In/Spectre Vol. 19

In/Spectre Vol. 19

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.

The AI Phenomenon

Kotoko’s nemesis Rikka is back, and it’s a battle between artificial intelligence and the Goddess of Wisdom. Rikka develops Mecha Kotoko: an advanced technological machine programmed to mimic yōkai supernatural powers. The doppelganger outrages Kotoko, but fools the real yōkai. Up against a seemingly all-knowing artificial version of herself, can Kotoko still emerge as the superior sleuth? A plethora of mysteries awaits in this collection of suspenseful short stories!

Biographical Notes:

Kyo Shirodaira is a famed author of supernatural mystery novels, creator of Spiral, Blast of Tempest, and The Record of a Fallen Vampire, all of which have been released in the US. CHASIBA KATASE is a manga artist whose debut work is Invented Inference.

Kyo Shirodaira is best known for being the author of In/Spectre, Blast of Tempest, Spiral: Alive, The Record of a Fallen Vampire, and Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning.

Chasiba Katase is best known for being the artist of In/Spectre.

Title Notes:

Based on a popular series of light novels by Kyo Shiradaira, famed author of mystery fiction and creator of Spiral, Blast of Tempest, and The Record of a Fallen Vampire.

Duo of protagonists will appeal to both male readers looking for cute characters/fanservice and female readers looking for a strong heroine who knows what (or who) she wants.

More details on Kyo Shirodaira & Chasiba Katase:

Kyo Shirodaira’s Twitter account

Chasiba Katase’s Twitter account

Publisher’s Twitter account