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Journeying Parent and Child

**Journeying Parent and Child** (Tabisuru Oyako, 旅する親子) is the first episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Overview

Golem meets Somali, who together have been searching for humans. In a large city, wandering off after a cat, Somali is found by him before they continue their search.

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali

## Summary

The Golem, a guardian of the forest comes across a young girl called Somali. Raising her, they have been visiting cities where they arrive at the largest one yet.

As Somali eats, Golem explains to others present that they are searching for humans. Considered food, Golem has Somali disguised as a minotaur as citizens think back to the war between them and humans.

Staying at an inn, Golem sees to stitching Somali's horn back onto her cape, and shows other protective behaviour when he hears a noise from outside.

Shopping for supplies, Golem barters with a merchant selling precious stones, having some of his own to give in a financial transaction. Not receiving as much as he was expecting, Golem opens his golem eye which is capable of analysing the structure of an object. Identifying many of the goods on sale are either not what they say they are, or composite materials such as gold being made largely of copper, Golem manages to gain the money for the goods he was giving in exchange for his silence.

He then notices that Somali has wandered off, and she has found the cat she was following can speak. Whilst she takes to petting the cat, she hears that her smell reminds her of food that the cat eats.

Scanning the city, Golem finds Somali before the cat can figure out that she is a human girl. Leaving, Golem instructs her to take his finger having noticed that behaviour between parents and their children in the city.
The Witches' Village

**The Witches' Village** is a location in the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime.

## Description

The village is located in an spacious open cavern, illuminated by glowing fungi hanging above. The village architecture possesses various mushroom shaped homes. Access into the village is via a waterway by boat.

According to travelers the Witches' Village is said to be a most suitable place for finding things. This is due to the venerable library which the witches house and maintain. Besides their storehouse of knowledge the witches and resident fairies are very hospitable to visitors, offering food and drink.

## History

Somali and Golem after asking several travelers like themselves on the road on any clues on humans, were directed to the Witches' Village. There after being transported by a boatman, they found themselves in the underground community of the witches. After Somali partook in some of the food and drink shared by the witches, Golem inquired about information on humans to which he and the human were then guided to the library.
Chapter 6

**"The Witches' Village"** is the sixth chapter of the *Somali and the Forest Spirit* manga series.

## Overview

While sharing a campfire with a few non-human travelers, Golem and Somali, ask if they have any information on humans. The travelers do not, though one directs the pair to visit the Witches' Village as it is a place most suitable for finding things.

Much later Golem and Somali arrive at the Witches' Village by boat. They are met with the sight of a luminous town filled with witches. They see witches and fairies working together in grape treading. The witches seeing Somali, then offer her treats like wicca wine, roseberry jam, herb-stuffed wurst, and coloured vegetables. Seeing all the dishes, Golem comments if this is the jobs of the witches, though they claim it is more of a hobby.

Upon hearing of Golem's quest to learn more about humans, the witches guide him and his charge to the Witches' Seal Library. They meet Hazel who believes that there is one book, a human biography that should be in the library that could aid Golem and Somali. However upon taking them to where the book is allegedly located, Praline finds it to be missing. Taking a look in the logbook, she finds that the book was never borrowed. However she has suspicions of where the book is, and leads them to a basement, leading to a room which belongs to a certain "bookworm" that likes to remove books without permission.

Opening the doors, release a wave of dust, causing Praline to scold the single occupant of the room, her sister Praline who is busy eating a tart that was Hazel's. Praline gets distracted by seeing Golem due to his species and begins examining him, only until Hazel snaps her back into focus. Hearing they are looking for a book related to humans, Praline identifies the book of the search to be Hallein's Life Story. On a shelf of books, Somali finds it and pulls if off the shelf. However several skeletal fish emerge from the gap in the books.

They loom menacingly over Somali to Golem's dismay, but four penguin-like creatures appear to bat the fish away, having been summoned by Praline. Golem collecting Somali in his arms ask what kind of creatures are the fish for Praline to explain that they are enemies of witches, the Pescafish.

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali
* Hazel
* Praline
Chapter 1

**"The Cat-Like Creature And The Large Town"** is the first chapter of the *Somali and the Forest Spirit* manga series.

## Overview

Golem comes across Somali chained in a forest. Disguising her as a minotaur, they set out to search for other humans.

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali
* Toad Ma
* Waiter
* False Cat

## Summary

In a town near a forest, several non-humans are making a fuss at an eatery, as a Golem is there, an exceedingly rare species. Accompanying with him is a small Minotaur named Somali. The cook of the establishment, Toad Ma, offers Somali a free meal as the two have brought business to her place. Golem takes the opportunity to ask if anyone in town knows of the whereabouts of humans. The Waiter then provides Golem and Somali a brief history of humans, in that they were the main perpetrators of a war which they lost causing the race to be scattered. And that the world is now at peace with their decline. The cook and a few patrons also mentions some human slaves passed through town a few days ago, but were so sickly looking and unappetizing.
Wicca Wine

**Wicca Wine** is a specialty drink brewed by Witches in The Witches' Village.

Wicca wine is made with the power of both witches and fairies, thus is very special. Unlike normal wine which has a fermentation period Wicca wine is different as it can be ready in a very short period.

