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Chained Soldier

Chained Soldier is a Japanese manga series written by Takahiro and illustrated by Yohei Takemura.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chained Soldier is a Japanese manga series written by Takahiro and illustrated by Yohei Takemura. It has been serialized on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ platform since January 2019 and is known in Japan as Mato Seihei no Slave. The story follows Yuuki Wakura and the Demon Defense Force in a world where women gain powers from a resource called Peaches.

Premise

The series is set after mysterious gates to Mato, a dangerous otherworldly dimension, appear across Japan. Women gain supernatural abilities from a resource called Peaches, and the Demon Defense Force fights the monsters that threaten humanity.

Publication

Chained Soldier is a manga written by Takahiro and illustrated by Yohei Takemura. It began serialization on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ in January 2019.

Story and characters

The story centers on Yuuki Wakura, who becomes tied to Kyouka Uzen, commander of the 7th squad of the Demon Defense Force. Their relationship drives the action and fantasy plot as they battle the Shuuki and investigate Mato.

Adaptations and reception

The series has been discussed widely as an action-fantasy manga and later received an anime adaptation. Public descriptions commonly emphasize its combat-focused plot, gendered power system, and provocative premise.

Key facts

  • A Japanese web manga series serialized on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ since January 2019.
  • Written by Takahiro and illustrated by Yohei Takemura.
  • The Japanese title is Mato Seihei no Slave, which is sometimes translated as "Slave of the Magic Capital's Elite Troops."
  • The story is set in a world with gates to the dimension Mato and a female-powered defense force.
  • The protagonist is Yuuki Wakura, who becomes involved with Kyouka Uzen and the Demon Defense Force.
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Canadian context

Chained Soldier is available to Canadian readers through official manga and digital distribution channels, and it is part of the broader Japanese manga market that has a strong readership in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chained Soldier?
Chained Soldier is a Japanese manga series by Takahiro and Yohei Takemura, serialized on Shōnen Jump+ since 2019.
What is the original Japanese title?
Its Japanese title is Mato Seihei no Slave (魔都精兵のスレイブ).
Who created Chained Soldier?
It was written by Takahiro and illustrated by Yohei Takemura.
What is it about?
It follows Yuuki Wakura and the Demon Defense Force in a world where gates to Mato release monsters and women gain powers from Peaches.
Who publishes the manga?
Shueisha publishes the series through its Shōnen Jump+ platform.
When did it begin serialization?
It began serialization in January 2019.

References

  1. Chained Soldier Manga Online — https://chained-soldier.live/
    Supports: English title, author, illustrator, type, and January 2019 serialization.
  2. Anime-Planet — https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/chained-soldier
    Supports: Premise involving Mato, Peaches, Yuuki Wakura, Kyouka Uzen, and the Demon Defense Force.
  3. Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60099367-chained-soldier-vol-1
    Supports: Story premise and character relationship between Yuuki and Kyouka.
  4. Google Play Books — https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Chained_Soldier?id=8O3oEAAAQBAJ&hl=en_US
    Supports: Series description and battle context involving the Eight Thunder Gods.