Tsugumi Project 3

Japan was devastated by nuclear war, and Leon, a French soldier of fortune, is on a cargo plane to Japan to locate a powerful weapon known as TORATSUGUMI in exchange for his freedom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

More than two centuries have passed since Japan was devastated by nuclear war, leaving the island in a state of isolation and mystery. Cut off from the rest of the world, it has become a place of terror and intrigue, where wonders of science are believed to be best forgotten, monuments to a bygone era of human decadence stand, and irradiated monsters lurk, ready to tear apart any foolish humans who dare to venture into their realm.

A French soldier of fortune named Leon finds himself on a cargo plane bound for Japan, having been forcibly separated from his family and wrongfully convicted. Alongside his fellow convicts, he is given a year to locate a powerful weapon from ancient times, known only by the codename TORATSUGUMI, in exchange for their freedom. However, the true nature of this weapon and its connection to the taloned, half-human girl who swoops in to save Leon remain shrouded in mystery.

As Leon and his companions navigate the treacherous terrain of Japan, they encounter a range of strange and unsettling phenomena. They explore abandoned cities, ancient temples, and dilapidated laboratories, where they uncover evidence of a long-forgotten civilization that once thrived in the shadow of the nuclear bomb. They also encounter remnants of the military regime that ruled Japan during the war, as well as strange, otherworldly creatures that seem to have survived the devastation.

As Leon and his team delve deeper into the mystery of TORATSUGUMI, they begin to uncover a web of secrets and lies that stretches back centuries. They learn that the weapon is not just a powerful weapon, but a symbol of a bygone era of human decadence and experimentation. They also discover that the taloned, half-human girl who saved Leon is not just a savior, but a creature born from the ashes of the nuclear war, with a mission to protect the weapon and the secrets of the past.

As the year draws to a close, Leon and his companions find themselves facing a final showdown with the forces that seek to control TORATSUGUMI and the secrets of the past. They must use all of their skills and resources to outwit their enemies and prevent the weapon from falling into the wrong hands. In the end, Leon and his team emerge victorious, but at a great cost. They have lost friends and comrades, and Leon himself has been deeply affected by the experiences he has had in Japan.

As he leaves the island, Leon carries with him the memories of his time in Japan, as well as the knowledge that the secrets of the past will always be a part of him. He knows that he will never forget the horrors he has witnessed, nor the bravery and resilience of the people he has met. Japan, once a place of devastation and isolation, has become a symbol of hope and resilience, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light to guide us forward.

Weight: 215g
Dimension: 207 x 147 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646517916