This is due to one of the ingredients being Fairy Scales.

## Trivia

* Wicca is the Old English word ƿiċċa, which referred to sorcerers.
* In the Manga Somali was allowed to drink it despite being a child. Later in the anime it was explained that even though it is wine, the drink is safe for even young children to indulge.
Meetings and Bonds Prayed For

**Meetings and Bonds Prayed For** (Inori Kataru Deai to Kizuna, 祈り語る出会いと絆) is the eighth episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Overview

Somali and Golem seek out Isolde, the head librarian, to learn more about the ruined book. Isolde tells them the story of her ancestor, Feodora, and her first encounter with humans before their eventual demise.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Hazel
* Praline
* Isolde Nebsolv
* Laigle
* Feodora Nebsolv
* Haraiso
* Miya

## Summary

After considering the failing health of the head librarian, Praline decides to give Golem a map of the library to find their way. However, they are caught by security monsters and branded as intruders. Golem grabs Somali and they manage to escape, arriving in the heart of the library where the aging head librarian resides. Isolde reveals that she wrote The Chronicles of Haraiso due to her ancestor's experiences with humans as a young girl. She explains that as a child, Feodora Nebsolv crash landed due to a storm in a village of humans who were governed by a golem called Haraiso. Feodora quickly grew accustomed to the culture of the village, but her feelings instantly changed when the villagers mob together to kill a peaceful neighboring monster. She is forced to reveal her inhuman nature to save a villager, and is consequently branded as a "Grotesque", the human term for monster, forcing her to leave. Isolde finishes the story and tells of humans residing "at the end of the world". She also reveals that she knows Somali is human, but is proud to have met one who loves their world before she suddenly passes away.
Kokilila

**Kokilila** (コキリラ *Kokirira*) is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series. He is voiced by *Tomokazu Seki* in the anime.

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Somali and the Forest Spirit Wiki

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Welcome to the **Somali and the Forest Spirit Wiki**!

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The world is ruled by spirits, goblins, and all manner of strange creatures. Human beings are persecuted, to the very point of extinction. One day, a golem and a lone human girl meet. This is a record of the pair, one a member of a ruined race, the other a watchman of the forest. It tells of their travels together and of the bond between father and daughter.

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Those Who Protect and Those Who Threaten

**Those Who Protect and Those Who Threaten** (Mamoru Mono to Kiba Muku Mono, 護る者と牙剥く者) is the eleventh episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Shizuno
* Yabashira
* Rosa

## Summary

As they wrap up their daily duties for the final time, Golem and Yabashira shop for supplies for their trip while Somali finishes her bracelet. That night, Somali presents Golem with her gift, and is happily surprised when he gifts her a similar bracelet he found in town. They all play in the snow before suddenly Golem sees a hunting party in the distance in search for humans. Yabashira finally learns of Somali's humanity and agrees to distract the party while Golem, Shizuno, and Somali flee into a nearby mine. They find their path blocked by a broken bridge when they are approached by another hunting party, forcing Golem to carry the other two and jump down into the cavern below. They make their way toward the exit when Rosa appears and, under the guise of helping them escape, suddenly locks them in a cage. Rosa tells them how her childhood village was persecuted by a nearby human settlement, forcing her to take revenge on all humans. The hunters approach for the kill, but as Golem attempts to fight, he instantly collapses in a heap and loses an arm, having used up too much life energy. As Somali is taken, Golem suddenly transforms into a monstrous hulking beast, startling everyone.
Somali and the Forest Spirit (anime)

**Somali and the Forest Spirit** (ソマリと森の神様 Somari to Mori no Kamisama, Somari and the Guardian of the Forest) is a manga series by *Yako Gureishi* that had an anime adaption which premiered in Winter 2020 on Japanese television and *Crunchyroll*.  The anime is directed by *Kenji Yasuda* and produced by *Satelight*.

Crunchyroll Expo 2019 debuted the series early. The Crunchyroll co-production premiered its first episode at Crunchyroll Expo, which took place in San Jose from August 30, 2019 to September 1, 2019.

Somali and the Forest Spirit officially officially premiered on January 10, 2020 and ended on March 27, 2020.

## Synopsis

The world is ruled by spirits, goblins, and all manner of strange creatures. Human beings are persecuted, to the very point of extinction. One day, a golem and a lone human girl meet.

