Zettai Shounen - Recommendations

• Vol: 3; Ch: 18
• 2019 - 2020

• Vol: 4; Ch: 111
• 2017 - 2022

A rural town where youkai, people and gods live normal, everyday lives, mixed with a bit of warmth and occasional mystery. One summer, the twenty-year old cat Buchio suddenly evolves into a nekomata. Questioning the reason for his evolution, he sets out to learn more about transformation, together with the transforming kitsune Yuri. Muu-chan spies on the crow Tengu Jirou as he performs his Tengu duties, and begins to see Jirou in a new light. At that same time, rumors of a unfortunate Nue begin to spread...

• Vol: 6; Ch: 58
• 2018 - 2020

Follow the antics of a snowman turned Yuki-Onna hellbent on destroying the sun with the help of a child named Himari and her Aunt Koharu.

• Vol: 3; Ch: 8
• 2013 - 2018

• Vol: 2+; Ch: 8+
• 2022 - ?

When a widower tries to move on in the countryside after his wife dies, his solitary life is interrupted by a furry friend. His wife's beloved pet cat has turned into a nekomata—a cat yokai. Now this friendly supernatural kitty is as tall as a human, has two tails, and can even talk! Together, they share a heartwarming slow life as they cook and eat tasty food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, homemade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual and charming household!

• Vol: 1; Ch: 14
• 2008

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2002 - 2004

A series of short stories detailing the exploits of Dr Imibe Kana, a researcher on Japanese mythology and religion, as she travels around the country becoming involved in various occurrences centred around ancient traditions and folklore.

• Vol: 4; Ch: 25
• 2015 - 2017

When the lonely Hiiragi Yasase learns that he has a long-lost half-brother, he decides to meet the man–but is shocked by what he discovers. His brother is the proprietor of a pet shop, one that is actually a front for supernatural rentals. Customers in-the-know can rent out yokai to perform supernatural deeds. There’s just one catch: they have to forge a contract written in blood…

• Vol: 3+
• 2017 - ?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2016 - 2018

In the spiritual land of Kunisaki, Highschool freshman Nonoka Kibe runs a consultation office for the supernatural. As the only one who can see them, her goal is to aid in any way she can, along with her oni friend, Chibiki, and her Yamaha TownMate.