Detroit: Become Human – Tokyo Stories Vol. 01

Detroit: Become Human – Tokyo Stories Vol. 01

2038, Tokyo. Artificially intelligent robots known as androids have started production. Even smarter and more beautiful than regular people, they steadily replace humans in various roles. However, unlike America’s anti-android sentiments, in Japan the android idol Reina’s wild popularity seems to herald a bright future for androids. Though, amid this, android “deviants” begin to appear, rejecting their “duty” for free will and real emotions…This is the story of a revolution, with one human girl at its center.

Biographical Notes:

Quantic Dream is best known for being the original creator of Detroit: Become Human – Tokyo Stories

Kazami Sawatari is best known for being the author of Detroit: Become Human – Tokyo Stories, Last Boss Temae no Inari-sou: Saikyou Ooya-san Tsuite (Light Novel), Tonari no Kanojo to Yofukashi Gohan (Light Novel), Shio Taiou no Sato-san ga Ore ni dake Amai, and Shio Taiou no Sato-san ga Ore ni dake Amai (Light Novel).

Moto Sumida is best known for being the artist of Detroit: Become Human – Tokyo Stories and Kamigami no Asobi. Also known for being the author & artist of Senjou no Inu.

Title Notes:

Based on the hit videogame of the same name, Detroit: Become Human -Tokyo Stories- is an engaging psychological science fiction drama that deals with discrimination against androids in a futuristic setting.

Complete in 2 volumes, Detroit: Become Human -Tokyo Stories- is a thought-provoking manga that leaves readers questioning the humanity, rights, and growing revolution of man-made androids.

The videogame Detroit: Become Human has won several awards including GameSpot’s Best of E3 Awards, the Award for Excellence at the Japan Game Awards, and the Excellence in Narrative award at the SXSW 2019 Gaming Awards.