is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by ShÃ
Âichi Usui. It began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly ShÃ
Ânen Jump magazine in June 2024, with its chapters collected in seven volumes as of February 2026.
Plot
After losing his parents at the hands of demons at a young age, Kiyoshi Harai set out to become an exorcist capable of protecting many people. The youngest exorcist to graduate from the Exorcist Academy, and valedictorian of his class, Kiyoshi is the strongest exorcist ever. However, even he had a weakness: extreme shyness and introversion. He is assigned to work at the Naraku City Exorcist Association Branch Outpost, inside the Chinese restaurant Gates of Hell, where his life-saving mentor, Sakaki Tenma, is stationed. Alongside his peers, Kiyoshi fights to exorcise demons and become a shield protecting the weak.
Characters
Main
The main protagonist of the series. Although he is shy and somewhat naïve, he is an incredibly powerful exorcist with many calling him "The Ultimate Exorcist". He has a list of 100 things to do in high school. He is assigned to the Naraku Branch, run by Tenma Sasaki, and works at his restaurant where he makes omurice. His exorcism techniques are based on the Sun and Moon.
Kiyoshi's self proclaimed rival, and a member of the Knights of Light. Although he tries to act like a stereotypical gifted and cold character, he is caring and hard-working. He carries a special gun that converts moisture in the air into holy water bullets. Recently, he has started to use water-based exorcism techniques.
A laid-back exorcist and the leader of the Naraku Branch. He runs the Gates of Hell, which is a restaurant that specializes in Chinese cuisine. He is a former Cross Paladin. He has a demon familiar called "Hi-Stakes" which can transform into different weapons based on a roll of dice.
Kiyoshi's peppy partner. Although she is not skilled in combat, she always does her best to help. She has a unique ability to sense demons using the strand of hair on her head.
Kiyoshi's classmate in high school and a new member of the Naraku Branch. Originally an ordinary human, Nehan joined the Naraku Branch with his demon friend, Jack Joe as his familiar. They can combine into a powerful human/demon hybrid.
A demon that Nehan befriended when they were kids. He is friendly and kind, contrary to most demons. He has amnesia, which caused him to forget his memories as a Demon Lord.
Other exorcists
Concordia/Knights of Light
The deputy commander of Concordia, the Knights of Light. He is cold-hearted and ruthless in battle. He uses sword-based exorcism techniques.
A member of Concordia and a friend of Sosuke. She acts like a delinquent. She has an artificial leg made of Cross Armor.
A calm and collected member of Concordia. He uses a special gun to snipe demons.
A member of Concordia and the older brother of Akari. He uses lightning-based exorcism techniques.
Sanguis/Iron-Blooded Knights
The commander of Sanguis, the Iron-Blooded Knights. She is seductive and bold. She has a contract with an angel. He exorcism techniques revolve around a giant bell she conjures and a tiger familiar.
A deputy commander of Sanguis. She is sensitive about her short size, and will attack anyone who mentions it. She wields a large axe as her weapon of choice.
A deputy commander of the Iron-Blooded Knights. He states the obvious very proudly. He carries a pair of Cross Armor shields.
Demon Realm Special Forces
The leader of the Demon Realm Special Forces. Despite his "punk" appearance, he is a friendly and caring guy who protects both humans and demons. He loves idols. His Creast XR-Cism allows him to consume materials and project them for attacks (Example: Eating spicy food grants him fire breathing abilities).
A member of the Deamon Realm Special Forces. He is a Cambion, and can manipulate demonic flames.
A recently recruited member, and a former member of Deep Green Knights. He hopes to become a Grand Cross in memory for his best friend Kazami, who was killed by a demon lord. He can summon a Exorcist Bird familiar named , who resembles a chicken.
Demons
A demon that Kiyoshi meets on his first exorcism job. Despite being a demon, he prefers to enjoy a simple life with his family. He befriends Kiyoshi, who spares him so he can go home to his family.
A great demon lord and the main antagonist of the Black Parade Saga. He enjoys fighting, and treats the opponents that impress him as crushes. He is the leader of a group of demon lords called The Thirteen Club.
A great demon lord. Unlike Asuta Roth, he is more laid-back and friendly. He is friends with Goro Shishido, and shares his love of idols.
One of Helze Bub's children. He is able to replicate special abilities after seeing them in action once, earning him the nickname "Genius Demon".
One of Helze Bub's children. She has the ability to control plants and insects after injecting them with special poison from her hair. She cares for her siblings, but she shows it through violence.
Helze Bub's oldest son.
Publication
Written and illustrated by ShÃ
Âichi Usui, the series began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly ShÃ
Ânen Jump magazine on June 24, 2024. As of February 2026, the series' individual chapters have been collected into seven volumes.
Viz Media and Manga Plus are publishing the series in English simultaneously with its Japanese release.
Volumes
Chapters not yet in tankÃ
Âbon format
These chapters have yet to be published in a volume.
Reception
The series was recommended by manga artist Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, which Usui worked on as an assistant. It was nominated for the 11th Next Manga Award in the print category in 2025, and was ranked sixteenth.
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