Reibaishi Izuna: Ascension

霊媒師いずな Ascension
Reibai Izuna Ascension
Reibai Izuna: Ascension
灵媒师东名 Ascension

Main Story

manga
1993
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The series follows Meisuke Nueno, better known as Nube, an exorcist who also happens to be the teacher for a 5th grade class at Doumori Elementary. While he uses many various exorcism techniques, his main weapon is the Demon Hand which is the power of a chaotic oni sealed right where his left hand should be. The series follows Nube and Doumori class 5-3 though the many weird, chaotic, and downright silly and insane encounters they face with the many forms and elements of the supernatural. (Source: Wikipedia) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Jigoku Sensei Nubo (2nd pilot) Volume 2: Jigoku Sensei Nubo (1st pilot)

Prequel

manga
2007
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A spin-off of Jigoku Sensei Nube taking place three years later. Izuna Hazuki is a 17 year old high school Itako, a group of people in tune with spirits, that works in the city as a Reibaishi. There are evil spirits in the world that take advantage of people’s insecurities, emotional stress and weakness. These evil spirits take over people and enhance their negative energy, eventually harming themselves and the people around them. Some evil spirits make young girls looking to be in the spotlight into arsonists and other spirits tap into men’s sexual desires to make them into monsters. Izuna’s job is to use her ability as a Reibaishi and remove the spirits that are taking advantage of humans. Using her Kuda, a fox like spirit pet that detects and destroys evil spirits, and her own abilities, Izuna shines the light in the darkness between fantasy and reality.

Side Story

manga
2020
Publishers:
Collection of side-story chapters of Reibaishi Izuna: Ascension that were published on the magazine Grand Jump after its ending but were never collected in volumes.