The shogunate installed by the Tokugawa is abiding order, the people live in peace and in a relative prosperity.... more>>

However, the dark part of the human heart does not cease to arouse their cupidity : it is the ideal doorway for all demons that, by possessing humans, seek to pass into their world.

Exorcising these demons is Jonosuke's mission, the master of keys. Known for being the best locksmith of Edo, Jonosuke uses particular locks to put the wicked spirits under lock and key. With the help of the bewitching O-kin, a divine who uses unorthodox methods, Jonosuke is going to meet during his demon hunt some notables of his time, who will prove to be precious allies when he faces a plot aimed at the upper spheres of State. <<less

Yugo Beppu is a master negotiator and mediator. Fluency in five languages, Socratic wit, and a deep understanding of human nature combined with top-level international connections make him a formidable operator. When a woman's father is seized by Dacoit bandits in Pakistan, Mayuko seeks Yugo's help. After complex and dangerous negotiations, he secures his release. After this success Yugo is called in to deal with yakuza in Japan, triads in Hong Kong, the IRA in Northern Ireland, and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in Siberia.... more>>

Note: New versions of this manga were published under different arcs in bunko format such as the Pakistan Hen, Russia Hen, etc. <<less

Kurushima Akira is a member of the Japanese Society of Thanatology, which offers illegal euthanasia services to those who "desire a worthy death." People who... more>> wish to die come to Kurushima, asking him to keep watch over them in their final moments. <<less

In the Yugo (II) series:... more>>

Vol. 1 - Shimokita Hantou-hen

Vol. 2 - Kitakyushu Tsushima-hen

Vol. 3 - Tokyo Tanegashima-hen

Vol.s 4-5 - Osaka-hen

Vol.s 6-7 - Yokohama-Yokosuka-hen

Vol.s 8-9 - Touyako Summit-hen

Vol.s 10-12 - Philippines Oda-hen

Vol.s 13-16 - Taiwan-hen <<less