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* '''Shion''' （紫遠） - A women that can control spinder-like creatures to force others to do as she tells. Once dressed up as Kaguro to lure Yoshimori to Kokubourou. |
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* '''Kaguro''' (火黒） - An enemy of the Kokubourou that killed Gen. Yoshimori seeked revenge towards him. He is an ayakashi in human skin. |
* '''Kaguro''' (火黒） - An enemy of the Kokubourou that killed Gen. Yoshimori seeked revenge towards him. He is an ayakashi in human skin. |
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* '''Haroku''' （波緑） - An ayakashi in human skin, but when turned into a beast, he looks quite like a frog with long hair. Was killed by Yoshimori |
* '''Haroku''' （波緑） - An ayakashi in human skin, but when turned into a beast, he looks quite like a frog with long hair. Was killed by Yoshimori |
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Revision as of 00:09, 3 April 2007
| Kekkaishi | |
 Main character of Kekkaishi | |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Historical, Shōnen, Supernatural |
|---|---|
| Created by | Yellow Tanabe |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yellow Tanabe |
| Published by |  Shogakukan  VIZ Media Ivrea Elex Media Komputindo Tonli |
| Anime | |
| Directed by | (n/a) |
| Studio | Sunrise (company) |
Kekkaishi (結界師) is a manga series by Yellow Tanabe. It is published in Japan by Shogakukan and in North America in English by VIZ Media. It has been adapted into an ongoing anime series by Sunrise beginning in October, 2006.
Plot
Five hundred years ago, a landlord was attacked by demons wanting to retrieve his mysterious inner power, the invincible power that can help them take over the human world. The famous mage, Tokimori Hazama, was called upon, and with his 2 students, managed to save the whole land. But due to their sickness, the landlord got killed, his power buried with him at a site called Karasumori.
In the present day, Yoshimori Sumimura and Tokine Yukimura, heirs of the Hazama clan, became the kekkaishi protecting the land and the power. They use a technique called Kekkai, a form of magical barrier, used to capture and destroy Ayakashi (monsters/demons) that are drawn to this land. Any demons that come near to the power will become stronger and therefore Yoshimori and Tokine are to guard the land from intrusion by the Ayakashi. But the demons form a powerful organization, led by a nine-tailed demon fox to take over that mysterious power. Yoshimori plans to destroy not only the demons, but also the power to completely save the world from being controlled by demons. To do that, he first need to know what the power actually is, and also strengthen his poor kekkai skills.
Kekkaishi is translated as "Barrier master".
Characters
Sumimura Family
- Yoshimori Sumimura (墨村良守 Sumimura Yoshimori) - The main character. Yoshimori is a 14-year old middle school boy who is the 22nd kekkaishi of the Sumimura family. Has remarkable strength and stamina but lacks accuracy.
- Madarao (斑尾) - The Sumimura family's demon dog; he detects demons with his sense of smell. He is about 500 years old. Madarao was previously known by the name of Ginro (銀露) and was one time friends with Kouya. Currently wears a collar that seals away his true demon form.
- Masamori Sumimura (墨村正守 Sumimura Masamori) - The eldest son of the Sumimuras. Although he is the oldest of the three brothers, he is not the heir. He is 21, though he looks much older.
- Toshimori Sumimura (墨村利守 Sumimura Toshimori) - The youngest of the Sumimura brothers. He can use his techniques but not very well.
- Shigemori Sumimura (墨村繁守 Sumimura Shigemori) - The grandfather of Yoshimori and the 21st head of the Sumimura family. He tends to be a very hot-headed fellow.
- Shuuji Sumimura （墨村修史）- Yoshimori's father. He does not have the powers to see spirits.
- Sumiko Sumimura （墨村守美）- Yoshimori's mother. She can use the Hazama-ryuu Kekkai technique, but is not a legitimate successor. Works outside of home.
