Jinsei Kataoka

"The Great Tokyo Earthquake. Ten years ago, it destroyed lives as it tore buildings asunder. Among those who lived through the disaster was Ganta Igarashi, now a middle school student finally getting a footing in his own life-- that is, until the day the 'Red Man' appears at his school and turns his world upside down again. Ganta's entire class is brutally murdered, and although innocent of the crime, Ganta is sentenced to death and sent to the bizarre...

"As Ganta begins to understand his new disturbing power, he becomes more determined to destroy the Red Man. However, his strange abilities prove to be an obstacle to Chief Makina who is resolute in maintaining peace and order in her territory. With conspiracy and monstrous attacks from every angle, Ganta manages to arrive at Ward G, a mysterious, detached location in Deadman Wonderland where the horrendous bloodbath continues"--Publisher's web site....

"Ganta's desperate struggle for survival continues as the second round of the Carnival of Corpses kicks off, but when he is matched against Minatsuki, Ganta learns that his new friends are not what they seem-- and it may cost him his life! Yo, having infiltrated Ward G, trespasses into the ring and reveals that Minatsuki is his sister. Although memories of Ganta's childhood friend, Shiro, return to him when he needs it the most, his savior may prove...

"Ganta and Warden Makina join forces to prevent Tamaki from gaining control of the Ninben killers. But the Ko Unit, the ultimate Ninben, stands in their way. Once hostile toward Ganta, the residents of G-Ward offer their help, but each must fight against their old wounds as well as battling the Ko Unit. Gantas search for the truth is going to cost him, every step of the way"--Amazon.com.

Thanks to Ganta returning to the battle, Senji narrowly escapes death battling Toto Sakigami. Still, Toto's power is so overwhelming they remain at a disadvantage. Using a clever strategy, Ganta is able to land a timely strike against Toto, and Senji quickly follows up by slicing him along with the building. Toto is assumed to be crushed to death by the collapsed structure, but is he?

"The residents of G Ward have won their battle with the KO unit but have been badly injured by the intense fighting. Meanwhile, Ganta gathers what strength he has left and joins Makina. Together they head for the top level of Deadman Wonderland to attempt to deliver the "ende faust"--The final fist -- that will put an end to the insane plans of promoter Tamaki. But what they find waiting for them may lead to ever more despair."--Page 4 of cover.

"Framed for the brutal murders of his classmates by the mysterious Red Man, middle school student Ganta Igarashi finds himself sentenced to death and sent to the bizarre and fatal theme park/prison that has risen from the ruins of the Great Tokyo Earthquake--a hell on earth known as 'Deadman Wonderland.' Ganta and Shiro finally face off against each other inside a collapsing Deadman Wonderland. Shiro speaks of her past and how she's been wishing for...

After the Shikagura's deadly attack, the Jackalopes are more driven than ever to flush out the Spiders. The horror of seeing normal humans transformed into monsters is made even more terrible when those people were once friends and loved ones. For Youkou, it is his sister. For Akuta, a friend. And for Midari, now held captive and being tortured by a young boy she once hoped to save, fate has perhaps the cruelest lesson of all ...

"A new, debilitating illness has brought society to a standstill as nations across the globe scramble to find a cure. But, wonder of wonders, a treatment has just been developed by Amenotori scientists, and the company is distributing the drug worldwide at no cost! Kurama suspects her employer's benevolence masks an insidious plot, and the Jackalopes are inclined to agree! Brother and sister must reunite to curb the infection-before it's too late!"--...

"Unable to join the fight against the Spiders, the children of the Dome have been hitting the books instead! Now Bold Bolt's smallest members have worked out a strategy for tackling their greatest enemy. Face-to-face with the Lord for the first time, the task has never seemed more impossible, but with the kids' plan in place, there is real hope for victory! But when truth dawns with the rising sun, Bold Bolt's familial bonds will be tested like never...