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    The Promised Neverland

    Kaiu Shirai

    August 1, 2016 Japanese
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    Overview

    In the seemingly idyllic Grace Field House orphanage, children live a life of comfort and joy, unaware of the dark secret hidden beneath the surface. This cheerful facade crumbles when three bright orphans, Emma, Norman, and Ray, stumble upon the horrifying truth: their loving caretaker, Mama Isabella, is raising them as livestock. They are destined to be harvested and fed to demons. This revelation ignites a desperate fight for survival.

    Led by the fiercely determined Emma, the children must now hatch an escape plan. Their mission is not just to flee the orphanage but to outwit Isabella and her watchful eyes. The narrative masterfully weaves psychological thrills, intricate strategic planning, and a relentless race against time. It's a story that explores the loss of innocence, the chilling boundary between humanity and monstrosity, and the unwavering will to secure freedom against overwhelming oppression.

    Awards

    63rd Shogakukan Manga Award: Shōnen: (2018)

    Japan Expo Award

    Kono Manga ga Sugoi!

    Keywords

    orphanagedemonsescapesurvivalpsychological thrillerstrategyconspiracy

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    Book Info

    Author
    Kaiu Shirai
    Publisher
    Shueisha
    Published
    August 1, 2016
    Language
    Japanese
    Series
    The Promised Neverland
    Illustrator
    Posuka Demizu
    Serialization Magazine
    Weekly Shōnen Jump
    Serialization Run
    August 1, 2016 – June 15, 2020
    Collected Volumes
    20
    North American Publisher
    Viz Media
    Worldwide Circulation
    Over 42 million copies (as of August 2023)

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