Amateur Vigilante

Thirty-nine-year-old Ojiro Shintaro sits in a cramped office, staring at spreadsheets that mean nothing to him. He is a conspiracy theorist trapped in a dead-end job, convinced that Japan is rotting from the inside out. His delusions of grandeur push him toward a twisted plan: assassinate a politician to "save" the country. This desperate act kicks off a chaotic journey where his obsessive pursuit collides with others who have their own agendas.

The series distinguishes itself by refusing to paint its protagonist as a hero. Instead, it offers a dark character study of an unreliable narrator driven by loneliness and a starving need for validation. Readers follow Shintaro through a psychological descent that blurs the lines between heroism and terrorism, exploring how radicalization takes root in a society perceived as broken.

Since debuting in June 2024 within Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine, the manga has gained significant traction among seinen fans. By mid-2026, sales surpassed 700,000 copies across eight released volumes. The story's unique blend of crime drama and social commentary earned it praise on platforms like MyAnimeList, where it holds a rating around 7.35, while online communities often label it a standout experience for subverting genre tropes. [edit]