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エコエコアザラク (Eko Eko Azaraku)
Eko Eko Azarak
Cover of the first volume of Eko Eko Azarak, published in 1976
Genre	Horror
Manga
Written by	Shinichi Koga
Published by	Akita Shoten
Magazine	Weekly Shōnen Champion
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	September 1, 1975 – March 1979
Volumes	19
Live-action film
Eko Eko Azarak -Wizard of Darkness-
Directed by	Shimako Sato
Written by	Junki Takegami
Released	April 8, 1995
Runtime	80 minutes
Live-action film
Eko Eko Azarak II -Birth of the Wizard-
Directed by	Shimako Sato
Written by	Shimako Sato
Released	April 20, 1996
Runtime	83 minutes
Television drama
Original run	February 1, 1997 – May 31, 1997
Episodes	18
Live-action film
Eko Eko Azarak III -Misa The Dark Angel-
Directed by	Katsuhito Ueno
Written by	Kyoichi Nanatsuki Sotaro Hayashi
Released	January 15, 1998
Runtime	95 minutes
Television drama
Eko Eko Azarak -eye-
Directed by	Mitsunori Hattori
Written by	Chiaki J. Konaka
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original run	January 6, 2004 – March 30, 2004
Episodes	13
Live-action film
Eko Eko Azarak R-page
Directed by	Taichi Ito
Written by	Hiromitsu Amano
Studio	Avex Entertainment, Inc.
Released	2006
Live-action film
Eko Eko Azarak B-page
Directed by	Taichi Ito
Written by	Hiromitsu Amano
Studio	Avex Entertainment, Inc.
Released	2006
Original video animation
Directed by	Nagae Toshikazu
Written by	Shinichi Koga
Studio	Toei Animation
Released	January 30, 2007
Runtime	24 minutes
Manga
Eko Eko Azarak: Reborn
Written by	J-ta Yamada
Published by	Akita Shoten
Magazine	Champion Red
Demographic	Seinen
Original run	March 19, 2020 – March 17, 2023
Volumes	4

Eko Eko Azarak (Japanese: エコエコアザラク, Hepburn: Eko Eko Azaraku) is a Japanese horror manga series by Shinichi Koga. It has been adapted into a live action film series with six films, two Japanese television drama series and an original video animation.

Plot

According to her fellow students, Misa is a star student and an idol of the classroom. However, she is also a young witch who goes from school to school using black magic in order to enact chaotic and brutal justice. Along the way, her strange past is revealed.

Media

Manga

The manga was published by Akita Shoten, with serialization in Weekly Shōnen Champion from September 1, 1975 to April 9, 1979 and compiled into 19 volumes published from March 1976 to July 1979.

After the end of the original series, a sequel, Majo Kuroi Misa was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion in 1982, and was compiled in 2 volumes.. A third series, Eko Eko Azarak II, was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion and Suspiria, starting in 1993 and compiled into 6 volumes. Both these series were written and drawn by the series original creator, Shinichi Koga. In 2020, two years after the death of Shinichi Koga, a remake series by J-ta Yamada, titled Eko Eko Azarak: Reborn began serialization in Champion Red. The series ended serialization on March 17, 2023.

Films

Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness (1995)
Eko Eko Azarak II: Birth of the Wizard (1996)
Eko Eko Azarak III: Misa The Dark Angel (1998)
Eko Eko Azarak IV: Awakening (2001)
Eko Eko Azarak: R-page (2006)
Eko Eko Azarak: B-page (2006)
"Eko Eko Azarak: Kuroi Misa First Episode" (2011)

Dramas

A live-action school horror drama series was broadcast from February 1 to May 31, 1997 on TV Tokyo, consisting of 26 episodes. The cast included Hinako Saeki as Misa Kuroi and also Rie Imamura [ja], Banhō Chō [ja], Jirō Dan and Rumi Sakakibara [ja]. In 2004, another horror drama series named Eko Eko Azarak -eye- (エコエコアザラク〜眼〜, Eko Eko Azaraku ~Manako~) was broadcast from January 6 to March 30, also on TV Tokyo, with 13 episodes. The cast included Natsuhi Ueno [ja] as Misa Kuroi and also Yoko Mitsuya, Sayuri Anzu [ja] and Aiko Kayō.

Anime

An anime adaptation by Toei Animation was released as an OVA on January 30, 2007.

Reception

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References

Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 17, 2018). "Eko Eko Azarak Manga Creator Shinichi Koga Passes Away". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 16, 2020. Horror manga artist published Eko Eko Azarak between 1975-1979
^ "Ga-nime, Toei Team up on Two New Shows". Anime News Network. November 23, 2006. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
雑誌掲載作品：週刊少年チャンピオンエコエコアザラク(古賀新一). Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
単行本全巻：エコエコアザラク(少年チャンピオン・コミックス). Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
単行本：エコエコアザラク(少年チャンピオン・コミックス)第1巻. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
単行本：エコエコアザラク(少年チャンピオン・コミックス)第19巻. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 19, 2022). "Living for the Day After Tomorrow's J-ta Yamada Launches Remake of Eko Eko Azarak Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 20, 2023). "Eko Eko Azarak Reborn Manga Ends in Next Chapter". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
^ "Eko Eko Azarak: trailers". Anime News Network. December 12, 2006. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
^ "EKO EKO AZARAK エコエコアザラク(1997)". allcinema (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
^ エコエコアザラク～眼～(2004). allcinema (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved March 14, 2016.

