Kingdom Complete Edition Vol 5 Collector's EditionComics Manga Series
Product Description
To celebrate the milestone of 100 million copies sold of the manga series "Kingdom" in November 2020, a newly designed "Kingdom Complete Edition" is being released. This special edition is a permanent collector's item, featuring entirely new specifications and designs that elevate the reading experience. Presented in a larger format with premium materials, this edition allows fans to rediscover the world of "Kingdom" in a fresh and immersive way. Each volume includes commentary from the author, Yasuhisa Hara, offering insights into the stories and the creative process behind the series.
Product Specifications
- **Format and Design**: The book is in A5 size, which is larger than a standard comic book but smaller than a manga magazine. It features a hardcover with a literary-style design, including a back cover, spines (strings), and tracing paper. - **Paper Quality**: The text is printed on pure white, high-quality paper, ensuring that the illustrations are sharper and more vibrant than in the original comics. - **Title and Cover Details**: The title is printed in blue foil, inspired by the key color of the Hishintai. The cover also features a blank stamping process that mimics the seals of the seven heroes of the Warring States period. Even the main body of the book beneath the cover is intricately designed. - **Color Pages**: Includes color pages reproduced from the Weekly Young Jump issues, along with additional cuts that were not included in the original comics. - **Author Commentary**: Yasuhisa Hara provides detailed commentary on all the stories, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series and exploring the intricate details of the "Kingdom" universe. - **Content**: Each volume of the "Kingdom Complete Edition" contains the equivalent of two volumes of the original comics. For example, Volume 5 of the Complete Edition includes the content of Volumes 9-10 of the original YJC series. - **Release Schedule**: Two volumes of the "Kingdom Complete Edition" will be released every month starting in March 2024, with a total of 20 volumes planned (equivalent to 40 volumes of the original YJC series).
