Takashi Nagasaki

From superstar creators comes one of the most anticipated manga—a millennia-sprawling conspiracy thriller. All the Light We Cannot See meets historical figures you all know: Einstein, Walt Disney, Lee Harvey Oswald, and even Jesus Christ A historical conspiracy thriller meta manga spanning multiple millennia following a Japanese-American comics artist’s search for the truth regarding the origins of his character “Billy Bat.” The Bat appears again in 16th-century Feudal Japan. Kanbei, the fastest ninja in the Iga province, has been tasked by Lord Momochi to slip through a devastating siege by “Great Unifier” Oda Nobunaga and deliver a scroll that could alter the course of history. Pursued in bloodlust by childhood friends and tormented by both his memories and the strange hallucinations of an imaginary bat, will he be able to prevent the prophetic “Bat Tome” from falling into the wrong hands? The third volume in the sprawling genre-defying historical epic that transcends time and space!!

From superstar creators comes one of the most anticipated manga—a millennia-sprawling conspiracy thriller. All the Light We Cannot See meets historical figures you all know: Einstein, Walt Disney, Lee Harvey Oswald, and even Jesus Christ Who is the mysterious Billy Bat? Fifty years ago, he reunited two lovers in New York City. Sixty years ago, he roamed the darkest night of the postwar era. Two thousand years ago, he wove through the fate of one hailed as a savior. Well, Billy Bat? Who are you really? And...why are you here? This is the second thrilling volume in the sci-fi mystery by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, beautifully packaged and available for the first time in English.

A highly requested title from Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, the in-demand manga Billy Bat is a historical conspiracy-thriller meta-manga spanning multiple millennia following a Japanese American comic artist’s search for the truth regarding the origins of his character “Billy Bat.” This is the first thrilling volume in the sci-fi mystery by Naoki Urusawa and Takashi Nagasaki, beautifully packaged and available for the first time in English. It’s 1949 Los Angeles, and Kevin Yamagata, a Japanese American comic book author, is drawing his bestselling character, Billy Bat: a quick-witted detective who is, unsurprisingly, a cartoon bat. Everything is going well for Kevin until he discovers an unfortunate truth: He may have unintentionally plagiarized his beloved character from a drawing he once saw in Japan. Devastated by the news, Kevin returns to war-torn Japan to find the drawing’s original artist . . . but the character’s origins turn out to be far older and more perplexing than he had ever imagined.

Humanity is in danger of extinction...and it all started in a small Spanishvillage. In every corner of the world, the mystery behind the mass fatalitiesremains at the forefront of everyone's mind. In the latest volume, a strange manclaims to know the origin behind humanity's demise. Who is this man, and howwill he change the fate of the world?!

Humanity is in danger of extinction...and it all started in a small Spanishvillage. In every corner of the world, the mystery behind the mass fatalitiesremains at the forefront of everyone's mind. In the latest volume, a strange manclaims to know the origin behind humanity's demise. Who is this man, and howwill he change the fate of the world?!

A remote village massacredin Andalusia. A single man apprehended wading through the aftermath. But thekiller they've brought down from the mountains is entirely impossible for themto contain...The world has been stainedby blood before. So it shall be again.

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth…“If you have the willingness to learn, you can learn anywhere.” With this message from his old teacher in his heart, Taichi Hiraga Keaton finally lands in Romania, where ruins of the Danube civilization lie. Yet what awaits Keaton is a horrifying event that shocks the entire nation!

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth…After the Cold War draws a curtain over Europe and the economic bubble bursts in Japan during the late 20th century, ace insurance investigator Taichi Hiraga Keaton brings his skills into full play… No matter how difficult the case, Keaton will not miss a clue!

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth…Taichi Hiraga Keaton is a busy insurance investigator who yearns to make a living as an archaeologist. Just how long does he have to continue working as an investigator? Keaton is uncertain of his future, but he does know that a string of difficult cases awaits him!

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… Constantly flying around England, Japan and Europe, Taichi Hiraga Keaton is one busy insurance investigator! With a gentle heart and an abundance of combat and survival skills gained from his days with the SAS, Keaton solves numerous difficult cases even while his love of archaeology calls to him…

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… A parent-child bond that deteriorates… A best friend's oath, betrayal and revenge… A man's recovery from self-destruction after being defeated by life… Taichi Hiraga Keaton continues to come across a myriad of different people in his unique job as an insurance investigator…

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… When the wall that separated the East and West falls, the twentieth century comes to an end and brings radical changes to the world. During this turbulent time, Taichi Hiraga Keaton has difficulty finding a job in archaeology even though his long line of cases as an insurance investigator doesn’t seem to end. As he navigates through dangerous adventures, Keaton encounters some bittersweet lives…

Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time!Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth…Taichi Hiraga Keaton dreams of someday being the archaeologist who excavates the Danube Valley Civilization. Reality doesn't seem to be working in his favor, however, as being an insurance investigator keeps him busy and always in peril! With no rest in sight, what’s in store for Master Keaton next?