KARNEVAL GN (2025)

"Two boys seek to unlock the mysteries of their past within the lush pages of the manga that inspired the anime. Nai - a young man who travels in search of another by the name of Karoku, a lone bracelet his only lead. Gareki - a willful young man who earns his daily bread by thieving and picking pockets. Thrown together at an eerie mansion, where they are entrapped and framed, Nai and Gareki are soon hunted down as criminals by national security forces. As they are driven into a corner, before them appears the most powerful defense agency in the country, Circus!"

"Stopping by his hometown of Karasuna, Gareki runs into his old friend Tsubame, who asks him to help uncover the truth behind a string of murders that have recently been plaguing the town. Though the crew assumes that the murders were the doing of their mutant quarry, they catch Tsubame's younger brother, Yotaka, red-handed at the scene of the latest crime. Ordering the bewildered Nai and Gareki to escape, Yogi prepares to do battle with Yotaka, but this is one fight that can only end in heartbreak for Gareki."

"Nai and the crew of the 2nd Ship head for the metropolis of Vantonam, with 1st Ship's Jiki on board under Captain Tsukitachi's orders. The group takes some time off to enjoy the city, but while browsing the Nyanperona Shop, they are called out by a young boy! Later, Nai receives a secret communication with a dire message from Karoku as Circus begins planning an attack upon the 'Smoky Mansion,' where Karoku says he is being held. After the fierce battle ends and the dust settles, what truth will await Nai and Gareki!"

"After a successful rescue mission at the Smoky Mansion, Nai has his long-awaited reunion with Karoku and sees to his recovery aboard Circus's 2nd Ship. Meanwhile, Gareki enrolls at the government school Chronomé Academy, where he applies himself to the Circus Program and experiences school life for the very first time. Though apart, both Nai and Gareki set to their individual endeavors, their hearts and minds never far from thoughts of each other. Meanwhile, at Circus, Tsukumo and company undertake a dangerous undercover mission."

"Two boys seek to unlock the mysteries of their past within the lush pages of the manga that inspired the anime. When Nai's bracelet mysteriously reactivates, he and Karoku find themselves transported to the wilds of an unknown land. Worried, Gareki requests a leave of absence from Chronomé Academy to join in the search for Nai, but he is forced to make a difficult decision concerning his future."

"The battle at the base of the Mermerai mountains draws to a close following the entrance of the silver-haired Yogi. However, even after the trouble ends, Silver Yogi refuses to revert to Yogi's normal self! Aboard the 2nd Ship, Nai awaits Gareki's return. Later, a visitor turns up at Uro's door - Azana. Though his thoughts have remained with Dr. Akari, Azana has been working under Uro to further his research on Varuga. Meanwhile, back on Hirato's ship, Karoku reveals a shocking truth about the mysterious notebook he left behind in the Rainbow Forest. What secrets do its pages hold?"

"At Yanari's party, Nai and the crew deepen their friendships and experience the warmth that comes of supporting and encouraging one another. Upon their return to the 2nd Ship, Gareki is summoned to meet with a stranger, who has come aboard disguised as a tree! But back at Chronomé Academy, Kafka launches an attack, sending a swarm of Varuga to lay siege to the prestigious school. And when Tsubame attempts to protect her friends, she ends up a hostage herself! With Gareki back on board the 2nd Ship, who will come to her rescue?"

"At Yanari's party, Nai and the crew deepen their friendships and experience the warmth that comes of supporting and encouraging one another. Upon their return to the 2nd Ship, Gareki is summoned to meet with a stranger, who has come aboard disguised as a tree...?! But back at Chronom Academy, Kafka launches an attack, sending a swarm of Varuga to lay siege to the prestigious school. And when Tsubame attempts to protect her friends...she ends up a hostage herself! With Gareki back on board the 2nd Ship, who will come to her rescue?!"

"Gareki comes face-to-face with the silver-haired Yogi in the darkened halls of the ship. Despite his attempts to get to the bottom of Silver Yogi's enigmatic words and to discover the truth behind this personality, Gareki is instead drawn into a dangerous game... For readers ages 16 years and up."

"Yogi reclaims control over his body and returns to Circus's ship, along with his long-lost sister Mieux-Marie, but many difficult choices await the two of them. And Karoku's memories of the time he and his mother spent in the Rainbow Forest after fleeing their hometown of Karasuna provide insight into Nai's origins... "

With Karoku's past explained, the origin of Nai is revealed at last! But the mysteries surrounding Nai have only deepened. Is the enigmatic voice guiding Nai actually Karoku's father Nisu? Or something... more sinister?

Faced with an impossible decision, Nai chooses to follow the other Karoku to the headquarters of the evil organization, Kafka. Upon arrival, the members attempt to extract new secrets about Incuna from the depths of Nai's memory. Meanwhile, in a frantic attempt to find Nai, Gareki accesses Dr. Akari's computer to track down confidential information...but get more than he bargained for! Circus's secrets might finally be revealed...!

Gareki's desperate search for Nai is finally over! But his troubles have only just begun-Nai's fleeting appearance is accompanied by the other Karoku and his behavior is anything but normal. When he vanishes through a mysterious portal after leaving Gareki with a cryptic question, Gareki's burning desire to save his friend pushes him to follow. Meanwhile, Hirato's investigation into Kafka's presence in the Allonga village is interrupted by a strangely familiar face...

Kafka's hidden passageway has been found! Circus agents Eva and Hirato attempt to sneak in so they can shut down Kafka operations, once and for all. Meanwhile, Eliska is desperately trying to save Nai from certain death at the hands of Uro-even at the cost of her own life...