Japan Synopsis
結界師
Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!
Also On YTV
Other series that aired on YTV.
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Animation + Action & Adventure in Japan
706 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Action & Adventure genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Kekkaishi itself).
The 2005–2007 Japan Window
Kekkaishi holds position #154 of 364 Japan seriess in the 2005–2007 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
2006 was the decade’s peak output year for Japan — 134 titles released, including Kekkaishi. Bars below show how the 2000s stacked up year by year (1020 total).
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 133 other Japan seriess in 2006.
The 1889th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 16% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (56th percentile) outruns review volume (16th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,062 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (55th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,435 of 2,532 (top 57%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | SUNRISE, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 52 |
| Release Date | October 16, 2006 |
| Official Site | www.kekkaishi.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Kekkaishi end?
Kekkaishi finished its run with its final episode airing on February 21, 2008.
Where did Kekkaishi air?
Kekkaishi aired on YTV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.