Houshin Engi

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From Viz:
Armed with his new weapon, the Dashinben, Taikobo seeks revenge on the demon Dakki and her sinister sisters. He finds out much more about the godlike Sennins--and what may have really happened to his clan. But looking for survivors only means falling further into Dakki's darkness.
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Type

Manga

Related Series

Houshin Engi Gaiden (Side Story)

Associated Names

Hoshin

Hoshin Engi

Hoshin – L'Investiture des Dieux

Hōshin Engi

Phong Thần Diễn Nghĩa

Senkaiden Houshin Engi

Soul Hunter

Łowca dusz (Polish)

Охотник за Душами

ตำนานเทพประยุทธ์

仙界伝封神演義

封神演义

封神演義

Groups Scanlating

Aku Tenshi

Anime Manga Universe

SnoopyCool

The Nameless Manga Translation Site

Latest Release(s)

c.167-204 by Snoopycool 20 years ago

v.19 c.165-166 by Snoopycool 21 years ago

v.19 c.163-164 by Snoopycool 21 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

23 Tankoubon Volumes (Complete)
18 Kanzenban Volumes (Complete)
12 Bunkoban Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (1999/2018)

Ends at Diverges after Ep 15 (1999) / Vol 23 (2018) Heavily abridged

User Reviews

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User Rating

Average: 7.9 / 10.0 (286 votes)

Bayesian Average: 7.75 / 10.0

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Last Updated

May 7th, 2025 2:22am PDT - 1 month ago

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Genre

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Shounen Supernatural
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Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Shueisha (1996; 2000)

Serialized In (magazine)

Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Viz (23 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #724

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Monthly Pos #2025

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3 Month Pos #3467

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6 Month Pos #4105

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Year Pos #4969

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So childish

by PZcolo
7 years ago

Rating: N/A

Everything that happens in this manga is portrayed in a foolish and playful manner, you have the evil empress killing kids and at the same time a guy dressed as a clown flying what seams a manekineko and seemingly innocent girls singing joyously dumb tunes. Thus, all that happens has this aloofness mixed with an obvious intention to make the theme brighter and lighter through humor (not funny at all imo) and a silly art-style. As a result I can't take this manga seriously and get a half-assed feeling from all aspects of the manga, characters, story, art-style, etc.

When Dakki kills the kings that was the breaking point, she controls a few humans, those in the palace, killing the king is ultimate idiocy, since this is based on a famous story, I'm pretty sure there is some motif and strategy involved but nothing of that is explained here except maybe as an afterthought. This is a fail in my book.

By the way, I really don't like the style, the clothes mainly since the drawing is actually quite good, but the char designs are annoying and ridiculous.

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:-?

by jackalan
13 years ago

Rating: N/A

I don't know why I have this feeling of having completed this series. But when I check it, it is still in my "On Hold" list.

According to my memory, this manga ended good with that main character won overall and became a quite, calm and cool sort of God. And as it is somewhat vivid in me, I was reading like skipping hell a lot of stuff as dropping a series would be the least I'd like to do even if a manga was horrible the worst.

What drew me into it was the art. I think the art is super strong and quite roughy, messy in a way that I liked. The story up to some 11 or 12 volume wasn't that bad either. But what happened afterward was just outrageously and idiotically meaningless.

Again... that's just what I recalled. I'm not so sure about all those memories. But I wouldn't pick it up and re-read it.

... Last updated 5 years ago

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My short review

by Hypernova
13 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I don't think I can write a review to make this manga justice. So here's my short version:

My favorite shonen manga is neither the classic like Dragonball nor Bleach/Naruto/One Piece (not saying they're bad). It's Houshin Engi. Taikoubou is smart, funny, playful but mature, and strategist-mind protagonist. The story is well laid-out and connected, with unique art style. I mean, that's the only manga I read that protagonist led an army and overwhelmed enemies with tactics, not super power. To this day I'm still looking for another shonen manga that would do that. Every time I think one is getting close, it seems like the authors always decided to "upgrade" his character instead (trainning, "friendship" power, etc.). Taikoubou did get some powerup, but usually he kept his power and use (I mean it. Yes, he "use") his comrade instead. The author even made fun of that, saying he is the laziest hero ever. Still, even those action actually have a point.

