Even after death, individuals must still deal with paperwork and criminals. Tsuzuki Asato is a 26-year-old shinigami who has been tasked with ensuring that the deceased remain dead and reside in their proper realms. Despite having held this job for over 70 years, Tsuzuki finds himself in the worst division with poor pay. Additionally, he struggles to maintain relationships as shinigami work in pairs. However, it seems that Tsuzuki has recently found a partner who will stick around: Kurosaki Hisoka, a stubborn, smart-mouthed, serious, and defensive 16-year-old. Together, they investigate cases that bring them closer to uncovering the conspiracies of serial killer Dr. Muraki Kazutaka. As their relationship grows stronger, Tsuzuki must confront his own dark past, which continues to haunt him and prevent him from finding true peace.
Asato Tsuzuki is the main protagonist of the story. He was born in 1900, and was 26 years old when he died and became a Shinigami. Though he dies at 26, he looks a little younger, probably due to dyin...
Kazutaka Muraki is the primary antagonist in Yami no Matsuei. His angelic appearance and characteristics serve to contrast with his brutal nature. Murakis psychological troubles appear to have begun i...
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The younger twin among the Gushooshin siblings, who frequently works on a computer and assists Tsuzuki. He can be distinguished from his sibling solely based on his attire, which features red hues in ...
The daughter of the owner of the casino cruise liner that Tsuzuki and Hisoka investigate. She has had heart problems ever since she was little, and has relied on treatment from Muraki, whom she has a ...
The eldest twin among the Gushooshin siblings who frequently assists Tsuzuki and others in the Summons Division. He can be distinguished from his sibling solely based on his attire - it's blue as oppo...
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A singer, famous worldwide for her beautiful voice, from China. She came to Japan to perform a concert....
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The faceless narrator says an introduction about the Summons Division in every episode of the series, right before the opening theme is played....