Best Selling Books by Naoki Urasawa

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. With the Olympics around the corner, the Japan Defense Forces have their hands full. So Jissoji enlists Asa and Kasuga’s help to find, identify and deal with the mysterious creature that decimated Asa’s hometown.

Dr. Kenzo Tenma saves the life of Johan, a young boy who grows up to become a serial killer with secret ties to the government, and Tenma, finding himself implicated as the main suspect in a series of murders, sets out to find and stop Johan.

A curated collection of eight short stories and graphic essays by famed manga author Naoki Urasawa, creator of the acclaimed series Monster and 20th Century Boys! Urasawa''s characters confront fantastical elements ranging from psychic powers, to alien visitors to planet Earth, to attacks by giant monsters. On the flip side, the author philosophizes about his real-world experiences with the wild and wacky international music scene. Plus, a classic, funny animal tale, in Urasawa''s inimitable style!

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. Asa and Nakaido fly out to take a closer look at the mysterious creature that has appeared off the coast of Japan. As the creature threatens them with its sharp teeth and spiky tail, Nakaido works to decipher his mentor’s notes and find its weakness. But their attempts to take down the beast are in vain when it makes its way for land!

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. After driving away “that thing” that appeared off the coast of Japan, Asa returns home to questions and speculation from her siblings and friends and a warning from Kinuyo—no more dangerous flying! Meanwhile, Jissoji goes to the hospital to visit the prime minister, who not only knows about Asa—he believes the fate of Japan rests on her shoulders! At the prime minster’s insistence, Asa is told to be ready to spring into action at any time.

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. Asa reluctantly agrees to accompany Yone to an audition at an entertainment agency. However, before they can leave, Mr. Jissoji shows up with news—the mysterious creature has been spotted! With Kasuga nowhere to be found, Asa prepares to take flight to identify the creature. But before she can, Nakaido runs in claiming to have found its weakness, earning himself a seat in Asa’s plane as they take to the skies.

This is the story of a gang of boys who try to save the world!; As boys, Kenji and his friends came up with a bunch of stories about an evil organization bent on world destruction. As adults, someone is now turning their fantasies into reality! R to L (Japanese Style). The giant robot has already been built and now awaits the Great Awakening... With the Friend''s identity still a mystery, the countdown to the apocalypse continues, day by day, minute by minute--for on December 31, 2000, humanity will meet its final hour. Hoping to get as many people who knew about their group''s emblem involved in their clandestine efforts, Kenji''s crew reaches out to their childhood antagonists: the twins Mabo and Yanbo. Back when they were kids, Yanbo and Mabo terrorized Kenji and company to no end. As adults, and with a crisis looming, will the evilest brothers in history now fight on the side of good? Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren''t for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a gang of boys who try to save the world.

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. The mysterious creature appears in Tokyo Bay and takes a chunk out of a self-defense forces vessel. Asa is called into action, but she has trouble reaching the airfield due to the Olympic crowds. Meanwhile, Shota arrives at the same beach as the creature. Asa and Kasuga finally get up in the air and do a fly by, but the creature damages their plane, causing them to lose altitude. Will Asa be able to regain control?

A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa’s award-winning epic of doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save the world from destruction! Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren''t for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world. The war is over. The Friend is dead. Finally free from the threat of extinction, peace has come to the people of Tokyo once again. But the mystery surrounding the Friend still remains. Nobody knows who the Friend was or where they came from, and the only clue is hidden deep in the Kenji’s memories. The time has come to open Pandora’s box and see what lies inside.

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. Asa and Kasuga see the tail of a giant creature rise from the water. In a jungle, explorers discover massive claw marks in a tree trunk. And years later in 1964, a mysterious military man appears asking all the wrong questions.

Solo Kevin Yamagata può impedire un evento che potrebbe cambiare per sempre la storia dell’umanità. Ma è davvero questo che deve fare? Oppure il suo intervento potrebbe far parte di una macchinazione che ancora non riesce pienamente a comprendere? Il manga di Naoki Urasawa e Takashi Nagasaki entra nel vivo di una trama a orologeria tutta da scoprire!

