Villain Actor Vol.2 - Paperback

by Mikumo Seto (Author), Kentaro Harada (Illustrator)

A gripping manga set in a world where heroes protect the public... or so it seems.

When a street-level cop inherits a villain's power, the truth behind justice begins to unravel.

In a world where superheroes arrive from another realm to defend humanity, the line between protector and predator blurs. Villain Actor Vol. 2, from the acclaimed team behind Volume 1 - writer Mikumo Seto and artist Kentaro Harada - dives deeper into this thrilling reversal of expectations.

Ayumu Mashiro, once resigned to life as an ordinary police officer, now wields the terrifying power of Zero - the most feared villain in history. A mysterious voice guides his every move as he uncovers the unsettling truth: the heroes aren't who they seem. In the explosive conclusion of Volume 1, Ayumu becomes Public Enemy No. 1, hunted relentlessly by the world's vaunted heroes.

Volume 2 picks up with Ayumu on the run - his reputation in ruins, powers beyond comprehension, and the fate of humanity hanging in the balance. Think The Boys ripped into a manga format: grounded, gritty, and unafraid to expose the shadows behind the capes. Remember, wielding the powers of a villain, doesn't mean you can't be a hero.

Author Biography

A seasoned manga author and artist, Mikumo Seto is known for Villain Actor and earlier works like Bomber Boy, Aoni no Sora ni Ryuu wa Naku, and Baby, Happy Birthday. Seto crafts narratives that blend supernatural flair with gritty, character-driven drama.

As the illustrator of Villain Actor, Kentaro Harada brings the dark, atmospheric world to vivid life. He's also the creator of Kihei Senki and has earned praise for his sharp, expressive art style that brings emotional depth to intense storytelling