HELLS PARADISE JIGOKURAKU GN (2025)

"Gabimaru the Hollow is on death row for crimes committed as an assassin when he's made an offer: die in prison, or travel to a mysterious island to locate the elixir of immortality for the shogun. He soon finds himself trapped on an island full of otherworldly creatures, rival criminals and ruthless executioners eager to take the head of any criminal who steps out of line. For mature audiences."

"Gabimaru is a ninja on death row with one chance to see his wife again-by finding the elixir of immortality on a supernatural island and delivering it to the shogun. Standing in his way are his fellow convicts and the fearsome beasts that roam the island, devouring or killing anyone they encounter. As Gabimaru and his executioner explore the island, they come under attack from creatures that resemble gods but behave like devils. Is this the holy land or hell itself? For mature audiences. "

"A group of sinister beings have lived on this island for several lifetimes, tinkering and experimenting on humans and the local fauna to further the goals of their dark sciences. Who are these otherworldly individuals that rule this beautiful and deadly island and how will Gabimaru manage to kill them to achieve his goal? For mature audiences. "

"The beings known as Lord Tensen are beyond comprehension. These rulers of the mysterious island are deathless, ferocious and nearly invincible. Can Gabimaru the Hollow and his Yamada Asaemon executioner Sagiri survive long enough to achieve their goal despite being forced to contend with immortal monsters?"

"Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell's Paradise! Gabimaru is a ninja on death row with one chance to see his wife again-by finding the elixir of immortality on a supernatural island and delivering it to the shogun. Standing in his way are his fellow convicts and the fearsome beasts that roam the island, devouring or killing anyone they encounter. Seeking the answers to the secrets behind the mysterious island and the divine horrors that populate it only seems to lead to even greater dangers. What is tao, and how does this supernatural phenomenon turn Lord Tensen into such fearsome enemies? And when Gabimaru begins acting strangely, is there any hope for his companions, or will they face certain death at the hands of one of the deadliest ninja in existence? For readers ages 18 and up. "

The conflict between the ruthless bandit Aza Chobe and Gabimaru the Hollow explodes into an all-out battle! Chobe, already a formidable foe, has found new levels of strength thanks to the influence of tao. Can Gabimaru's skills prevent his death at the hands of this monstrous enemy, or will the pint-size ninja finally lose? For mature audiences.

The Yamada Asaemon executioners and their criminal charges have forged an uneasy alliance, banding together to find a way off the island. Standing in their way are the supernatural forces of the Lord Tensen and a new enemy-the Shogun has sent another wave of samurai and ninja to the island, this time with orders to leave no one alive! For mature audiences.

The surviving members of the exploration party stage a desperate raid on Horai, the center of Lord Tensen's operations, while a landing party full of new enemies closes in. Battling these supernatural beings is a life-and-death proposition, requiring total focus and extreme skill. A moment's distraction could be fatal. Gabimaru and Sagiri must overcome their foes, but the odds are stacked against them! For mature audiences.

There is no success without sacrifice, and triumph often goes hand in hand with tragedy. The battle against Lord Tensen has forced everyone to push their bodies to the limit, accessing new abilities and taking desperate measures to secure their victory. But against such formidable foes, sometimes one's best is simply not enough. The bandit Aza Chobe and Gabimaru the Hollow have the best chances of beating the enemy, but they may pay a dear price for their victory! For mature audiences.

A group of samurai and ninja arrive on the cursed island with exactly one mission-to leave no one alive. Any who would stand in opposition to the Yamada Asaemon, and therefore the shogun, must die. Any who do not fear the power of the ninja village Iwagakure must die. Gabimaru, Sagiri and the others have overcome a great deal, but this will be a struggle like they've never experienced before. For mature audiences.

The palace has transformed into a bloody battleground, forcing the new Yamada Asaemon arrivals into an uneasy alliance with those seeking to escape the island. In the midst of the tumult, a giant monster enters the fray, one so large that the combatants become trapped within the confines of its body. If they don't escape by morning, they will be transformed into flowers and used to fuel the destruction of everything they know! For mature audiences.

"As the powerful ninja Shija flips between wanting to kill and wanting to be Gabimaru, the rest of the survivors fight for their lives! Safety is so close, and all they need to do is overcome this final obstacle and secure their escape. But when the true purpose of the experiments performed on the island is revealed, everything descends into utter chaos. For mature audiences. "

Rien's master plan spells disaster for not just everyone on the island, but everyone on the mainland as well! A mission that began with a search for immortality may end with widespread death and destruction, unless the survivors on the island can somehow vanquish what remains of Lord Tensen. Gabimaru will do anything to return to his wife in this final volume of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku! For mature audiences.