Kekkaishi
Series Overview
Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 52 Episodes
24 min per episode
2006 – 2008
Premiered: Mon, Oct 16, 2006
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 52: “The End of Kokubourou”
Yoshimori is unconscious, and Tokine decides to jump into Yoshimori's Zekkai, effectively waking him up from his trance. With the help of Tokiko’s power, Yoshimori and the others escape from the crumbling world of the Black Pampas Grass. At last, the Night Troops’ mission has finally come to an end, and life at Karasumori returns to normal.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Hiroyuki Yoshino
Yoshimori Sumimura (voice)
Rie Saitou
Tokine Yukimura (voice)
Asako Dodo
Sizue Yukimura (voice)
Ryoko Shiraishi
Young Yoshimori Sumimura (voice)
Takeharu Oonishi
Madarao (voice)
Masanori Ishii
Hakubi (voice)
Yohei Tadano
Shigemori Sumimura (voice)
Atsushi Miyauchi
Masamori Sumimura (voice)
Miyuki Kawasho
Toshimori Sumimura (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Tokiko Yukimura (voice)
Urara Takano
Tokiko Yukimura (voice)
Go Inoue
Kyoichi Hiba (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Onogi
Taku Iwasaki
Shigemi Ogawa
Tomoaki Tsurubuchi
Koji Nagai, Naohiro Ogata
Department Leadership Roster
Taku Iwasaki
Original Music Composer
Shigemi Ogawa
Director of Photography
Koji Nagai
Producer
Naohiro Ogata
Producer
Tomoaki Tsurubuchi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kekkaishi
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What is Kekkaishi about?
Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!
How many seasons does Kekkaishi have?
Kekkaishi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kekkaishi?
Key cast members in Kekkaishi include Hiroyuki Yoshino, Rie Saitou, Asako Dodo, Ryoko Shiraishi, Takeharu Oonishi.
Who created or directed Kekkaishi?
Kekkaishi was developed and directed by Not specified.