Shabake

しゃばけ

23 volumes

2001 – present

In the Edo period, Ichitarou, the young master of Nagasakiya—one of Nihonbashi's largest stores—has been frail since birth and cannot go outside. Nevertheless, Ichitarou is always guarded by demons like Shirasawa and Inugami, who serve the young master. One night, Ichitarou secretly slips out and witnesses a murder. Beginning that day, strange murders start occurring one after another across Edo... With the demons' help, Ichitarou's pursuit of the culprit begins.

Information

Status: Publishing
Format: Novel
Volumes: 23

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Rank: #52919
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Authors

Hatakenaka, Megumi

Background

Shabake was adapted into two live-action TV specials which aired on November 24, 2007, and November 29, 2008, and adapted the first, second, and fifth volumes of the series.