Name: Kekkaishi
Genre: Action, Family
Year: 2006
Rating: Enjoyable
Hundreds of years ago the feudal lord was attacked by demons who were seeking power. In order to protect the world from these monsters a talented man, Tokimori Hazama with the power to form barriers and destroy these demons was appointed to protect the land. However the feudal lord died as Hazama was unable to protect him due to sickness. The remains was buried and the land in which the feudal lord rests was named Karasumori. Now in the present the heirs of the Hazama clan carry on the responsibility of protecting Karasumori from invading demons seeking its power. In order to defeat these monsters a technique involving barriers is used and hence these protectors became known as Kekkaishi. Ayakashi (Demons) are drawn towards the land and when there they are granted immense power. However there are a far more serious foe that the Kekkaishi need to worry about. The story follows the lives of two high school students 14 year old Sumimura Yoshimori and Yukimura Tokine. A typical shounen genre series but with a nice concept.
This is one of those serials where a boy strives for strength in order to protect his loved ones. When it comes to deciding whether to watch this series or another similar one there is plently of competition out there. Take Kenichi for example, there is humor, nice animation, and overall is much more interesting to watch. However on the other hand this series does have its highlights one of which would be the cool semi transparent barriers which looks very impressive. Though not the best example of a shounen series its one that you may find enjoyable.
