is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rona. It was serialized on Coamix's Web Comic Zenyon manga website from June 2018 to March 2022.
Plot Long ago, the gods planted sacred seeds called "Spirits" in the land, and humans were forever thankful for the blessings these Spirits brought. Yet, even the Spirits are not immune to the passage of time. When their lives end, their bodies are consumed by darkness, spreading decay around them. Only the "Soul Senders" have the power to guide these cursed spirits to their final rest. This is the story of Alpi, a young Soul Sender, who, despite enduring immense sorrow and suffering, uses her blade to carry out this solemn duty.
Publication Written and illustrated by Rona, Alpi the Soul Sender was serialized on Coamix's Web Comic Zenyon manga website from June 24, 2018, to March 25, 2022. Its chapters were collected into seven volumes released from April 20, 2019, to May 20, 2022. The series is licensed in English by Titan Comics.
Reception Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network mentioned that Alpi the Soul Sender was marketed as a series for magical girl fans, though she felt it focuses more on Alpi's role as a Soul Sender than on magical transformations. She compared the series to gentle journey manga, such as Somali and the Forest Spirit, noting its strong world-building and Alpi's struggle with a curse that requires painful purification. While the story begins lightheartedly, Silverman observed that it grows darker as Alpi confronts deeper questions about her purpose and allegiances. Despite a slow start, she suggested that the series showed potential, with stronger themes and character development in later chapters, and praises the detailed art, recommending it as worth following.
The series has been recommended by manga creators Kore Yamazaki and Taku Kuwabara.
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