humanity, ultimately restoring her to her previous self. Benzaiten is enamored with the human world-possibly too enamored-and, as she's the goddess of love, humanity is enamored right back.