Kekkaishi, Vol. 15

Yellow Tanabe

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Kekkaishi, Vol. 15

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Yellow Tanabe

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Yoshimori isn’t just a regular kid—he’s a kekkaishi, a magical barrier master who fights monsters every night! But when a powerful ayakashi starts growing inside his school, he faces a terrifying choice: stop it now and risk destroying the city, or let it grow stronger. The fate of everyone depends on what he does next!

Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureFriendshipEast Asian StyleComics & Graphic NovelsManga

Quick Assessment

This volume of Kekkaishi follows 16-year-old Yoshimori, a demon hunter who protects his school from dangerous supernatural threats. The story blends fantasy action with themes of responsibility and difficult choices, suitable for middle grade readers. Parents should note some mild fantasy violence and suspenseful moments, but the content is appropriate for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9781421519517
Pages
210
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Comics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Fantasy