This is a record of the pair, one a member of a ruined race, the other a watchman of the forest. It tells of their travels together and of the bond between father and daughter.

## Episodes

1. Journeying Parent and Child
2. Edible Herbs and the Oni's Dwelling
3. The Sea at the Bottom of the Cave
4. The Wishing Flower and the Promise Request
5. The Wandering Birds
6. Dying Flowers Look Up at the Birds
7. The Footsteps That Stalk the Witches
8. Meetings and Bonds Prayed For
9. Memories of Minor Days
10. The Infant Child and the Green Fortress
11. Those Who Protect and Those Who Threaten
12. Bonded Father and Child

## Staff

### Production

* Director: Kenji Yasuda (MACROSS DELTA, Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens)
* Character Design: Ikuko Itou (Princess Tutu, The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan)

### Cast

* Somali (ソマリ Somari)
	+ Voiced by: Inori Minase
* Golem (ゴーレム Gōremu)
	+ Voiced by: Daisuke Ono
* Shizuno (シズノ)
	+ Voiced by: Hiroki Nanami
* Yabashira (ヤバシラ)
	+ Voiced by: Tatsuhisa Suzuki
* Uzoi (ウゾイ)
	+ Voiced by: Saori Hayami
* Haitora (ハイトラ)
	+ Voiced by: Yūki Ono
* Hazel (ヘイゼル)
	+ Voiced by: Ai Kayano
* Praline (プラリネ)
	+ Voiced by: Ayahi Takagaki
* Rosa-obasan (ローザおばさん)
	+ Voiced by: Rie Shibata

## Videos

TVアニメ「ソマリと森の神様」PVPreview 1TVアニメ「ソマリと森の神様」第２弾PVPreview 2
## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/06/15/four-more-cast-members-join-the-journey-in-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-tv-anime
2. ↑ https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/06/25-1/crunchyroll-expo-2019-to-host-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-animes-world-premiere-10-days-of-announcements
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/03/22/crunchyroll-to-simulcast-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-anime-this-fall
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/03/22/crunchyroll-to-simulcast-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-anime-this-fall
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/06/15/four-more-cast-members-join-the-journey-in-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-tv-anime
Witches

**Witches** are a species in the Somali and the Forest Spirit series.

## Background

Witches are a humanoid race that resemble human women. Though they are capable of performing magic and other miracles. They are a race that is reputed to treasure knowledge and share it with other races. Witches are also well known for the culinary and home goods. Though rather than seeing it as a profession, they consider it to be just a livelihood which they enjoy.

Due to their deep respect for history, their main livelihood is in fact the collection of knowledge. They believe that since the gods made everything in the world, from the land to the beasts, they pay homage to them by preserving books. Since ancient times, a number of witches have tasked themselves to gather books to bring them back to their homeland, where other cataglouge and store them.

In the Witches' Village, contains a vast library with every book that the witches have gathered from around the world. This library and its contents are shared to all witches and travelers alike who seek to better themselves with knowledge and wisdom.

## Abilities

What allows witches to perform magic is due to their affinity to connect with fairies. Witches have alluring singing voices which the fey oblige to listen and obey their commands. Aside from being able to perform magic, witches are a long-lived race.
Memories of Minor Days

**Memories of Minor Days** (Chīsana Hibi no Omoide, 小さな日々の思い出) is the ninth episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Shizuno
* Yabashira
* Sowak

## Summary

En route to their next destination, Golem and Somali take shelter from rain in a large treehouse. The abode is seasonally vacant, but still houses cooking ingredients, so Somali asks Golem to make something for her.

After sifting through recipes, Golem makes a souffle which Somali finds delicious. Before she can finish it, or warn Golem of a sudden loose tooth, Shizuno and Yabashira suddenly appear at their door asking for shelter. The next day, the two onis join the group and travel to snowy Bygone City, a savage town, in search of a famous dentist. They find the dentist, a mouse-looking man named Sowak, and he tells Shizuno about the ways of dentistry, but Somali becomes fearful due to her new dental problem. She flees into a trio of ruffians, causing an alley brawl between them and Golem with the two onis. During the scuffle, Somali's tooth comes free, but upon their return to the dentist, he informs her that it was a baby tooth and would be replaced. In need of a place to stay, the group is approached by an innkeeper who offers his place as thanks for getting rid of the gang from before, and also in exchange for being the town bodyguards. As Somali sleeps in her new bed, Shizuno confirms with Golem that Somali is human, and finds out that the automaton traded his forest guardianship to protect her instead.
Monee

**Monee** (マネだ) is the currency used by the non-humans of the world of Somali and the Forest Spirit.

They resemble rectangular coins and it appears that some monee coins have different units of worth with one being worth six.

Monee can be strung together on string for convenience.

## Trivia

* Monee resemble *qian,* Chinese cash coins.

