ITSUWARIBITO GN (2025)

"By Yuuki Iinuma Utsuho's truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there's no way Utsuho's going to lead an honest life! Instead, he's going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good! "

"In the forest, Utsuho, Dr. Yakuma and the talking tanuki Pochi encounter a psychotic man who hunts liars and cuts out their tongues. How can Utsuho outwit someone who can psychically tell when someone's lying?"

"By Yuuki Iinuma On an island populated with exiled itsuwaribito, can Utsuho stay one step ahead of a boss who's every bit as wily as he is?"

"By Yuuki Iinuma Utsuho and his friends encounter a sect whose leader claims to use the power of a god to perform miracles. Could his power possibly be real--or is he yet another charlatan?"

"Utsuho and his cohorts stop in a village to replenish their supply of explosives and run into Tenka, a friend of Utsuho's from the orphan village. It's a happy reunion - until they all become embroiled in fiery violence..."

"With his companions Yakuma, Neya and Pochi, Utsuho journeys in search of the fabled treasures known as the Kokonotsu. The quest leads the group to a village of murderous dolls, and finally to a man who claims to be the guardian of the treasures..."

"Utsuho and his growing entourage continue their search for the highly prized Kokonotsu treasures. Their quest now brings them to Hokorai Village, a place of illusion where it's difficult to sort dreams from reality!"

"A liar uses his talent for deception for good! Age Rating: T+"

"Continuing in his quest to collect the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho now has rivals out to get the treasures for themselves. These rivals prove to be both persistent and successful, so Utsuho must redouble his efforts to acquire a treasure located in a village inhabited entirely by women who have no use for men!"

"Still seeking the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho arrives in Sasaka, a country with a peculiarly troubled history that turns out to have involved one of his companions. Meanwhile, Kuroha seizes a moment to share some personal history, revealing what's really behind her rivalry with Utsuho to find the Kokonotsu!"

"Still seeking the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho arrives in Sasaka, a country with a peculiarly troubled history that turns out to have involved one of his companions. Meanwhile, Kuroha seizes a moment to share some personal history, revealing what's really behind her rivalry with Utsuho to find the Kokonotsu!"

"After a fierce battle, Utsuho and his friends manage to foil the plot of a group of assassins to take the life of a southern monarch. Will this earn them the Kokonotsu treasure they've been after? That question aside, they add some new members to their group and set out on another journey, finding that the village they visit on the way is a little strange "

"The raccoon dogs known as tanuki, of which Utsuho's best friend Pochi is one, have become a target of revenge by a man named Ryubi. Why he hates tanuki so much is a mystery, as are the motives of the people he's brought along to assist him in achieving his goal. Utsuho means to fight for the tanuki, but some of his companions appear to need very little urging to join Ryubi's gang and help the man carry out his vendetta!"

"Utsuho's truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there's no way Utsuho's going to lead an honest life! Instead, he's going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good! For older teen audiences. "

"Having returned peace to Tanuki Village, Utsuho and friends add Tsukumo to their number and set out on their next journey! Following information from the imperial palace, they arrive at the Land of Owari, where they hear of a 'hero' who quelled the country's conflicts. By chance, Utsuho and the others encounter that very hero in town!"

"In the Land of Owari, Utsuho and company meet the local hero Gin Hobaku, but he turns out to be the itsuwaribito who killed Utsuho's family! Utsuho loses control of himself and tries to get revenge on Gin right there in the street, but unfortunately he loses the fight. When he wakes up injured later, he leaves his friends behind, claiming he'll find new comrades! For older teen audiences. "

"Utsuho and his friends are laying low at an inn in a pleasure district of Owari when they're attacked by assassins hired by the itsuwaribito Gin, the deceitful and murderous 'hero' of the town. For all of Utsuho's efforts he can't seem to get the best of Gin, whose schemes and traps appear endless and insurmountable. But what of Kin, Gin's loyal lieutenant? What's his story, and what is he really after? For older teen audiences. "

"Utsuho continues to face off against another and far deadlier itsuwaribito, Gin Hobaku-a so-called hero who is destroying the Land of Owari! Though Utsuho and his friends have managed to hold their own against Gin so far, they must now face a cadre of skilled underlings specially picked and prepared by Gin, as well as 200 elite castle troops who will obey Gin without question. If Utsuho can buck these odds, it'll be a miracle! For older teen audiences. "

"Utsuho and his companions continue their fierce confrontation with 'hero'and itsuwaribito Gin Hobaku, who has the Land of Owari firmly under his thumb. Gin's underlings, believing themselves superior to Utsuho's friends, now find that those same friends are not quite the pushovers they thought they were! In the main event, however, it's Utsuho against Gin, a foe who has defeated him once already and outwitted him at nearly every turn! For older teen audiences."

"The saga of Itsuwaribito enters its final chapters! Utsuho Azako's clash with Gin, his greatest and deadliest enemy, is over, allowing his quest for the nine Kokonotsu treasures to move forward. This leads Utsuho and his friends to Reiho "Mount" Fuji. What awaits them on the holy mountain? As for the ancient tales about the treasures, what are they really saying...? For older teen audiences. "

"Utsuho's truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there's no way Utsuho's going to lead an honest life! Instead, he's going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good! For older teen audiences. "

"Utsuho and his comrades discover the hidden truth behind the Kokonotsu treasure! With the angry gods attacking Utsuho's comrades, will Utsuho be able to achieve his goal? Find out in this final volume! For older teen audiences. "