In Tokyo, Drawing Cards to Become a Great Yokai Demon

Uesugi Che transmigrates to Japan, discovering he can draw cards to incarnate as yokai demons and strange tales from historical legends.

Furthermore, the world's goblins, demons, and monstrous creatures all turn into soul ash after death, providing aid for his next card draw.

[Laughing Hannya]

[Onmyo Agency Evaluation: A minor demon that amuses itself by scaring children, only its physical body is somewhat strong. Insufficient cause for concern.]

[...]

[Hundred-Eyed Demon]

[Onmyo Agency Evaluation: Possessing a hundred eyes, though its illusory dreams captivate people, its physique is lacking. Threat remains low.]

[...]

[Guhuo Bird]

[Onmyo Agency Evaluation: A nine-headed great demon whose fire incinerates all things and can transform into human form to enter the mortal world! Extremely high threat!]

[...]

[Candle Nine Yin]

[Onmyo Agency Evaluation: ...]

The eternal yokai realm that plunged into the abyss a thousand years ago resurfaces, reconnecting with the human world. This is the golden age belonging to yokai demons and strange tales.

The era hegemons from ancient times are eager to act-the Twelve Crowns receive their mandates and traverse the land; Shuten-doji arrives bearing millions of miles of territory; the Blue Lantern schemes to ignite another Night Parade of One Hundred Demons; the Warring States daimyo raise banners to mobilize their armies...

Unfortunately, Uesugi Che-who embodies the talents of countless yokai demons-opens his eyes and severs the boundary between yin and yang.

He shakes his head with a light sigh:

"You only know of my current power."

"But you don't know-"

"How many good brothers became handfuls of soul ash, falling along the path I took to get here."