Series synopsis
Kekkaishi, also known as 結界師 is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on YTV on October 16, 2006. It ended on February 21, 2008. It stars Hiroyuki Yoshino, Rie Saitou, Asako Dodo and Ryoko Shiraishi.
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!
Premise
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!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiroyuki Yoshino as Yoshimori Sumimura (voice)
- Rie Saitou as Tokine Yukimura (voice)
- Asako Dodo as Sizue Yukimura (voice)
- Ryoko Shiraishi as Young Yoshimori Sumimura (voice)
- Takeharu Oonishi as Madarao (voice)
- Masanori Ishii as Hakubi (voice)
- Yohei Tadano as Shigemori Sumimura (voice)
- Atsushi Miyauchi as Masamori Sumimura (voice)
Supporting cast
- Miyuki Kawasho as Toshimori Sumimura (voice)
- Mayumi Tanaka as Tokiko Yukimura (voice)
- Urara Takano as Tokiko Yukimura (voice)
- Go Inoue as Kyoichi Hiba (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 52 | October 16, 2006 | February 21, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wound of the Right Arm The Kekkaishi's mission is to exterminate the Ayakashi that appear within the Karasumori site. As legitimate heirs, Yoshimori Sumimura and Tokine Yukimura carry out their family tradition as the Kekkaishi. Following an incident that occurred five years ago, Yoshimori vows to protect Tokine from ever getting hurt. |
October 16, 2006 |
| 2 |
Yoshimori and Tokine During the day, Yoshimori and Tokine are normal students living a regular school life. At night, they protect the Karasumori site as Kekkaishi. One day, the Ayakashi Tsuchigama invades into the Karasumori school grounds. Yoshimori must run through the Tsuchigama's rain of attacks in order to destroy the Ayakashi. |
October 16, 2006 |
| 3 |
Beautiful Ogre-User When an ogre-user and member of the Urakai named Yomi who knew Tokine's father arrives in town, Tokine is forced to remember her fathers death. Even though the Urakai have been introduced as being on the side of "good" Yomi is strangely suspicious, and not completely trusted. |
October 23, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 16, 2006 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2008 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |