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Preview: Casshan Vol. 1

Casshan Vol. 1

(W) Mario B. Long (A) Mizuho Kusanagi

A forgotten cybernetic hero awakens with no memories and is thrust into a brutal conflict between humans, robots, and a rising new species—forcing him to confront the truth of his own creation as he fights to save two kidnapped children trapped deep below a dying wasteland.

He was forgotten for fifty years. Now he’s the only one who can save them.

When two girls vanish into a deadly mine run by rogue machines, a dying old man awakens Casshan—a lost cybernetic hero with no memory and a human heart buried inside metal. But underground lies more than hostages: a hidden robot refuge, a radical new species, and the truth about Casshan’s own creation. Caught between humans, robots, and a new species called Neoroiders, Casshan must confront the past he’s forgotten before the world destroys itself again!

Cover of the comic book 'Casshan Volume 1' featuring a character in a metallic helmet with golden accents and intense gaze, surrounded by fiery background elements.

Anime NYC 2026: Get an Early Look at Casshan Vol. 1, the New Manga Inspired by the Classic Tatsunoko Anime, Plus an Early Release and Limited Poster Drop

Nakama Press, in partnership with Tatsunoko Production, has revealed a first look at interior artwork from Casshan Vol. 1 by Detroit-born manga creator, game producer, and writer Mario B. Long and award-winning, Tokyo-based mangaka Kusanagi. Featuring the legendary Tatsunoko hero Casshan, this bold new manga inspired by the classic anime blends timeless science fiction with modern storytelling to explore identity, memory, and what it means to remain human in a world designed to forget you.

A forgotten cybernetic hero awakens with no memories and is thrust into a brutal conflict between humans, robots, and a rising new species—forcing him to confront the truth of his own creation as he fights to save two kidnapped children trapped deep below a dying wasteland.

When two girls vanish into a deadly mine run by rogue machines, a dying old man awakens Casshan—a lost cybernetic hero with no memory and a human heart buried inside metal. But underground lies more than hostages: a hidden robot refuge, a radical new species, and the truth about Casshan’s own creation. Caught between humans, robots, and a new species called Neoroiders, Casshan must confront the past he’s forgotten before the world destroys itself again!

Fans attending Anime NYC (August 20-23) will have the chance to pick up Casshan Vol. 1 ahead of its September release, with early copies available at the Nakama Press Booth #1831, along with creator signings and a limited Casshan poster drop. Mario B. Long will be signing August 20, 21, and 22 from 2:00-3:00 PM, and August 23 from 10:30-11:30 AM.

At 180 pages, Casshan Vol. 1 reflects a deeply cross-cultural approach to storytelling, offering an accessible entry point for new manga readers while delivering layered worldbuilding and character-driven stakes for longtime fans of classic and contemporary sci-fi alike.

Casshan Vol. 1 hits shelves September 15, 2026.

Casshan Vol. 1

This fall, a forgotten cybernetic hero awakens to face a world that has left him behind… Casshan Vol. 1 arrives September 2026

He was forgotten for fifty years. Now he’s the only one who can save them. Nakama Press, in partnership with Tatsunoko Production, presents Casshan Vol. 1 from Detroit-born manga creator, game producer, and writer Mario B. Long and award-winning, Tokyo-based mangaka Kusanagi. Featuring the legendary Tatsunoko hero Casshan, this bold new manga inspired by the classic anime blends timeless science fiction with modern storytelling to explore identity, memory, and what it means to remain human in a world designed to forget you.

A forgotten cybernetic hero awakens with no memories and is thrust into a brutal conflict between humans, robots, and a rising new species—forcing him to confront the truth of his own creation as he fights to save two kidnapped children trapped deep below a dying wasteland.

When two girls vanish into a deadly mine run by rogue machines, a dying old man awakens Casshan—a lost cybernetic hero with no memory and a human heart buried inside metal. But underground lies more than hostages: a hidden robot refuge, a radical new species, and the truth about Casshan’s own creation. Caught between humans, robots, and a new species called Neoroiders, Casshan must confront the past he’s forgotten before the world destroys itself again!

At 180 pages, Casshan Vol. 1 reflects a deeply cross-cultural approach to storytelling, offering an accessible entry point for new manga readers while delivering layered worldbuilding and character-driven stakes for longtime fans of classic and contemporary sci-fi alike.

Casshan Vol. 1 hits shelves September 15, 2026.

Casshan Vol. 1

Mortals are caught in the crossfire of divine power in God Tier

The war between gods and humankind erupts this summer as Mad Cave Studios’ imprint Nakama Press announces the release of the 144-page volume, God Tier Vol. 1: Prey!

This high-octane tale for mature audiences from writer Mario B. Long and Tokyo-based artist Kuroi delivers an explosive mix of mythology, gang warfare, and supernatural destruction—all set in a world where gods rule with brutal force, two siblings must navigate the chaos or be consumed by it.

The mysterious anarchist Typhon, the god of monsters, has sparked a fire that has spread across the world. Pablo Costello, and his sister Anna, are trapped in between the raging battle between gangs, police, gods, and monsters.

In a world where gods and mortals collide, God Tier Vol. 1: Prey is definitely one for fans of dark fantasy, mythology-fueled battles, and pulse-pounding action. It arrives in comic shops on June 17th.

God Tier Vol. 1: Prey