Masaaki Ninomiya’s Gannibal Horror Manga is announced to receive its American launch after Alaze bought its license for publishing. It is scheduled to be released in November with its first volume and its second volume is scheduled for February 2024. Ablaze has launched a kickstarted campaign today for the first volume as a way for its successful release. In this article, I will tell you all the fun stuff you’ll receive and if it’s worth going for. Buckle up my readers, it’s time to get serious ;).
Manga trailer for GANNIBAL by Masaaki Ninomiya, coming soon to the English-language market! We've got a #kickstarter campaign launching soon to celebrate, featuring a selection of exclusive rewards including HC editions and bookplates signed/remarked by Mr. Ninomiya! pic.twitter.com/Xhe5B3xQ3a
— ABLAZE (@AblazePub) October 19, 2023
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Gannibal
Daigo Agawa is a police officer who gets assigned to the remote mountain village of Kuge. He receives a warm welcome in the village, however, he gradually gets suspicious, starting with the death of an old woman. As he investigates into the matter, the truth of the village unfolds as he learns that all the villagers are cannibals. How will he survive and will he be able to bring the victims the justice they deserve?
The story is exhilarating and will keep you on your toes the entire time. With suspenseful pacing and thrilling revelation, the manga has the edge everyone wants from a horror series. With amazing scenes, the mangaka has put insane efforts into delicately drawing the expressions of its characters, which not only brings them alive but also adds the depth required of the story.
It is definitely a must-read for all horror lovers, especially if you wish to know more authors like Junji Ito. The manga ended on November 21 and has also received a live-action series that aired for 7 episodes.
America Release – Kickstarter Campaign
The Kickstarter Campaign will include a lot of fun merchandise for all who wish to avail it. The hardcover versions will only be available during the Kickstarted campaign. After the end of the campaign, only the first volume will be available in the market, and the second volume will be released in February 2024. It has multiple tiers:
- Kudos! for $5: A gratitude bundle that includes the first 20 pages of volume 1 in digital format.
- Gannibal Kickstarter Digital Bundle for $15: This will include the digital copy of the 1st Volume in PDF and CBR format, along with the preview of the first 40 pages of the 2nd Volume. It will also include a High-Quality Digital Wallpaper with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Early Bird 20% OFF Vol 1 HC + Digital for $32: This will include the Hardcover and digital copy of the 1st Volume in PDF and CBR format, along with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Gannibal Vol 1Â HC + Digital + Signed BPÂ for $50: This will include the Hardcover and digital copy of the 1st Volume in PDF and CBR format, along with a signed and numbered bookplate by Masaaki Ninomiya. It will also include the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Gannibal Vol 1-6 Digital Editions for $75: This will include the digital copy from Volume 1 to 6 in PDF and CBR format, along with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Early Bird 20% OFF Gannibal Vol 1-6 HC Editions for $80: This will include the Hardcover copy from Volume 1 to 6 along with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Gannibal Vol 1-13 Digital Editions for $150: This will include the digital copy from Volume 1 to 13 in PDF and CBR format, along with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Gannibal Vol 1-13 HC Editions for $185: This will include the Hardcover copy from Volume 1 to 13 along with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Early Bird 20% OFF Gannibal Vol 1-13 HC Boxset for $200: This will include the Hardcover copy from Volume 1 to 13 in an exclusive collectible box, along with the buyer’s name printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Gannibal Vol 1–13 Boxset + Digital + Signed BP for $400: This will include the Hardcover and digital copy from Volume 1 to 13 in PDF and CBR format, along with a signed and numbered bookplate by Masaaki Ninomiya. It will also include an exclusive collectible box and the buyer’s name will be printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book.
- Gannibal Vol 1-13 Gold Boxset for $500: This will include the Hardcover copy from Volume 1 to 13 covered in gold foil, along with a signed and numbered bookplate by Masaaki Ninomiya. It will also contain an original sketch by the author and the buyer’s name will be printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book. It will be shipped in an exclusive collectible box.
- Early Bird 20% OFF Gannibal Vol 1-13 HC Platinum for $800:Â This will include the Hardcover copy from Volume 1 to 13 covered in gold foil, along with a signed and numbered bookplate by Masaaki Ninomiya. It will also contain an original sketch by the author and the buyer’s name will be printed on a Special Thank You page at the back of the book. It will be shipped in an exclusive collectible box. It will also include the right to dictate the series.
Anyone can add an extra volume with any of these tiers. For digital an addition will cost $12 and for hardcover, it will cost $19. The early bird prices will only exist for the first 24 hours of the campaign.
Conclusion
The prices are off the charts but for a manga of this worth, it slowly starts to look like it’s worth it. Even if the higher tiers are far-fetched, the lower tiers are reasonable enough for the audience to make such a purchase. With the early bird discounts, readers should hurry up before it’s too late.