Kuragari Seishin Comic

Kuragari Seishin

  • Release date: Aug 2023
  • Genres: Japanese Horror
  • Creative team: KK Hemmings (writers), Beatrice Robins (illustration), Serhii Yatovyi (letters).

Once upon a time, in the mystical era of the Tokugawa, when the land was ruled by noble Samurai warriors, a tale of ancient curses and unyielding torment unfolded. It all began when the once glorious Ryukyu Kingdom was forcefully dissolved and absorbed into the mighty empire of Japan, under the watchful eye of the powerful Shogun. From that moment on, the enchanting island became known as Okinawa, a land under the iron grip of the fearsome Satsuma clan, renowned Samurai warlords who held dominion over its people.

But amidst the chaos and upheaval, a lone soul named Renshin found himself trapped in a never-ending nightmare. Plagued by excruciating torment that seemed to stretch into eternity, he yearned for liberation from his wretched existence. Desperate to break free from the clutches of his cursed fate, Renshin embarked on a perilous quest that would determine his salvation or eternal damnation.

As the final evening of Obon, a sacred festival honoring the spirits of the departed, loomed ominously on the horizon, Renshin knew that time was running out. He was compelled to seek out an individual of exceptional merit and unwavering willingness, someone who would willingly shoulder the burden of the dreaded Kuragari Seishin curse. Only then could Renshin hope to escape his haunting existence and find solace in the realms beyond.

With the weight of centuries of suffering pressing upon his weary shoulders, Renshin scoured the land in search of this extraordinary individual. His journey took him through treacherous landscapes and ancient temples, where he encountered both friend and foe alike. Each encounter brought him closer to his ultimate goal, yet the stakes grew higher with every passing moment.

The fate of Renshin hung in the balance, as he teetered on the precipice between salvation and damnation. Would he find the one who possessed the courage and compassion to bear the weight of his curse? Or would he be condemned to wander the earthly realm as a ravenous and ethereal specter for yet another century?

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