Acid Town Vol. 01

Acid Town Vol. 01

In a city where lawlessness rules, Yuki and his best friend Tetsu attempt to rob the headquarters of the local Seidoukai in order to steal money to pay for Yuki’s little brother’s hospital bill. The mission is a failure, but piques the interest of mob boss Kazutaka Hyodo. He offers Yuki a deal; come to visit him once a week, and he’ll take care of his brother’s fees. Yuki accepts this arrangement without question, and so makes his first visit…

NOTE: This book contains strong language and mature themes, including mentions of sexual violence, incest between adoptive siblings, and discussion of abuse against a minor. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

Biographical Notes:

Kyugo is a Japanese BL manga creator known for such titles as Acid Town, Hitsuji no Kawa wo Kita Kemono, Hourou Inu to Mayoi Neko, and Seme Kui Danshi.

Title Notes:

Dive into the gritty underworld of Shinjuku’s red-light district where complex characters navigate the harsh realities of life, love, and survival amidst crime and corruption.

Explore themes of trauma, identity, and redemption as characters confront their pasts and strive to forge a better future against the backdrop of a society that often seems indifferent to their struggles.

More details on Kyugo:

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