## References

1. ↑ *Chapter 3: The Man of the Forest Part 1*
Feodora Nebsolv

**Feodora Nebsolv** is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series.

## Appearance

Feodora appears as a short witch with pale skin and long light green hair. In her witch's outfit she wears a white shirt with a red cloak over it with yellow rope hanging off of it as well as a red and white hat. When recovering in the human village she wears a pink dress.

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The Infant Child and the Green Fortress

**The Infant Child and the Green Fortress** (Osanago to Midori no Toride, 幼子と緑の砦) is the tenth episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Shizuno
* Yabashira
* Rosa

## Summary

Golem recalls to Shizuno how he met Somali in his forest. While on patrol, he passed by a toppled cart full of dead humans that had been attacked. A forest animal led him away from the wreckage to where he discovered a girl bound in chains beneath a tree, where she suddenly called him "dad". Against his will, the girl began follow him, day and night, rain or shine. Over time, Golem began to grow attached to her, even saving her from drowning when she jumped into a pond to retrieve his recently lost armored shell. Golem decided to leave the forest with the girl to find humans, and subsequently names her "Somali" based on the animal that initially led him to her. In the present, Golem finishes his story and reveals to Shizuno his crippling physical body due to his end nearing. The next day, the group is tasked to bodyguard the town, so Golem and Yabashira head out to work while Shizuno cares for Somali. Over the next few days, Somali thinks of a present to give to Golem while he works, eventually deciding to knit something. One day, an innkeeper named Rosa arrives with food and supplies for the group, and helps Somali with her present. She teaches Somali to make a knitted bracelet for Golem, and hugs the young girl with joy when she starts to get the hang of it. However, that night in town, Rosa encounters the trio gang from before and informs them that she figured out Somali is human.
The Footsteps That Stalk the Witches

**The Footsteps That Stalk the Witches** (Majo Ni Sugaru Ashidori, 魔女に縋る足取り) is the seventh episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Overview

After finishing their desert crossing, Golem and Somali head to the witches' village. After learning of a book about humans called "The Story of Haraiso" in the witches' library, they work with the librarian, Hazel, to find the book.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Uzoi
* Haitora
* Hazel
* Praline

## Summary

Golem begins to feel guilty regarding his soon-to-be broken promise to stay with Somali after seeing Haitora promise to live with Uzoi. He reveals to Haitora about his upcoming demise, and hears about a village west of the desert where any sort of information can be found. The next day, the group reaches the end of the desert, so Haitora and Uzoi split off on their journey while Golem and Somali head for the rumored village.

After some adventurous traveling, they arrive at a magical village run by friendly witches. They find the library to conduct their research on humans, and with the aid of sister witches Hazel and Praline, find a book regarding humans called The Chronicles of Haraiso, though Somali is suddenly attacked by book-eating monsters called Pescafish. After dealing with them, a massive Pescafish appears and targets the Chronicles. She tries to escape with it, but the attempt is in vain as it is destroyed by the monster, who subsequently turns its attention to Somali herself. Golem intervenes and stops the beast, but loses much of his armored shell. Somali tearfully apologizes for Golem being injured and for losing the book, but he reassures her that her safety is priority. The witches check to see if someone had previously read the Chronicles, discovering that the sole person who did was Isolde Nebsolv, the head librarian of the library over 300 years prior.
Queen of The Swarm

**Queen of The Swarm** is a fanfic by Vherstinae. It is a completed story at around 220.000 words (depending on site) with 77 chapters, spread across 9 arcs.

It can be found on Spacebattles, Sufficient Velocity and FanFiction.net.

First update happened on:

* FF on December 24, 2014
* SB on January 5, 2015
* SV on September 26, 2016

Last update was on September 4, 2017 (Except SB, it arrived the day before)

It also has a TvTropes page!

## Summary

The Official summary given on FanFiction.net is:

> With all the biohazards in the locker, blood poisoning was inevitable. Contamination was also to be expected. What happens when a dormant brew gets added to a parahuman at the exact moment of a trigger event?
>
>

Taylor triggers in the locker but this time, instead of her normal Master power, she is able to create and control Zergs from the Starcraft setting.

She joins The Undersiders and helps them become a recognized hero-group that works together with the Protectorate.

## Characters

* Taylor Hebert

* The Undersiders
	+ Brian/Grue
	+ Lisa/Tattletale
	+ Rachel/Bitch/Hellhound
	+ Alec/Regent

* The Protectorate
* The PRT
	+ Emily Piggot
* New Wave
	+ Amy Dallon/Panacea
Hypericum Erectum

**Hypericum Erectum** is species of herbs in Somali and the Forest Spirit.

While considered a weed, when it blooms in sunlight it can be used a salve for injuries.

In order to use it, hypericum erectum much be first washed and then cut finely as much as possible. For every 10 to 20 grams, .3 liters of water should be added with the herbs and then boiled in a pot for 30 minutes.