I can't recommend this manga enough.

... Last updated 13 years ago

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The story is simply great!

by GoJ
14 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I have been reading the original story which Houshin Engi is based on. And I can't help but admit that Houshin Engi is the one which has closest plot to the original (compare to other versions). I loved Houshin Engi because of this.

Moreover, the story in Houshin Engi is simply the best. Each and every people have their fate, and have their choice. They can choose to protect the old feudal system, or to rebel. Antagonist or protagonist, in the end, they fight for what they believe in.

I also love the idea that "supernatural power" come from outside the Earth. I also love the idea that people who have so much power should share their power, for everyone to be able to grow. Too much power in one hand can easily lead to dictatorship.

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Boring

by Olho07
14 years ago

Rating: 3.0 / 10.0

Boring characters
Boring dialogues
Nonsense story

Well... I liked the art...

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BEST SHONEN MANGA AROUND

by FantasmaDeliverance
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

I grieve for this new generation of Shonen Jump mangaka, this is exactly what Shonen should be like! Historical, epic, hilarious, tragic and best of all A PERFECT AND ACTUAL ENDING.

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patience... you need

by meosnelsity
14 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

Last 5 volumes were masterpiece (in its own way). Previous volumes were pain though. It's a half joke, a half serious story that sometimes annoys you when it goes really off, and, of course, it's outdated.

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review

by sosise
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Art wasn't that good. but plotwise... really awesome.
i remembered trying to skip ( i read the first book and jumped to the ninth) and i dont understand any single thing that going on.
but then, i retry to read from the start and yeah... It's awesome.
many characters (initially i dont know who is who, especially for 'bishounen' and 'bishoujo' characters since they all looked the same, but for ugly characters, they are simply great... I love Venus by the way. she is simply adorable.) and as the story progress, i couldnt help but loving Dakki (the female antagonist turned protagonist).
i dont really understand the ending, but it was really sad when it's finished. and the humor were really good; you can just laugh and laugh and laugh at Taikoubou's stupidity and cockroach-like habits.

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Houshin Engi

by FateAvelncts
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

A 'great + unique' manga. At first I thought of neglecting this one (glad I didn't), but due to boredom at that time, I decided to re-read this. After 2 volumes, got attached to this and read it till the end.

The problem why some people have hard time in starting this manga I think is because of the sudden world introduction. Though, the world setting was explained bits by bits (and nicely), it was pretty much forced at the beginning. The result is that, it feels like being introduced to non-sense alien world. I believe many readers lose interest in first few chapters for this reason. (Second is due to art-style)

The plot base is heavy, but the author way of plot development make it easy to understand. Plot twist is interesting (though not the best) and can be deep at times. Lack of romance, though I feels that this element is not really necessary in this manga, as the rest is covered with good plot development and battles. This manga can be heart-warming for some readers (I cried once). Most characters are likable. Character development are carried well for most characters, as story goes, I'll find myself attached to more and more character. Author logistical error (mistakes unexpected by author) are very few, not to mentioned they are hardly noticeable (except if you pay very-very great details here and there). In addition, wild elements (elements not exist in the original literature) injected to the original literature are well planned and adapted. If you can accept the first 2 volume well, then you will have not much complaints regarding the wild elements.

For overall, the author did a great job in this manga. The manga is at overall neat, humorous, and interesting. One of the very few manga I would give score 10/10. To read or not, depends highly from the reader preference. But those that seek plot with mild entertainment would like this manga.

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Yay! It's wonderful!

by kirabook
17 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

Well, i have to say at first I didn't like this manga at all. I thought the art was too hard to understand and wordy. I dropped it but came back to it later because of boredom. I was into but not that much. There are alot of places where you have to "read between the lines". But other than that, the characters are completely loveable. Taikoubou is THE FUNNIEST character i have even come across in my manga reading journey. He is also the most complex character in the series which you will find out later. But anyways, I totally recommend this. Some might be turned off by how long it is and think it's slow moving but it is actually extremely fast paced. So read it sometime!

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