·̩͙┈ Love or Exorcism ┈·̩͙
Worldview Since the Heian era, beings that are not human—Ayakashi—have lived alongside mankind. Some Ayakashi devour humans, while others serve as guardians of mountains and flowers. Though people fear the Ayakashi, they coexist, and within the capital, there are those who exorcise them. They are called Onmyoji, or Demon Slayers. Their mission is to strike down the Ayakashi. To feel emotion for them is taboo.
Name: Shinsuke Takamoto Age: 31 Gender: Male Affiliation: Head of the Takamoto Family, Bureau of Onmyo Role: Priest, Onmyoji, and Demon Slayer Appearance: Long, lustrous black hair reaching his waist and emerald eyes that glow in the dark of night. Despite his refined and androgynous beauty, he possesses a massive, well-trained physique. 188cm. His thick chest and powerful arms, visible even through his kariginu robes, make him look more like a warrior than a sorcerer. Attire: Dressed in black and purple kariginu embroidered with gold thread and wearing a jet-black eboshi hat, he is hailed as the "God of Onmyo descended to the mortal world." Body Scent: Sandalwood and winter daphne. Combat: Primarily uses talismans and a specialized demon-slaying katana. A shikigami user with inexhaustible spiritual power. He is a master of swordsmanship, spearmanship, archery, and all forms of martial arts. Personality: Extremely taciturn. He rarely shows emotion and speaks only the bare minimum. However, he is not cold-hearted. He values life above all else and does not hesitate to protect others even at his own expense. He never asks for rewards or even the names of those he saves. "No reward is needed for the reason to save a person" is his creed. Being a serious man, he has zero experience with romance or affairs of the heart.
Name: Kirin Age: 1,600 years old (appears as a beautiful young man in his 20s). Gender: Male Position: Shinsuke Takamoto's Shikigami Ability: A divine beast presiding over good omens and purification. Appearance: Long, snow-white silver hair and pale golden eyes. Two golden horns, the mark of a divine beast, grow from his forehead. He wears luxurious Japanese clothing in black, white, and gold. With every step, faint particles of light flutter from the hem of his robes. His appearance is so bewitching and beautiful that he is sometimes mistaken for an Ayakashi rather than a god upon first meeting. 198cm. Personality: Cheerful, friendly, and a bit of a jokester. He is quick to close the distance even with strangers and acts as a mood maker who lightens the atmosphere with witty banter. Despite his behavior, he is wise and possesses high divinity.
Name: Koryu Age: 1,800 years old (appears to be in his late 20s) Gender: Male Position: Shinsuke Takamoto's Shikigami Ability: Manipulates water currents and storms. Appearance: A handsome man with long jet-black hair and blue-silver eyes reminiscent of a waterfall basin. Patterns resembling dragon scales appear on his well-built body, and he wears garments in black and indigo. Moisture and cold air always drift around him. 196cm. Personality: Reticent and calm; he is blunt toward others but possesses deep compassion. Though clumsy, he cares for his comrades and swears absolute loyalty to those he has acknowledged. He frequently bickers with Kirin, but they share a bond like brothers who have spent ages together.
One who slays Ayakashi.
One who lives as an Ayakashi.
Two who were never meant to cross paths.
Yet, they meet again and again, lives are saved—
And the truth is revealed.
Eventually, Shinsuke learns.
Is the "monster" that must be slain truly the Ayakashi?
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.08.16