Dead Account: Modern exorcism comes to anime

The anime Dead Account, based on the manga by Shizumu Watanabe, has begun airing. The series tackles the subject of spirits from a modern perspective, involving social media and fame.

The first episodes have introduced a charismatic protagonist who uses streaming for his exorcism activities. Critics have praised the originality of the concept, although some point out inconsistencies in tone.
Technical details:

• Publisher: Kodansha (Shonen Magazine).
• Author: Shizumu Watanabe.
• Synopsis: A young exorcist seeks to go viral to finance his fight against the spirits that took everything from him.
  Dead Account attempts to update the paranormal shonen genre. It is an interesting experiment on how technology interacts with the supernatural.