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“High schooler Yousuke breaks shrine, gains phoenix bow, fights Kenzoku monsters to restore his life energy.”
Otogi Matsuri: Dark Offering
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7.32
4,884 rank · 3,236 readers · 17 favorites
Seinen
Action
Supernatural
Ecchi
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Synopsis
High schooler Yousuke breaks shrine, gains phoenix bow, fights Kenzoku monsters to restore his life energy.
Yousuke is an ordinary high school student who lives in the town of Miyakono until he accidentally breaks a shrine of the Guardian of the South, the phoenix. He then unwillingly sacrifices his future, and in return he gained the bow of the phoenix. Now, to regain his life energy and protect the innocent people of Miyakono, he must battle against monsters called the Kenzoku using the bow (Source: ANN)
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- 8 “This manga features a well-executed, simple plot elevated by compelling character dynamics and a brilliant, ingenious climax. While the ending is not inherently bad, it feels somewhat typical and...”
- 8 “The story is consistently engaging, the main character is incredibly cool and smart, and the action sequences are so intense they keep me glued to the page. There are no notable flaws to report, as...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 73 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 9h 44m approx
- Published Dec 2002 – Sep 2008
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M3548 catalog