Akino Matsuri | Genjuu no Seiza

Japanese: 幻獣の星座
English: Constellation of the Imaginary Beast
Synonyms: Genjyu no Seiza, Imaginary Beast
Type: Manga
Volumes: 14
Chapters: 70
Status: Completed
Published: Oct 2000 to Aug 28, 2007
Genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Horror, Shoujo, Supernatural, Psychological
Mangaka: Akino Matsuri (Story & Art)
Serialization: Horror Comics Special

Synopsis: Kamishina Fuuto would like to think he's a normal boy, but he is the reincarnation of the High Priest of Darashaal, a tiny Asian country that has just celebrated the inauguration of...its new high priest. Clearly, only one of them is the true priest, and unfortunately for Fuuto, it is he. As the celestial guardians come to dispose of him they discover that he is not, as their leader Naga says, a fake. Fuuto just wants to be normal and live a normal life, but he is constantly drawn into trouble as he has an extremely keen spiritual sense and the ability to soothe ghosts. 

Related Series

Genjuu no Seiza - Darashal Hen (Sequel)

Genjuu no Seiza - Ryuuouden (Spin-Off)

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Status in Country of Origin

14 Volumes (Complete)

9 Volumes (Shinsouban - Complete)

Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates, Bato.to

Side notes: This is a manga series that has lots of common shoujo style features. Still compared to Yamamoto Zenjirou to Moushimasu I prefer this style a bit more. Also the plot seems fun although the translation is slow/ or totally frozen at this time. There is also sequel for this series that isn't as long as this so when the translation finally ends there is more to go.^-^b

Main characters

Kamishina Fuuto

Son of a world famous photographer, Kamishina ?. He is living in Japan and he grew up loving his single mother. Fuuto resents his father for leaving the family. Aside from his mother, he also has a grandmother from his father's side who is leader of a yakuza clan. A boy with strange powers which only increases in time, he is revealed to be the heir to the throne of Dhalashar, a title and role he refuses to take. It is implied that he was killed by a flock of crows in last life, supposedly thanks to Garuda, whom he apparently died hating.

Genro

A general wolf god who gets irritated when someone calls him a dog, Genro was sent by Naga to check on Hanuman's progress and to slay the Imposter King should the monkey fail. After witnessing Fuuto's abilities, he swears loyalty to him. Always looking for a good fight, he often calls Fuuto weak, though he would gladly risk his life for Fuuto's safety. Unlike Hanuman, he is extremely cautious around Sohki and often freaks when the latter gets too close to him.

Garuda

The first guardian beast who discovers Fuuto's heritage. To those without special powers he appears to be a large bird, but a select few sees him as a man with a bird's head. He constantly frets and worries over Fuuto's well being, and a running gag in the manga is his pacing and other characters' remarks that Fuuto hates him because of his overprotectiveness.

Mayu

A young girl confined to a wheelchair and living in a castle with Prof Ichigo, she often appears to be either emotionless or angry. Mayu is able to see the guardian beasts and other spirits for who they are, sometimes she is the only one to sense something wrong. Her mind is often described as "a blank", and one time Fuuto sees her connected to several machines during a 'minor sickness'. Her voice has the uncanny power to stop Fuuto from using his power to destroy his surroundings whenever he is angry, and often she is the one who calls him back from whatever time or dimension he has been transported to.

Hanuman

The first assassin sent by Naga to kill the Imposter King, Hanuman appears to be a small monkey with a childish air. Upon seeing Fuuto's healing abilities and genuine care for life, he hesitates, until a fight prompted by Genro occurs. After swearing loyalty to Fuuto, his role takes up most of the childish humor of the story. He appears to adore Sohki, much to Genro's irritation.

Supporting

Naga

The Snake god who appointed the current king to the throne, he is described to be the rival of Garuda. As of current times, Naga is probably second in political power after the Holy King, as he often dispatches the assassins sent to kill Fuuto. He is suspicious of Sohki's motives, despite Sohki's claims that he wasn't like Naga and never plots anything. Naga knows his position allows him strong influence on Atisha, and thus feels threatened when Atisha expresses a free wish to go to Japan. 

Sohki

The Kirin, who is supposedly the only beast not under the command or control of the Holy King and his subjects. He is blind and deaf, but can read thoughts. Sohki often teases and mocks anyone he meets, but when serious he is said to be able to easily destroy Japan. Though he is the only one who can tell which King is the rightful one, he refuses to do so as he claims that it was merely another fight between Garuda and Naga.