Speed Grapher

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  • Author: gonzo tomozo
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  • Year: Sep 2005 to Sep 2006
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  • Status: Finished

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"Speed Grapher" follows the story of Tatsumi Saiga, a former war photographer who delves into investigating an exclusive fetish club for the ultra-wealthy. His mission is to photograph the club's "goddess," a 15-year-old girl named Kagura. However, he gets caught in the act. Just as he faces imminent death, Kagura kisses him, endowing him with the power to obliterate anything he captures in his photographs. Kagura's bodily fluids have the peculiar ability to grant people powers tied to their deepest fetishes or obsessions. Saiga's new objective becomes fulfilling Kagura's wish for freedom, all while evading both the secret club and the powerful Tennouzu Group corporation that runs it. The English publication of "Speed Grapher" by Chuang Yi occurred from December 2007 until November 2009. Prior to this, Tokyopop had released two volumes between September and December 2008. Unfortunately, Tokyopop ceased operations before completing the series. As of April 30, 2024, Titan Comics has taken over the publication under its Titan Manga label. Additionally, there is a TV adaptation of "Speed Grapher."

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Japanese: スピードグラファー
English: Speed Grapher

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  • Tatsumi Saiga (雑賀 辰巳)

    Saiga Tatsumi

    Main

    The male protagonist. A veteran war journalist who somehow took a liking for it. His love for photography develops into a sexual fetishism, as he gets an erection whenever he takes exciting photographs. However, after going back to Japan, his passion seem...

  • Chouji Suitenguu (水天宮 寵児)

    Suitenguu Chouji

    Main

    The main antagonist. Apparently he is only using Kagura and her mother to extend his influence and profits, but there is a hidden vengeance plan in his agenda. He is a Euphoria with the ability to manipulate his own blood and use it at will to attack and ...

  • Kagura Tennouzu (天王洲 神楽)

    Tennouzu Kagura

    Main

    The female protagonist. Raised as the heir to the powerful Tennouzu Group. Has the ability to transform people infected with a mysterious virus into euphorics (people with supernatural powers related to their innermost desires). ...

  • Bob

    Bob

    Supporting

    "Bob" is an ISSP policeman based on Ganymede to whom Jet frequently goes to for inside information when looking for bounty heads. Throughout the series, and especially in the film, Bob provides (sometimes reluctantly) crucial information.(Source: Wikipedi...

  • Hibari Ginza (銀座 ひばり)

    Ginza Hibari

    Supporting

    Hibari Ginza is a police woman who has a strange and intimate relationship with Saiga. She is an expert shot and loves guns. She usually carries two. Her favorite phrase is, This is self-defense as she attacks people without any warning then implies she w...

  • Kanda

    Kanda

    Supporting

    Sous friend and a member of the drama club....