When boiling it's best to avoid using an iron and copper pots as it could be bad for the composition and affinity of the herbs.

Once the mixture is down, a user needs to use it while its still warm and apply the salve on the affected part. If there is no time, it would be best to crush fresh leaves and apply the juice.

## Trivia

* Golem attempted to sell some hypericum erectum at Anthole City, but was disappointed to learn that they did no sell as much as the city was already full stocked with the herbs.

## References

1. ↑ *Chapter 5: Herbs and the Oni's Dwelling*
2. ↑ *Chapter 12: Kikila and the Ant Hole City*
Somali and the Forest Spirit: Volume 4

## Volume 4

**Somali and the Forest Spirit: Volume 4** is the **fourth** installment tankōbon of the Japanese manga series by *Yako Gureishi*.

## Official Synopsis

Father and daughter continue their journey to the Edgelands in search of humans. A chance encounter with another mixed-species family, an evening of baking in a Woodpeckers' cabin, a reunion in Chompers' Row, the village of tooth and fang specialists... each step of their adventure brings Somari and Golem closer to their goal.

## Chapters

* *Information will be added soon later.*

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali
The Wandering Birds

**The Wandering Birds** (Yurai no Tori, 揺蕩いの鳥) is the fifth episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Overview

Golem and Somali comes across Uzoi and Haitora before deciding to travel across the desert with the four of them. Reaching a cave, there is a reason for them travelling together.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Kikila
* Kokilila
* Muthrica
* Uzoi
* Haitora

## Summary

Somali and Golem travel via wagon before reaching Winecup Village. As they consider what to eat, Somali decides on ice cream. Meeting Uzoi, they sit together along with Haitora as Golem mentions that they are looking for humans for research purposes.

Uzoi recommends that Somali come with them across the desert. Alone in their room, Uzoi reveals that she extended the offer since Somali has a similar smell to Haitora and he wonders what would a human be doing with a golem.

Preparing the wagon, Golem asks Haitora if there is anything wrong. Making their way they are beset by sandstorms, Golem remarks the situation is more like a sea during a storm than a desert. He notices something approach, and Uzoi recognizes it as a sand shark.

Reaching a cave, Uzoi and Somali gather torch bugs to use their glow for the night. Setting up a tent, Golem raises with Haitora that humans were seen in the western Osuna Desert and asks if he has heard the same thing.

He reveals he is human and is travelling to cure his condition. Gathering water, Uzoi declares her intent to kill Somali since her blood could be used to cure Haitora.
Fairy Scale

**Fairy Scales** are small dust particles on the wings of fairies that fall off when the dance in the air. They serve as a main ingredient to Wicca Wine as when their scales fall to the ground, it causes the fragrance of the wine to change. When certain things are present such as roses, trees or berry bushes, the composition of the wine will possess the taste of them. When enough scales are mixed into the wine the fermentation period is shorten and when the liquid is strained through a clot, the wine can be drunk immediately.

## Trivia

* The mention of Fairy Scales in the composition of Wicca Wine is omitted in the anime.
Somali/Relationships

Somali views Golem as a father figure and gives all the corresponding emotions to a being that cannot feel. Somali insists he was scared when someone was outside the inn room, and also thinks he is cool for fixing her costume horn. Somali calls him for help when she is on her own and scared. She is concerned with the feeling that he wants to complete his journey as fast as possible, at which point he will leave her, but Somali wishes to stay with him forever. When she cannot sleep at night he counts stars for her, one reason among any why he is a father to her.

### Shizuno

~ *Main Article: Shizuno* ~

Somali and Shizuno are great friends and enjoy being with each other. Somali meets Shizuno when she injures her knee, helping her relieve the pain and inviting her and Golem to Shizuno's house in the forest. Somali assumed that Shizuno was a kid like her, but he reveals that he is older than what her appearance may seem. When Somali and Shizuno meet up later near Bygone City, she spends time with Shizuno making a present for Golem. When hunters arrive to hunt Somali, Shizuno reveals that Somali is a human to Yabashira, telling Yabashira that he considers Somali his friend.

### Yabashira

~ *Main Article: Yabashira* ~

Somali praises Yabashira as a genius for making delicious sweets and enjoys helping him with the house chores, including doing the laundry. Somali meets Yabashira upon entering Shizuno's home when he throws a tomato at Shizuno that hits her and Golem when Shizuno dodges it. When Somali and Golem run into Shizuno and Yabashira in Bygone City and it is revealed that Somali is a human, Yabashira decides to help and protect Somali from the hunters since she likes Yabashira's sweets.

