Enter the strange and mysterious world of ancient books. The first volume of the comic “Exorcist of the Ancient Capital and Ancient Books” will be released on Saturday, September 27, 2025!

Enter the strange and mysterious world of ancient books. The first volume of the comic “Onmyoji: The Ancient Capital’s Book Exorcist” will be released on Saturday, September 27, 2025! ​
KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. Press release: September 27, 2025 To Members of the Press Enter the strange and mysterious world of ancient books. The first volume of the comic “Onmyoji: Ancient Capital Exorcism” will be released on Saturday, September 27, 2025! A tale of life and death, woven by a handsome, baby-faced man cursed by a demon and a handsome host and onmyoji, in an effort to break the curse! KADOKAWA
Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO) (CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) will release “The Exorcist of Ancient Capitals and Ancient Books: Volume 1” (manga by YUNOKI, original story by Ukara Gau) on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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Enter the strange and mysterious world of old books. “The Exorcist of Ancient Capitals and Books, Vol. 1” Manga: YUNOKI Original Story: Ukara Gau The long-awaited first volume of this highly anticipated comic is a collaboration between YUNOKI, known for the popular “I Thought He Was a Handsome Guy, But It Turned Out to Be a Girl” series, and up-and-coming artist Ukara Gau! ◆Synopsis Kaburagi Chizuru inherited the secondhand bookstore run by her late grandfather. One day, Chizuru is approached by a handsome, host-like man named Kuzuha Yomi, who is found collapsed in front of the store and asks to see the shadow shelf. Then, the two discover a hidden basement in the used bookstore, but the moment they get a talisman called “Byakki,” a sinister demon emerges from Chizuru’s hand…!? A tale of life and death about the exorcism of a boy with a baby face cursed by a demon and a handsome host and onmyoji!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17748/7006-17748-faec0dabd1f3c85597f8cca9c3a85ff2-1334×1334.jpg Kaburagi Chizuru Chizuru) A 19-year-old who took over his
grandfather’s secondhand bookstore, Yuigendo. The “demon” that appeared in the store is sealed in his left hand.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17748/7006-17748-dc9163cef9b5901e8f6aa30cb67d9880-2295×2295.jpg Kuzuha Yomi (Kuzuha Yomi) A freelance onmyoji who also works as a host on the side. He visits Yuigendo in search of Byakushiki.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17748/7006-17748-04eb8a8ff1c678c61e16cf94db7e7ad2-1398×1398.jpg Dojima Yoshimitsu (Dojima Yoshimitsu) A detective belonging to the Kyoto Prefectural Police’s Criminal Investigation Division. Following the application to close the secondhand bookstore, he visits “Yuigen-do” to dismantle the store.
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【Animate】Replica Mini Shikishi
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17748/7006-17748-56810ea11e90c3f307dba1adee2a9159-1749×1183.jpg *Distribution of bonus items will end once stock runs out. Please check the website of each store for details. *For inquiries regarding bonus items, please contact each store. ◆Bibliographic information “The Exorcist of Ancient Capitals and Books, Volume 1” Manga: YUNOKI Original Story: Ukara Gau Release Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Price: 770 yen (700 yen tax) Label: MF Comics Gene Series Format: B6 size Number of pages: 196 pages ISBN: 978-4-04-685134-5 : KADOKAWA Corporation KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >> ◆Profile Manga: YUNOKI An illustrator who has become a hot topic with his “I Thought He Was a Handsome Guy, But It Turned Out to Be a Girl” series. He is also a skilled Jean artist whose beautiful silhouettes, created by his hands, captivate countless people, young and old, both men and women. Representative work: “I’m in love with a handsome cross-dressing cosplayer!!” 2 volumes X: @yunokism Original work: Ukala Gau This is the debut work of this up-and-coming author. Specializes in horror fantasy and science fiction. In this work, we team up with artist YUNOKI to unfold a beautiful onmyoji battle. ◆Related URL Monthly Comic Gene Official X: https://x.com/comicgene Monthly Comic Gene Official Website: https://comic-gene.com/