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  • Published: 9 December 2025
  • ISBN: 9798888775318
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $29.99

The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 5

  • Mamenosuke Fujimaru


The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her.

Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans!

The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her.

Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans!

Nanao bumps into Saionji Shinobu, Yako's former fiancee. 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...

  • Published: 9 December 2025
  • ISBN: 9798888775318
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $29.99

Praise for The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 5

Manga Plaza reader reviews of the digital release
"I binged read this! So good! I don't normally like romance but this is a great mix of action, romance, and intrigue. Can't wait for the next chapter!"

"This is a really good story so far. I’ve been really into the 'mistreatment of women from their families then being liberated by their fiances who treat them proper' plots recently and this story is no exception."

"Art and expressions 10/10. Familiarity with a few tweaks hits the mark in an enjoyable read."

Manga Plaza reader reviews of the digital release
"I binged read this! So good! I don't normally like romance but this is a great mix of action, romance, and intrigue. Can't wait for the next chapter!"

"This is a really good story so far. I’ve been really into the 'mistreatment of women from their families then being liberated by their fiances who treat them proper' plots recently and this story is no exception."

"Art and expressions 10/10. Familiarity with a few tweaks hits the mark in an enjoyable read."