Ep 6. Sixth Skull

In the sixth episode of Shiki Season 1, titled "Sixth Skull," the residents of Sotoba village continue to deal with the mysterious deaths occurring within their community. The episode opens with villagers gathering at a funeral to pay their respects to the latest victim, Seishirou Kirishiki, who died from a strange illness. While some residents believe that Seishirou's death was caused by an epidemic, others are convinced that something much darker is at play.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ozaki is doing his best to find a cure for the illness that has taken so many lives. He conducts numerous tests on the corpses of the deceased and is shocked to discover that their bodies are completely drained of blood. This leads him to suspect that the cause of death may be linked to vampires, a theory that many of the villagers refuse to entertain.

The tension in the village continues to build as more and more people fall victim to the mysterious illness. Seishirou's death has a particularly profound impact on his family, including his son, Tatsumi. Despite being a member of the Kirishiki family, who have recently moved to the village, Tatsumi is struggling to come to terms with his father's death and the possibility that vampires may have played a role in it.

As tensions rise, the characters in the show must navigate their relationships with each other in increasingly difficult circumstances. This includes a budding romance between Natsuno and Akira, two of the village's youngest residents. However, their relationship is complicated by Natsuno's belief that the Kirishiki family may be involved in the strange occurrences in Sotoba.

Overall, the sixth episode of Shiki is a tense and emotionally charged installment in the series. It continues to develop the themes of mortality, fear, and suspicion that have been present since the show's first episode. With more deaths looming on the horizon, the villagers of Sotoba are forced to confront the possibility that their worst fears may be coming true.