Kemono Jihen

Synopsis

Inugami is a Tokyo detective who specializes in the occult. One day, answering a call to a remote village leads him to Dorotabo: a peculiar boy nicknamed after a yokai that haunts muddy rice paddies. The boy has no parents and is somewhat unnerving, emitting a foul odor that draws the ire of those around him. Inugami, however, quickly realizes that there’s something more monstrous about Dorotabo than just his nickname–a fact proven when the two of them investigate an inhuman creature attacking local livestock. Perhaps Inugami can take this mistreated boy under his wing and train him to face the secret, supernatural beasts hidden in the world…using the eerie powers of his own body. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

About

Kemono Jihen is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2016, collected across 26 volumes, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Kemono Jihen

Kemono Jihen appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Kemono Jihen is written by Shou Aimoto, with art by Shou Aimoto.

Reception

Kemono Jihen holds an average score of 7.5 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 516 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Kemono Jihen include: Urban Fantasy, Youkai, Shounen, Monster Boy, Femboy, Monster Girl, Orphan, Found Family. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.