Series · Kodansha
The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 1
Graphic Novel
Nov 24, 2025
Young, cheerful Nanao can't wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit-an ayakashi-leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn't matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willful young scion of another noble family. When Nanao's mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there's more to the handsome young lord than meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine…
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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 2
Graphic Novel
Nov 24, 2025
After years of living as a mistreated outcast after being scarred by a vengeful ayakashi, Nanao is rescued by the mysterious Yako of the Benitsubaki family. Yako, enchanted by Nanao's beauty and the mysterious power that lies within her, takes Nanao in as his wife, and Nanao leaves her torturous life behind her as she moves to live with Yako in the imperial capital. But Nanao soon learns that Yako has scars of his own-Known as the “Tsubaki Demon”, Yako is marked with a curse that requires him to suck blood, and Nanao is the perfect vessel for him to feed upon. Even still, Nanao doesn't mind. Grateful for the new life that Yako has given her, life at the Benitsubaki estate-where ayakashi work alongside humans without discrimination or judgement-feels like a dream. Nanao soon finds herself right at home and at ease from the tortures of her past…that is, until she runs into her former master, Reito… Will Nanao ever be able to escape her past, and what will it mean for her future with Yako?
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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 3
Graphic Novel
Sep 3, 2025
The reason why Nanao has not disposed of the hairpin from her former fiance, Reito, is revealed to Yako. Already knowing Nanao's feelings, Yako asks for her to choose him. Once again, the two reaffirm their mutual feelings for each other and strengthen their bond. Sleeping by each other's side, a taste of chocolate…all these first times are fleeting. Unfortunately for Akemi, Reito wants to end his marriage with her as his eyes turn back toward Nanao.
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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 3
Graphic Novel
Dec 3, 2025
The reason why Nanao has not disposed of the hairpin from her former fiance, Reito, is revealed to Yako. Already knowing Nanao's feelings, Yako asks for her to choose him. Once again, the two reaffirm their mutual feelings for each other and strengthen their bond. Sleeping by each other's side, a taste of chocolate…all these first times are fleeting. Unfortunately for Akemi, Reito wants to end his marriage with her as his eyes turn back toward Nanao.
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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 4
Graphic Novel
Sep 30, 2025
After the confrontation with Akemi and Reito, Nanao is finally able to put her traumatic past behind her and cut off ties with the Byakurenji clan. But Nanao is now having to face the heads of the Benitsubaki family - including Yako's mother, Tokiko, and his older brother, Takaya, who both seem to have a distaste for Yako and Nanao. On top of this, the ayakashi are becoming more active and an ominous atmosphere is engulfing the capital—and what's this about Yako's former fiancée?
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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 5
Graphic Novel
Nov 11, 2025
Nanao bumps into Saionji Shinobu, Yako's former fiancé. Apparently, Yako has drunk Shinobu's blood in the past. Nanao is shaken by this revelation, but she believes in Yako. Unfortunately, Shinobu is relentless in trying to become Yako's bride, even manipulating the Capital's news. Furthermore, kidnappings have increased in the Capital, preventing Yako from returning home. One day, Yako's brother, Takaya, whose engagement was broken off by Shinobu, visits and tells the confused Nanao that Yako has become Shinobu's personal bodyguard.
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The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Vol. 6
Graphic Novel
Jan 20, 2026
After recovering from Shinobu's attack, Nanao's next step is to learn how to protect herself in the event of future catastrophes, but the Benitsubaki brothers have other concerns. Seeing Nanao and Yako's happy life together makes Takaya long for a marriage of his own, but his mother is less than thrilled about the idea. As the Onmyo captains convene from all over the empire, two questions are on everyone's mind: who is responsible for the ayakashi Shinobu summoned? And what really happened to Nanao on that fateful night all those years ago?
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