Kibayashi Shin & Asaki Masashi | Shibatora

Japanese: シバトラ
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 15
Chapters: 131
Status: Completed
Published: 2006 to 2009
Genres: Action, Drama, Shounen, Police
Authors: Kibayashi Shin (Story), Asaki Masashi (Art)
Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)

Synopsis: The story follows a rookie cop named Taketora Shibata who, despite his childish looks of a middle-schooler, fights against juvenile crime and has the ability to see anything at a crime scene. Nevertheless, it's still a struggle to rise out of the ranks and become a real detective.(MAL)

Baka updates: Officer Shibata Taketora works in a local koban (a small police office). He may have a child-like face on the outside, but he's more serious than anyone in his pursuit of justice! With his goal being to become a detective, Taketora confronts everyday problems that happen within the town! Various incidents within the street make him chase after and apprehend criminals!

Background

Shibatora was adapted into an 11-episode TV drama which aired from July 8, 2008 to September 16, 2008.

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Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates

Main characters

Taketora Shibata (柴田 竹虎)

A generally enthusiastic young policeman, Shibata Taketora will do whatever it takes to save others. He may have the appearance of a middle-schooler, but this policeman who wants to be a detective in the youth division has drive. A master at kendo, he makes up for his size in dangerous situations. When that doesn't work, he has his friends to back him up. 

During the course of the plot, Taketora meets different kids and he tries to help them solve their problems. This is where his special power comes in: he can see if someone is in mortal danger because, to his eyes, 'shinigami hands' appear around them. This, to those who don't know about Taketora's powers (which are the majority of the characters), causes them to wonder and some to even suspect that something's not right. However, Taketora usually ends up saving kids from immediate danger and becoming friends with them because he cares and believes in them, unlike what they expect from other police.

Mizuki Houshou (宝生 美月)

Mizuki Hosho came from a loving family. However, everything changed when her mother died, and her father began to mistreat and abuse her. She wants nothing but to live a happy life with the people close to her.

Kojirou Fujiki (藤木 小次郎)

A good friend of Shibatora who always supports and backs him up. He is the owner of Sabbath Sabbath, his own clothing store, and also provides room and board for Taketora, Hakuto, and eventually, Mizuki. He seems to have a thug image, and has connections to Helter Skelter, a neighborhood gang.

Source: MAL, Wikipedia