Mao, Vol. 18 -- Rumiko Takahashi

<b>Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!</b> <p/>When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! <p/>Nanoka and Mao attempt to mediate a deadly dispute between curse-wielding sisters Kagari and Ayame. Then, our exorcist heroes are off to investigate villagers rumored to perform human sacrifices to a mysterious water god. Is Nanoka's sword, Akanemaru, up to the tasks that lie ahead...?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Rumiko Takahashi<br><b>Publisher:</b> Viz Media<br><b>Published:</b> 09/10/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 192<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781974748846<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi's career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's prestigious New Comic Artist Contest for <i>Those Selfish Aliens</i>. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, <i>Urusei Yatsura</i>, was serialized in <i>Weekly Shonen Sunday</i>. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another--<i>Maison Ikkoku</i> ran from 1980 to 1987, <i>Ranma 1/2</i> from 1987