Kami-Kaze Series by Satoshi Shiki

Everyone is after the legendary Girl of Water, whose blood can unlock the trans-dimensional prison that holds the fabled 88 beasts...and unleash them unto our world! The only problem is that no one knows where the Girl of Water is, nor do they know if the power she wields has awakened in whatever body she has chosen to possess. Intent on tracking her down, a host of supernatural warriors descends upon Tokyo, all thirsting for the imminent destruction of mankind... moreEveryone is after the legendary Girl of Water, whose blood can unlock the trans-dimensional prison that holds the fabled 88 beasts...and unleash them unto our world! The only problem is that no one knows where the Girl of Water is, nor do they know if the power she wields has awakened in whatever body she has chosen to possess. Intent on tracking her down, a host of supernatural warriors descends upon Tokyo, all thirsting for the imminent destruction of mankind. All, that is, except one rogue swordsman, who is inexplicably duty-bound to protecting the Girl of Water at all costs.The hugely popular Japanese blood-and-guts manga series has finally arrived in the U.S.! less

Injured in the supernatural clash at the high school, Kamuro and Beniguma recover in the care of Keiko, who is distraught by the kidnapping of her dear friend Misao. Keiko is determined to get some answers fast! With the resurrection of the 88 beasts imminent and close, the now three unlikely allies travel to an old Hani village, where Kamuro is faced with a horrible choice...

Misao is taken to meet Kaede at the homeland of the Mizu no Tami, where she meets her grandmother. But Misao becomes upset after learning secrets about her family--and her destiny! It all leads to a startling discovery about a connection between the Kegai no Tami and the 88 beasts... A "Must Read" - IGN.com

Shikone, one of the great Beasts, has been sent by Otoroshi to attack Tokyo Bay. Otoroshi seems to have been resurrected by the Kegai no Tami--but his powers have not fully returned. Human weapons are no match for him as he ventures out into the city...and with this, the worst is yet to come!"The heart of the manga lies in its excellent fight scenes." "Newtype"Must Read" -IGN.com

In a world facing war, Kamuro falls into the horrific memories of his childhood. He must learn from the past in order to survive the present. Meanwhile, Misao shares her true mission with Higa concerning the Kegai no Tami: are they as wicked as everyone believes?

The final battle has arrived in the penultimate volume of the Kami-Kaze series! Higa and Kaede's son, Zen, may be the key to saving the Kegai no Tami. But with Kayano and his daughter, Keiko, in charge of all that is negative in the world, is such a thing even possible? Everyone descends on the homeland of the Mizu no Tami, where Misao and Higa try to defeat the Beasts and reach the Mizu no Tami torii... moreThe final battle has arrived in the penultimate volume of the Kami-Kaze series! Higa and Kaede's son, Zen, may be the key to saving the Kegai no Tami. But with Kayano and his daughter, Keiko, in charge of all that is negative in the world, is such a thing even possible? Everyone descends on the homeland of the Mizu no Tami, where Misao and Higa try to defeat the Beasts and reach the Mizu no Tami torii. Will they get to the gate before the Beasts overwhelm them?"The heart of the manga lies in its excellent fight scenes." --Newtype USA"Must Read" --IGN.com less

The battle between the Kegai no Tami and the Beasts concludes! While Kaenguma manages to rescue Higa from a surprise attack, Misao falls into a seemingly bottomless pit deep in the earth. What will happen to her, and what--or whom--will she find? Fighting the odds, exhaustion and themselves, doom looms near... Can the Kegai no Tami emerge victorious?