Several centuries have passed since the siege of Renril, and now, mankind celebrates a peaceful world. In an era free of the menacing Nokkers, the battles of Fushi and his comrades are relegated to mere legend. One day, Fushi reawakens to cars speeding down streets, wires hanging suspended in the sky, neon lights aglitter… What else could lie in wait?
In a new age, Fushi befriends a teenager named Yuki. In the comforting safety of Yuki’s home, Fushi gathers his comrades one last time. As the days pass, Fushi also meets a descendent of Hayase named Mizuha. He laughs, feasts, and ponders what new emotions and encounters await… Before long, however, a troubling encounter sends ripples of doubt through his quiet life.
In a new age, Fushi befriends a teenager named Yuki. In the comforting safety of Yuki’s home, Fushi gathers his comrades one last time. As the days pass, Fushi also meets a descendent of Hayase named Mizuha. He laughs, feasts, and ponders what new emotions and encounters await… Before long, however, a troubling encounter sends ripples of doubt through his quiet life.
In a world lurking with enemies long assumed to be defeated, Fushi must grapple with parasitic Nokkers parading as beloved neighbors, mothers, and siblings. Before long, the Beholder appears before Fushi as a young boy, bringing word of the Nokkers’ devastating victory…
In a world lurking with enemies long assumed to be defeated, Fushi must grapple with parasitic Nokkers parading as beloved neighbors, mothers, and siblings. Before long, the Beholder appears before Fushi as a young boy, bringing word of the Nokkers’ devastating victory…
Now, the Nokkers lurk just beneath the surface at school, at playgrounds, and even within Fushi’s friend circle. As Mizuha’s family secret comes to the fore, the Nokkers stretch their tendrils toward the Beholder, who has been reborn as a human boy named Satoru...
Now, the Nokkers lurk just beneath the surface at school, at playgrounds, and even within Fushi’s friend circle. As Mizuha’s family secret comes to the fore, the Nokkers stretch their tendrils toward the Beholder, who has been reborn as a human boy named Satoru...
It is evident that Fushi’s old comrades struggle to adjust to their modern surroundings. His friends express interest in leaving their shared home, and Fushi begins to feel a devastating new emotion. Mizuha, however, has something more sinister in store for him…
It is evident that Fushi’s old comrades struggle to adjust to their modern surroundings. His friends express interest in leaving their shared home, and Fushi begins to feel a devastating new emotion. Mizuha, however, has something more sinister in store for him…
Tucked away from the public eye, Fushi and Mizuha face off. Meanwhile, Tonari leaps to protect her classmates with the false Fushi in hot pursuit. New and old comrades struggle to join forces, for they know the dangers of being apart. However, the one who ultimately answers Fushi’s call may be more than human...
Tucked away from the public eye, Fushi and Mizuha face off. Meanwhile, Tonari leaps to protect her classmates with the false Fushi in hot pursuit. New and old comrades struggle to join forces, for they know the dangers of being apart. However, the one who ultimately answers Fushi’s call may be more than human...
After Mizuha is recovered and the false Fushi is defeated, the tightly knit group makes their way back to live out their days of peace. Still, the world is teeming with Nokkers and one now dwells within Yuki, too. Meanwhile, Satoru’s final moments as the Beholder are fast approaching…
After Mizuha is recovered and the false Fushi is defeated, the tightly knit group makes their way back to live out their days of peace. Still, the world is teeming with Nokkers and one now dwells within Yuki, too. Meanwhile, Satoru’s final moments as the Beholder are fast approaching…
Five centuries have passed since the Beholder lived out his life as a human and humankind chose to coexist with the Nokkers. Freedoms never dreamed of before are now commonplace: healthy bodies, unlimited food, every desire made reality. In a neon city that scrapes the sky, a doll awakens. How will Fushi live in a world that has changed so completely? And what of the Immortals?
Five centuries have passed since the Beholder lived out his life as a human and humankind chose to coexist with the Nokkers. Freedoms never dreamed of before are now commonplace: healthy bodies, unlimited food, every desire made reality. In a neon city that scrapes the sky, a doll awakens. How will Fushi live in a world that has changed so completely? And what of the Immortals?
In the distant future, Kaibara Cybernetics has the technology to make almost any wish a reality. They use this technology as leverage to keep the populace in line through a “star” rating system that punishes antisocial behavior. But the Immortals are still beyond Kaibara’s reach. They seek to keep from Kaibara the sphere that the Beholder wanted to entrust to Fushi, which possesses the power to remake the entire world. With them is a familiar-looking doll who wants only to become human. This is a story about finding your lost self.
In the distant future, Kaibara Cybernetics has the technology to make almost any wish a reality. They use this technology as leverage to keep the populace in line through a “star” rating system that punishes antisocial behavior. But the Immortals are still beyond Kaibara’s reach. They seek to keep from Kaibara the sphere that the Beholder wanted to entrust to Fushi, which possesses the power to remake the entire world. With them is a familiar-looking doll who wants only to become human. This is a story about finding your lost self.
Kaibara has captured Tonari and Bon, and are holding them behind security so tight not even Fushi can break in. Meanwhile, the Captain closes in on Adey and the doll. Fushi and friends set out to rescue their comrades, but Andy attacks using a fearsome new “mode,” and Bon sneaks into Kaibara’s secret headquarter, all alone. There, he learns the twisted true nature of this future world. This is a story about making peace with the past.
Kaibara has captured Tonari and Bon, and are holding them behind security so tight not even Fushi can break in. Meanwhile, the Captain closes in on Adey and the doll. Fushi and friends set out to rescue their comrades, but Andy attacks using a fearsome new “mode,” and Bon sneaks into Kaibara’s secret headquarter, all alone. There, he learns the twisted true nature of this future world. This is a story about making peace with the past.
A glimpse of the reality inside Kaibara’s aerial headquarters reveals the supposedly tamed Nokkers. It is now clear that, through Kaibara, they are controlling humankind. Meanwhile, Abel has collapsed, and the doll sets out with Fushi for the ruins of a research laboratory in order to grant his wish to find out the truth about herself. The secrets sealed inside shake the doll to the core. The connection between the doll, #32, and Abel finally comes into view… This is a story about accepting who you are.
A glimpse of the reality inside Kaibara’s aerial headquarters reveals the supposedly tamed Nokkers. It is now clear that, through Kaibara, they are controlling humankind. Meanwhile, Abel has collapsed, and the doll sets out with Fushi for the ruins of a research laboratory in order to grant his wish to find out the truth about herself. The secrets sealed inside shake the doll to the core. The connection between the doll, #32, and Abel finally comes into view… This is a story about accepting who you are.
The doll’s identity has been revealed, along with its ultimate goal: to take down Kaibara for Adey. But was it worth this ultimate sacrifice? While Fushi and the doll search the lab for clues, the Immortals come under attack. To save his friends and break free of the epochal struggle against the Nokkers, Fushi seeks the power to remake the world that he once rejected. The final destiny of humanity is at hand. This is a story about seeking someone outside yourself.
The doll’s identity has been revealed, along with its ultimate goal: to take down Kaibara for Adey. But was it worth this ultimate sacrifice? While Fushi and the doll search the lab for clues, the Immortals come under attack. To save his friends and break free of the epochal struggle against the Nokkers, Fushi seeks the power to remake the world that he once rejected. The final destiny of humanity is at hand. This is a story about seeking someone outside yourself.