The story of a man who challenges a towering white god. The man keeps climbing only to settle his past. An alpine epic by Taniguchi Jiro, winner of the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize. (Source: Futabasha, translated)
The man known as “Zero” is an expert on antiquities, archaeology, art, and other types of artifacts. Specifically, he is an expert on rooting out their histories and discovering any extra-special qualities they might have – curses and so on – and then gets rid of them, and he will search the world to find the answers he seeks for his clients. He charges whatever fee he feels is appropriate; it might be a million dollars, and it might just be one. (Source: Natsuyume)
"Team Astro" is the story of 9 ball players with baseball-shaped birthmarks, each with unique powers that complement each other. They are the chosen ones sent by Eiji Sawamura (the Japanese Cy Young) to form the ultimate baseball team for the ages. And their one goal: One Game, Full Throttle.
