Tsutomu Nihei is a Japanese manga artist whose cyberpunk-influenced works have garnered a devoted cult following. His artistic style, informed by his early architectural studies, is characterized by the depiction of colossal structures, a theme that makes his manga unique. These black and white narratives often explore vast, dystopian worlds. Nihei's work is celebrated for its visual grandeur and potent atmosphere.
Set in a captivating dual-world environment, this series explores the interconnectedness of two realms seeking salvation from one another. Influenced by beloved classics, it offers a blend of adventure and fantasy that resonates with fans. The story's appeal is further enhanced by its successful anime adaptation on Crunchyroll, positioning it as a potential hit in the genre.
Set in a richly imagined universe, this series explores the intertwined destinies of two worlds seeking salvation from one another. Blending coming-of-age themes with adventure and high fantasy, it draws inspiration from classics like Nausicaa and Castle in the Sky. The vibrant character designs by Itoe Takemoto enhance the storytelling, while the recent anime adaptation on Crunchyroll adds to its appeal. This captivating narrative promises to resonate with fans and is poised to become a modern classic.
Set in a captivating dual-world scenario, the narrative explores the interdependence of two realms—one above and one below—each seeking salvation from the other. Influenced by renowned classics, the series combines thrilling storytelling with stunning visuals. Its popularity is further amplified by a well-received anime adaptation available on Crunchyroll, positioning it as a potential hit in the genre.
SF/Fantasy visionary Tsutomu Nihei's most accessible and exciting series yet! With a strong influence from classics like Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Castle in the Sky, Kaina tells the story of two worlds - above and below, both of which look to one another for salvation. Part of coming-of-age, part adventure, part high fantasy, this is bound to be a classic. Nihei's character designs are brought to vivid and engaging life by Itoe Takemoto (known for series including The Beast Player). With a very well-received anime adaptation currently on Crunchyroll, Kaina of the Great Snow Sea is perfectly set up to be a smash hit. A young man named Kaina ekes out an existence high atop the canopy that spreads from the titanic orbital spire trees. He and the handful of aging fellow villagers who remain believe they are the last humans in the world—after all, no one could survive amid the great snow sea that blankets the surface below. But they're about to learn how wrong they are… Here begins the epic tale that could change the fate of a dying world forever!
Tsutomu Nihei takes Wolverine to a desolate new dimension in Wolverine: Snikt! TSUTOMU NIHEI takes Wolverine to a new dimension of terror in Wolverine: Snikt! WOLVERINE is the lone hope of the last remaining humans in a ruined dimension as they fight to survive against robotic organisms. Will he manage to save the day and keep his own humanity, or will he lose himself to the berserker rage deep inside him?
"There's a distinct visual element to APOSIMZ that sets it apart from many other manga, a lightly-inked, barely-shaded style that lends it a dreamlike quality. " - Anime News Network The population of Frame Disease sufferers continues to explode, and the Empire finds itself on the brink of collapse. As the conflict between Etherow’s party and the Execution Squad takes a very dark turn, the stage for the final, intense battle is set. In this final volume, the secrets of the planet Aposimz and the truth behind the folklore about the Core world are revealed…
"There's a distinct visual element to APOSIMZ that sets it apart from many other manga, a lightly-inked, barely-shaded style that lends it a dreamlike quality. " - Anime News Network As Etherow, Titania, Keisha, and Wasabu, in disguise as civilians, continue to make their way towards the center of the Rebedoan Empire, they come across Rutohmero, a city on the outskirts that has been decimated by Frame disease. As the illness blights the Empire via airborne contaminant, the execution squad resurfaces, and Wasabu’s fate hangs in the balance...
From Tsutomu Nihei, the creator of Knights of Sidonia, APOSIMZ and Biomega. NOiSE is the prequel to the hit series BLAME! What starts as a routine investigation into a series of child kidnappings turns personal when detective Musubi Susono’s partner is viciously murdered by a fanatical cult. Stymied by her superiors and armed only with a mysterious sword, Susono must descend into the depths of her decaying city in search of answers—and what she finds will remake the world as she knows it. Set 3,000 years before the events of BLAME!, this dark, action-packed prequel from sci-fi visionary Tsutomu Nihei (Knights of Sidonia, Aposimz) provides a glimpse into the origins of the Safeguards and the NetSphere, while standing alone as a gritty masterpiece of cyberpunk noir. Finally back in print, NOiSE also includes Nihei’s prize-winning debut story, an early version of BLAME!
From acclaimed mangaka Tsutomu Nihei, the creator and artist behind BLAME! and Knights of Sidonia, comes his latest sci-fi epic. As the Rebedoan Empire continues to increase its ranks of Regular Frames, Etherow and his companions disguise themselves and sneak into Rebedoa proper. Emperor Nichiko Suou has the ability to see the future, making him a formidable opponent. But Etherow realizes that every time an AMB is fired, the future itself is altered. Does this mean he has a chance to take down the Emperor...?
From acclaimed mangaka Tsutomu Nihei, the creator and artist behind BLAME! and Knights of Sidonia, comes his newest Sci-Fi epic. Keisha and Titania continue to hunt down Regular Frames in order to speed along Etherow’s recovery. As Kajiwan creates Regenerateds from those afflicted with Frame Disease, the Empire deploys new weapons in its fight against both Titania’s party and the True Core Church. When the Emperor himself makes a surprise appearance, Titania takes a chance that alters the future...