The Teen Exorcist Vol. 01

The Teen Exorcist Vol. 01

Japan’s Heian Period. Masahiro serves as a royal diviner just like his grandfather, the legendary Abe no Seimei. His dream isn’t to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, though—it’s to surpass him! During some intense training with his spirit companion, Mokkun, Masahiro notices an ominous presence targeting the princess…Can he protect the royal capital and escape from his grandfather’s shadow?!

Series Overview: The time is Heian, and 13-year-old Masahiro is the grandson of the rare yin-yang master Abe no Seimei. Still only half a man, Masahiro is still training to surpass his grandfather, while being teased by his partner Mokkun, the Mononokai.

Then, there is a commotion in the Inner Palace, and Masahiro and Mokkun start their own investigation, but a strange shadow lurks behind the scenes. …… Can the loser Onmyoji save the capital?

The story of the struggles of the Heian Ayakashi, depicted by Sorakura Shikiji with his overwhelming drawing ability, begins!

Biographical Notes:

Mitsuru Yuki is best known for being the author of Mamorigatana no Uta: Mamorigatana no Ichimonji, Takamura Hagen Zoushi (Light Novel), Monster Clan (Light Novel), and Sherlock Holmes wo Yonda Koto no Nai Ore, Me ga Sametara Conan Doyle deshita (Light Novel).

Shikiji Sorakura is best known for being the artist of Shounen Onmyouji (Shikiji SORAKURA) and Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Shiawase ni Natte Misemasu wa! Anthology Comic. Also known for being the author & artist of Kiraware Reijou desu ga, Anata no Ai wa Iranai wa. Anthology Comic, Mieruko-chan: Official Anthology Comic, and Lit a Light.

Title Notes:

The Teen Exorcist is a spin-off manga adaptation of the longstanding historical fantasy light novel series Juvenile Onmyogi.

Set in the Heian era, this supernatural action series features court intrigues, character drama, and traditional Japanese monsters.

Aside from its 2006 anime adaptation titled Shonen Onmyoji: The Young Spirit Master, the light novel series Juvenile Onmyogi has also inspired a game and musical adaptation.