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Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times, Vol. 1

By Abigail Blackman and Kenji Tsurubuchi and Ko Ransom
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Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times, Vol. 1 follows the perilous journey of En the Layman and his two assistants as they travel between shrines of powerful kami. These ancient gods, each with unique sacred instruments and diverse temperaments, rule the land with formidable strength. Amidst dangerous terrain and fearsome creatures, the trio seeks divine favour while facing the wrath of these primal deities.
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"Long before even the distant past, the land was ruled by powerful kami, gods as widely varied in form and temper as the parishes they governed, each possessing a unique sacred instrument. Traveling between their shrines in search of divine favor, the priest En the Layman and his two assistants brave dangerous terrain, fearsome creatures, and the wrath of kami themselves!"--

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Long before even the distant past, the land was ruled by powerful kami, gods as widely varied in form and temper as the parishes they governed, each possessing a unique sacred instrument.

Travelling between their shrines in search of divine favour, the priest En the Layman and his two assistants brave dangerous terrain, fearsome creatures, and the wrath of kami themselves!

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ISBN: 9781975362577

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 176

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