External links

(in Japanese) Drama official site
(in Japanese) Anime OVA official site
Eko Eko Azarak (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Eko Eko Azarak: R-Page at IMDb
Eko Eko Azarak: B-Page at IMDb

Shōnen Champion series

Weekly Shōnen Champion

Current	Yowamushi Pedal (2008) The Vampire Dies in No Time (2015) Beast Complex (2016) Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (2017) Appare! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku (2018) Baki Dou (2018) Worst Gaiden: Guriko (2019) Shy (2019) Yankee JK Kuzuhana-chan (2020) Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise (2020) Lupin the Third: Neighbor World Princess (2021) Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (2022)
1960s–70s	The Abashiri Family (1969–1973) The Crater (1969–1970) Yuuyake Banchō (1969–1971) Alabaster (1970–1971) Babel II (1971–1973) Dokaben (1972–1981) Microid S (1973) Cutie Honey (1973–1974) Black Jack (1973–1983) 750 Rider (1975–1985) Eko Eko Azarak (1975–1979) Don Dracula (1979)
1980s	Rainbow Parakeet (1981–1983) Plawres Sanshiro (1982–1985) Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman (1982–1983) Duke Goblin (1985–1986)
1990s	Baki the Grappler (1991–1999) Super Radical Gag Family (1993–2002) Apocalypse Zero (1994–1996) Iron Wok Jan (1995–2000) Baki (1999–2005)
2000s	Nanaka 6/17 (2000–2003) Eiken (2001–2006) Dejiko's Champion Cup (2001–2002) s-CRY-ed (2001–2002) Seven of Seven (2001–2002) Hungry Heart: Wild Striker (2002–2005) Original! Super Radical Gag Family (2002–2010) Muteki Kanban Musume (2002–2006) Akumetsu (2002–2006) My-HiME (2004–2005) Train Man: Go, Poison Man! (2005–2006) Black Jack: the Dark Surgeon (2005–2006) My-Otome (2005–2006) Baki Hanma (2005–2012) Mitsudomoe (2006–2011) Muteki Kanban Musume N (2006–2007) Saint Seiya: Next Dimension (2006–2024) Penguin Musume (2006–2007) Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2006–2011) Iron Wok Jan! R: The Summit Operations (2006–2010) Fuan no Tane (2007–2008) Clover (2007–2015) Squid Girl (2007–2016) Kaze ga Gotoku (2008–2010)
2010s	Sugarless (2010–2013) Always! Super Radical Gag Family (2010–2018) Shūjin Riku (2011–2018) Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas – The Myth of Hades – Anecdotes (2011–2012) Yowamushi Pedal: Spare Bike (2012–2013) My Monster Secret (2013–2017) Shin Garōden (2013–2014) Baki-Dou (2014–2018) Harigane Service (2014–2018) AI no Idenshi (2015–2017) Rokudo's Bad Girls (2016–2021) Beastars (2016–2020) Atsumare! Fushigi Kenkyū-bu (2016–2024) Magical Girl Site (2017–2019) The Dangers in My Heart (2018) Boss Renoma: Shūjin Riku Gaiden (2018–2019) Ippon Again! (2018–2023) Harigane Service Ace (2018–2023)
2020s	Meika-san wa Oshi Korosenai (2020–2022) Koe ga Dasenai Shōjo wa "Kanojo ga Yasashisugiru" to Omotte Iru (2020–2024) Sanda (2021–2024) Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine S (2021–2022) Geniearth (2021–2022) Nine Peaks (2022–2024)

Monthly Shōnen Champion

Current	Crows: Explode (2017) Crows Gaiden: Housenka - The Beginning of Housen (2017) Harigane Service Gaiden: Hydra Break (2021) Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (2024)
Finished	His Name Is 101 (1977–1979) Crows (1990–1998) Worst (2001–2013) Hanaukyo Maid Team (2000–2006) No Bra (2002–2004) Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi (2006–2011) Creature! (2010–2017) Shonan Seven (2014–2019) Sengoku Gridman (2020–2021) Shinseiki Chūgakusei no Shitsuji Cafe (2020–2021)

