Shimazaki in the Land of Peace 5

Gouten Hamada, Takeshi Seshimo

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Vertical Inc.
02 September 2025

Graphic novels: Manga

Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, ""Shimazaki in the Land of Peace"" is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.

Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, ""Shimazaki in the Land of Peace"" is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.

Former covert operative Shingo Shimazaki encounters a boy called Sata, who himself is undergoing combat training in an LEL branch organization-an arm of the same terrorist group Shimazaki has been hiding from since his return to Japan! Unaware of one another's circumstances, they nevertheless find themselves drawn to each other. But will their deepening connection invite salvation, or disaster...?!

By: Gouten Hamada
Illustrated by: Takeshi Seshimo
Imprint: Vertical Inc.
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781647294489
ISBN 10: 1647294487
Pages: 1
Publication Date: 02 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Hamada received honorable mention in the Chiba Tetsuya Prize in 2000, then subsequently dropped out of manga until ""Shimazaki"" began its run in 2022. Seshimo made his debut in 2017 and has since had a number of successful series including ""Invincible.""