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Ajin: Demi-Human Vol. 1

By Gamon Sakurai
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Ajin: Demi-Human Vol. 1 introduces the concept of immortals known as "Ajin," who are considered dangerous by society. The story follows a high school student named Kei Nagai, who discovers he is an Ajin after surviving a fatal accident. As he becomes a target for government capture, Kei must navigate a new reality where friends and enemies are hard to distinguish.
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This graphic novel might appeal to you if you enjoy intense stories filled with supernatural elements, unique and engaging artwork, and characters grappling with the mysteries of their own existence. Its storyline offers a thrilling mix of action, suspense, and moral dilemmas, all set in a world where immortality holds dark implications.

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Demi-Human is taking the manga world by storm! A huge success it its native Japan (where it is only currently being outsold by Attack on Titan), the series is now set to take the UK by storm. High school student Kei Nagai is killed in a traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not be a human after all

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High school student Kei Nagai is killed in a traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not be a human after all. Instead, he may be a Demi-Human, a mysterious and almost immortal being blessed with amazing super-human abilities.

Scared, he runs away and is aided in his escape by his friend Kai. Unfortunately for Kei, the manhunt is on, and he will soon be caught up in a conflict between mankind and the other Demi-Humans as they prepare to fight for global supremacy.

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Ajin: Demi-Human Vol. 1 is a gripping manga that delves into the suspenseful tale of an immortal boy who becomes the target of human experimentation and is sought after by both humans and other immortals. It is praised for its compelling narrative and engaging artwork, capturing readers interested in a blend of science fiction and supernatural elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939130846

Publisher: Vertical Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Vertical Inc.

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 228

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About the Author

Gamon Sakurai is a Japanese comic book artist from Tokyo. Born in 1986, Sakurai was selected for the Afternoon Magazine Four Seasons Award for New Comic Artists. Upon being selected for the award his short story was published and he was selected for editorial review by manga publishing giant Kodansha. Sakurai would make his publishing debut with indie publisher Issuisha in 2010, releasing a short story anthology. He would then work with Kodansha to work on his first feature length series AJIN- Demi-Human in 2012.

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