Bessatsu Shōnen Champion

Current	Yowamushi Pedal: Spare Bike (2014) Worst Gaiden: Dokuro (2019) Baban Baban Ban Vampire (2021) Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition (2023)
Finished	Magical Girl Apocalypse (2012–2017) Mitsudomoe (2012–2017) Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas – The Myth of Hades – Anecdotes (2012–2016) Darwin's Game (2012–2023) Getter Robo Devolution (2015–2019) AI no Idenshi: Red Queen (2017–2019) AI no Idenshi: Blue Age (2020–2024)

v t e Films directed by Shimako Satō
Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness (1995) Eko Eko Azarak 2: Birth of the Wizard (1996) Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (cut scenes, 2000-2001) Onimusha: Warlords (cut scenes, 2001) Minami-kun no Koibito (TV, 2004) K-20: Legend of the Mask (2008) Unfair 2: The Answer (2011) Unfair: The End (2015)

v t e Toei Animation OVAs, ONAs, and TV specials
OVAs/ONAs	Tongari Bōshi no Memoru: Marielle no Hōsekibako (1985) Transformers: Scramble City (1986) Shin Kabukicho Story Hana no Asuka-gumi! (1987) Xanadu: The Legend of Dragon Slayer (1988) Crying Freeman (1988–1994) Be-Bop High School (1990–1995) Hana no Asuka-gumi! Loenly Cats Battle Royale (1990) Transformers: Zone (1990) Hengen Taima Yakō Karura Mau! Sendai Kokeshi Enka (1990–1991) Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter (1990–1992) Sword for Truth (1990) Vampire Wars (1991) Psychic Wars (1991) Sukeban Deka (1991) 3×3 Eyes (1991–1992) Kamen Rider SD (1993) Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993) The Human Revolution (1995–2004) Angel Densetsu (1996) Jigoku Sensei Nūbē (1998–1999) Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! (2000–2001) Saint Seiya: Hades (2002–2008) Kanon Kazahana (2003) Interlude (2004) Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho (2004) Re: Cutie Honey (2004) Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu (2005) Eko Eko Azarak (2007) Red Colored Elegy (2007) One Piece: Romance Dawn Story (2008) Pretty Cure All Stars: GoGo Dream Live (2008) One Piece Film Strong World: Episode 0 (2009) Halo Legends: Odd One Out (animated sequence) (2010) Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (2010) Kyousougiga (2011–2012) The Kindaichi Case Files: The Black Magic Murders (2012–2013) Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2015) Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015) Robot Girls Z+ (2015) Kado: Beyond Information (2018) Super Dragon Ball Heroes (2018–present) Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō (2018–2019) Ojamajo Doremi: Owarai Gekijō (2019–2020) Kagaku Manga Survival (2019) Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya (2019–present) Digimon Adventure 20th Memorial Story (2019–2020) Akuma-kun (2023)
TV specials	Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned (1980) Hashire Melos! (1981) Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein (1981) Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais (1984) The Three-Eyed One: Prince in the Devil Island (1985) Saint Elmo – Hikari no Raihousha (1986) Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990) Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993) Sailor Moon SuperS specials (1995) Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (1997) One Piece (2000–2018) Digital Monster X-Evolution (2005) The Kindaichi Case Files (2007) Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013)
Category

Champion Red series

Champion Red

Current	Dead Tube (2014) Galaxy Express 999 Another Story: Ultimate Journey (2018) The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru (2018) Fūma no Kojirō: Jo no Maki (2019) Cyborg 009: Bgooparts Delete (2019) Saint Seiya: Meiō Iden – Dark Wing (2020) Saint Seiya: Rerise of Poseidon (2022) Casshern R (2023)
2000s	Alien 9 Emulators (2002) Ray (2002–2006) Gomaden Shutendoji (2002–2005) Koi Koi Seven (2002–2006) Princess Tutu (2002–2003) Saint Seiya: Episode.G (2002–2013) Shigurui (2003–2007) Fuan no Tane (2004–2005) Junk: Record of the Last Hero (2004–2006) Linebarrels of Iron (2004–2015) Densha Otoko: The Story of a Train Man Who Fell in Love With A Girl (2005–2006) Change 123 (2005–2010) Cat Paradise (2006–2008) The Day the Earth Burned (2006–2011) Franken Fran (2006–2012) The Qwaser of Stigmata (2006–2016) Blue Drop: Tenshi no Bokura (2007–2008) El Cazador de la Bruja (2007) Gekkō no Carnevale (2007) Penguin Musume Max (2007–2010) Blassreiter: Genetic (2007–2009) Demon King Daimao (2008–2013)
2010s	Maoyū Maō Yūsha: Oka no Mukō e (2011–2014) Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō (2013–2021) Shounen Princess: Putri Harimau Naoko (2014) Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage (2014–2019) Grendizer Giga (2014–2015) Bakuon!! – Suzunoki Rin no Yabō (2018)
2020s	Eko Eko Azarak: Reborn (2020–2023)

Champion Red Ichigo
(defunct)

KimiKiss: Sweet Lips (2006–2008)
Junk: Record of the Last Hero (2007)
Koi Koi Seven (2007)
Shigurui (2007–2010)
The Everyday Tales of a Cat God (2007–2012)
Blue Drop: Tenshi no Itazura (2007)
Aki Sora (2008–2011)
Exoskull Zero (2010–2014)
Kagaku na Yatsura (2010–2013)
The Fruit of Grisaia: Sanctuary Fellows (2013)
Saint Seiya: Episode.G Assassin (2014)

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