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I started this series because I figured it would be interesting to read a manga from start to finish as it was published. From first impressions, it seemed pretty eh, but I was willing to forgive it. Many series I like (KNY and BNHA) had starts that I wasn't really into. I figured it would be the same with this series, plus, there were some interesting developments or funny gags in a chapter or two, so it had the potential to keep me hooked.

Fast forward a few weeks. I dropped it. The series just wasn't for me. The art-style seemed too cutesy and slightly sloppy ... for me, but more importantly, the story and characters weren't doing anything too well. I had gotten past the drunk demon arc, and it sort of had potential in the beginning. With the Four Exorcist Kings being introduced as scopes to a bigger world, I thought that the plot would really start now. The first king ended up being nothing more than a one-trick-pony gag, and the arc following their introduction (drunk demon) ended up being simultaneously rushed, yet felt slow. Then there was a filler chapter right after.

Today, my friend who'd been keeping up with the series, told me it was finished. I thought it was odd considering it was only 15 chapters, but it got axed it seemed. I just finished reading, and what I'd say sucks most, was the wasted potential of it all. There were many spirits and exorcist characters we never met, and some gags that were still decent. If the pacing and characters were fleshed out, this series might still be running right now. I won't comment much on the final arc of the series, cause it was rushed due to cancellation, so I won't pin any of that on the author.

All in all, if you want to give yourself a quick read, then this might satisfy you for an two hours or so, but there's better you could be reading in the meantime imo. I feel bad for the mangaka, but here's hoping that they come back with a better start and series in the future.

Objectively, this is inconsistent as hell. The plot bounces back and forth so much, changing focus and characters on a dime. It feels like the mangaka was doing whatever he felt like on a whim. However, despite this messiness, I really found it to be an enjoyable read. I gave this an 8, and I'm not sure if that's the right ranking, or if it's too high, given the incoherent plot. I can't even describe it well without spoiling. If you're looking for a ride for the hell of it, and can enjoy or stomach edgy and gory content, then go with this ride, and ... see if you enjoy it at the end. As of right now, this is the strangest manga I've read, but in a good way? I don't know. Just get past the overt edginess of the first 13 chapters and strap in for what's to come.