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By the close of the 21st century, humanity had achieved remarkable technological advancements, including the creation of a colossal energy source to power their innovations. However, this new energy source became unstable and unleashed a force more destructive than nuclear weapons. The ensuing disaster obliterated most of human civilization, leaving survivors to navigate a world overtaken by chaos and anarchy.
Hagakure Kakugo hails from a clandestine lineage known for safeguarding humanity against powerful organizations and malevolent forces throughout generations. Members of his family are awakened only in times of dire need, and it has been decades since Kakugo last regained consciousness. His body has undergone extensive modifications, integrating metal to amplify both his offensive and defensive capabilities. He wields an armor called the Exoskull, which, when attached to him, significantly enhances his already superhuman strength. Thus begins the tale of a young man and his armored companion’s perilous journey through a post-apocalyptic nightmare.
It's like a kinda sorta remake of Zero Apocalypse, but without the monsters, students, school, female love interest, & Harara is a man named Takeru who is not Kakugo's brother.
The art is totally different, but this character named Douchi Ren looks infinitely more like Kakugo than Kakugo himself.
An excellent manga that carries over tone and pacing of the author's previous work (Shigurui) into the world of science fiction. There is initially little speech, instead the author acts as concise narrator to the plot. The protagonist is concerned with justice but his uncompromising nature will likely take as many lives as it will save. It is not as graphic as Shigurui, but nevertheless very violent. Like Usamaru Furuya (Litchi Hikari Club) the artist includes bishounen elements which contrast the hellish setting, in my opinion this is a good aesthetic. If you enjoy a dark atmosphere, novel-like pacing and a somewhat questionable sense of justice this is well worth your time.