Takiobo takes over the protection of two young princes with a mysterious destiny.

This book reads from right to left. "Hoshin Engi is based on Fengshen yanji (The creation of the gods), written in the 1500s by Xu Zonglin, one of China's four classic fantasy novels."--P. [6]. "First published in Japan in 1996 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p.