Mao, Vol. 12 -- Rumiko Takahashi

<b>Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!</b> <p/>When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! <p/>Our friends ponder if past abuse explains or justifies bad behavior in the present. A battle against Renji and Mei raises another conundrum--is Nanoka's sword, Akanemaru, an asset or a liability? Then, two thieves are pulled into a mysterious bag by a disembodied hand! Is it the last body part Natsuna has been searching for? Plus, the return of Byoki the cat demon...<br><br><b>Author:</b> Rumiko Takahashi<br><b>Publisher:</b> Viz Media<br><b>Published:</b> 07/11/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 192<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.90h x 5.30w x 0.80d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781974736461<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi's career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's prestigious New Comic Artist Contest for <i>Those Selfish Aliens</i>. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, <i>Urusei Yatsura</i>, was serialized in <i>Weekly Shonen Sunday</i>. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed