Angel Sanctuary

Angel Sanctuary (Japanese: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaori Yuki. It was serialized in the shōjo manga magazine Hana to Yume from July 1994 to November 2000, comprising 120 chapters, later collected into 20 tankōbon volumes by Hakusensha. The story revolves around Setsuna Mudo, a high school student who is also the reincarnation of the angel Alexiel, and his involvement in political machinations between angels and demons. The manga explores complex themes such as forbidden love, fallen angels, and redemption. Besides the manga, it has been adapted into a three-episode OVA and numerous drama CDs. Angel Sanctuary is known for its gothic art style, intricate character relationships, and profound philosophical undertones, enjoying a broad fan base both domestically and internationally. Its plot incorporates numerous religious and mythological references, including those of Greek, Norse, Jewish, and Christian origin, making the narrative even more compelling.