“Heian-era diviner Masahiro, grandson of Abe no Seimei, seeks to surpass his legacy while protecting the princess from dark forces.”
The Teen Exorcist
少年陰陽師
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Heian-era diviner Masahiro, grandson of Abe no Seimei, seeks to surpass his legacy while protecting the princess from dark forces.
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?! (Source: Yen Press)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 31 × 6 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 08m approx
- Published Jan 2023 – Nov 2025
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M67095 catalog