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Kekkaishi: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Kekkaishi (2004): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Kekkaishi (2004) is a action, adventure, award winning, supernatural manga by Tanabe, Yellow. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8/10 from 14,274 ratings.

What is Kekkaishi about?

By night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"—a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori's got some other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori's pretty 16-year-old neighbor and childhood friend, Tokine Yukimura, is also a kekkaishi, but their families are feuding over who is the true practitioner of the art.

Key details

Kekkaishi spans 345 chapters across 35 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Feb 18, 2004 to Apr 6, 2011.

Where to read Kekkaishi

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kekkaishi about?

By night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"—a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori's got some other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grand

Is Kekkaishi finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Kekkaishi?

Kekkaishi is rated 8/10 on MyAnimeList.

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