Yuji Kaku

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise! Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious assassins ever to come out of the ninja village of Iwagakure. He’s ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. He has only one hope—in order to earn his freedom, he must travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal. Failure is not an option. On this island, heaven and hell are just a hair’s breadth away.

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku

地獄楽 6 [Jigokuraku 6] (Hell's Paradise

地獄楽 7 [Jigokuraku 7] (Hell's Paradise

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise! Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious ninja assassins ever to come out of the village of Iwagakure. He’s ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. There is only one hope: travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal and he will regain his freedom. Failure is not an option—on this island, Heaven and Hell are a hair’s breadth away. Gabimaru and Yamada Asaemon Sagiri arrive on the mysterious island on the hunt for an elixir of immortality to deliver to the shogun. They find inhuman beasts that appear like corrupted, violent versions of divine beings. This paradise sits between heaven and hell, and it’s entirely possible that no one will come back alive…

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. 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!

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 13

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise! Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious ninja assassins ever to come out of the village of Iwagakure. He’s ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. There is only one hope: travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal and he will regain his freedom. Failure is not an option—on this island, Heaven and Hell are a hair’s breadth away. 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?

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 3

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?

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 5

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. 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!

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 9

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. 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!

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 8

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. 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.

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 12

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise! Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious ninja assassins ever to come out of the village of Iwagakure. He’s ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. There is only one hope: travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal and he will regain his freedom. Failure is not an option—on this island, Heaven and Hell are a hair’s breadth away. 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?

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 4

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. 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!

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 11

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. 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.

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 10

Maruo always wanted to be like the characters in his favorite manga. Unfortunately, his training efforts have paid off a little too well. Now he breaks everything he touches, can’t find a job, and wins every fight too easily. However, when he encounters a girl being pursued by a group of thugs who turn out to actually be monstrous ayashimon in disguise, it seems like his real-life manga story is about to begin! -- VIZ Media

I'll Play with You, Punk

Ayashimon, Vol. 1

Gabimaru und seine Aufseherin Sagiri sind dem Tode geweiht. Hochgiftige Tausendfüßer, sechsarmige Riesen und fischköpfige Giganten mit messerscharfen Tentakeln – die Kreaturen auf dieser Insel sind wahrlich Ausgeburten der Hölle. Aber scheinbar genau im richtigen Moment taucht die charmante Kunoichi Yuzuriha auf. Sie will sich ihnen anschließen und lockt im Gegenzug mit Informationen über ihre Feinde. Wäre eigentlich ein guter Deal, nur kann man auf diesem verfluchten Eiland keiner Menschenseele trauen.

Hell's Paradise – Band 2

Sagiri, Yuzuriha und Senta stellen sich dem Tensen, der das Tor zum Zentrum der Insel bewacht. Wie oft sie ihm auch den Kopf abschlagen oder ihn aufspießen, in Sekundenschnelle regeneriert er sich wieder. Nicht einmal Yuzuhiras Kampftechniken, die sich der mystischen Kraft des Tao bedienen, können ihm etwas anhaben. Sie werden diesen Kampf nur überleben können, wenn sie die Wurzel seiner Kraft finden und ausreißen, bevor er jeden von ihnen vernichtet hat.

Hell's Paradise – Band 5

Der hitzige Kampf, den sich Gabimaru und Shija liefern, gleicht dem feurigen Tanz eines Liebespaares. Doch noch ein unsichtbarer Dritter schwingt das Tanzbein: der Tod. Wen wird er am Ende mitnehmen? Mit einem Tanzpartner wird sich der Sensenmann jedoch nicht zufriedengeben müssen. Denn währenddessen versuchen die anderen Überlebenden weiterhin die Zentren der riesigen Monster-Blume Pangu zu zerschlagen, und opfern sich dabei für die, die ihnen am wichtigsten sind.

Hell's Paradise – Band 12

Gabimarus ehemalige Shinobi-Kameraden haben es in all dem Chaos auf der Insel nicht nur auf das Lebenselixier abgesehen, sondern hauptsächlich auf ihn selbst! Währenddessen stellen die neu angekommenen Asaemon ihre Kameraden zur Rede. Shion, Fuchi und Sagiri müssen sich entscheiden: Wollen sie die Verbrecher, die ihnen im gemeinsamen Kampf gegen die Tensen ans Herz gewachsen sind, ans Messer liefern oder ihr eigenes Todesurteil unterschreiben?

Hell's Paradise – Band 10

Gegen den Tensen Ran haben Gabimaru und Yuzuriha kaum eine Chance, denn er ist ihnen schon durch sein Tao-Element überlegen. Besonders Gabimaru, für den Rans Tao wie Gift wirkt, ist machtlos. An der Schwelle zum Tod angekommen, fasst der furchtlose Shinobi den Entschluss, auf Gedeih und Verderb zu überleben. Doch der Preis, den er hier, am Eingang zum Jenseits, dafür zahlen muss, ist hoch: Er wird nicht als Mensch, sondern als Monster zu seiner Frau zurückkehren.

Yuji Kaku

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