Kousuke Satake Books

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. Ashaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features, a coffin strapped to his back, and an entourage of black crows. Guideau: a feral, violent girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. This ominous pair appear one day in a town in thrall to a witch -- a ruler with magic coursing through her tattooed body, who has convinced the townsfolk she's their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They live by one creed: "Wherever a witch goes, only curses and disasters follow." They have scores to settle, and they won't hesitate to remove anyone in their way, be it angry mob or army garrison. A dark fairytale set in a steampunk world of magic and monsters, The Witch and the Beast will entice and entrap manga readers looking for their next fantasy action fix!

The narrative unfolds ten days after a siege on a stronghold, focusing on Ashaf's decision to leave a magical child-like instrument in Guideau's care while seeking a way to control its power. Concurrently, Paladin Cugat is drawn into the mysterious world of the Executioners, following an invitation from Oakleave. The story explores themes of responsibility, the dangers of forbidden magic, and the allure of shadowy organizations, weaving a tale of intrigue and suspense.

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. THE WRATHFUL WITCH An unexpected encounter with Angela, the witch responsible for Guideau’s curse, leaves Guideau in a primal, beast-like state. The regression calls to Ashaf’s mind the time the pair had first met—it was in a village out in the countryside, a place supposedly untouched by magic, but where rumors of a witch began to poison the community… A dark fairytale set in a steampunk world of magic and monsters, The Witch and the Beast will entice and entrap manga readers looking for their next fantasy action fix!

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Guideau and Ashaf 's next assignment puts them in pursuit of the youthful witch Helga, but they'll have to contend with the illustrious Paladin Corps to secure their target. Helga herself has every intention of keeping her freedom--an aim better served if only her demon sword Ashgan would cooperate. With dark secrets plaguing all sides, just who will triumph in this free-for-all?

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. THE DEMON SWORD Paladin Corps officer Matt Cugat joins forces with Guideau and Ashaf in one last stand to protect the demon sword Ashgan from falling into the wrong hands--but their efforts are no match for the Executioner's clever ruse. As all bear witness to the ancient weapon's awakening, what sort of terrible calamity awaits? And is there anything that can be done to stop it?

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. A NEW DAWN Dunward, Oscar, and Ashaf finally come face to face with the Queen of the Night. The encounter reopens old wounds for Dunward, and he must make a critical decision if he hopes to have his revenge. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to those in the fray, Guideau and a new weapon are not far behind...

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women and good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. A RESURRECTION After a routine job, Ashaf and Guideau have a run-in with a berserk "undead"--a deceased human being restored to life through the art of necromancy. Though the state strictly regulates the practice, these aberrant cases have only been growing in number. Out of his depth, Ashaf recommends necromancy expert Phanora and her assistant Johan instead, though the pair is as much a mystery as the one they intend to solve...

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. A HIDDEN WORLD In pursuit of Angela, Guideau and Ashaf venture into the Fall—an immeasurably deep chasm that acts as a portal to other worlds, including the land of vampires, Orlencia Sett. As outsiders, the pair must rely on two envoys from the Order to navigate this unfamiliar territory. However, Guideau and Ashaf soon find themselves ensnared in a self-serving plot orchestrated by one of their companions, a plot that could upset the status quo of the vampire underworld…

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women and good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. Ashaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features, a coffin strapped to his back, and an entourage of black crows. Guideau: a feral, violent girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. This ominous pair appear one day in a town in thrall to a witch -- a ruler with magic coursing through her tattooed body, who has convinced the townsfolk she's their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They live by one creed: Wherever a witch goes, only curses and disasters follow. They have scores to settle, and they won't hesitate to remove anyone in their way, be it angry mob or army garrison. A dark fairytale set in a steampunk world of magic and monsters, The Witch and the Beast will entice and entrap manga readers looking for their next fantasy action fix!

Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop. Ashaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features, a coffin strapped to his back, and an entourage of black crows. Guideau: a feral, violent girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. This ominous pair appear one day in a town in thrall to a witch -- a ruler with magic coursing through her tattooed body, who has convinced the townsfolk she's their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They live by one creed: "Wherever a witch goes, only curses and disasters follow." They have scores to settle, and they won't hesitate to remove anyone in their way, be it angry mob or army garrison. A dark fairytale set in a steampunk world of magic and monsters, The Witch and the Beast will entice and entrap manga readers looking for their next fantasy action fix!