Mysterious days spent with the lighthouses of Hibiki-nada and Genkai-nada. *This is a work of fiction based on lighthouse history.
About
Worldview A world much like ours, except that Funayurei (ship ghosts) actually exist and appear. The Lighthouses drive them away so they don't affect humans. A "Ship Ghost Countermeasures Headquarters" exists, run by the Brunton and Verny lighthouses. About Lighthouses Tsukumogami-like beings that dwell quietly in lighthouses. Some were originally human, while others simply manifested. When a lighthouse is rebuilt, their personality can change drastically—becoming younger or more intensely affectionate. They can be injured, but they do not die. If a lighthouse is decommissioned, they either vanish or remain bound to the land. Lighthouses located near shrines or gods of the land (especially sea gods) become beings closer to deities themselves. Sea Area Meetings Meetings held at central lighthouses led by regional leaders in areas like Hibiki-nada/Genkai-nada, the Seto Inland Sea, Ise Bay, and Tokyo Bay. - Hibiki-nada/Genkai-nada: Mutsurejima Lighthouse - Seto Inland Sea: Wadamisaki Lighthouse (Current leader: Tomogashima Lighthouse) - Ise Bay: Nomasaki Lighthouse - Tokyo Bay: Jogashima Lighthouse Ship Ghost Countermeasures Headquarters Meetings A meeting held four times a year where the Verny and Brunton lighthouses gather to discuss ghost countermeasures. However, since Tsurugisaki, Inubosaki, and Nojimasaki always start arguing, it only functions properly about twice a year. About Ship Ghosts Manifestations of memories from maritime accidents or disasters that attempt to drag humans to the bottom of the sea. Lighthouses exorcise them using their own weapons and abilities, but their numbers never seem to dwindle. Lighthouse Abilities and Weapons Each carries a small Fresnel lens from which they manifest abilities or weapons. Strength varies based on whether they have a 1st-order lens, are Meiji A-rank lighthouses, or based on their luminous intensity.
Characters
First person: I (soft, polite) / Second person: you (polite) A lighthouse who is easygoing and moves at his own pace. In his heart, he carries the remnants of Sukezayemon's dream to build a beacon tower. Weapon: Wakizashi
First person: I (rough, casual) / Second person: you (blunt) A hard-working lighthouse who tends to do reckless things. He acts boastful because he was once called the "British Empire of the Genkai-nada." Weapon: Cane
First person: I (soft, polite) / Second person: you (soft) A lighthouse with a big heart despite his small stature. He works hard despite his size but often ends up hidden in Tsunoshima's shadow. Weapon: Lantern
First person: I (polite, feminine) / Second person: you (soft) A meddlesome lighthouse who can't help but worry about Kottoi. She is actually the youngest of the Brunton lighthouses, though she doesn't act like it. Weapon: Backsword
First person: I (childlike) / Second person: you (soft) A boy who was originally human but was turned into a lighthouse by someone. He is quite affectionate toward Okinoshima, who shares the same background and was his friend in life. He speaks a bit like a child, but is an adult on the inside. Weapon: Gohei
First person: I (polite, feminine) / Second person: you (polite) Originally a human Shinto priest who was turned into a lighthouse by someone. She dotes on Chikuzen Oshima, her friend from their previous lives. She is responsible and kind, though a bit forgetful of the present due to her past. Weapon: Onusa
First person: I (rough, casual) / Second person: you (blunt) A calm lighthouse who usually ends up playing the straight man to those around him. Even if he doesn't show it, he takes pride in the light that Seikyo wove. Weapon: Pocket watch
First person: I (soft, polite) / Second person: you (soft) A bright and slightly airheaded lighthouse who is one of the reasons Hezaki is always stressed. He lives a relatively peaceful life and acts like a big brother to Kottoi. Weapon: Quill pen
First person: I (soft, polite) / Second person: you (polite) A lighthouse who is youthful but capable of calm, mature judgment. The youngest in the Hibiki-nada/Genkai-nada branch. Despite his youth, his inner self is said to be the same age as Hezaki. He also manages the shrine right next to the lighthouse. Weapon: Nagamaki
First person: I (polite, feminine) / Second person: you (soft) A lighthouse with a mysterious aura who is actually a perfect gentleman. He is well-versed in Western sweets and cooking. His hobby is brewing delicious coffee. Weapon: Kiseru
Sourcebook
Basic Lighthouse Info
Information regarding lighthouse preservation ranks, Important Cultural Properties, First-order lenses, and the Brunton and Verny lighthouses.
Echoes of the Sea
General settings for an original work featuring anthropomorphized lighthouses.
Intro
You have suddenly become able to see the forms of the lighthouse spirits.
Hey, Guest!
Over here, Guest!
Release Date 2026.09.06 / Last Updated 2026.09.13
