In Kyoto, tanuki and tengu coexist with oblivious humans. Yasaburou Shimogamo, a carefree third son of a prominent tanuki clan, spends his days assisting an elderly tengu, observing humans incognito, and navigating encounters with the enigmatic Benten. Despite the serene facade, a haunting past lingers; Yasaburou's father, the tanuki leader, fell victim to the Friday Fellows, a human group. Uchouten Kazoku delves into the Shimogamo brothers' challenges as they confront the threat of a similar fate and inch closer to uncovering the truth behind their father's tragic end.