Yukimura Family
- Tokine Yukimura (雪村時音 Yukimura Tokine) - Yoshimori's friend. Tokine is 16 and she is the 22nd kekkaishi of the Yukimura family. She has a scar on her right arm due to protecting Yoshimori 5 years ago. She has good accuracy but does not have as much power as Yoshimori.
- Hakubi (白尾) - The Yukimura family's demon dog; he detect demons with his sense of smell. He is about 400 years old.
- Tokiko Yukimura (雪村時子 Yukimura Tokiko) - The grandmother of Tokine. She is the 21st head of the Yukimura family.
- Tokio Yukimura （雪村時雄）- Tokine's father. Died a couple years ago because he let his gaurds off during his duty of patrolling the Karasumori sight.
- Shizue Yukimura （雪村静江）- Tokine's mother. Married into the family.
Shadow Organization Members
- Mudou （無道）-
- Masamori Sumimura （墨村正守）-
- Ichirou Ougi （扇一郎）-
- Okuni （奥久尼）-
Night Troop Members
- Gen Shishio （志々尾限） - Comes in volume 6 of the manga. Aids Tokine and Yoshimori. Half ayakashi.
- Atora Hanashima（花島亜十羅） - Gen's instructor; taming mosters is her specialty.
- Kyouichi Hiba （翡葉京一） - A member of the "Night Troops" that first appears in the 8th volume.
- Yomi Kasuga （春日夜未）- An Ogre-user that once tries to take over the Karasumori sight to be able to make Yoki, her ogre, stronger for when she was younge, she was teased by others that she should have chosen a better ogre.
- Mukade （蜈蚣）-
- Hakudou （白道）-
- Oudou （黄道）-
- Miki Hatori （刃鳥美希）-
- Shuu Akitu （秋津秀）- Sen's friend that can grow wings.
- Sen Kagemiya （影宮閃）- Person (seems to be a girl that's trying to act like a boy) that was also kidnapped to Kokubourou.
- Dai Yaegashi （八重樫大）- Another one of Sen's friends. Is able to make duplicates of himself to confuse opponents.
- Hakota （箱田）- Has abilities to see far objects. He was the first one to see Yoshimori and Sen in the odd "zekkai" type thing.
- Yukimasa （行正）-
- Misao （操）-
- Higurashi （蜩）-
Kokubourou Members
- Princess （姫） - A fox disguised as a human that is the "princess" of the Kokubourou
- Byaku (白) - A strong follower of the "princess" that can read people's minds with strange cord-looking objects sprouting from his left eye.
- Aihi （藍緋） - Another member of the Kokubourou; the scientist with blue hair and was once trapped inside a castle.
- Gagin （牙銀） - An ayakashi that when with no human skin, he looks awfully like a horse with six hands. Very powerful and can throw fire balls in a battle.
- Shion （紫遠） - A women that can control spinder-like creatures to force others to do as she tells. Once dressed up as Kaguro to lure Yoshimori to Kokubourou.
- Koushu （江朱） -
- Hekian （碧闇） -
- Kaguro (火黒） - An enemy of the Kokubourou that killed Gen. Yoshimori seeked revenge towards him. He is an ayakashi in human skin.
- Haroku （波緑） - An ayakashi in human skin, but when turned into a beast, he looks quite like a frog with long hair. Was killed by Yoshimori
- Sekia （赤亜） - Another ayakashi in human skin, but as an ayakashi, he looks like an octopus with four eyes. Was killed by Kaguro.
- Haizen （灰泉） - An ayakashi in human skin that has the power to melt kekkai with a green substance from his mouth. Was killed by Tokine's arrow-like kekkai.
- Sanan （茶南） -An ayakashi that looks like a bat with two eyes parallel to eachother. Was killed by Kaguro.
Friends of Yoshimori and Tokine
- Hiromu Tabata (田端ヒロム) - A friend of Yoshimori. He is known as the "Information Wizard" because he enjoys collecting information about people.
- Ichigaya Tomonori (市ヶ谷友則) - A friend of Yoshimori. He tends to be reserved and sensible.