La rilettura del terzo millennio dell''episodio di Astro Boy “Il più grande robot del mondo” giunge a conclusione. Naoki Urasawa e Takashi Nagasaki hanno reinterpretato uno dei classici del fumetto mondiale, e in questo volume ci raccontano dello scontro definitivo. Ogni mistero sarà risolto!

In questo volume del fumetto che unisce i talenti di Osamu Tezuka e Naoki Urasawa, molti nodi verranno al pettine. Dei robot più potenti al mondo è rimasto in vita solo Epsilon. Esiste un modo per sconfiggere Pluto? Il sacrificio di Gesicht è stato inutile? Per Atom non c''è più a da fare?

Il misterioso Shisho, Zofu Karama, Kevin Yamagata, Chuck Culkin, Kevin Goodman e Timmy Sanada... Sei fumettisti hanno disegnato le avventure del “Pipistrello”. Ora che il mondo è sull’orlo della distruzione, chi sarà a decidere quali sentimenti dovranno “svolazzare” tra le tavole di Billy Bat...? LA CONCLUSIONE DEL CAPOLAVORO DI NAOKI URASAWA E TAKASHI NAGASAKI!

A long-awaited English debut from Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, Billy Bat Volume 1 launches a sweeping conspiracy thriller that moves across decades and continents, pulling readers into a mystery that refuses to stay contained on the page! Praised with two starred reviews, this series arrives as one of the most anticipated manga releases of the year. The story begins in 1949 Los Angeles. Kevin Yamagata, a Japanese American cartoonist, has built his career on Billy Bat, a sharp, wisecracking detective beloved by readers. But everything shifts when Kevin realizes he may have unknowingly copied the character from an image he once saw in Japan. Determined to find the truth, Kevin returns to a devastated, postwar Japan. What he uncovers goes far beyond questions of inspiration or theft. The image of the bat is ancient, surfacing again and again across history, tied to moments of upheaval, power, and violence. As Kevin follows the trail, he is drawn into a far-reaching mystery that blurs fiction and reality, where a single drawing may hold the key to forces shaping human history.

Cosa ne sarà, d’ora in avanti, di “Billy Bat”? Kevin Goodman, infatti, pare intenzionato a lasciare la serie che l’ha reso famoso per dedicarsi esclusivamente alla sua nuova opera, “Chameleon Ninja Karma”? Non a caso è stata indetta una selezione pubblica per trovare l’artista che “erediterà” il fumetto del famoso pipistrello. Ma se fosse davvero così... La Terra potrebbe ancora salvarsi?!

Los Angeles, 1924... Mentre un’efferata serie di omicidi insanguina le strade di Little Tokyo, un detective e una fioraia si innamorano. Tutti credono che Gary e Sissi siano una coppia perfetta. Eppure, nell’ombra, qualcuno continua a osservarli... La trama a orologeria orchestrata da Naoki Urasawa e Takashi Nagasaki diventa sempre più serrata, mentre ogni tassello comincia a trovare il suo posto...

Kevin Goodman è pronto a tutto pur d’impedire che la storia apparsa nella sua mente diventi realtà... Anche se questo significa scatenare il panico in tutti gli Stati Uniti (se non nel mondo intero)! Del resto, ora che un nuovo assistente si dedica alla realizzazione delle tavole del “Pipistrello”, l’erede della Golden Cola può rischiare tutta la sua credibilità...

Solo Kevin Yamagata può impedire un evento che cambierà per sempre la storia dell’umanità. Ma è davvero questo che deve fare? Oppure il suo intervento potrebbe far parte di una macchinazione che ancora non riesce pienamente a comprendere? Il manga di Naoki Urasawa e Takashi Nagasaki entra nel vivo di una trama a orologeria tutta da scoprire!

Il caleidoscopio temporale tratteggiato da Naoki Urasawa diventa sempre più avvincente! Giappone, 1964... Kevin Yamagata, a un passo dalla morte, grida in faccia al suo aguzzino: “L’unica persona al mondo che ha il diritto di disegnare Billy Bat è il legittimo successore del maestro Zofu... Ovvero io, soltanto io!”. Basterà questo a salvarlo?! Oppure dovrà rassegnarsi a prendere in mano la matita e disegnare ciò che gli suggerisce il Pipistrello?!