What’s Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi about? One Piece creator hails Shoichi Usui’s new manga

As a seasoned manga enthusiast with a soft spot for supernatural tales, I must say that Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi has quickly become one of my favorite reads. Having worked as an assistant to the legendary Eiichiro Oda himself, creator Shoichi Usui brings a unique perspective and finesse to his storytelling.


Introducing Kiyoshi: The Ultimate Exorcist, which marks Shoichi Usui’s entry into the world of manga, has earned an endorsement from Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind One Piece. Let me fill you in on its details.

Previously working as an assistant for the creator of One Piece, Shoichi Usui has since teamed up with Kiyoshi to develop their own manga titled Ultimate Exorcist. This ongoing series is currently featured in Weekly Shonen Jump. Prior to gaining approval to publish his work within WSJ, a one-shot version of the same manga was released in 2022.

The comic book series, titled “manga,” made its initial appearance in June 2024. As of now, a total of 18 chapters have been published. Remarkably, this manga’s first volume was launched on November 1, 2024, and has garnered positive feedback from Oda since then.

As a devoted reader myself, I’d like to share my excitement about “The Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi” by Shoichi Usui. This captivating manga series is actually recommended by Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind One Piece! What I love most about it is how the author infuses enjoyment and fun into the depiction of its devilish enemies.

Previously, the account mentioned that Shoichi Usui confessed he worked as an assistant on Eiichiro Oda’s ONE PIECE comic for nearly five years before the launch of Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi. Usui requested a recommendation comment from Oda, and the author obliged, as evidenced in Volume 1 of the series.

The plot of Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

What’s Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi about? One Piece creator hails Shoichi Usui’s new manga

The narrative focuses on Kiyoshi Harai, an exceptionally gifted exorcist, who at age 16, made history by graduating from the Exorcist Academy earlier than any other student. Despite being hailed as the most powerful exorcist in history, there’s a secret he keeps hidden – an overwhelming fear of demons that he cannot reveal to anyone.

Regardless of his power, he finds himself shuddering at the sight of these strange, terrifying creatures. Ever since a demon claimed the lives of his parents, he’s been determined to prevent such tragedies. His goal is to transform into an exorcist capable of shielding others from any demons.

In a different phrasing, here’s how it could be rewritten: This individual amassed tremendous power to safeguard what mattered dearly to him. Contrary to the title’s hint, the manga is fundamentally about supernatural humor. Oda’s description of demons as adorable isn’t an overstatement, since many of them don’t fit the stereotype of being malevolent beings.

New chapters are released every Sunday. You can read the manga on the official Manga Plus app.

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2024-11-01 17:55