A-DO Vol. 01

A-DO Vol. 01

A brash young woman and a boy with a mysterious arm search for answers while evading military assassins in this dystopian sci-fi action manga, perfect for fans of Akira and Sakamoto Days.

Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito.

Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they’re about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy, and why is the army after him?!

Biographical Notes:

Jaku Amano’s debut manga series is A-DO, being released by Kodansha.

Title Notes:

This series is perfect for readers who love the blend of unstable superheroes and secret government conspiracies, in the vein of Akira and Ghost in the Shell. Even the art style pays homage to the great manga of the ’80s.

Whether it’s vines, thorns, or angel wings, the cast of protagonists and antagonists boasts an array of captivating powers.

The combination of the brash, chain-smoking Riko and the surly, enigmatic Eito makes for an endearing relationship.

For ages 16 and up.

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