### Kikila

~ *Main Article: Kikila* ~

Somali and Kikila enjoy playing with each other while Golem works at a restaurant in Anthole City. Kikila views Somali as a great friend, crying when she has to leave to continue her journey. Kikila hopes Somali will come back to play with him after she is finished with her journey. Somali meets Kikila while he is trying to escape the view of his father, Kokilila. Somali likes to play with Kikila's fur because it is fluffy.

### Uzoi

~ *Main Article: Uzoi* ~

*Information will be added later.*
Bonded Father and Child

**Bonded Father and Child** (Kokoro Tsunagiau Oyako, 心繋ぎ合う親子) is the final episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Characters

* Somali
* Golem
* Shizuno
* Yabashira
* Rosa

## Summary

Golem targets Rosa and the hunting party and attacks them, prompting them to run away in fear. As Golem chases them down, Somali blocks Golem's path of destruction, causing him to come to his senses and shut down. He awakens a few days later in a forest meadow and apologizes to everyone for his actions, adding that his injuries to himself will not heal like the other's will. That night, Golem and Shizuno go for a walk where he tells the oni that his physical capabilities are crippled and his allotted time may be shortened, though the oni still believes something can be done to help. The next day, the group arrives in a town celebrating an annual festival. While Somali and Yabashira watch a carnival show, Golem sneaks away, feeling that his time to depart has come. When Somali realizes this, she sprints off to find him, locating him in a nearby forest. As she approaches, Golem reveals to her that she is better off without him, using his recent explosion of rage as an example of why he should be alone. Somali pleas with him to stay, eventually causing the automaton to realize he truly has emotions. With a renewed promise and bond, the father and daughter proclaim their promise to stay together forever.
Somali and the Forest Spirit: Volume 1

## Volume 1

**Somali and the Forest Spirit: Volume 1** is the **first** installment tankōbon of the Japanese manga series by *Yako Gureishi*.

## Official Synopsis

In a world populated by diverse range of tribes, humans have been persecuted nearly to extinction. One day, a forest guardian known as a Golem crosses paths with an abandoned little human girl. This is the story of the bond between a member of the disappearing human species and a guardian of the forest.

## Chapters

* Chapter 1: The Cat-Like Creature And The Large Town

* Chapter 2: Fish And The River Bank

* Chapter 3: The Man of the Forest Part 1

* Chapter 4: The Man of the Forest Part 2

* Chapter 5: Herbs and the Oni's Dwelling

* Chapter 6: The Witches' Villages

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali
* Shizuno
* Yabashira
* Hazel
* Praline
Dying Flowers Look Up at the Birds

**Dying Flowers Look Up at the Birds** (Ikinone Haru Hana wa Tori wo Aogu, 息の根はる花は鳥を仰ぐ) is the sixth episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Overview

Uzoi does not follow through with her attempt to kill Somali. Haitoru reveals the true background behind meeting and raising her. Electing to die to atone for what he done, Uzoi saves him and wants him to live.

## Characters

* Somali
* Uzoi
* Golem
* Haitora

## Summary

Golem asks Haitora to explain his circumstances. Travelling with Uzoi they could not find any answers until a fortune teller told them that only new blood could cure corrupted blood. Uzoi must have remembered this hence why she means to murder Somali.

Shouting out, she manages to repel Uzoi due to her enhanced hearing and Somali runs having promised to stay with her dad forever. Caught, she staggers back and falls into the stream. Uzoi rescues her and they sit silently together before Uzoi apologizes and explains how Haitora is human.

Golem arrives and Uzoi tearfully states she wanted to be with Haitora forever.

Haitora reveals details of his past, how he lived with his family before his village was attacked by 'grotesques'. His comrades and daughters friends were caught and people who resisted had their limbs cut off, or devoured on the spot.

During this past event, taking refuge in a cave in the forest, Haitora decided to head outside out of necessity. Finding Uzoi's mother, he killed her and had to become like them where they had to eat her to survive. His wife and daughter consuming the flesh caused them to turn into feathered beings and pass away from the transformation.

Haitora was found by the young Uzoi but presently does not feel he deserves to be her family. Uzoi has overheard this and feels he has been lying to her the whole time.

As they continue travelling through the desert, they happen across a dragon twister. Uzoi and Somali are blown away, with Golem assessing they must wait until they are able to follow them.

Somali raises what Uzoi said, that family based on a lie cannot become real, but love is never a lie. Golem says that Haitora must face the person to whom he owes atonement, even if this deepens the scars.

He then locates Somali and Uzoi who are being chased by a canterbird. Although Golem opts to be the decoy, Haitora uses himself and draws the creatures attention. He considers after raising Uzoi, that the only way to atone was to risk his life for hers. He trips in the sand and as he lays having accepted this is fine, Uzoi appears to slice the canterbird's tendrils away from Haitora. Golem's flare results in it flying off.

