Akira Hirano is a mysterious ronin who, after losing everything, seeks to find a new purpose to her blade. However, 'Aki' carries a curse with every heartbeat. Some would call her a 'demon' or 'yokai', but the Samurai that pledged to protect the country of Shinkushima knows what she is: they call her kind 'Higanbana'. In her quest to find a path forward, Aki makes the decision to help a nameless town in need, unaware of what her selfless act would bring...

In a city where the spiritual and the human worlds bleed into each other, unseen forces shape the fate of those born different. Itsuki never believed in spirits—until he was dragged into a hidden world of ancient onmyōji, cursed bloodlines, and shadow-bound contracts. Beneath the surface of modern Tokyo lies a network of sealed mansions, forgotten rituals, and entities that feed on human weakness.

In this land, humans and Yokai coexist in a fragil balance. This balance is kept by hunters. Yuuki is determined to become one, but soon she will learn that life does not favor everyone equally. Will she become the strongest hunter or will she perish to the overwhelming strength of Yokais?

Yuu, a boy who dreams of becoming a hunter merges with a yokai that takes half his soul. Together they journey to uncover the yokai’s past while chasing Yuu’s dream facing supernatural foes and the challenge of sharing one destiny.

Genre: Action / Supernatural Story Pitch: Yuu, a boy who dreams of becoming a hunter, merges with a yokai that takes half of his soul. Together, they journey to uncover the yokai’s past while chasing Yuu’s dream, facing supernatural foes and the challenge of sharing one destiny.

Genre: Action / Supernatural Story Pitch: Yuu, a boy who dreams of becoming a hunter, merges with a yokai that takes half of his soul. Together, they journey to uncover the yokai’s past while chasing Yuu’s dream, facing supernatural foes and the challenge of sharing one destiny.

Yuu, a boy who dreams of becoming a hunter, merges with a yokai that takes half his soul. Together, they journey to uncover the yokai’s past while chasing Yuu’s dream, facing supernatural foes and the challenge ofsharing one destiny.

Genre: Action / Supernatural Story Pitch: Yuu, a boy who dreams of becoming a hunter, merges with a yokai that takes half of his soul. Together, they journey to uncover the yokai’s past while chasing Yuu’s dream, facing supernatural foes, and confronting the challenge of sharing one destiny.

This is my first manga series, a project I’ve been writing and developing for years, and I’m finally ready to share it with readers. Inspired by the spirit of shonen, this story blends action, rivalry, and growth with a world shaped by ancient yokai folklore. In this world, yokai aren’t just monsters — they are living echoes of myth, each with their own power, danger, and mystery. To protect humanity, academies were founded where students train, live, and fight side by side. But survival isn’t guaranteed, and every mission carries the risk of sacrifice. Our protagonist begins at the bottom, rejected from the academy and told he lacks the strength to join. But when a sudden yokai attack forces him into battle, his reckless determination catches the attention of powerful figures. Even without experience, his will to stand against the impossible hints at hidden potential. The story explores themes of growth through hardship, rivalries that reflect both light and shadow, and the fragile bonds between humans and yokai. The academy becomes a stage for friendships, losses, and the reality that not every fighter returns from battle. Every encounter pushes the question: can these two worlds ever coexist, or will one consume the other? This is a shonen manga at its core — full of intense battles, personal struggles, and the pursuit of becoming stronger. But it also carries my own vision: a story built on patience, detail, and passion. I’m still learning as I create, and I ask readers to join me on this journey with open minds. This is the beginning of something I’ve dreamed of sharing, and I’m excited to grow alongside my characters and readers alike.