Ayashimon

Yuji Kaku, creator of Jigokuraku: Hell's Paradise, brings his signature blend of hyper-violent action and supernatural yakuza politics to Ayashimon. This 2023 Crunchyroll series follows a young man with an unnatural love for fighting who gets tangled in the underworld of ayashimon—spirit beings who rule modern Japan's crime families. Over three issues, Kaku establishes a brutal, stylish world where gang warfare meets folkloric monsters, offering a fresh take on the shonen battle manga formula. Though brief, the series showcases Kaku's kinetic art and knack for visceral, cinematic storytelling.