is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shōichi Usui. It began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine in June 2024, with its chapters collected in ten volumes as of October 2026.

Plot After losing his parents at the hands of demons at a young age, Kiyoshi Harai set out to become an exorcist capable of protecting many people. The youngest exorcist to graduate from the Exorcist Academy, and valedictorian of his class, Kiyoshi is the strongest exorcist ever. However, even he had a weakness: extreme shyness and introversion. He is assigned to work at the Naraku City Exorcist Association Branch Outpost, inside the Chinese restaurant Gates of Hell, where his life-saving mentor, Sakaki Tenma, is stationed. Alongside his peers, Kiyoshi fights to exorcise demons and become a shield protecting the weak.

Characters Main

The main protagonist of the series. Although he is shy and somewhat naïve, he is an incredibly powerful exorcist with many calling him "The Ultimate Exorcist". He has a list of 100 things to do in high school. He is assigned to the Naraku Branch, run by Tenma Sasaki, and works at his restaurant where he makes omurice. His exorcism techniques are based on the Sun and Moon.

Kiyoshi's self proclaimed rival, and a member of the Knights of Light. Although he tries to act like a stereotypical gifted and cold character, he is caring and hard-working. He carries a special gun that converts moisture in the air into holy water bullets. Recently, he has started to use water-based exorcism techniques.

A laid-back exorcist and the leader of the Naraku Branch. He runs the Gates of Hell, which is a restaurant that specializes in Chinese cuisine. He is a former Cross Paladin. He has a demon familiar called "Hi-Stakes" which can transform into different weapons based on a roll of dice.

Kiyoshi's peppy partner. Although she is not skilled in combat, she always does her best to help. She has a unique ability to sense demons using the strand of hair on her head.

Kiyoshi's classmate in high school and a new member of the Naraku Branch. Originally an ordinary human, Nehan joined the Naraku Branch with his demon friend, Jack Joe as his familiar. They can combine into a powerful human/demon hybrid.

A demon that Nehan befriended when they were kids. He is friendly and kind, contrary to most demons. He has amnesia, which caused him to forget his memories as a Demon Lord.

Other exorcists Concordia/Knights of Light

The deputy commander of Concordia, the Knights of Light. He is cold-hearted and ruthless in battle. He uses sword-based exorcism techniques.

A member of Concordia and a friend of Sosuke. She acts like a delinquent. She has an artificial leg made of Cross Armor.

A calm and collected member of Concordia. He uses a special gun to snipe demons.

A member of Concordia and the older brother of Akari. He uses lightning-based exorcism techniques.

Sanguis/Iron-Blooded Knights

The commander of Sanguis, the Iron-Blooded Knights. She is seductive and bold. She has a contract with an angel. Her exorcism techniques revolve around a giant bell she conjures and a tiger familiar.

A deputy commander of Sanguis. She is sensitive about her short size, and will attack anyone who mentions it. She wields a large axe as her weapon of choice.

A deputy commander of the Iron-Blooded Knights. He states the obvious very proudly. He carries a pair of Cross Armor shields.

Demon Realm Special Forces

The leader of the Demon Realm Special Forces. Despite his "punk" appearance, he is a friendly and caring guy who protects both humans and demons. He loves idols. His Creast XR-Cism allows him to consume materials and project them for attacks (Example: Eating spicy food grants him fire breathing abilities).

A member of the Deamon Realm Special Forces. He is a Cambion, and can manipulate demonic flames.

A recently recruited member, and a former member of Deep Green Knights. He hopes to become a Grand Cross in memory for his best friend Kazami, who was killed by a demon lord. He can summon a Exorcist Bird familiar named , who resembles a chicken but acts like a dog.

Exorcist Academy Takeru Kitano The Chairman of the Exorcist Association and headmaster of the Exorcist Academy. He is a former Cross Paladin. Manabu Goto The principal of the Exorcist Academy. He claims to be a friend of Chairman Kitano, but disliked Kitano's hairstyle and stinginess. Jubei Yagi Yagi, a large bearded man who Akari mistakes as an ape-man, is a professor who can transform into animals. The real Yagi was killed by Iefuda, who assumed his likeness. Hanto Tsuge Tsuge has a patchwork appearance like Frankenstein's monster; he is physically weak. Daichi Kitano The grandson of the Chairman, Daichi is a third-year student notorious for performing unlicensed exorcisms as the leader of the Devil Clash Boyz, a gang of delinquent exorcists, which include three students nicknamed 2-Seam, Azuma, and South Park. Metsuko Kaburagi One of the top students of the Exorcist Academy, a third-year student in Class 3-A. Because she was saved by Sosuke Hitsugi during an emergency at the Academy, she admires him. Conversely, she is scornful of Daichi, as he does not live up to his potential. Jampero The janitor's dog, who is the sole witness of the stabbing of Chairman Kitano. Inori Iefuda A gifted Exorcist Academy student whose disappearance was blamed on the Phantom of the Exorcist Academy, who is one of the Seven Mysteries of the Academy. Iefuda opened a cult hole when he was in elementary school. His XR-cism technique allows him to take on the physical appearance of anyone he kills. His first victim was a student named Shimon. Mr. Shimon A cheerful student at the Exorcist Academy who was murdered by Iefuda; Shimon's ghost became the Phantom. Shimon's identity was taken by Iefuda; although there is a record that Shimon graduated, the graduate was Iefuda (as Shimon) after Iefuda's mysterious disappearance. "Shimon" later died in the line of duty and Iefuda took on Yagi's identity.

Demons

A demon that Kiyoshi meets on his first exorcism job. Despite being a demon, he prefers to enjoy a simple life with his family. He befriends Kiyoshi, who spares him so he can go home to his family.

A great demon lord and the main antagonist of the Black Parade Saga. He enjoys fighting, and treats the opponents that impress him as crushes. He is the leader of a group of demon lords called The Thirteen Club.

A great demon lord. Unlike Asuta Roth, he is more laid-back and friendly. He is friends with Goro Shishido, and shares his love of idols.

One of Helze Bub's children. He is able to replicate special abilities after seeing them in action once, earning him the nickname "Genius Demon".

One of Helze Bub's children. She has the ability to control plants and insects after injecting them with special poison from her hair. She cares for her siblings, but she shows it through violence.

Helze Bub's oldest son, and the most ruthless. He has the ability to manipulate black lightning, and lend other demons his demonic power and then take it back with "Interest".

Publication Written and illustrated by Shōichi Usui, the series began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on June 24, 2024. As of October 2026, the series' individual chapters have been collected into ten volumes.

Viz Media and Manga Plus are publishing the series in English simultaneously with its Japanese release.

Volumes

Chapters not yet in tankōbon format These chapters have yet to be published in a volume.

Reception The series was recommended by manga artist Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, which Usui worked on as an assistant. It was nominated for the 11th Next Manga Award in the print category in 2025, and was ranked sixteenth.

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