Kyū Hayashida

Contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, full frontal nudity, alcohol and drug use, smoking and strong language.

"After an emotional reunion with Caiman, Nikaido receives a cryptic hint from a mysterious Devil on how to escape from deep within the Central Department Store. With the En family spread about a bleak landscape, Fulita, Chota and Turkey must attempt to get the situation back on their terms. And now, in the shadow of a Devil vs. Devil battle, no one can catch the boss as he drags his mysterious tube, while the Central Department Store is becoming more...

"Doc cures Nikaido of her deadly fungal affliction at the Hole, but someone is waiting for the chance to grab her. Fujita returns to the Hole to kill Caiman, but is distracted when he sees an old friend. Meanwhile, Noi is accidentally transformed into a monster in the Sorcerers' dimension and Shin must stop her from killing everyone."--Provided by publisher.

"Caiman, cursed to have a lizard's head and a specter living inside him, and his best friend Nikaido have devoted their lives to ridding the world of every magic user they can. Once a year, however, they turn to hunting zombies when the dead rise and roam the streets of the Hole, but, this year, the head sorcerer En's cleaners finally catch up with them and it is Caiman and Nikaido who are in danger of losing their heads."--Provided by publisher.

"Everyone in space wants Zaha Sanko dead, thanks to the legend that whoever claims his bones will obtain their heart's desire. Being public enemy number one makes life pretty hard for a young guy like Sanko, but so far he's been the one doing the bone collecting. Sanko and his skeletal buddy Avakian break in their brand new ship, cruising the spacelanes in a galaxy full of bizarre customers. One of them is Hajime Damemaru, a self-described "normal...

"In a city so dismal it's known only as 'the Hole', a clan of Sorcerers has been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious 'experiments' in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man...

"On their journey through a hellish landscape, Caiman and Nikaido finally get intimate ... sort of! Assisted by Chidaruma, the Professor, Asu and more, the pair continue their quest to unravel the mystery that is Caiman, and what it all means for the future of the Sorcerers' world and the poor souls of the Hole"--Page 4 of cover

A blood-spattered battle between diabolical sorcerers and the monsters they created. En's murder sends his gang into chaos as Shin and Noi attempt to locate his killer's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Nikaido and Kawajiri explore her magical abilities and how they might relate to the search for Caiman. And the Cross-Eyes continue their quest to see their boss--unaware of his role in En's death, or that their path is taking them straight into danger themselves....

"A blood-spattered battle between diabolical sorcerers and the monsters they created. Caiman's true face is revealed, shaking the entire world to its foundation! But have his memories disappeared along with his lizard head? The severely injured Nikaido's health is draining perilously, yet a chance encounter with a familiar figure may be just what she needs. Meanwhile, En may have met his ultimate match. What drives him? Many truths will come to light...

"A blood-spattered battle between diabolical sorcerers and themonsters they created. The Hole can be hell - even for powerful sorcerers. In this volume, Nikaido probes deeper into her past in search of answers. The remnants of the En family continue their attempts to revive their slain leader. And Fujita's mission into the heart of enemy territory takes a terrifying turn. Plus: watch Nikaido make gyoza again!"--Page 4 of cover