Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Vol. 02

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Vol. 02

A MATCH MADE IN KYOTO

Tsukumogami can be dangerous, as Hyoma, a fledgling Saenome, has seen firsthand. After moving in with Botan, a young woman with six tsukumogami caretakers, he has to admit that there may be exceptions—but he’s still on high alert. When he learns of Botan’s true role in the world of tsukumogami, he decides he’ll need to step up in order to protect her. And when Botan’s family sees his true power, they decide he might be just the right person…to marry Botan!

Series Overview: There are powerful beings whose spirits dwell within old objects: tsukumogami. Hyoma is a young man who despises these evil spirits for robbing him of something precious. His mission: to use the supernatural powers granted to him to dispatch these tsukomogami back to their own world, no matter what it takes.

But when Hyoma’s grandfather sends him to live with Botan, a kind-hearted girl who peacefully shares a house with an assortment of overprotective tsukumogami, it’s more than Hyoma can bear. Can Botan help Hyoma overcome his rage, or will his thirst for vengeance lead him down a dark and violent path?

The supernatural battle action fantasy manga that inspired the anime!

Biographical Notes:

Onigunsou is a manga creator in Japan best known for the manga series Hitogatana and Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari.

Title Notes:

ANIME: debuted in January 2023; streaming in English on Crunchyroll.

POPULAR SUBJECTS: action, Japanese monster/spirits, exorcisms, martial arts, roommate tales

FOR FANS OF: Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Kemono Jihen

AGE RANGE: This title has crossover appeal with YA audiences (rated Teen 13+).

More details on Onigunsou:

Onigunsou’s Twitter account

Onigunsou’s Official page

More works by Onigunsou

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