- Yurina Kanda (神田百合奈) - Yoshimori's classmate. She can see ghosts and consults Yoshimori if she ever sees one.
- Madoka (まどか) - Tokine's friend. Thinks Yoshimori is "cute".
Hazama-Ryuu Kekkai Technique
Both Sumimura and Yukimura families use this technique when they are faced with Ayakashi. It is said by Shigemori Sumimura that this technique integrates utility and effectiveness.
間流結界術 （Hazama-Ryuu Kekkai Technique）
- Houi （方囲 Engulf) : Designates a target
- Jouso (定礎 Cornerstone) : Determines where to create the kekkai
- Ketsu (結 Bind) : Creates and activates the kekkai
- Kai (解 Release) : Undo the barrier or release the target
- Metsu (滅 Destroy) : Destroy the enemy.
- Tenketsu (天穴 Heavenly Hole) : Open the door to the other world and send the shards of the enemy there so they can never return.
Released Manga Volumes
US releases
| Name | Publisher | ISBN | Released date |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Kekkaishi Volume 1 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-59116-968-2 | 2005-05-03 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 2 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-59116-970-4 | 2005-08-16 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 3 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0067-1 | 2005-11-15 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 4 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0253-4 | 2006-02-07 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 5 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0486-3 | 2006-05-02 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 6 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0487-1 | 2006-08-15 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 7 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0488-X | 2006-11-21 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 8 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0828-1 | 2007-02-20 |
| English Kekkaishi Volume 9 | VIZ Media | ISBN 1-4215-0829-X | 2007-05-15 |
Anime Series
| Episode | Name | Subtitled | Dubbed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 & 2 | Wound of the Right Arm (右腕の傷）& Yoshimori and Tokine (良守と時音) | Yes | No |
| Episode 3 | Beautiful Ogre-User (美しき鬼使い) | Yes | No |
| Episode 4 | Her Precious Thing (彼女の大事なもの) | Yes | No |
| Episode 5 | A Confectioner's Ghost (お菓子な人間霊) | Yes | No |
| Episode 6 | Karasumori's Night Cherry Blossoms (烏森の宵桜) | Yes | No |
| Episode 7 | The Best Cake (最高のケーキ！) | Yes | No |
| Episode 8 | Yoshimori-like Days (良守な日々) | Yes | No |
| Episode 9 | Dangerous High School Teacher (危険な高校教師) | Yes | No |
| Episode 10 | Shikigami Chocolate Battle (式神チョコバトル) | Yes | No |
| Episode 11 | Kouya and Madarao (鋼夜と斑尾) | Yes | No |
| Episode 12 | Demon Dog Madarao's Sealing (妖犬斑尾封印) | Yes | No |
| Episode 13 | Appearance of Masamori, Captain of the Yagyou (夜行の頭領正守登場) | Yes | No |
| Episode 14 | Masamori's Plot (正守のたくらみ) | No | No |
| Episode 15 | Yoshimori's Ambition (良守の野望) | No | No |
| Episode 16 | Uro-sama of the Colorless Swamps (無色沼のウロ様) | No | No |
| Episode 17 | That is God's Territory (それは神の領域) | No | No |
| Episode 18 | Days of Toshimori, the Youngest Child (末っ子利守の日々) | No | No |
Opening Song is by Uura Saeka
Song Title: Sha La La - Ayakashi NIGHT
End Theme is by Koshi Inaba
Song Title: Akai Ito (赤い糸)
(Episodes 1-15)
End Theme is by Aiko Kitahara
Song Title: Sekaijyuu Doko wo Sagashitemo (世界中どこを探しても)
(Episodes 16- )
Anime Produced by Yomiuri TV - Sunrise
Game
Namco Bandai announced an "action based" game for the Nintendo DS, set for a spring, May 24th, 2007 release.
Awards
Kekkashi was awarded the 52nd Shogakukan Award, in the shonen manga division. [1]
References
- ^ Template:Ja "Shogakukan Awards Page". Shogakukan. Retrieved 2007-02-27.