Ajin: Demi-Human

Synopsis

High school student Kei Nagai is struck dead in a grisly traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not be like every other human. Instead, he may be a mysterious almost immortal being granted not only the powers of rejuvination but the abilities to see super-natural beings. Scared, he runs away, and is aided in his escape from society by his friend. Unfortunately for Kei, the manhunt is on and he will soon be caught within a conflict between mankind and others like him as they prepare to fight a new war based on terror. (Source: Kodansha USA) Notes: - Includes 13 extra chapters. - Nominated for the 7th annual Manga Taishou Award. - Nominated for the Readers Award in the 18th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. - Nominated for the 38th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards in the Seinen category. - Nominated for the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2016 in the General category.

About

Ajin: Demi-Human is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2012, spanning 99 chapters, collected across 17 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2021).

Why readers enjoy Ajin: Demi-Human

Ajin: Demi-Human appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Ajin: Demi-Human is written by Gamon Sakurai, Tsuina Miura, with art by Gamon Sakurai.

Reception

Ajin: Demi-Human holds an average score of 8.0 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 3,152 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Ajin: Demi-Human include: Fugitive, Urban Fantasy, Seinen, Super Power, Suicide, Terrorism, Crime, Gore. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.