Steel of the Celestial Shadows
Viz · 2024–present · 9 issues
About the series
In Steel of the Celestial Shadows, a samurai with an unusual immunity to supernatural forces becomes an unlikely protector in a world overrun by spirits and demons. Published by Viz Media beginning in 2024, this ongoing series blends historical Japanese fantasy with a grounded, personal journey. The series is written and illustrated by Daruma Matsuura, whose precise linework and atmospheric storytelling have made it a standout entry in modern manga. It matters for its fresh take on the exorcist genre, centering a protagonist whose very vulnerability becomes his greatest weapon.
