North American comics publisher Alien Books announced last week that it will license five new manga titles for release throughout 2024. This is the publisher’s first foray into the manga market.
The publisher plans to expand its manga library monthly and is expected to release a total of 20 volumes by the end of 2024.
Below are detailed information about the 5 newly licensed manga series:
Fake Rebellion
© Yuuchang Sasaki/Square Enix
Story and art: Yuuchang Sasaki
Released: March 2024
Length: Two episodes
Summary:
In a nightmarish future, humans fall under the control of the Machine Empire and are ranked according to arbitrary ranks. The princess of the former Einheit empire, Hanamiya Kikuhoin, along with a group of devoted low-ranking war orphans, dreams of revolution. Humanity’s last hope, “The Mortal Impulse”, will open the way to the future!
Endroll Back
© Kantetsu, Haruna Nakazato/Square Enix
Story: Kantetsu
Art: Haruna Nakazato
Released: March 2024
Length: Three volumes
Summary:
After Yuuka commits suicide, her brother Asaharu is desperate for answers… and his guardian angel wants to help. However, this divine intervention may be akin to a deal with the Devil… “You must kill Yuuka’s killer” she said. “If you do that, I will bring her back to life.” Is he willing to risk his life for the chance to save his sister? He may not like the answer that awaits him at the end of this twisted game!
Momo: Legendary warrior
© Yuji Kobayashi, Z-ONE, Naoto Tsushima/Hero’s Inc
Story: Yuji Kobayashi
Art: Z-ONE
Composer: Naoto Tsushima
Released: April 2024
Length: Three volumes
Summary:
When Taro, a mysterious astronaut, crashes on the planet Tierrara, he not only finds a fierce alien species but also Momo, the legendary Warrior Goddess! Can romance flare up as they fight for survival? What happened to humanity? Get ready for a sci-fi epic that introduces an alternate version of the Japanese legend of Momotaro… with a cosmic twist!
Kerberos in the Silver Rain
© Nao Itsuki, Berry Star, Lira Aikawa/Hero’s Inc
Story: Lira Aikawa (naked ape), Nao Itsuki
Art: Berry Star
Released: April 2024
Length: Three volumes
Summary:
Free the Hellhounds! Sakuya, Leon and Goto: Team Omega of the Kerberos organization has a single mission: protect the mysterious element “psi”, the secret substance that promotes the development of the entire country. But while they may be an invincible elite team, their greatest enemy lurks behind closed doors. As tensions rise within the group, Sakuya’s troubled past reveals a hidden side of her personality that will change everything… and could set the entire world on a path of destruction!
Kinryo Rock
© Bingo Morihashi, Manabu Akishige/Hero’s Inc
Story: Bingo Morihashi
Art: Manabu Akishige
Released: July 2024
Length: Three episodes + Prequel to Episode Zero
Summary:
Blood, sex and Rock & Roll! In this world, vampires live among humans, but living together is not easy. When they don’t follow the rules, there will be agents ready to take them down, some with the power of law and others with the power of stone!
Alien Books boasts an expensive catalog of licensed comics that are the work of creators in the United States, Italy, Spain, France, Japan, and Latin American countries.
Source: Alien Books official TwitterAnime News Network