Angrily telling him not to die to get out of this, Uzoi wants to know why he stayed with her all this time and did he not realize she might kill him if she learned the truth. Replying that he didn't care, Haitora tells her she is the only thing he lives for and would have given up his life anytime she asked for it. Uzoi tells him to survive, to stop thinking that he needs to die to make it right.
Inori Minase

**Inori Minase** (水瀬 いのり *Minase Inori*) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer. She is represented by Sony Music Artists, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. She voices for the main character Somali in the anime.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/03/22/crunchyroll-to-simulcast-somali-and-the-forest-spirit-anime-this-fall
Laigle

**Laigle** is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series.

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Sowak

**Sowak** is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series.

## Appearance

Sowak is a small rodent-like being with whiskers, pointed ears, and grey fur. He wears a orange neck scarf, with a green bow in front and a brown jacket.

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Emissary

**Emissary** is a Worm fanfic author on Spacebattles.

The author can be found on Spacebattles here,

## List of Fanfics

* Taylor Hebert, Pizzeria Tycoon What if, instead of gaining powers, Taylor opened a pizzaria?
* Aesculapius, why are you-weeping? Resident Evil/Worm crossover, (on Spacebattles)

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Wiki To-do List

Welcome to the *Somali and the Forest Spirit* Wiki! This is a comprehensive list of needed pages, updates and changes to existing articles, and general improvements to the wiki.

- Last Updated: January 4, 2022 -

## Missing Pages

### Chapters

* Chapter 37\*
	+ There are a total of 36 chapters collected in 6 volumes, but there are 38 chapters listed on the manga website, with one being an extra chapter. It is unknown whether Chapter 37 is also an extra chapter or part of a different volume that has not been released.

### Navigation Pages

* Episodes
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### Locations

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### Species

* Human
* Golem (species)
* Oni
* Harpy
* Woolly Shurigara
* Witch

## Information

### Character Information

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	+ Somali - Story Overview & Relationships
	+ All other characters are missing information in most/all sections.

### Location Information

* The Forest
* Traveler's Village\*
	+ This is the first town Somali and Golem travel to. The name of this city is unknown.
* Anthole City
* The Witches' Village
* Bygone City
* Underground Cavern
* Osuna Desert

### Chapter Information

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* Chapter 1
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* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Chapter 6
* Chapter 7
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* Chapter 9
* Chapter 10
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* Chapter 17
* Chapter 18
* Chapter 19
* Chapter 20
* Chapter 21
* Chapter 22
* Chapter 23
* Chapter 24
* Chapter 25
* Chapter 26
* Chapter 27
* Chapter 28
* Chapter 29
* Chapter 30
* Chapter 31
* Chapter 32
* Chapter 33
* Chapter 34
* Chapter 35
* Chapter 36

### Anime Information

* Episodes - Episode Articles need images\* (partially completed) and updated summaries.
* Music - Soundtracks

## Completed Articles

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Pueraria

**Pueraria** is a species of kudzu in Somali and the Forest Spirit.

A root plant that can be found in sunny places and is a powerful antioxidant and used to treat colds.

In order to use one must wash and peel the roots. Once the roots are peeled, then they need to be diced and then dried in the sun.

For every 10 grams of root they need to be boiled 300 cubic-centimeters of water, though exact measures are not always necessary. After it is finished boiling, then the mixture needs to be cooled.

## Trivia

* In the manga Pueraria are thin roots while in the anime they resemble turnips.

## References

1. ↑ *Chapter 5: Herbs and the Oni's Dwelling*
Pescafish

**Pescafish** are creatures that inhabit the libraries of The Witches' Village.

## Appearance

Pescafish are large spectral flying fish with fluid-like bodies containing fish skeletons.

## Abilities

These creatures are deemed enemies of witches due to them feeding on books. Though only feeding on paper, the Pesacafish are aggressive creatures and can cause harm even to witches.

## Sources

1. ↑ *Chapter 6: The Witches' Village*
2. ↑ *Chapter 7: The Witches and the Pesafish*
Great War

The **Great War** was a global conflict that pitted humans and non—humans for dominion of the world.

## History

Prior to the conflict, humans and non-humans originally lived together in peace. Their two cultures coexisted for a time, until humans began to question why so many non-humans looked so vastly different from each other. Such behavior was unheard of among the non-humans, who tool offense to this as they never once treated other differently because of their looks.

From there on prejudice developed among humans who looked at the non-human races with suspicion and began categorizing them together as grotesques. Suspicions turned to fear when huma settlements that neighbored non-human settlements began to erupt in violence towards them. The violence culminated in armed conflict between humans and non-humans.

In the end humanity lost the war, the survivors lost all cohesion and were scattered.
Rosa

**Aunt Rosa** (ローザおばさん *Rōza obasan*) is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series. She is voiced by *Rie Shibata* in the anime.

