Kekkaishi

Yellow Tanabe

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Kekkaishi

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Yellow Tanabe

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your backyard was the battleground between good and evil? Imagine being a junior high student tasked with protecting a mysterious forest from dark creatures lurking in the shadows. When Yoshimori and Tokine join forces, every day could be their last—can they keep the evil at bay?

Themes

Good and EvilFriendshipDemonologyGraphic NovelsTeenagers

Quick Assessment

Kekkaishi follows two teenage friends who defend a sacred forest from supernatural threats, blending action and fantasy in a graphic novel format. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it explores themes of good versus evil and friendship, with some fantasy violence common to the genre. Parents should note the presence of demonology and mild peril, typical of middle-grade fantasy adventures.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
ISBN
9781421541501
Pages
200
Publisher
Viz
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Good and EvilMan-woman RelationshipsDemonologyGraphic NovelsTeenagersComic Books, StripsComics & Graphic Novels, General