Ushio to Tora

Ushio and Tora
うしおととら
Ushio & Tora
Ushio and Tiger

Manga8.03612 votes33 volumes · 313 chaptersFinished

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Synopsis

Ushio to Tora centers around the travails and battles of Ushio Aotsuki, who is constantly being stalked and aided by a gigantic, supernatural and sometimes invisible tiger-like monster. Ushio's family maintains a Shinto temple in Japan, where ~500 years ago, his samurai ancestor battled that same tiger to a standstill, and eventually trapped him against a rock using a blessed spear called the "Beast Spear," which in addition to its intrinsic formidability as a weapon, can also endow its wielder with the martial ability of the ancestor who originally wielded it. Ushio accidentally unsealed the cave Tora was trapped in. Initially, Ushio refuses to remove the spear pinning Tora down, but Tora's unsealed presence summons various monsters who wish to fight him, and by extension Ushio. Ushio is forced to free Tora, who would like to eat Ushio, but dares not since Ushio keeps the spear close by. The series focuses on their relationship, interspersed with battles against mythological foes, and with Tora's attempts to grapple with modern life. (Source: Wikipedia)

Publication notes

Ushio to Tora was awarded the 37th Shogakukan Manga Award for best shounen manga in 1991.

Published

Feb 10, 1990 to Oct 9, 1996

Authors

Fujita, Kazuhiro

External links

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Tora413 fan favorites
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An ancient golden yokai who was released when Ushio pulled off the Beast Spear. Prior to being pin in the basement of Ushio's temple, he was known as Nagatobimaru, famously feared among the yokai community for his sheer strength and powers of lightning. Being trapped in the basement for 500 years, he has great curiosity over modern lifestyle and gadgets. His favorite food is hamburgers, which Mayuko always provides when they meet. In the final battle with Hakumen, he remembers his ancient relationship with the super yokai before he became a yokai.
Ushio Aotsuki110 fan favorites
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The son of a temple priest and a lady shaman, destined to wield the Beast Spear and defeat the yokai Hakumen no Mono. He is very kind-hearted and greatly values all life and friendships. With his ideals, he manages to unite the forces of mankind and yokai against Hakumen through his example and his fighting partnership with Tora. Ushio loves Asako and cares a lot for Mayuko, and will promptly appear to save them from yokai attacks. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)