Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

Shoichi Usui launched Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump on June 24, 2024, with Issue #30. The series follows Kiyoshi Harai, a young exorcist so overwhelmingly powerful that he dispatches even the princes of hell within the first few chapters. But Kiyoshi has a secret: he is terrified of demons, making friends, and talking to girls. The real drama isn't in his battles, which he wins effortlessly, but in his painfully awkward attempts to survive high school social life. Usui blends intense exorcism action with sharp comedy, drawing on Japanese folklore for the demon adversaries.

As of May 2026, eight tankobon volumes have been collected in Japan under the Jump Comics imprint. Viz Media publishes the English edition, with Volume 1 released on May 5, 2026 (ISBN 978-1-9747-5564-6, 216 pages). The series has earned positive reviews for its fast pacing, unique character premise, and striking art. Critics like Josh Sippie on MangaCraft note that while Kiyoshi's lack of combat weakness could be a storytelling liability, Usui cleverly shifts the emotional stakes to the protagonist's social failures instead. User reviews on Lemon8 describe it as 'peak new gen manga' with 'incredible art' and a 'compelling lead.' No major awards have been reported yet, but fan communities are already active with discussion and fan art. [edit]