Junket Bank

Ikko Tanaka launched Junket Bank in July 2020, filling the pages of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump with a story that blends financial intrigue with dark comedy. The series follows a group of employees at a bank dedicated to processing loans for delinquent gamblers and other desperate souls. Tanaka sketches out twenty-two collected volumes by mid-2026, offering readers a sharp look at the underbelly of Japan's lending industry. His art style captures both the high-stakes tension of debt collection and the absurdity of the situations his characters face.

Unlike standard loan sharks who rely on brute force, this underground institution uses psychological warfare and complex financial traps to recover debts. The narrative explores how money becomes power while the cost of borrowing often means one's life. Readers encounter a world where moral lines blur between survival and ruin as the staff navigate the chaotic lives of their clients. The setting serves as a critique of predatory lending practices and the societal pressures driving individuals toward gambling addiction. [edit]