Kemono Jihen

A supernatural mystery series from Altraverse, Kemono Jihen (2019–present) follows a young boy with a strange, inhuman lineage who joins a detective agency specializing in cases involving kemono—beings born from the grudges and spirits of animals and humans. Over its 23-issue run, the story blends dark folklore with a found-family dynamic, as its protagonist and his eccentric colleagues confront threats both monstrous and deeply personal. The series is most closely associated with writer-artist Shō Aimoto, whose clean, expressive art and slow-burn character development have made it a standout in the modern supernatural genre. It matters for its fresh take on Japanese yōkai lore, grounded in emotional stakes rather than pure action.