K Manga, Kodansha’s official digital manga platform, has announced the English language release of Tetsuya Okuyama’s supernatural police action manga, K-9: Public Security Bureau, Division 9 – Special Abilities Countermeasure. The series, which originally debuted on April 16 in Japan, will see new chapters updated every Tuesday on the platform.
This addition expands K Manga’s growing library of officially translated titles, bringing another anticipated series to English-speaking readers.
Delving into the World of “K-9: Public Security Bureau”
The manga plunges readers into a gripping narrative where violent crimes are rampant, fueled by supernatural abilities known as “Sins,” which manifest when an individual commits a crime.
Plot Overview and Main Characters
At the heart of the story is Detective Ren Hizuki, a tenacious investigator from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s First Investigative Division, who finds herself constantly battling these Sin-fueled transgressions. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is transferred to the newly established “Public Security Section 9” – a specialized supernatural powers countermeasures investigative team.
There, Hizuki is paired with Yushiro Oboro, a seemingly cowardly detective. As the duo delves into cases involving supernatural abilities, they begin to uncover the hidden secrets surrounding Section 9 and the enigmatic truth behind Oboro’s identity. The series promises a blend of action, mystery, and supernatural elements, characteristic of the shonen genre.
The Creator: Tetsuya Okuyama
The series is penned by Tetsuya Okuyama, who launched the manga on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket web manga app in Japan on April 16. Okuyama expressed hopes that the series would become something readers look forward to every week.
K Manga’s Commitment to English Readers
K Manga, which launched on May 10, 2023, specifically for U.S. readers, serves as Kodansha’s dedicated platform for sharing its extensive manga catalog. The platform was created with the goal of increasing accessibility for American manga fans, offering official translations by industry professionals.
With a library boasting over 500 titles, including popular series like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Revengers, and Fairy Tail, K Manga provides simultaneous releases of ongoing manga chapters with Japan. This initiative aims to combat piracy by offering legitimate and timely access to new content. The platform allows users to read a limited number of free chapters daily and offers additional chapters through a ticket and coin system.
The addition of K-9: Public Security Bureau reinforces K Manga’s dedication to expanding its diverse selection across genres such as action, thriller, isekai, romance, and fantasy, providing fans with a direct and officially translated source for their favorite stories.