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## Trivia

Her design is likely inspired by "axolotls"

## References

1. ↑ https://somali-anime.com/credit.html
Anthole City

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**Anthole City** is a location in the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime.

## Description

Located in a desert region, the city is accessed through one way from a gap in the mountain. The stone appearing city consist of small largely white buildings connected together physically, with ease of access provided by walkable archways that connect buildings divided by streets and ledges.

There are upper tiers within the walled city, with merchants and stalls spread throughout. It is described as well stocked with supplies.

The outer facades of the stone structures are decorated with what appears to be paint designs of a red and orange variety.

An underground area exists that is far larger than the city above to the extent where the Tsuchinoko Team have not explored all of it. It is filled with large glowing mushrooms and a different manner of flora and fauna.

## Inhabitants

* Kikila
* Kokilila
* Giina
* Muthrica

## Role in the Story

The city is come across by Somali and Golem in their travels to find humans. Golem tells her that if one is lost in this town, they will remain lost forever. Finding a merchant, Golem wishes to sell some items. However his sales on his herbs and substances is not in high demand, which a merchant suggested that he try to earn money by doing odd jobs in the town.

Working as a waiter at Kokilila's restaurant, he hears there have been sightings of humans at the west end of the Osuna Desert.

## Etymology

* It is so named because the streets wind in a similar manner to an ant colony.
Chief

**Chief of the Black Forest** is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series.

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Minotaurs

**Minotaurs** are a species in the Somali and the Forest Spirit series.

## Background

Supposedly they are a humanoid species with horn growths on their skulls.

## Trivia

* To hide the fact that Somali is a human, Golem has her wear a dark hood with horn protrusions sewed in.

## References

1. ↑ *Chapter 1: The Cat-Like Creature And The Large Town*
The Sea at the Bottom of the Cave

**The Sea at the Bottom of the Cave** (Horaana no Soko no Umi, ほら穴の底の海) is the third episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime series.

## Overview

Golem and Somali arrive in a desert city where they stay and work in a restaurant. Somali heads with Kikila into the caves under the city to locate a flower believed to be able to grant wishes.

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali
* Yabashira
* Shizuno
* Kikila
* Kokilila
* Giina
* Muthrica

## Summary

In a desert region, Somali receives a drink from a water pump before smelling the sweet bag Yabashira gave her. Golem remembers telling Shizuno and Yabashira that the end of his 1000 year life is coming to and end.

Reaching a gap in the mountain to Anthole City, Golem sells some items before searching for a place for Somali to eat. Outside a restaurant, she spots a box moving by itself, which has Kikila hiding underneath it. With the place understaffed, Golem agrees to work to help Kikila's father, Kokilila and mother, Giina.

As Somali and Kikila bond, Golem serves customers and hears that there have been sights of humans on the west end of the Osuna Desert.

To save up for the supplies required for the journey, Golem continues to work but the devotion to that results in a lack of attention paid to Somali. Still not permitted to leave his supervision, Golem relents in letting her head out into the city with Kikila on an errand for his dad.

With Somali upset with the consideration that her dad might leave her, Kikila suggests they ask the yozame flowers. If one is brought back alive, it will grant a wish.

The underground world where these flowers are found belongs to different creatures, yet after locating a flower Somali pleads it to let her stay with her dad forever. A large mushroom with multiple eyes nearby spots her, before a crossbow bolt is fired into it.
Fairies

**Fairies** are a species in Somali and the Forest Spirit.

## Background

Fairies like a peaceful coexistence with Witches as the latter race call forth fairies by adoring them with beautiful singing voices and tone which they dance to. In The Witches' Village, the two races live together in harmony and are the makes of the specialty Wicca Wine.
Honey Mushroom

**Honey Mushroom** (ミツキノコ) is a a species of fragrant mushroom found in forests. It stores honey which can be squeezed at the stalk and be used as a sweetener.

## Trivia

* In the Manga, honey mushroom were small fungoid stalks with many bulbous warts. While in the Anime, they resemble red capped mushrooms.

## References

1. ↑ *Chapter 2: Fish And The River Bank*
Somali and the Forest Spirit: Volume 3

## Volume 3

**Somali and the Forest Spirit: Volume 3** is the **third** installment tankōbon of the Japanese manga series by *Yako Gureishi*.

## Official Synopsis

Human daughter and ""other"" father continue their journey to find clues about human being, who have been persecuted to near-extinction. On their way to the Edgelands, the world beyond the maps, daughter takes a secret adventure into the Below to make her dream of staying by father's side come true. What ""others"" will they encounter on their voyage across the desert?

## Chapters

* *Information will be added soon later.*

## Characters

* Golem
* Somali
Waiter

**Waiter** (ネコモドキ *Nekomodoki*) is an original character created by *Yako Kureishi* in the **Somali and the Forest Spirit** manga and anime series.

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