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All You Need Is Kill (manga)

A gripping tale of survival and rebirth in battle

Ryosuke Takeuchi author Yoshitoshi Abe author Takeshi Obata illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Published:20th Nov '14

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This manga adaptation of a bestselling novel follows Keiji Kiriya, who relives his death in battle against alien forces, seeking a way to escape.

In the gripping manga adaptation of the bestselling novel, All You Need Is Kill, readers are thrust into a world besieged by alien forces known as the Mimics. Keiji Kiriya, a reluctant recruit, finds himself donning a high-tech battle suit called a Jacket, preparing to face insurmountable odds. As he is repeatedly sent into combat, he experiences the harsh reality of war, where each battle ends in his death. However, he awakens each morning, forced to relive the same day, trapped in a cycle of destruction and rebirth.

As Keiji continues this relentless loop, he begins to uncover the secrets behind his predicament. On his fifth iteration, he receives a message from an enigmatic ally, the fierce and formidable soldier known as the Full Metal Bitch. This unexpected connection sparks a glimmer of hope for Keiji, as he grapples with the possibility that she may hold the key to breaking his cycle of death. Together, they must navigate the chaos of battle and unravel the mysteries of their enemy to find a way to escape their grim fate.

All You Need Is Kill combines intense action with profound themes of resilience and the human spirit's capacity to endure. Readers will be captivated by the intricate storytelling and dynamic artwork, making this adaptation a must-read for fans of the original novel and newcomers alike.

ISBN: 9781421576015

Dimensions: 214mm x 143mm x 33mm

Weight: 463g

550 pages